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$430,477$268 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

817 MELBA ST

DALLAS, TX 75208
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,608 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$430K
$407K low$454K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$189 (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.$406,610 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$406,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$406,610

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.0.13
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.

M
Rosemont Upper SchoolA
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Rosemont Lower - Chris V Semos Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Sunset High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

817 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 71% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Dallas 75208
  • Older than 98% of 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
$203K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 46% 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$430,477
CheaperTypical $456,901Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 817 Melba St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas Land & LoanDallas 75208Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$430,47738% of homes46% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26833% of homes42% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²42% of homes51% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac12% of homes9% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192521% of homes32% of homes2% of homes

About 817 Melba St

How much is 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX is $430,477 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,265 to $453,689. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX last sell?

817 Melba St, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

817 Melba St, Dallas, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,608 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX built?

817 Melba St, Dallas, TX was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

817 Melba St, Dallas, TX is assigned to Rosemont Upper School (middle), rated A; Rosemont Lower - Chris V Semos Primary School (elementary); Sunset High School (high), rated C. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75208?

Among the 8,297 homes in Dallas 75208, it is worth more than 46% of them ($430,477 against a typical $456,901), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($268 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1925 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 71% 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 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Melba St, Dallas, TX was $189. The county assessed it at $406,610.

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