Dallas County property record for 720 Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,099 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.435 acres (18,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,400 (Dec 2001) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-00077-301-100-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-00077-301-100-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,099 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,950 sqft (0.435 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 000007730110000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 DOWDY FERRY RD |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75217-7156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z298 |
| Legal Description | BLK 7866 75X250 VOL2001251/13934 DD12122001 CO-DC 7866 000 000 3007866 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTIN PRUITT SURVEY ABSTRACT #1163 |
| Legal Block | 7866 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 11603 |
720 Dowdy Ferry Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 DOWDY FERRY RD, DALLAS, TX 75217-7156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2001251 / 13934 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2001013934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $192,760 (-) Land $60,000 Building $132,760 | $192,760 (-) Land $60,000 Building $132,760 | |
| 2025 | $192,760 Land $60,000 Building $132,760 | $192,760 Land $60,000 Building $132,760 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $125,640 Land $50,000 Building $75,640 | $125,640 Land $50,000 Building $75,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Dowdy Ferry Rd 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 720 Dowdy Ferry Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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