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126 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208

2 bed / 1 bath, 1,144 sqft, built 1920, in Kessler Appraised at $380,000 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000255193000000

Appraised value
$380,000
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,144 sqft
$332 per sqft
Year built
1920
Very Good quality

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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Assessment snapshot

These public DCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $332 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Kessler neighborhood and ZIP 75208.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 252 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $323 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 851 Winston St, Dallas, TX 75208
    1,164 sqft | $314/sqft | built 1913 | Similar size (1,164 vs 1,144 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (5,280 vs 5,646 sqft)
    $365,000
  • 122 W 8th St, Dallas, TX 75208
    1,092 sqft | $343/sqft | built 1921 | Similar size (1,092 vs 1,144 sqft); Similar age (1921 vs 1920); Same story count (1)
    $374,420
  • 822 W Canty St, Dallas, TX 75208
    1,138 sqft | $389/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,138 vs 1,144 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1920); Same story count (1)
    $442,900
  • 847 Winston St, Dallas, TX 75208
    1,280 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1925 | 12% larger (1,280 vs 1,144 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1920); Same story count (1)
    $426,550
  • 810 Elsbeth St, Dallas, TX 75208
    1,400 sqft | $359/sqft | built 1931 | Same story count (1); Lot 17% larger (6,593 vs 5,646 sqft); Same quality (Very Good)
    $502,180

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 1112 Ballard Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
    August-26-2026 | 1,158 sqft | $203/sqft | built 1916 | Similar size (1,158 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000
  • 1142 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX 75208
    April-24-2026 | 1,059 sqft | $263/sqft | built 1922 | 7% size difference (1,059 sqft); Similar age (1922); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,000
  • 711 S Montclair Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
    September-14-2026 | 1,014 sqft | $215/sqft | built 1936 | 11% size difference (1,014 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (2)
    $218,000
  • 728 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
    August-27-2026 | 1,320 sqft | $340/sqft | built 1921 | Similar age (1921); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (3 vs 2)
    $449,000
  • 714 N Montclair Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
    June-24-2026 | 1,278 sqft | $235/sqft | built 1920 | 12% size difference (1,278 sqft); Similar age (1920); Sold after the valuation date
    $300,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Dallas Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.