7812 Prairie Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

1,628 sqft, built 1986, in Indian Springs Addition. Appraised at $309,206 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 05200660

Likely too high

about $32,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $32,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$309,206

Similar homes$277,297

$31,909 gap · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value

$309,206

Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions

Living area

1,628 sqft

$190 per sqft

Year built

1986

Homestead

Yes

Owner-occupied exemption on file

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Strong

7 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $170.24/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 $277,297.

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 Indian Springs Addition assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was May 15, 2026. The 2027 protest deadline is May 17, 2027. 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 September 27, 2026 against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 1.0% from $306,081 in 2025 to $309,206 in 2026.
Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $190 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Indian Springs Addition neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,630 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $178 per square foot.
Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

6352 Hunters Glen Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
1,633 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,633 vs 1,628 sqft); Built same year (1986); Similar lot size (10,621 vs 10,182 sqft)
$278,000
6329 Hunters Glen Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
1,595 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,595 vs 1,628 sqft); Built same year (1986); Similar lot size (9,822 vs 10,182 sqft)
$300,561
7401 Barbara Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
1,636 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,636 vs 1,628 sqft); Similar lot size (9,775 vs 10,182 sqft); Same neighborhood
$256,075
7737 Partridge Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
1,651 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (1,651 vs 1,628 sqft); Similar age (1990 vs 1986); Similar lot size (9,699 vs 10,182 sqft)
$265,311
6333 Hunters Glen Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
1,594 sqft | $189/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,594 vs 1,628 sqft); Built same year (1986); Similar lot size (9,245 vs 10,182 sqft)
$301,378

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.

7025 Constitution Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
September-4-2026 | 1,548 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,548 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
$325,000
6400 Patino Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
September-4-2026 | 1,569 sqft | $204/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,569 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
$319,900
6620 Springhill Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
October-6-2026 | 1,844 sqft | $222/sqft | built 1987 | 13% size difference (1,844 sqft); Similar age (1987); Sold after the valuation date
$410,000
8252 Lesley Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
August-11-2026 | 1,461 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1986 | 10% size difference (1,461 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
$299,000
6037 Sundown Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
September-25-2026 | 1,640 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (1,640 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
$318,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared October 19, 2026. Appraisal source: Tarrant Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: October 13, 2026. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 1.0% in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax year	Appraised value	Change	Change %
2026	$309,206	+$3,125	+1.0%
2025	$306,081	+$27,826	+10.0%
2024	$278,255	+$25,296	+10.0%
2023	$252,959	+$22,996	+10.0%
2022	$229,963	+$20,906	+10.0%
2021	$209,057	—	—
5-year total		+$100,149	+47.9%