DTX Value

1438 Houghton Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

4 bed / 1 bath, 1,502 sqft, built 1953, in Piedmont Addition Appraised at $256,970 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000548173000000

Appraised value
$256,970
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,502 sqft
$171 per sqft
Year built
1953
Good quality

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Protest deadline

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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 $171 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Piedmont Addition neighborhood and ZIP 75217.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 916 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $195 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7315 Embassy St, Dallas, TX 75217
    1,488 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,488 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1953); Similar lot size (7,678 vs 7,738 sqft)
    $251,200
  • 1622 Gaylord Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    1,482 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,482 vs 1,502 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1953); Same story count (1)
    $268,210
  • 7841 Rosemead Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    1,481 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,481 vs 1,502 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1953); Same story count (1)
    $255,550
  • 7314 Amy St, Dallas, TX 75217
    1,549 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,549 vs 1,502 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1953); Same story count (1)
    $267,010
  • 7702 Maxwell Ave, Dallas, TX 75217
    1,511 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,511 vs 1,502 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1953); Same story count (1)
    $272,610

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.

  • 1718 Joan Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    September-21-2026 | 1,428 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,428 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $211,500
  • 8808 Old Homestead Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    August-18-2026 | 1,484 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,484 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,900
  • 1454 Whitley Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    August-14-2026 | 1,499 sqft | $97/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,499 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $145,000
  • 6734 Seco Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217
    July-17-2026 | 1,492 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,492 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $285,000
  • 1944 Alhambra St, Dallas, TX 75217
    August-3-2026 | 1,401 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1955 | 7% size difference (1,401 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $171,500

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.