Dallas County property record for 542 Rea Ave, Lancaster, TX 75146
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,517 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-06750-000-029-0000 |
| Primary APN | 36-06750-000-029-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,517 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 283 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 360675000002900 |
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| Street Address | 542 REA AVE |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75146-1562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z350 |
| Legal Description | W G MCDONALD LOT 29 SEE WESTRIDGE ACRES PLAT INT201500099724 DD04172015 CO-DC 0675000002900 4CN06750000 |
| Legal Subdivision | W G MCDONALD |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 16803 |
542 Rea Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 REA AVE, LANCASTER, TX 75146-1562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202527965 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009439 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 542 REA AVE, LANCASTER, TX 75146-1562 |
| Document Number | 0000009439 |
| Map Reference | VOL 301 PG 1165 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400009439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 REA AVE, LANCASTER, TX 75146-1562 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Rea Ave was $3,760 with exemptions applied, down 12.6% from the year before.
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222,760 (-) Land $50,000 Building $172,760 | $222,760 (-) Land $50,000 Building $172,760 | |
| 2025 | $3,760.00 (-12.62%) | $222,760 Land $50,000 Building $172,760 | $222,760 Land $50,000 Building $172,760 |
| 2024 | $4,303.00 (+4.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,109.00 (-9.01%) | $170,470 Land $45,000 Building $125,470 | $170,470 Land $45,000 Building $125,470 |
| 2022 | $4,516.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Rea Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2001–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 542 Rea Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 40,449 people · EPA ID TX0570013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DALLAS WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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