DTX Value

1540 Hilltop Dr, Garland, TX 75042

4 bed / 2 bath, 1,988 sqft, built 1954 Appraised at $298,200 for 2026.

Dallas County account 26123500090040000

Appraised value
$298,200
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,988 sqft
$150 per sqft
Year built
1954
Good quality

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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 $150 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 75042.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 558 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $189 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1614 Park Ave, Garland, TX 75042
    1,872 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1952 | 6% smaller (1,872 vs 1,988 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (7,734 vs 7,913 sqft)
    $285,570
  • 1501 Davis Blvd, Garland, TX 75042
    1,963 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,963 vs 1,988 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (7,857 vs 7,913 sqft)
    $311,630
  • 1656 Murray Dr, Garland, TX 75042
    1,803 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1953 | 9% smaller (1,803 vs 1,988 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Similar lot size (8,194 vs 7,913 sqft)
    $300,820
  • 1640 Elizabeth Dr, Garland, TX 75042
    1,859 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1953 | 6% smaller (1,859 vs 1,988 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Similar lot size (8,057 vs 7,913 sqft)
    $316,360
  • 1529 Jo Ann Dr, Garland, TX 75042
    1,751 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1954 | 12% smaller (1,751 vs 1,988 sqft); Built same year (1954); Similar lot size (7,829 vs 7,913 sqft)
    $286,160

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.

  • 4410 Bucknell Dr, Garland, TX 75042
    August-13-2026 | 1,971 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,971 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 1721 Melrose St, Garland, TX 75042
    September-24-2026 | 1,775 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1972 | 11% size difference (1,775 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $285,000
  • 4014 Glenhaven Dr, Garland, TX 75042
    May-15-2026 | 1,975 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,975 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 1812 Arrow Ln, Garland, TX 75042
    July-30-2026 | 2,058 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,058 sqft); Similar age (1954); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 3626 Knight Ln, Garland, TX 75042
    May-21-2026 | 2,011 sqft | $178/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,011 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $358,000

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.