Tarrant Value

5920 Rickee Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

1,158 sqft, built 1971, in Hightower Estates. Appraised at $227,285 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 03303470

Appraised value
$227,285
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,158 sqft
$196 per sqft
Year built
1971
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public TAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value stayed about the same, from $227,285 in 2025 to $227,285 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $196 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Hightower Estates neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,760 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $170 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +23.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 6541 Cathy Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,160 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,160 vs 1,158 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (8,687 vs 8,632 sqft)
    $179,799
  • 5912 Rickee Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,152 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,158 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (8,453 vs 8,632 sqft)
    $180,849
  • 6901 Declaration St Dallas, TX 75254
    1,164 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,164 vs 1,158 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1971); Similar lot size (8,521 vs 8,632 sqft)
    $260,000
  • 6609 Cathy Dr Leander, TX 78641
    1,173 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,173 vs 1,158 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (8,723 vs 8,632 sqft)
    $180,556
  • 6633 Anne Ct, Keller, TX 76244
    1,168 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,168 vs 1,158 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (8,807 vs 8,632 sqft)
    $180,721

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 6453 Starnes Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-24-2026 | 1,189 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,189 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $265,000
  • 5925 Hanson Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-14-2026 | 1,211 sqft | $231/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,211 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,500
  • 6601 Oaklawn Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-2-2026 | 1,288 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1973 | 11% size difference (1,288 sqft); Similar age (1973); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 6028 Ridgecrest Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    July-8-2026 | 1,158 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,158 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 7629 Cedarhill Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,282 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1982 | 11% size difference (1,282 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Tarrant Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

No change in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$227,285$00.0%
2025$227,285$00.0%
2024$227,285−$24,491−9.7%
2023$251,776+$95,685+61.3%
2022$156,091+$14,190+10.0%
2021$141,901——
5-year total+$85,384+60.2%