DTX Value

3946 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

3 bed / 3 bath, 3,156 sqft, built 1956 Appraised at $2,151,650 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000218446000000

Appraised value
$2,151,650
Tax year 2026
Living area
3,156 sqft
$682 per sqft
Year built
1956
Excellent quality
Value capped this year
Yes
An appraisal cap limited this year's appraised value

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 75209, DCAD Appraisal Area 5DSS06, and Highland Park assessment pages.

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 $682 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 75209.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 148 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $516 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5343 Southern Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    3,264 sqft | $593/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (3,264 vs 3,156 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1956); Lot 10% smaller (11,034 vs 12,299 sqft)
    $1,934,180
  • 3918 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,996 sqft | $708/sqft | built 1953 | 5% smaller (2,996 vs 3,156 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1956); Similar lot size (11,457 vs 12,299 sqft)
    $2,121,660
  • 5337 Edmondson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    3,065 sqft | $651/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (3,065 vs 3,156 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1956); Lot 10% smaller (11,022 vs 12,299 sqft)
    $1,995,600
  • 3821 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,930 sqft | $611/sqft | built 1955 | 7% smaller (2,930 vs 3,156 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1956); Lot 19% smaller (9,946 vs 12,299 sqft)
    $1,790,490
  • 3815 W Beverly Dr, Dallas, TX 75209
    3,788 sqft | $399/sqft | built 1951 | Similar age (1951 vs 1956); Similar lot size (11,086 vs 12,299 sqft); Same quality (Excellent)
    $1,510,000

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.

  • 3917 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    August-12-2026 | 3,449 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1953 | 9% size difference (3,449 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,395,000
  • 5325 W University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75209
    May-14-2026 | 3,005 sqft | $565/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (3,005 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,699,000
  • 5414 W University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75209
    September-25-2026 | 2,602 sqft | $672/sqft | built 1951 | Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $1,749,000
  • 5305 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    May-11-2026 | 3,380 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1951 | 7% size difference (3,380 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,299,000
  • 5333 Nakoma Dr, Dallas, TX 75209
    April-7-2026 | 3,256 sqft | $858/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (3,256 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Same beds (3)
    $2,795,000

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.