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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $156,300 on Mar 7, 2001

5838 MARTEL AVE

DALLAS, TX 75206
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,836 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.
0.19 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$156,300 · Mar 7, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,492 (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.$612,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$592,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$561,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$612,000

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.0.19
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mockingbird Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
J.L. Long Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Woodrow Wilson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

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How this home compares

5838 Martel 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 94% 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 area1,836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 5838 Martel Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 75206Dallas County
Living areabigger than1,836 ft²54% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac58% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194032% of homes6% of homes

About 5838 Martel Ave

When did 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX last sell?

5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX last sold on Mar 7, 2001 for $156,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX?

5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,836 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX built?

5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX?

5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX is assigned to Mockingbird Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; J.L. Long Middle School (middle), rated C+; Woodrow Wilson High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75206?

Among the 9,080 homes in Dallas 75206, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,836 ft² against a typical 1,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1940 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5838 Martel Ave, Dallas, TX was $12,492. The county assessed it at $612,000.

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