Dallas County property record for 540 Josephine St, Dallas, TX 75246
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,630 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,240 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0007980A0003500 |
| Primary APN | 0007980A0003500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,630 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0007980A0003500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 JOSEPHINE ST |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75246-1451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | Z164 |
| Legal Description | JOSEPHINE COURT PH III & IV BLK A/798 LOT 35 INT201200129238 DD05042012 CO-DC 0798 A00 03500 3DA0798 A00 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPHINE COURT PH III & IV |
| Legal Block | A/798 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1502 |
540 Josephine St, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6531 ADOBE TRAILS DR, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-5510 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012129238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005002488 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Josephine St was $7,240 with an additional exemption, down 0.4% 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 | $325,170 (-) Land $65,750 Building $259,420 | $325,170 (-) Land $65,750 Building $259,420 | |
| 2025 | $7,240.00 (-0.37%) | $325,170 Land $65,750 Building $259,420 | $325,170 Land $65,750 Building $259,420 |
| 2024 | $7,267.00 (+12.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,474.00 (-8.6%) | $282,160 Land $65,750 Building $216,410 | $282,160 Land $65,750 Building $216,410 |
| 2022 | $7,083.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Josephine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · 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 540 Josephine St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 282 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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