Denton Value

12831 Melissa Dr, Justin, TX 76247

2,836 sqft, built 2015, in Guy James Ranch Ph 2 Appraised at $721,470 for 2026.

Denton County account 000000307143

Appraised value
$721,470
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,836 sqft
$254 per sqft
Year built
2015
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 76247, Guy James Ranch Ph 2, and Argyle assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public Denton CAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 8.1% from $667,700 in 2025 to $721,470 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $254 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Guy James Ranch Ph 2 neighborhood and ZIP 76247.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 61 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $257 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 12771 Helen Rd, Justin, TX 76247
    2,847 sqft | $251/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,847 vs 2,836 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2015); Similar lot size (44,693 vs 44,562 sqft)
    $713,513
  • 12841 Melissa Dr, Justin, TX 76247
    2,812 sqft | $248/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,812 vs 2,836 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2015); Similar lot size (46,304 vs 44,562 sqft)
    $697,599
  • 12831 Helen Rd, Justin, TX 76247
    2,764 sqft | $275/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,764 vs 2,836 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2015); Similar lot size (45,694 vs 44,562 sqft)
    $759,364
  • 13861 James Ranch Ct, Justin, TX 76247
    2,841 sqft | $259/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (2,841 vs 2,836 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2015); Similar lot size (46,914 vs 44,562 sqft)
    $736,230
  • 12801 Melissa Dr, Justin, TX 76247
    2,708 sqft | $265/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,708 vs 2,836 sqft); Similar age (2012 vs 2015); Similar lot size (45,128 vs 44,562 sqft)
    $718,237

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.

  • 13420 Escalara Ln, Justin, TX 76247
    June-18-2026 | 2,844 sqft | $292/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (2,844 sqft); Similar age (2016); Sold after the valuation date
    $829,900
  • 9221 Avery Ranch Way, Justin, TX 76247
    August-4-2026 | 2,682 sqft | $289/sqft | built 2013 | 5% size difference (2,682 sqft); Similar age (2013); Sold after the valuation date
    $775,000
  • 25275 Williams Dr, Justin, TX 76247
    July-8-2026 | 3,099 sqft | $187/sqft | built 2019 | 9% size difference (3,099 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $579,900
  • 13330 McAllen Ln, Justin, TX 76247
    June-8-2026 | 2,845 sqft | $290/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (2,845 sqft); Similar age (2016); Sold after the valuation date
    $825,000
  • 7721 Valley Ridge Dr, Northlake, TX 76247
    July-15-2026 | 2,713 sqft | $271/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (2,713 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $734,999

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