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$275,101$151 / 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 95How 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

8159 NELSON DR

DALLAS, TX 75227
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,820 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.
1941
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

$275K
$261K low$289K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,496 (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.$336,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDALLAS
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
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
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Skyline High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Ann Richards STEAM AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

8159 Nelson Dr 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 80% of homes in Urbandale
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Urbandale
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Urbandale
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Dallas 75227
  • Older than 95% of homes in Dallas 75227

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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$110K$428K

This home is worth more than 68% 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$275,101
CheaperTypical $246,159Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 8159 Nelson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUrbandaleDallas 75227Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,10180% of homes68% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15111% of homes22% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²86% of homes76% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac81% of homes90% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than194130% of homes5% of homes6% of homes

About 8159 Nelson Dr

How much is 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX is $275,101 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $260,941 to $289,261. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX last sell?

8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX?

8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX built?

8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX?

8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX is assigned to Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75227?

Among the 13,675 homes in Dallas 75227, it is worth more than 68% of them ($275,101 against a typical $246,159), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($151 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1941 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 38% 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 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8159 Nelson Dr, Dallas, TX was $1,496. The county assessed it at $336,600.

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