Dallas County property record for 1542 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,470 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,400 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,742 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-00031-168-600-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-00031-168-600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,470 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 000003116860000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1542 E ILLINOIS AVE |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75216-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z298 |
| Legal Description | HIGHLANDS BLK J/4240 LT 11 INT201600094322 DD04072016 CO-DC 4240 00J 01100 4DA4240 00J |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | J/424 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5500 |
1542 E Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 E ILLINOIS AVE, DALLAS, TX 75216-2510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201694322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000220458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 E Illinois Ave was $5,742 with an additional exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Dallas City |
| Unified School District | Dallas Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $228,110 (-11.55%) Land $81,000 Building $147,110 | $228,110 (-11.55%) Land $81,000 Building $147,110 | |
| 2025 | $5,742.00 (+1.83%) | $257,890 Land $72,000 Building $185,890 | $257,890 Land $72,000 Building $185,890 |
| 2024 | $5,639.00 (+16.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,825.00 (-8.58%) | $210,260 Land $45,000 Building $165,260 | $210,260 Land $45,000 Building $165,260 |
| 2022 | $5,278.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1542 E Illinois Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1542 E Illinois Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DALLAS WATER UTILITY serves 1,356,479 people · EPA ID TX0570004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 629 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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