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$196,644$198 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $279,300 on Nov 1, 2023

5537 FORNEY RD

DALLAS, TX 75227
3
Beds
2
Baths
992 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$197K
$178K low$215K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$279,300 · Nov 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,434 (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.$249,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.17
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
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
Ascher Silberstein Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Skyline High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Ann Richards STEAM AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75227These 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.111
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 100.24

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.9.7%
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.62,655
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,212 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,192
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,394
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

5537 Forney Rd 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 less than 97% of homes in Buckner Terrace
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Dallas 75227
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Buckner Terrace
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Dallas County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Buckner Terrace

What homes are worth in Dallas 75227

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

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$127K$450K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Dallas 75227.

How it measures up in Dallas 75227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75227.

Estimated value$196,644
CheaperTypical $243,743Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 5537 Forney Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckner TerraceDallas 75227Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,6443% of homes18% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19882% of homes87% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²3% of homes10% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac41% of homes39% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19473% of homes11% of homes8% of homes

About 5537 Forney Rd

How much is 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX is $196,644 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $178,262 to $215,026. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX last sell?

5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX last sold on Nov 1, 2023 for $279,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX?

5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 992 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX built?

5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX?

5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX is assigned to Ascher Silberstein Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Skyline High School (high), rated D; Ann Richards STEAM Academy (middle), rated D. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75227?

Among the 13,675 homes in Dallas 75227, it is worth more than 18% of them ($196,644 against a typical $243,743), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($198 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 10% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1947 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 10% 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 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5537 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX was $2,434. The county assessed it at $249,390.

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