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$250,206$186 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $87,900 on Apr 21, 1999

12243 ORTEGA ST

DALLAS, TX 75253
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,346 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$250K
$236K low$265K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,900 · Apr 21, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,319 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$224,630 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDALLAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kleberg Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Seagoville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Seagoville High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75253These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,906
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,591 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,119
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

12243 Ortega St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Dallas 75253
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Dallas County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Dallas 75253

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$163K$424K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Dallas 75253.

How it measures up in Dallas 75253

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75253.

Estimated value$250,206
CheaperTypical $261,191Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 12243 Ortega St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest KlebergDallas 75253Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,20644% of homes39% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18673% of homes76% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,346 ft²33% of homes30% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes54% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199642% of homes41% of homes75% of homes

About 12243 Ortega St

How much is 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX is $250,206 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,567 to $264,845. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX last sell?

12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX last sold on Apr 21, 1999 for $87,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX?

12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,346 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX built?

12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX?

12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX is assigned to Kleberg Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Seagoville Middle School (middle), rated D; Seagoville High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75253?

Among the 7,644 homes in Dallas 75253, it is worth more than 39% of them ($250,206 against a typical $261,191), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($186 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,346 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1996 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 28% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12243 Ortega St, Dallas, TX was $2,319. The county assessed it at $224,630.

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