Dallas County property record for 4242 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,753 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $457,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $19,356 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-00041-746-300-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-00041-746-300-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,753 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,682 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 000004174630000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4242 MERRELL RD |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75229-5436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z296 |
| Legal Description | NORTHCREST LOT 13 MERRELL RD INT202200222217 DD08152022 CO-DC 5536 005 01300 1005536 005 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHCREST |
| Legal Block | 5536 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 7601 |
4242 Merrell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4242 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014221140 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000221140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4242 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5436 |
| Document Number | 0000222217 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 127 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200222217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 JORDAN AVE, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-1438 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4242 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TX 75229-5436 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Merrell Rd was $19,356 with exemptions applied, up 1% 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 | $1,075,000 (-2.55%) Land $400,000 Building $675,000 | $1,075,000 (-2.55%) Land $400,000 Building $675,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,356.00 (+1.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,103,150 Land $400,000 Building $703,150 | $1,103,150 Land $400,000 Building $703,150 |
| 2024 | $19,159.00 (-13.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,274.00 (-8.59%) | $970,680 Land $360,000 Building $610,680 | $970,680 Land $360,000 Building $610,680 |
| 2022 | $24,367.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4242 Merrell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · other causes |
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 4242 Merrell Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% 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 417 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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