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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $150,000 on May 20, 2009

5256 RICHARD AVE

DALLAS, TX 75206
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,735 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.
1926
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · May 20, 2009
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$104,254
LIVE OAK STATE BANK · recorded Apr 15, 2013
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$85,025
INDEPENDENT BK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,631 (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.$604,250 (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.$61,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$567,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$604,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 1.9 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

5256 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.

  • Older than 98% of homes in Dallas County

How it measures up in Dallas 75206

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

Living area1,735 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5256 Richard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 75206Dallas County
Living areabigger than1,735 ft²49% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac44% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than192615% of homes2% of homes

About 5256 Richard Ave

When did 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX last sell?

5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX last sold on May 20, 2009 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,735 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX built?

5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

5256 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 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75206?

Among the 9,083 homes in Dallas 75206, it is bigger than 49% of them (1,735 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 15% of them (1926 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5256 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX was $12,631. The county assessed it at $604,250.

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