Dallas County property record for 557 Francis St, Lancaster, TX 75146
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,144 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,282 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 360885000223B00 |
| Primary APN | 360885000223B00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,324 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,144 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 100 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 |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 360885000223B00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 FRANCIS ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75146-2357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z345 |
| Legal Description | WESTRIDGE ACRES REP BLK 2 LOT 23B ACS 0.272 PROB PR14-03824-3 CO-DC 0885000223B00 4CN08850002 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTRIDGE ACRES REP |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23B |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 16803 |
557 Francis St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2000.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 FRANCIS ST, LANCASTER, TX 75146-2357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 97226 / 2809 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 2000001380 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Francis St was $1,282 with exemptions applied, down 38.9% 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 | $286,550 (-) Land $60,000 Building $226,550 | $286,550 (-) Land $60,000 Building $226,550 | |
| 2025 | $1,282.00 (-38.87%) | $286,550 Land $60,000 Building $226,550 | $286,550 Land $60,000 Building $226,550 |
| 2024 | $2,097.00 (+18.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,772.00 (-8.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $283,570 Land $60,000 Building $223,570 | $283,570 Land $60,000 Building $223,570 |
| 2022 | $1,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Francis St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 557 Francis St 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 66% of the US · lower than 90% 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 435 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 |
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