DTX Value

8045 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238

4 bed / 3 bath, 2,868 sqft, built 1979, in Lake Highlands Appraised at $798,700 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000401440000000

Appraised value
$798,700
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,868 sqft
$278 per sqft
Year built
1979
Average quality

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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 $278 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.

  • 8053 Eagle Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,863 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (2,863 vs 2,868 sqft); Same story count (2); Lot 15% smaller (7,098 vs 8,379 sqft)
    $975,000
  • 9207 Lanshire Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,464 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1983 | 14% smaller (2,464 vs 2,868 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1979); Similar lot size (8,264 vs 8,379 sqft)
    $861,880
  • 7941 Deer Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,982 sqft | $289/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (2,982 vs 2,868 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (7,102 vs 8,379 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $862,000
  • 8050 Nimrod Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,636 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1992 | 8% smaller (2,636 vs 2,868 sqft); Same story count (2); Lot 12% smaller (7,391 vs 8,379 sqft)
    $781,760
  • 8015 Forest Trl, Dallas, TX 75238
    2,032 sqft | $369/sqft | built 1985 | Similar lot size (8,908 vs 8,379 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same condition (Average)
    $750,200

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.

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