What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 34997 are overassessed?

26.8% of homes in Stuart ZIP 34997 (4,880 of 18,185 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 Stuart ZIP 34997?

File Form DR-486 with the Martin 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 34997 property tax overassessment report

26.8% of homes in Stuart ZIP 34997 (4,880 of 18,185 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $8,705,472.

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18,185

Homes in ZIP

4,880

Flagged as overassessed

26.8%

$207,431

Avg overage / home

$434,433

Typical value

~$230/sqft

Your Martin County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34997

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
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	4,940	1998	$4,846,790	$1,136,200	$3,710,590	326.6%	$31,911
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	4,962	1954	$4,739,470	$1,141,260	$3,598,210	315.3%	$30,945
5XXX SE WILLIAMS WAY	2,984	2011	$4,248,280	$686,320	$3,561,960	519%	$30,633
3XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	5,879	1925	$4,709,920	$1,352,170	$3,357,750	248.3%	$28,877
4XXX SE ROCKY POINT WAY	7,757	2018	$4,896,670	$1,784,110	$3,112,560	174.5%	$26,768
5XXX SE WILLIAMS WAY	6,210	2000	$4,496,590	$1,428,300	$3,068,290	214.8%	$26,387
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	5,754	1950	$4,330,050	$1,323,420	$3,006,630	227.2%	$25,857
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	7,923	2006	$4,782,120	$1,822,290	$2,959,830	162.4%	$25,455
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	5,229	1989	$4,064,280	$1,202,670	$2,861,610	237.9%	$24,610
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	5,183	2013	$4,014,160	$1,192,090	$2,822,070	236.7%	$24,270
4XXX SE BAYSHORE TER	6,041	2009	$4,194,370	$1,389,430	$2,804,940	201.9%	$24,122
3XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	4,697	1995	$3,759,810	$1,080,310	$2,679,500	248%	$23,044
4XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	3,084	1930	$3,378,260	$709,320	$2,668,940	376.3%	$22,953
3XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	4,341	2015	$3,666,140	$998,430	$2,667,710	267.2%	$22,942
3XXX SE LEONARD LN	7,088	2013	$4,283,670	$1,630,240	$2,653,430	162.8%	$22,819
5XXX SE REEF WAY	6,186	2007	$4,021,280	$1,422,780	$2,598,500	182.6%	$22,347
4XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	6,527	2003	$4,099,430	$1,501,210	$2,598,220	173.1%	$22,345
3XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	7,937	1991	$4,420,030	$1,825,510	$2,594,520	142.1%	$22,313
3XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	7,438	2015	$4,265,190	$1,710,740	$2,554,450	149.3%	$21,968
4XXX SE WHITICAR WAY	5,117	2010	$3,602,650	$1,176,910	$2,425,740	206.1%	$20,861
4XXX SE WHITICAR WAY	4,667	2008	$3,471,100	$1,073,410	$2,397,690	223.4%	$20,620
3XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	6,902	1999	$3,973,190	$1,587,460	$2,385,730	150.3%	$20,517
6XXX SE HORSESHOE POINT RD	3,118	1989	$3,037,430	$717,140	$2,320,290	323.5%	$19,954
4XXX SE OLD ST LUCIE BLVD	8,986	2002	$4,365,930	$2,066,780	$2,299,150	111.2%	$19,773
2XXX SE ST LUCIE BLVD	5,631	1958	$3,587,970	$1,295,130	$2,292,840	177%	$19,718

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Martin County, ZIP 34997. 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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