Dallas County property record for 3971 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,385 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,072,645 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,497 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jun 2025 Mortgage + 8 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-00058-459-600-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-00058-459-600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,385 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 000005845960000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3971 MERRELL RD |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75229-5201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z296 |
| Legal Description | ROSSER TERRACE 1 BLK A/6411 LT 3 & ABND ALLEY INT202500118378 DD06042025 CO-DC 6411 00A 00300 1DA6411 00A |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSSER TERRACE 1 |
| Legal Block | A/641 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
3971 Merrell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DMD FINANCIAL CORP |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPFLOW INVTS |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025118378 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000175202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000160279 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026160279 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000160279, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026160279 |
| Name | FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000118378 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500118378 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, RTT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000118379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500118379 |
| Name | DMD FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 202000366178 |
| Map Reference | VOL 40 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000366178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE OF TEXAS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 202000366179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000366179 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 202000366180 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000366180 |
| Name | CERTIFIED FUNDING LP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2035 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000347583 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD DALLAS TX 752295201, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000347583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 347583 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-0840 |
| Term | 12 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000281359 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD DALLAS TX 752295201, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000109472 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD DALLAS TX 752295201, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000109472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 109472 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-0840 |
| Term | 12 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000243540 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD DALLAS TX 752295201, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 201900103233 |
| Map Reference | VOL 40 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900103233 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | BENCHMARK TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 201900103234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900103234 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000044918 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 771 RICHMOND LN KELLER TX 762485245, KELLER, TX 76248-5245 |
| Document Number | 44919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44919 |
| Name | CAPFLOW INVTS |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75214 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3971 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5201 |
| Document Number | 0000044917 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3233 DUCHESS TRL DALLAS TX 752295013, DALLAS, TX 75229-5013 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3971 Merrell Rd was $17,497, up 7.8% 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 | $1,083,520 (+4.18%) Land $740,950 Building $342,570 | $1,083,520 (+4.18%) Land $740,950 Building $342,570 | |
| 2025 | $17,497.00 (+7.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,040,000 Land $740,950 Building $299,050 | $1,040,000 Land $740,950 Building $299,050 |
| 2024 | $16,237.00 (-2.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,718.00 (-8.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $915,340 Land $411,640 Building $503,700 | $915,340 Land $411,640 Building $503,700 |
| 2022 | $18,282.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3971 Merrell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3971 Merrell Rd is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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