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$183,046$160 / 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 97How 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

8515 FILES ST

DALLAS, TX 75217
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 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.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$183K
$177K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,979 (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.$190,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,820

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.0.19
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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
William M. Anderson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.1 mi
H
H. Grady Spruce High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Dallas Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75217These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.5.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.82,511
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,051 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,260
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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

8515 Files 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 93% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Dallas County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Dallas County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Dallas 75217

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

This home
$130K$327K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Dallas 75217.

How it measures up in Dallas 75217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 75217.

Estimated value$183,046
CheaperTypical $216,726Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8515 Files St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePleasant GroveDallas 75217Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$183,04620% of homes19% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16029% of homes29% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²38% of homes36% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac54% of homes56% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195331% of homes28% of homes16% of homes

About 8515 Files St

How much is 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX is $183,046 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $177,468 to $188,624. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX last sell?

8515 Files St, Dallas, TX last sold on Jul 14, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX?

8515 Files St, Dallas, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX built?

8515 Files St, Dallas, TX was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX?

8515 Files St, Dallas, TX is assigned to William M. Anderson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; H. Grady Spruce High School (high), rated D-; Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs 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 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75217?

Among the 20,379 homes in Dallas 75217, it is worth more than 19% of them ($183,046 against a typical $216,726), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($160 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1953 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8515 Files St, Dallas, TX was $3,979. The county assessed it at $190,820.

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