Dallas County property record for 553 Sapling Way, Desoto, TX 75115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,906 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,732 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-03650-005-022-0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-03650-005-022-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,906 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,729 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 200365000502200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 SAPLING WAY |
| City | DESOTO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75115-3824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z312 |
| Legal Description | GLEN 1ST INST BLK E LT 22 DIV231-385870-05 CO-DALLAS 0365000502200 4CS03650005 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN 1ST INST |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 16618 |
553 Sapling Way is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5618 DYE DR, ARLINGTON, TX 76013-5230 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 96251 / 1834 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Sapling Way was $6,732 with an additional exemption, up 28.5% from the year before.
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | DeSoto City |
| Unified School District | DeSoto Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291,880 (-) Land $80,000 Building $211,880 | $291,880 (-) Land $80,000 Building $211,880 | |
| 2025 | $6,732.00 (+28.47%) Additional exemption filed | $291,880 Land $80,000 Building $211,880 | $291,880 Land $80,000 Building $211,880 |
| 2024 | $5,240.00 (+18.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,405.00 (-8.95%) | $191,280 Land $50,000 Building $141,280 | $191,280 Land $50,000 Building $141,280 |
| 2022 | $4,838.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Sapling Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 58 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2004 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 553 Sapling Way 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 | CITY OF DESOTO serves 57,999 people · EPA ID TX0570006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DALLAS WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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