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820 Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,491 sqft, built 1950 Appraised at $253,560 for 2026.

Dallas County account 00000772993000000

Appraised value
$253,560
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,491 sqft
$170 per sqft
Year built
1950
Good quality
Value capped this year
Yes
An appraisal cap limited this year's appraised value

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Assessment snapshot

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  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $170 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 75217.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 411 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $607 per square foot.

Comparable assessments

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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.

  • 10803 Leota Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    July-1-2026 | 1,414 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1955 | 5% size difference (1,414 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,900
  • 8808 Old Homestead Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    August-18-2026 | 1,484 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,484 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,900
  • 1338 Pleasant Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    June-4-2026 | 1,491 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,491 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $220,000
  • 1428 Hawley Ln, Dallas, TX 75217
    August-28-2026 | 1,661 sqft | $175/sqft | built 1952 | 11% size difference (1,661 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $289,900
  • 1718 Joan Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
    September-21-2026 | 1,428 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,428 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $211,500

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.