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$627,118$423 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

5242 RICHARD AVE

DALLAS, TX 75206
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,484 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$627K
$571K low$684K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$627,118
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$501,694

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,071 (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.$646,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$542,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$587,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$646,000

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.0.18
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.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Geneva Heights Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Woodrow Wilson High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
J.L. Long Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75206These 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.156
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 100.23

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.48%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,328
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,550 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,097
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,947
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5242 Richard Ave 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 83% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Dallas County
  • Among the oldest homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Dallas 75206

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

This home
$152K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Dallas 75206.

How it measures up in Dallas 75206

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75206.

Estimated value$627,118
CheaperTypical $697,714Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$423
CheaperTypical $379Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 5242 Richard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 75206Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$627,11842% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42363% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²36% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac44% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than19235% of homesalmost no homes

About 5242 Richard Ave

How much is 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX is $627,118 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $570,677 to $683,558. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX last sell?

5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX built?

5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX is assigned to Geneva Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Woodrow Wilson High School (high), rated C; J.L. Long Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75206?

Among the 9,083 homes in Dallas 75206, it is worth more than 42% of them ($627,118 against a typical $697,714), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($423 against a typical $379), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,755 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1923 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 83% 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 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX was $13,071. The county assessed it at $646,000.

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