DTX Value

8012 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238

5 bed / 4 bath, 4,469 sqft, built 2005, in Lake Highlands Appraised at $1,981,540 for 2026.

Dallas County account 005445001003A0000

Appraised value
$1,981,540
Tax year 2026
Living area
4,469 sqft
$443 per sqft
Year built
2005
Very Good quality
Value capped this year
Yes
An appraisal cap limited this year's appraised value

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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 $443 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.

  • 8028 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    4,129 sqft | $500/sqft | built 2017 | 8% smaller (4,129 vs 4,469 sqft); Lot 14% smaller (15,202 vs 17,707 sqft); Same quality (Very Good)
    $2,065,000
  • 7906 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    4,830 sqft | $418/sqft | built 1999 | 8% larger (4,830 vs 4,469 sqft); Same story count (2); Same quality (Very Good)
    $2,020,340
  • 8006 Eagle Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    3,775 sqft | $364/sqft | built 2008 | Similar age (2008 vs 2005); Same story count (2); Same quality (Very Good)
    $1,375,000
  • 9227 Lanshire Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    3,664 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1993 | Lot 17% smaller (14,612 vs 17,707 sqft); Same quality (Very Good); Same condition (Very Good)
    $1,251,000
  • 8056 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    3,169 sqft | $374/sqft | built 1990 | Same story count (2); Similar lot size (16,335 vs 17,707 sqft); Same quality (Very Good)
    $1,186,440

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.

  • 8003 Deer Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    June-8-2026 | 4,668 sqft | $310/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,668 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,449,000
  • 9227 Lanshire Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    July-27-2026 | 3,984 sqft | $449/sqft | built 1993 | 11% size difference (3,984 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $1,790,000
  • 8716 Fawn Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    July-10-2026 | 4,394 sqft | $431/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (4,394 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $1,895,000
  • 7736 Goforth Cir, Dallas, TX 75238
    April-15-2026 | 4,394 sqft | $340/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (4,394 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 9111 Lanshire Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    August-14-2026 | 3,769 sqft | $451/sqft | built 2018 | Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $1,699,000

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.