- Dallas County
- Dallas TX
- 75208
- Local Area: East Kessler
Property Overview
An Austin Feel, Right in Dallas! Tucked into the rolling hills of Kessler Park, this Mid-Century Modern home offers space, character, and a peaceful setting just minutes from Downtown Dallas.
Homes in this neighborhood rarely hit the market; this is a rare chance to own in one of Dallas' most private, sought-after communities! Perched on a tree-filled hillside, the home is minutes from Downtown Dallas, Bishop Arts, Trinity Groves, and Methodist Dallas Medical Center, with easy access to DFW and Love Field. Combs Creek Trail is one block away, linking to miles of Trinity River trails, and Stephens Park Golf Course is minutes from your door. This home offers the peace of a hidden hillside enclave with true urban convenience.
Designed by renowned architect Ashley Koenig, this Mid-Century Modern home has been featured in D Magazine and on Preservation Dallas home tours. Its open-concept layout was decades ahead of its time and still feels fresh today, flowing from living and dining spaces to a terraced backyard with a sparkling pool and hot tub, ideal for entertaining or a quiet evening outside.
The home features two primary suites! The original preserves its glamorous 1960s flair. The new suite sits at tree level for privacy and treetop views, with a spa-like bath featuring heated floors, a rain shower, steam shower, Neorest bidet, and a soaking tub overlooking the greenery. Both suites open to private decks. A flexible third bedroom with a full bath can serve as an office, studio, or guest suite. A 2015 renovation by JRAF Studio added Crestron automation, a hidden TV lift, whole-home audio, automated shades, energy-efficient windows, walnut doors, a standing seam metal roof, Velux skylights, and a tankless water heater with recirculation.
This is more than a home. It's a piece of Dallas architectural history in a neighborhood where opportunities like this simply don't come around often. Schedule your private showing before it's gone!
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Property highlights
Year Built 1958
School District Dallas Isd
HOA No HOA
Pool Pool + Spa
Parking 2-car garage, 2 covered
Architecture MidCenturyModern,Detached
Fireplace 1 Fireplaces
Neighborhood East Kessler
Full Property Details
Property Details
Quick Details
- Price $1,625,000
- Status Active
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 4
- Square Feet 2,830 Sq Ft
- Lot Size 0.37 acres
- Lot Size Sq Ft 16,291
- Year Built 1958
- Price / Sq Ft $574 / Sq Ft
- MLS # 21350290
Overview
- Property Type Residential
- Property Subtype Single Family Residence
- County Dallas
- Subdivision East Kessler
- Days on Market 67
Home Details
- Full Baths 4
- Half Baths 0
- Foundation Pillar Post Pier
- Roof Metal
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
Kitchen & Interior
- Appliances Built In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Some Commercial Grade, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Interior Features High Speed Internet, Multiple Master Suites, Smart Home, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Wired For Sound
- Fireplaces 1
- Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log, Masonry
Lot & Exterior
- Lot Features Acreage, Interior Lot, Rolling Slope
- Exterior Features Fire Pit
- Fencing Wood
- Pool Features Gunite, In Ground, Pool, Pool Spa Combo, Water Feature
Parking
- Parking Door Single, Garage Faces Front
- Garage Spaces 2
- Covered Parking 2
- Attached Garage Yes
Taxes & HOA
- Annual Taxes $38,619
Utilities
- Utilities Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
- Water Public
- Sewer Public Sewer
Schools
- Elementary Rosemont — Dallas ISD
- Middle Greiner — Dallas ISD
- High Sunset — Dallas ISD
Listing Information
- MLS Board NTREIS
- List Date 08/13/2026
- Source Updated 10/19/2026
- Last Updated 10/19/2026
- Virtual Tour Available
Property Tax & CAD Valuation for 1535 Junior Drive
Dallas Central Appraisal District records for 1535 Junior Drive, Dallas, TX 75208 show a CAD market value of $1,708,320 and a net appraised value of $1,327,669. CAD values are used for property-tax purposes and may differ from the property's current list price or eventual sale price.
TAX INFO FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
A plain-English look at Dallas Central Appraisal District property-tax and appraisal records for 1535 Junior Drive, Dallas, TX 75208, including CAD market value, appraised value, exemptions, taxing entities, improvement records, and value history.
View Official Dallas Central Appraisal District Property Record
1. CAD Big Picture: Land + Improvements = Market Value
This shows what the CAD market value is made of. Appraisal districts usually separate value between the land and the improvements. Improvements may include the home, garages, shops, patios, pools, decks, storage, and other structures.
Land Value $792,500 + Improvement Value $915,820 = CAD Market Value $1,708,320
2. Improvement Details: Size, Type & Assessed Value
This is a breakdown of the improvements CAD has listed for the property and the square footage or area connected to those records. CAD improvement records may include the main living area, garages, shops, decks, patios, pools, storage, or other site improvements when available.
MAIN DWELLING
Value: $915,820 Total Area: 2700 Sqft Living Area: 2700 Sqft
| Additional Feature / Structure | Type / Details | Area / Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| STORAGE BUILDING | — | 50 Sqft |
| ATTACHED GARAGE | — | 712 Sqft |
| POOL | — | 1 pool |
3. Current Tax Exemptions & Statutory Limitations
Property tax bills reflect two distinct types of CAD adjustments: local taxing jurisdiction exemptions (which reduce taxable value below appraised value) and statutory appraisal limitations (which limit the annual growth of appraised value itself). Each taxing entity establishes its own exemption amounts and tax rates.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Specific deduction amounts vary by taxing jurisdiction.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Specific deduction amounts vary by taxing jurisdiction.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Specific deduction amounts vary by taxing jurisdiction.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Specific deduction amounts vary by taxing jurisdiction.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Specific deduction amounts vary by taxing jurisdiction.
Statutory 10% limitation on annual increase in appraised value for qualifying residence homestead (Texas Tax Code § 23.23). This is an appraisal-stage limitation, not a local taxing jurisdiction exemption.
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer’s exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
4. Value After CAD Reductions
This is where CAD reductions, exemptions, limitations, or special-use valuation may affect the value used for tax calculations.
CAD Market Value $1,708,320 − All Current CAD Reductions -$380,651 = Current Taxed Starting Point $1,327,669
This reflects the CAD net appraised value after current CAD reductions. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
5. Who Taxes It?
These are the local entities included in the current CAD/tax estimate. A property tax bill can include a city, county, school district, municipal utility district, public improvement district, or other special district. Each entity may use its own taxable value, rate, and exemption treatment.
| Entity | Taxable Value | Rate (per $100) | Est. Tax (No Ex.) | Savings | Est. Tax (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
City
DALLAS |
$1,062,136 | 0.6988 | $11,938 | -$4,516 | $7,422 |
|
School District
DALLAS ISD |
$1,054,903 (H) | 0.9938 | $16,978 | -$6,494 | $10,484 |
|
County
DALLAS COUNTY |
$1,062,136 | 0.2155 | $3,681 | -$1,393 | $2,289 |
|
College
DALLAS COLLEGE |
$1,062,136 | 0.1066 | $1,821 | -$689 | $1,132 |
|
Hospital District
PARKLAND HOSPITAL |
$1,062,136 | 0.2120 | $3,622 | -$1,370 | $2,252 |
(H) Taxable reduction reflected in school district taxable value.
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer's exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
6. Estimated Tax Bottom Line
Est. Taxes (No Exemptions) $38,039 − Est. Tax Reductions / Savings $14,461 = Est. Taxes (With Current Exemptions) $23,579
The current CAD tax estimate shows exemptions and adjustments reduce the estimated annual taxes by about $14,461. Estimated taxes without exemptions are calculated by applying each jurisdiction's tax rate to its pre-exemption taxable value. Exemption savings represent the difference between this unexempted estimate and the county's current tax estimate. Taxable values and tax rates vary by jurisdiction. Future taxes depend on buyer qualification and future adopted rates.
The current tax estimate reflects a homestead exemption on the property's present CAD record. That exemption does not automatically transfer to a new owner; a buyer must qualify for their own exemptions. For comparison, the current estimate is $23,579 with the exemptions shown today and $38,039 without exemptions. Actual future taxes will depend on buyer eligibility, future appraised values, and adopted tax rates.
7. CAD Values Over Time
YOY Change reflects the change in CAD Market Value from the prior appraisal year. Taxed / Appraised reflects the CAD net appraised value after CAD reductions, or the certified capped appraisal value where jurisdictions differ. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
| Year | Land | Impr. | Market | Taxed / Appraised | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $407,500 | $416,880 | $824,380 | — | — |
| 2022 | $570,600 | $444,740 | $1,015,340 | $906,818 | +$190,960 / +23.16% |
| 2023 | $792,500 | $371,690 | $1,164,190 | $997,499 | +$148,850 / +14.66% |
| 2024 | $792,500 | $406,270 | $1,198,770 | $1,097,248 | +$34,580 / +2.97% |
| 2025 | $792,500 | $941,840 | $1,734,340 | $1,206,972 | +$535,570 / +44.68% |
| 2026 | $792,500 | $915,820 | $1,708,320 | $1,327,669 | -$26,020 / -1.50% |
8. List Price vs CAD Value
The current list price and the county’s CAD market value are not the same thing. CAD market value is used for property-tax context and may lag the open market, reflect prior protests, exemptions, caps, agricultural or special-use treatment, or other appraisal district methods.
How does the list price compare with the CAD value?
CAD values are appraisal-district values used for property-tax purposes and can differ from current asking prices and eventual sale prices.
Current List Price $1,625,000 − Current CAD Market Value $1,708,320 = Under CAD Value -$83,320 (-4.9%)
A sale price can become part of the appraisal district’s future evidence. A buyer’s future taxable value and tax bill may change after purchase, especially if exemptions, caps, or special-use valuation change.
For tax planning, buyers should confirm future taxable value, exemptions, and special-use treatment with the appraisal district, tax office, lender, CPA, or other qualified advisor.
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