Tarrant Value

8256 Lesley Ln, Watauga, TX 76148

1,411 sqft, built 1986, in Bursey Road Townhomes. Appraised at $285,242 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 05051223

Likely too high

about $47,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $47,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$285,242
Similar homes$237,993
$47,249 gap · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$285,242
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,411 sqft
$202 per sqft
Year built
1986

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Strong

6 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $168.67/sqft, which supports a value of $237,993.

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 Bursey Road Townhomes 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 increased 2.1% from $279,347 in 2025 to $285,242 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $202 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Bursey Road Townhomes neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 984 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 +0.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

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.

  • 6545 Meadowlark Ln E, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-28-2026 | 1,361 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,361 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,900
  • 8252 Lesley Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-11-2026 | 1,461 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,461 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 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
  • 6637 Whitley Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-14-2026 | 1,454 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (1,454 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold after the valuation date
    $314,900
  • 6572 Ridglea Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-7-2026 | 1,458 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,458 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000

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 2.1% in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$285,242+$5,895+2.1%
2025$279,347+$25,395+10.0%
2024$253,952+$23,087+10.0%
2023$230,865+$20,988+10.0%
2022$209,877+$19,080+10.0%
2021$190,797——
5-year total+$94,445+49.5%