Collin Value

7126 Schafer St Dallas, TX 75252

2,055 sqft, built 1985, in Preston Road Highlands. Appraised at $655,838 for 2026.

Collin County account 195513

Likely too high

about $53,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $53,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$655,838
Similar homes$602,937
$52,901 gap · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$655,838
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,055 sqft
$319 per sqft
Year built
1985
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Strong

8 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $291.79/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 $275,000. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $602,937.

Compare this assessment

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 75252 and Preston Road Highlands 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 CCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 1.9% from $643,884 in 2025 to $655,838 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $319 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Preston Road Highlands neighborhood and ZIP 75252.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 427 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $277 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.7% 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.

  • 6064 Buffridge Trl Dallas, TX 75252
    October-2-2026 | 2,133 sqft | $263/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (2,133 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $560,000
  • 5939 Bent Creek Trl Dallas, TX 75252
    August-18-2026 | 2,078 sqft | $265/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (2,078 sqft); Similar age (1982); Sold after the valuation date
    $549,900
  • 6214 Berthoud Pass Dallas, TX 75252
    August-24-2026 | 2,182 sqft | $268/sqft | built 1984 | 6% size difference (2,182 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $585,000
  • 6211 Crested Butte Dr Dallas, TX 75252
    July-31-2026 | 2,149 sqft | $249/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,149 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold after the valuation date
    $535,000
  • 6201 Baymar Ln Dallas, TX 75252
    July-16-2026 | 2,110 sqft | $284/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (2,110 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,000

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

Value history

Up 1.9% in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$655,838+$11,954+1.9%
2025$643,884−$36,098−5.3%
2024$679,982+$38,410+6.0%
2023$641,572+$148,812+30.2%
2022$492,760+$92,585+23.1%
2021$400,175+$65,390+19.5%
2020$334,785——
6-year total+$321,053+95.9%