The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75209 sells for about $1,300,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 75209 — Dallas
The 75209 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a slight decline in median prices compared to the previous year, reflecting broader regional trends. Despite this, demand remains steady for high-quality properties in this desirable, centrally located Dallas neighborhood. The market is characterized by a competitive environment for well-priced homes, though buyers are increasingly cautious regarding interest rates.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families, medical professionals, and young executives who prioritize proximity to the city center, high-quality schools, and established neighborhood character.
Median prices moved down 8.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75209, Dallas County TX
Crime rates in the 75209 area are generally lower than the Dallas city average, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
The area is served by the Dallas Independent School District, featuring several highly-rated magnet and neighborhood schools that are considered among the best in the district.
The area is primarily at low risk for major natural disasters, though localized flooding can occur during extreme weather events; standard property insurance is widely available.
The area benefits from proximity to the Dallas Medical District and Love Field Airport, driving consistent demand for residential redevelopment and luxury infill projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents enjoy a central location with easy access to the Dallas North Tollway and I-35E, providing efficient commutes to Downtown Dallas and the Uptown employment hubs.
The ZIP features proximity to Bachman Lake Park and the Northaven Trail, along with high-end shopping and dining options at Inwood Village and nearby Preston Center.
The rental market is tight with high demand for luxury apartments and single-family rentals, driven by young professionals and medical staff working in the nearby district.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Dallas Medical District, Dallas Love Field Airport, and proximity to the corporate headquarters located in the Uptown and Downtown Dallas corridors.
The area is well-served by major highway arteries including the Dallas North Tollway and I-35E, with DART bus and light rail access available in adjacent areas.
Development is focused on luxury residential infill and mixed-use commercial projects along the Lovers Lane and Inwood Road corridors.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District performs annual market value assessments for all residential properties within the county.
Parcels are subject to Dallas ISD taxes and Dallas County community college district levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional hail and wind risk, though the area remains a standard market for major carriers.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, with Dallas County remaining a primary destination for corporate relocations.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes compared to judicial states.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 75209 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Texas4.315.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Grapevine4.114.7 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.516.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.414.6 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.415.7 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.716.9 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.315.6 mi
- American Airlines Center4.64.5 mi
- Globe Life Field4.716.5 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.35.7 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.76.9 mi
- The Dallas World Aquarium4.45 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.57.8 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.74.8 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.74.7 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.74.8 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.74.8 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.414.6 mi
- Fair Park4.56.6 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.65.2 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.76.9 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.57.8 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.74.7 mi
- Fair Park4.56.6 mi
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza4.55.3 mi
- Corinthian Sailing Club4.66.5 mi
- Bachman Lake4.52.1 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.45 mi
- Brookhaven Country Club4.46 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.62 mi
- Golf Ranch Richardson4.711.2 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course46.7 mi
- Galleria Dallas4.55.3 mi
- NorthPark Center4.63.4 mi
- Town East Mall4.212.4 mi
- Irving Mall3.89.6 mi
- Dallas Farmers Market4.55.7 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.112.4 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.41.3 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.418.1 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW412.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic shopping center featuring boutique retail and upscale dining.
Large recreational area with trails and lake views near Love Field.
A popular multi-use trail connecting neighborhoods across North Dallas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 41.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $767,000 (41.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $767,000 (-41% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.
Governs Edmonds Ranch
Governs Del Webb at Legacy Hills
Governs Benson Place
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