Dallas County property record for 738 Helena St, Dallas, TX 75217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,786 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-00055-233-400-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00-00055-233-400-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,070 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 000005523340000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 738 HELENA ST |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75217-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z298 |
| Legal Description | HOME GARDENS BLK G/6256 LT 9 INT201900252426 DD09132019 CO-DC 6256 00G 00900 3006256 00G |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME GARDENS |
| Legal Block | G/625 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9303 |
738 Helena St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 HELENA ST, DALLAS, TX 75217-5128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019252426 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000252426 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Helena St was $3,786 with an additional exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $185,980 (+9.38%) Land $70,000 Building $115,980 | $185,980 (+9.38%) Land $70,000 Building $115,980 | |
| 2025 | $3,786.00 (-0.37%) | $170,030 Land $55,000 Building $115,030 | $170,030 Land $55,000 Building $115,030 |
| 2024 | $3,800.00 (+11.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,413.00 (-8.57%) | $148,740 Land $45,000 Building $103,740 | $148,740 Land $45,000 Building $103,740 |
| 2022 | $3,733.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 738 Helena St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 738 Helena St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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