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$195,939$190 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $22,200 on Oct 8, 1997

8715 ELAM RD

DALLAS, TX 75217
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,032 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.
0.23 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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$196K
$183K low$209K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,200 · Oct 8, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,309 (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.$193,530 (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.$143,530
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,530

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.0.23
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.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
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

Transaction History(2)

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
B.H. Macon Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
H. Grady Spruce High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
E.B. Comstock Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

8715 Elam Rd 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 90% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Pleasant Grove
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Dallas 75217
  • 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
$127K$333K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$195,939
CheaperTypical $217,433Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8715 Elam Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePleasant GroveDallas 75217Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,93930% of homes29% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19074% of homes73% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,032 ft²23% of homes23% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac69% of homes70% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195332% of homes28% of homes16% of homes

About 8715 Elam Rd

How much is 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX is $195,939 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $182,687 to $209,191. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX last sell?

8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX last sold on Oct 8, 1997 for $22,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX?

8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,032 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX built?

8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX?

8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX is assigned to B.H. Macon Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; H. Grady Spruce High School (high), rated F; E.B. Comstock Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Dallas Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75217?

Among the 20,379 homes in Dallas 75217, it is worth more than 29% of them ($195,939 against a typical $217,433), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($190 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,032 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.23 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 10% 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 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8715 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX was $4,309. The county assessed it at $193,530.

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