Tarrant Value

7000 Valleyford Ct, Watauga, TX 76148

1,410 sqft, built 1977, in Hightower Estates. Appraised at $262,205 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 00373265

Likely too high

about $35,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $35,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$262,205
Similar homes$227,503
$34,702 gap · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Appraised value
$262,205
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,410 sqft
$186 per sqft
Year built
1977

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Strong

8 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $157.40/sqft, but land is valued apart from the home, and some of them have less land value per square foot of home than yours, which counts as $50,000. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $227,503.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 76148 and Hightower Estates assessment pages.

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 $262,205 in 2025 to $262,205 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $186 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.

  • 7004 Betsy Ross, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,418 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,418 vs 1,410 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1977); Similar lot size (8,850 vs 8,977 sqft)
    $256,287
  • 5928 Robin Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,387 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,387 vs 1,410 sqft); Built same year (1977); Similar lot size (9,200 vs 8,977 sqft)
    $228,000
  • 7000 Betsy Ross, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,410 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,410 vs 1,410 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1977); Similar lot size (8,448 vs 8,977 sqft)
    $255,297
  • 6604 Cathy Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,403 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,403 vs 1,410 sqft); Similar lot size (9,136 vs 8,977 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $193,602
  • 6605 Rickee Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,427 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,427 vs 1,410 sqft); Similar lot size (8,762 vs 8,977 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $195,629

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.

  • 6601 Oaklawn Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-2-2026 | 1,288 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1973 | 9% size difference (1,288 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 6545 Meadowlark Ln E, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-28-2026 | 1,361 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,361 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,900
  • 8233 Willis Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,461 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,461 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 6572 Ridglea Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-7-2026 | 1,458 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,458 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 7629 Cedarhill Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,282 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1982 | 9% size difference (1,282 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); 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$262,205$00.0%
2025$262,205$00.0%
2024$262,205−$21,632−7.6%
2023$283,837+$62,246+28.1%
2022$221,591+$20,249+10.1%
2021$201,342——
5-year total+$60,863+30.2%