What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas, or a VAB petition in Florida) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (Texas) or Value Adjustment Board (Florida), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Florida property tax appeal deadline?

Florida property owners have 25 days from the date the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice is mailed to file a VAB petition (Form DR-486). TRIM notices typically mail mid-August, putting the petition deadline in early-to-mid September. The deadline varies by county and is printed on the TRIM notice itself.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas and several hundred to several thousand dollars per year in Florida (Save Our Homes locks in the savings for 10+ years). Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $49 for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. Ownwell charges a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save — meaning a $2,000 reduction costs you $500-$700 every year forever. We keep 100% of your savings.

What percent of homes in ZIP 34491 are overassessed?

36.5% of homes in Summerfield ZIP 34491 (5,842 of 16,025 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Summerfield ZIP 34491?

File Form DR-486 with the Marion County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

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ZIP 34491 property tax overassessment report

36.5% of homes in Summerfield ZIP 34491 (5,842 of 16,025 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,232,388.

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16,025

Homes in ZIP

5,842

Flagged as overassessed

36.5%

$64,337

Avg overage / home

$241,473

Typical value

~$147/sqft

Your Marion County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34491

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	7,291	2005	$3,535,319	$1,071,777	$2,463,542	229.9%	$21,186
2XXX SE 145TH ST	4,613	2007	$2,947,229	$678,111	$2,269,118	334.6%	$19,514
1XXXX SE 105TH TERRACE RD	4,785	2022	$2,320,549	$703,395	$1,617,154	229.9%	$13,908
1XXXX SE 57TH TER	4,851	2024	$1,825,279	$713,097	$1,112,182	156%	$9,565
6XXX SE 156TH LOOP	3,389	2024	$1,568,075	$498,183	$1,069,892	214.8%	$9,201
1XXXX SE 105TH TER	6,058	1994	$1,853,230	$890,526	$962,704	108.1%	$8,279
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	4,198	2000	$1,493,300	$617,106	$876,194	142%	$7,535
1XXXX SE 105TH TER	3,664	2008	$1,392,444	$538,608	$853,836	158.5%	$7,343
1XXXX SE 76TH CHATHAM AVE	4,563	2018	$1,520,755	$670,761	$849,994	126.7%	$7,310
1XXXX SE 76TH CHATHAM AVE	5,049	2018	$1,590,253	$742,203	$848,050	114.3%	$7,293
1XXXX SE 76TH CHATHAM AVE	4,023	2005	$1,392,197	$591,381	$800,816	135.4%	$6,887
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	3,145	2008	$1,239,939	$462,315	$777,624	168.2%	$6,688
1XXXX S HWY 475	2,350	1986	$1,008,432	$345,450	$662,982	191.9%	$5,702
1XXXX SE 100TH AVE	4,856	1979	$1,374,225	$713,832	$660,393	92.5%	$5,679
1XXXX SE 76TH CHATHAM AVE	2,675	2018	$1,009,551	$393,225	$616,326	156.7%	$5,300
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	6,360	1957	$1,550,857	$934,920	$615,937	65.9%	$5,297
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	4,027	1993	$1,140,616	$591,969	$548,647	92.7%	$4,718
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	4,205	2000	$1,161,281	$618,135	$543,146	87.9%	$4,671
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	3,613	2006	$1,067,897	$531,111	$536,786	101.1%	$4,616
1X SE CHINICA DR	3,275	2008	$1,009,029	$481,425	$527,604	109.6%	$4,537
5XXX SE HWY 42	6,405	1985	$1,463,863	$941,535	$522,328	55.5%	$4,492
1XXXX SE SUNSET HARBOR RD	2,984	1974	$956,145	$438,648	$517,497	118%	$4,450
1XXXX SE 151ST ST	2,516	2006	$882,400	$369,852	$512,548	138.6%	$4,408
2X SE CHINICA DR	2,333	2019	$849,051	$342,951	$506,100	147.6%	$4,352
9 SE CHINICA DR	2,838	2009	$920,603	$417,186	$503,417	120.7%	$4,329

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34491. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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