Tarrant Value

6212 Melinda Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

1,583 sqft, built 1979, in Schellinger, I J Subdivision. Appraised at $288,537 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 03021580

Appraised value
$288,537
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,583 sqft
$182 per sqft
Year built
1979
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 increased 7.8% from $267,667 in 2025 to $288,537 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $182 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Schellinger, I J Subdivision neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,276 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $161 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 6256 Stardust Dr S, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,560 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,560 vs 1,583 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,506 vs 6,577 sqft)
    $285,267
  • 6004 Old Mill Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,578 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,578 vs 1,583 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,751 vs 6,577 sqft)
    $237,983
  • 6509 Lyndale Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,621 sqft | $184/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,621 vs 1,583 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,360 vs 6,577 sqft)
    $299,049
  • 6329 Patsy Ln Los Altos, Ca, TX 94022
    1,577 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,577 vs 1,583 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,990 vs 6,577 sqft)
    $247,260
  • 5808 Kennedy St, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,537 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,537 vs 1,583 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,750 vs 6,577 sqft)
    $234,000

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.

  • 6037 Sundown Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-25-2026 | 1,640 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (1,640 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $318,000
  • 5957 Sundown Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-24-2026 | 1,648 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (1,648 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $318,900
  • 5936 Sundown Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-7-2026 | 1,652 sqft | $218/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (1,652 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $360,000
  • 6204 Old Mill Cir, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-20-2026 | 1,465 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1983 | 8% size difference (1,465 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 5728 Constitution Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
    July-31-2026 | 1,518 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,518 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000

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

Up 7.8% in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$288,537+$20,870+7.8%
2025$267,667+$24,333+10.0%
2024$243,334+$22,121+10.0%
2023$221,213+$20,110+10.0%
2022$201,103+$18,282+10.0%
2021$182,821——
5-year total+$105,716+57.8%