Dallas County property record for 617 Ray Ave, Desoto, TX 75115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,426 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-06950-007-018-0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-06950-007-018-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,843 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,426 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 200695000701800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 RAY AVE |
| City | DESOTO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75115-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z312 |
| Legal Description | MESA VERDE 1 BLK 7 LOT 18 VOL93151/5849 EF072993 CO-DALLAS 0695000701800 22006950007 |
| Legal Subdivision | MESA VERDE 1 |
| Legal Tract | 6950 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 16619 |
617 Ray Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 RAY AVE, DESOTO, TX 75115-3311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Ray Ave was $1,881 with exemptions applied, down 34.7% 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 | $302,810 (-) Land $70,000 Building $232,810 | $302,810 (-) Land $70,000 Building $232,810 | |
| 2025 | $1,881.00 (-34.73%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $302,810 Land $70,000 Building $232,810 | $302,810 Land $70,000 Building $232,810 |
| 2024 | $2,882.00 (+17.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,449.00 (-6.95%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $287,250 Land $65,000 Building $222,250 | $287,250 Land $65,000 Building $222,250 |
| 2022 | $2,632.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Ray Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1981–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · 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 617 Ray Ave 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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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