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$533,197$121 / 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 95How 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 $325,000 on Dec 10, 2020

1608 S POLK ST

DALLAS, TX 75224
9
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
4,417 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$533K
$506K low$560K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Dec 10, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$444,890 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$349,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$444,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$444,890

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.0.16
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Covered
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Margaret B. Henderson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Justin F. Kimball High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75224These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,617
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,118
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,192
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

1608 S Polk 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Elmwood
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Elmwood
  • Among the largest homes in Elmwood
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Dallas 75224
  • Older than 95% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Dallas 75224

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

This home
$159K$517K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Dallas 75224.

How it measures up in Dallas 75224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75224.

Estimated value$533,197
CheaperTypical $249,488Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,417 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,303 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1608 S Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmwoodDallas 75224Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$533,197almost all homesalmost all homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$121almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than4,417 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac20% of homes15% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194026% of homes12% of homes5% of homes

About 1608 S Polk St

How much is 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX is $533,197 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $505,930 to $560,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX last sell?

1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX last sold on Dec 10, 2020 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX?

1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX has 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,417 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX built?

1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX?

1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX is assigned to Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School (middle), rated D; Justin F. Kimball 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 1608 S Polk St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75224?

Among the 7,258 homes in Dallas 75224, it is worth more than almost all of them ($533,197 against a typical $249,488), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($121 against a typical $198), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,417 ft² against a typical 1,303 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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