DTX Value

8005 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,038 sqft, built 1984, in Lake Highlands Appraised at $780,000 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000401470000000

Appraised value
$780,000
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,038 sqft
$383 per sqft
Year built
1984
Very Good 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 $383 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Lake Highlands neighborhood and ZIP 75238.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 176 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $367 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7920 Nimrod Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,035 sqft | $379/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (2,035 vs 2,038 sqft); Similar age (1986 vs 1984); Same story count (1)
    $770,490
  • 7927 Nimrod Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,069 sqft | $383/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (2,069 vs 2,038 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (7,760 vs 7,423 sqft)
    $792,120
  • 7945 Deer Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,054 sqft | $383/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (2,054 vs 2,038 sqft); Similar age (1989 vs 1984); Lot 18% smaller (6,095 vs 7,423 sqft)
    $785,770
  • 8030 Eagle Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,000 sqft | $405/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,000 vs 2,038 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1984); Similar lot size (7,834 vs 7,423 sqft)
    $810,740
  • 7935 Nimrod Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    1,734 sqft | $448/sqft | built 1988 | 15% smaller (1,734 vs 2,038 sqft); Similar age (1988 vs 1984); Same story count (1)
    $776,120

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.

  • 10201 Royal Highlands Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    August-14-2026 | 2,112 sqft | $410/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,112 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $864,900
  • 9028 Rock Valley Cv, Dallas, TX 75238
    September-11-2026 | 1,987 sqft | $340/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (1,987 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $675,000
  • 11033 McCree Rd, Dallas, TX 75238
    April-22-2026 | 2,096 sqft | $286/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,096 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,000
  • 10828 Villa Haven Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    July-2-2026 | 2,109 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,109 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 10823 Meadowcliff Ln, Dallas, TX 75238
    September-2-2026 | 1,822 sqft | $269/sqft | built 1972 | 11% size difference (1,822 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (3 vs 4)
    $489,990

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.