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$568,402$187 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

536 MELODY LN

RICHARDSON, TX 75081
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,033 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$568K
$522K low$615K 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.$568,402
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$454,722

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,353 (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.$622,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$472,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$634,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$622,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDALLAS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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
Richardson Terrace Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Berkner High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Apollo Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Richardson Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75081These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.37,696
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,098 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,191
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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.Owner occupied
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

536 Melody Ln 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 95% of homes in Highland Terrace
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Highland Terrace
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Richardson 75081
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Richardson 75081
  • Older than 93% of homes in Richardson 75081

What homes are worth in Richardson 75081

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

This home
$229K$667K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Richardson 75081.

How it measures up in Richardson 75081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richardson 75081.

Estimated value$568,402
CheaperTypical $405,423Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area3,033 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,000 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 536 Melody Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighland TerraceRichardson 75081Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,40295% of homes95% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18712% of homes26% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than3,033 ft²93% of homes94% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac81% of homes91% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195737% of homes7% of homes22% of homes

About 536 Melody Ln

How much is 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX is $568,402 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $521,580 to $615,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX last sell?

536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX last sold on Nov 3, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX?

536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,033 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX built?

536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX?

536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX is assigned to Richardson Terrace Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Berkner High School (high), rated C-; Apollo Junior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Richardson Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX compare to other homes in Richardson 75081?

Among the 9,921 homes in Richardson 75081, it is worth more than 95% of them ($568,402 against a typical $405,423), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($187 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,033 ft² against a typical 2,000 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1957 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 81% 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 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Melody Ln, Richardson, TX was $8,353. The county assessed it at $622,280.

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