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$358,083$157 / 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 Jun 23, 2026

8609 KENSINGTON DR

ROWLETT, TX 75088
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,282 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$358K
$329K low$387K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$358,083
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$286,466

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,308 (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.$330,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,600

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.0.21
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

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(3)

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

E
Pearson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Schrade Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Rowlett High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Garland Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75088These 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.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,912 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,272
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,437
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8609 Kensington 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Dallas County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Dalrock
  • Older than 90% of homes in Rowlett 75088

What homes are worth in Rowlett 75088

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

This home
$224K$825K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Rowlett 75088.

How it measures up in Rowlett 75088

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowlett 75088.

Estimated value$358,083
CheaperTypical $366,107Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,282 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,116 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 8609 Kensington Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalrockRowlett 75088Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$358,08354% of homes47% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15723% of homes19% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,282 ft²69% of homes60% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac81% of homes58% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198018% of homes10% of homes55% of homes

About 8609 Kensington Dr

How much is 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX is $358,083 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $329,436 to $386,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX last sell?

8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX last sold on Aug 9, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX?

8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,282 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX built?

8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX?

8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX is assigned to Pearson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Schrade Middle School (middle), rated D; Rowlett High School (high), rated C. All sit in Garland Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX compare to other homes in Rowlett 75088?

Among the 9,710 homes in Rowlett 75088, it is worth more than 47% of them ($358,083 against a typical $366,107), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($157 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,282 ft² against a typical 2,116 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1980 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 60% 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 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8609 Kensington Dr, Rowlett, TX was $8,308. The county assessed it at $330,600.

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