Tarrant Value

7909 Katie Ln, Watauga, TX 76148

1,499 sqft, built 1983, in Smith Farm Addn. Appraised at $201,001 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 04789962

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Appraised value$201,001
Similar homes$288,947
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$201,001
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,499 sqft
$134 per sqft
Year built
1983

What we found

Unequal assessment

Weak

1 of 8 similar homes is assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $192.76/sqft, which supports a value of $288,947.

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 Smith Farm Addn 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 $201,001 in 2025 to $201,001 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $134 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Smith Farm Addn neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,857 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $180 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7913 Katie Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,499 sqft | $193/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,499 vs 1,499 sqft); Built same year (1983); Similar lot size (6,395 vs 6,385 sqft)
    $288,954
  • 6504 Westridge Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,500 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,500 vs 1,499 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1983); Similar lot size (6,400 vs 6,385 sqft)
    $197,965
  • 6536 Alta Vista Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,496 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,496 vs 1,499 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Similar lot size (6,589 vs 6,385 sqft)
    $215,000
  • 6445 North Park Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,501 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,499 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1983); Similar lot size (6,649 vs 6,385 sqft)
    $328,889
  • 7809 Tyra Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,505 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,505 vs 1,499 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1983); Similar lot size (6,150 vs 6,385 sqft)
    $287,101

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.

  • 6204 Old Mill Cir, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-20-2026 | 1,465 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,465 sqft); Similar age (1983); 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); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 6625 Moss Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-24-2026 | 1,393 sqft | $230/sqft | built 1984 | 7% size difference (1,393 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $320,000
  • 8233 Willis Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,461 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,461 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 5936 Sundown Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-7-2026 | 1,652 sqft | $218/sqft | built 1989 | 10% size difference (1,652 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $360,000

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

No change in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$201,001$00.0%
2025$201,001−$43,999−18.0%
2024$245,000−$25,000−9.3%
2023$270,000+$36,639+15.7%
2022$233,361+$41,678+21.7%
2021$191,683——
5-year total+$9,318+4.9%