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$315,880$213 / 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 94How 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

840 S POLK ST

DALLAS, TX 75208
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,484 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$316K
$298K low$334K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,257 (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.$329,940 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,940

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.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
John F. Peeler Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
H
W.H. Adamson High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Hector P. Garcia Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

840 S Polk 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 less than 77% of homes in Dallas 75208
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Dallas 75208
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in South Winnetka Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in South Winnetka Heights
  • 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
$211K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 23% 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$315,880
CheaperTypical $470,108Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 840 S Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Winnetka HeightsDallas 75208Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,88041% of homes23% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21317% of homes11% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²67% of homes42% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac95% of homes81% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes

About 840 S Polk St

How much is 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX is $315,880 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $297,684 to $334,076. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX last sell?

840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX?

840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX built?

840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX?

840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX is assigned to John F. Peeler Elementary School (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 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75208?

Among the 8,297 homes in Dallas 75208, it is worth more than 23% of them ($315,880 against a typical $470,108), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($213 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 52% 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 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 840 S Polk St, Dallas, TX was $4,257. The county assessed it at $329,940.

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