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$425,768$124 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

12517 WHARTON DR

DALLAS, TX 75243
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,428 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$426K
$365K low$487K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,690 (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.$510,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$143,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$510,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,820

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.0.19
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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Aikin Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Forest Meadow Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Lake Highlands High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Richardson Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75243These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,579
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,167 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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

12517 Wharton Dr 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 more than 77% of homes in Country Forest / Jackson Meadows
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Dallas County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Country Forest / Jackson Meadows
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Country Forest / Jackson Meadows
  • Older than 69% of homes in Country Forest / Jackson Meadows

What homes are worth in Dallas 75243

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

This home
$55K$1M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Dallas 75243.

How it measures up in Dallas 75243

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75243.

Estimated value$425,768
CheaperTypical $303,874Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area3,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,702 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 12517 Wharton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCountry Forest / Jackson MeadowsDallas 75243Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,76877% of homes66% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12418% of homes16% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than3,428 ft²98% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac16% of homes29% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197931% of homes52% of homes54% of homes

About 12517 Wharton Dr

How much is 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX is $425,768 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $364,973 to $486,563. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX last sell?

12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX?

12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,428 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX built?

12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX?

12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX is assigned to Aikin Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Forest Meadow Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lake Highlands High School (high), rated C. All sit in Richardson Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75243?

Among the 10,664 homes in Dallas 75243, it is worth more than 66% of them ($425,768 against a typical $303,874), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($124 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,428 ft² against a typical 1,702 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1979 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 70% 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 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12517 Wharton Dr, Dallas, TX was $2,690. The county assessed it at $510,820.

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