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Housing in Dallas

Buying a home in Dallas

Redfin doesn’t report enough recent sales in Dallas to describe its market. Below: every site where Dallas homes are listed and what to check before you buy.

Before you buy in Dallas

Three things worth knowing

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Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Dallas.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

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Questions about buying a home in Dallas

Where can I see homes for sale in Dallas?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Dallas’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Dallas.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).