DTX Value

5438 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,152 sqft, built 1948 Appraised at $1,247,590 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000343162000000

Appraised value
$1,247,590
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,152 sqft
$580 per sqft
Year built
1948
Average quality

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 75209, DCAD Appraisal Area 5DSM11, and Highland Park assessment pages.

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 $580 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 139 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $553 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5351 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,093 sqft | $587/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (2,093 vs 2,152 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1948); Same story count (1)
    $1,229,550
  • 5526 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,299 sqft | $450/sqft | built 1950 | 7% larger (2,299 vs 2,152 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1948); Same story count (1)
    $1,033,700
  • 5502 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,200 sqft | $518/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,200 vs 2,152 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1948); Same story count (1)
    $1,140,390
  • 5546 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,483 sqft | $509/sqft | built 1946 | Similar age (1946 vs 1948); Similar lot size (10,920 vs 10,005 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,265,000
  • 5422 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    1,724 sqft | $604/sqft | built 1949 | Similar age (1949 vs 1948); Same story count (1); Lot 17% smaller (8,291 vs 10,005 sqft)
    $1,040,680

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.

  • 8111 Chadbourne Rd, Dallas, TX 75209
    August-3-2026 | 2,111 sqft | $841/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (2,111 sqft); Similar age (1946); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,775,000
  • 3822 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    May-15-2026 | 2,265 sqft | $684/sqft | built 1954 | 5% size difference (2,265 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,549,000
  • 4623 S Versailles Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    June-30-2026 | 2,140 sqft | $839/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (2,140 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,795,000
  • 5416 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    May-22-2026 | 1,952 sqft | $679/sqft | built 1948 | 9% size difference (1,952 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,325,000
  • 5532 Glenwick Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    April-6-2026 | 2,188 sqft | $571/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (2,188 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,250,000

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.