DTX Value

4509 Merlin Dr, Garland, TX 75043

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,944 sqft, built 2013 Appraised at $494,150 for 2026.

Dallas County account 26262680090160000

Appraised value
$494,150
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,944 sqft
$168 per sqft
Year built
2013
Excellent quality

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $168 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 75043.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 180 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $158 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 4417 Sea Sparrow Ln, Garland, TX 75043
    2,851 sqft | $177/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,851 vs 2,944 sqft); Built same year (2013); Similar lot size (8,860 vs 8,997 sqft)
    $504,660
  • 1117 Sanderling Dr, Garland, TX 75043
    2,904 sqft | $183/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,904 vs 2,944 sqft); Built same year (2013); Similar lot size (8,603 vs 8,997 sqft)
    $530,670
  • 1306 E Oates Rd, Garland, TX 75043
    2,653 sqft | $185/sqft | built 2014 | 10% smaller (2,653 vs 2,944 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2013); Similar lot size (8,866 vs 8,997 sqft)
    $489,880
  • 4414 Willet Ln, Garland, TX 75043
    3,316 sqft | $166/sqft | built 2013 | 13% larger (3,316 vs 2,944 sqft); Built same year (2013); Similar lot size (9,242 vs 8,997 sqft)
    $549,330
  • 4502 Sea Sparrow Ln, Garland, TX 75043
    3,305 sqft | $167/sqft | built 2011 | 12% larger (3,305 vs 2,944 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2013); Similar lot size (8,401 vs 8,997 sqft)
    $552,220

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.

  • 4502 Warbler Ln, Garland, TX 75043
    August-27-2026 | 2,937 sqft | $153/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (2,937 sqft); Similar age (2011); Sold after the valuation date
    $450,000
  • 1522 Blue Jay Rd, Garland, TX 75043
    September-11-2026 | 2,489 sqft | $175/sqft | built 2017 | Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $435,000
  • 1013 Shearwater Ln, Garland, TX 75043
    July-24-2026 | 2,965 sqft | $152/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,965 sqft); Similar age (2012); Sold after the valuation date
    $450,000
  • 5210 Lake Terrace Ct, Garland, TX 75043
    September-1-2026 | 2,953 sqft | $203/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (2,953 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,900
  • 4726 Parkhaven Dr, Garland, TX 75043
    September-8-2026 | 2,808 sqft | $199/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,808 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $559,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Dallas Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.