Dallas County property record for 252 Rio Rita Dr, Garland, TX 75040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,688 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-50350-010-027-0000 |
| Primary APN | 26-50350-010-027-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,688 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 265035001002700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 RIO RITA DR |
| City | GARLAND |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75040-7930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z390 |
| Legal Description | ROUTH TERRACE 2 BLK J LOT 27 INT202500041069 DD01012025 CO-DC 5035001002700 1CG50350010 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROUTH TERRACE 2 |
| Legal Tract | 50350 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 18204 |
252 Rio Rita Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 RIO RITA DR, GARLAND, TX 75040-7930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 95029 / 4706 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 252 RIO RITA DR, GARLAND, TX 75040-7930 |
| Document Number | 0000041069 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2004015 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500041069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 RIO RITA DR, GARLAND, TX 75040-7930 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 RIO RITA DR, GARLAND, TX 75040-7930 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Rio Rita Dr was $234 with an additional exemption, up 12% from the year before.
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Garland City |
| Unified School District | Garland Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,760 (-) Land $60,000 Building $144,760 | $204,760 (-) Land $60,000 Building $144,760 | |
| 2025 | $234.00 (+11.96%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $204,760 Land $60,000 Building $144,760 | $204,760 Land $60,000 Building $144,760 |
| 2024 | $209.00 (+34.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $155.00 (-3.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $162,080 Land $60,000 Building $102,080 | $162,080 Land $60,000 Building $102,080 |
| 2022 | $161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Rio Rita Dr 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 252 Rio Rita Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF GARLAND serves 248,822 people · EPA ID TX0570010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.
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