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$561,392$376 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $427,000 on Oct 15, 2019

729 MELBA ST

DALLAS, TX 75208
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,492 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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

$561K
$514K low$608K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$427,000 · Oct 15, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,042 (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.$531,910 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$243,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$521,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$531,910

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
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(4)

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
Bishop Arts STEAM AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
W.H. Adamson High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Hector P. Garcia Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75208These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.31,721
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,096 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,815
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

729 Melba St 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 81% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Dallas 75208
  • Among the oldest homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Dallas 75208

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

This home
$208K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Dallas 75208.

How it measures up in Dallas 75208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75208.

Estimated value$561,392
CheaperTypical $471,101Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$376
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 729 Melba St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas Land & LoanDallas 75208Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$561,39279% of homes62% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37690% of homes81% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,492 ft²36% of homes42% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac55% of homes14% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192216% of homes15% of homesalmost no homes

About 729 Melba St

How much is 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX is $561,392 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $514,393 to $608,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX last sell?

729 Melba St, Dallas, TX last sold on Oct 15, 2019 for $427,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

729 Melba St, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,492 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX built?

729 Melba St, Dallas, TX was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

729 Melba St, Dallas, TX is assigned to Bishop Arts STEAM Academy (elementary), rated C+; W.H. Adamson High School (high), rated D+; Hector P. Garcia Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75208?

Among the 8,297 homes in Dallas 75208, it is worth more than 62% of them ($561,392 against a typical $471,101), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($376 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,492 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1922 against a typical 1936). 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 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Melba St, Dallas, TX was $8,042. The county assessed it at $531,910.

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