DTX Value

5543 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,568 sqft, built 1945 Appraised at $1,291,310 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000343291000000

Appraised value
$1,291,310
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,568 sqft
$503 per sqft
Year built
1945
Average 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 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 $503 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.

  • 5546 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,483 sqft | $509/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (2,483 vs 2,568 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1945); Same story count (2)
    $1,265,000
  • 5556 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    3,058 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1946 | Similar age (1946 vs 1945); Same story count (2); Similar lot size (9,770 vs 9,698 sqft)
    $912,090
  • 5450 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,476 sqft | $503/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,476 vs 2,568 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1945); Lot 14% smaller (8,314 vs 9,698 sqft)
    $1,245,550
  • 5438 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,152 sqft | $580/sqft | built 1948 | Similar age (1948 vs 1945); Similar lot size (10,005 vs 9,698 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,247,590
  • 5351 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,093 sqft | $587/sqft | built 1949 | Similar age (1949 vs 1945); Similar lot size (9,587 vs 9,698 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,229,550

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.

  • 5414 W University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75209
    September-25-2026 | 2,602 sqft | $672/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (2,602 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,749,000
  • 5011 W Hanover Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    June-5-2026 | 2,600 sqft | $517/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (2,600 sqft); Similar age (1945); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,345,000
  • 8615 Chadbourne Rd, Dallas, TX 75209
    April-9-2026 | 2,414 sqft | $673/sqft | built 1946 | 6% size difference (2,414 sqft); Similar age (1946); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,625,000
  • 4930 W Hanover Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    April-7-2026 | 2,424 sqft | $658/sqft | built 1939 | 6% size difference (2,424 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,595,000
  • 5023 W Purdue St, Dallas, TX 75209
    June-29-2026 | 2,280 sqft | $570/sqft | built 1939 | 11% size difference (2,280 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,299,000

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.