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5556 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

4 bed / 3 bath, 3,058 sqft, built 1946 Appraised at $912,090 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000343240000000

Appraised value
$912,090
Tax year 2026
Living area
3,058 sqft
$298 per sqft
Year built
1946
Average 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 $298 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.

  • 5543 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,568 sqft | $503/sqft | built 1945 | Similar age (1945 vs 1946); Same story count (2); Similar lot size (9,698 vs 9,770 sqft)
    $1,291,310
  • 5546 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,483 sqft | $509/sqft | built 1946 | Built same year (1946); Same story count (2); Lot 12% larger (10,920 vs 9,770 sqft)
    $1,265,000
  • 5438 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,152 sqft | $580/sqft | built 1948 | Similar age (1948 vs 1946); Similar lot size (10,005 vs 9,770 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,247,590
  • 5450 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,476 sqft | $503/sqft | built 1950 | Similar age (1950 vs 1946); Lot 15% smaller (8,314 vs 9,770 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,245,550
  • 5502 Druid Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
    2,200 sqft | $518/sqft | built 1950 | Similar age (1950 vs 1946); Lot 14% smaller (8,407 vs 9,770 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $1,140,390

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.

  • 5343 Southern Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    October-7-2026 | 3,264 sqft | $659/sqft | built 1954 | 7% size difference (3,264 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,150,000
  • 4623 W Amherst Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    June-16-2026 | 3,023 sqft | $495/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (3,023 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 3917 Fairfax Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
    August-12-2026 | 3,449 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1953 | 13% size difference (3,449 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,395,000
  • 5414 W University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75209
    September-25-2026 | 2,602 sqft | $672/sqft | built 1951 | 15% size difference (2,602 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,749,000
  • 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 newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,699,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Dallas Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.