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$179,391$208 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

8816 FILES ST

DALLAS, TX 75217
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$179K
$166K low$193K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$180,200 (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.$130,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,200

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.0.17
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
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.

E
William M. Anderson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.8 mi
H
H. Grady Spruce High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 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

8816 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 more per square foot than 87% of homes in Pleasant Grove
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Pleasant Grove
  • Older than 79% 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
$125K$331K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$179,391
CheaperTypical $219,850Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,262 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 8816 Files St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePleasant GroveDallas 75217Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,39116% of homes15% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20887% of homes85% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²11% of homes11% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes28% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195645% of homes40% of homes21% of homes

About 8816 Files St

How much is 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX is $179,391 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $165,835 to $192,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX last sell?

8816 Files St, Dallas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX?

8816 Files St, Dallas, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX built?

8816 Files St, Dallas, TX was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX?

8816 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 8816 Files St, Dallas, TX compare to other homes in Dallas 75217?

Among the 20,379 homes in Dallas 75217, it is worth more than 15% of them ($179,391 against a typical $219,850), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($208 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 11% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,262 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1956 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.

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