Dallas County property record for 4242 Independence Dr, Dallas, TX 75237
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 19,236 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (65,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $40,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-69320-003-005-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-69320-003-005-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 100 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 19,236 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 19,156 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 65,000 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 006932000300500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4242 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75237-2909 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | Z150 |
| Legal Description | RED BIRD CENTER BLK 3/6932 LT 5 ACS 1.4922 INT201600027892 DD02012016 CO-DC 6932 003 00500 5DA6932 003 |
| Legal Subdivision | RED BIRD CENTER |
| Legal Block | 3/693 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10904 |
4242 Independence Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5103 SPYGLASS DR, DALLAS, TX 75287-7556 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Property Address | 4242 INDEPENDENCE DR, DALLAS, TX 75237-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000092186 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4242 INDEPENDENCE DR DALLAS TX 752372909, DALLAS, TX 75237-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000092186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 92186 |
| Name | BANK 7 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1039 NW 63RD ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73116-7361 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Independence Dr was $40,879 with an additional exemption, up 21.9% 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 | $1,560,000 (-9.3%) Land $390,000 Building $1,170,000 | $1,560,000 (-9.3%) Land $390,000 Building $1,170,000 | |
| 2025 | $40,879.00 (+21.94%) | $1,720,000 Land $260,000 Building $1,460,000 | $1,720,000 Land $260,000 Building $1,460,000 |
| 2024 | $33,525.00 (-7.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,142.00 (-8.59%) | $1,575,000 Land $260,000 Building $1,315,000 | $1,575,000 Land $260,000 Building $1,315,000 |
| 2022 | $39,538.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4242 Independence 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 4242 Independence 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 | 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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