Dallas County property record for 740 James Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,839 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-15750-044-047-0000 |
| Primary APN | 42-15750-044-047-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,839 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 421575004404700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 JAMES DR |
| City | RICHARDSON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75080-6027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | Z273 |
| Legal Description | RICHARDSON HEIGHTS 5 BLK 44 LOT 47 INT202000156468 DD06152020 CO-DC 1575004404700 3CR15750044 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARDSON HEIGHTS 5 |
| Legal Tract | 15750 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 19202 |
740 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Dallas County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 JAMES DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-6027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020156468 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156468 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 740 JAMES DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-6027 |
| Document Number | 202000156468 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 207 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000156468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 JAMES DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-6027 |
| Document Number | 202000156469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000156469 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 James Dr was $6,106 with exemptions applied, down 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Richardson City |
| Unified School District | Richardson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $389,680 (-) Land $160,000 Building $229,680 | $389,680 (-) Land $160,000 Building $229,680 | |
| 2025 | $6,106.00 (-6.71%) | $389,680 Land $160,000 Building $229,680 | $389,680 Land $160,000 Building $229,680 |
| 2024 | $6,545.00 (+6.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,139.00 (-7.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $359,480 Land $100,000 Building $259,480 | $359,480 Land $100,000 Building $259,480 |
| 2022 | $6,622.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 740 James Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 RICHARDSON serves 122,615 people · EPA ID TX0570015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 555 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Element8, T-Mobile.
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