3459 Linda Dr · Dallas, TX 75220

$249,950

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,178 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 48 Days on market

Built 1952 9,191 sqft lot $212/sqft · 16% below area Est $296k · 16% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +14.6/15.0
• Cash flow +8.7/30.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• 1% rule +3.8/10.0
• Rent growth +2.8/5.0
• Schools +2.8/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• DSCR +2.4/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this inviting single-story home located in the established Brownwood Park neighborhood of Dallas with no HOA. The layout offers comfortable living with a functional flow between the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are well-sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Situated on a generous, tree-lined lot with a fenced backyard, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy or personalize. Conveniently located near major roadways, shopping, and dining, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers seeking space, accessibility, and long-term value in a central Dallas location.

Key facts

• Tree-lined lot
• Outdoor space
• Single-story home

Tags

• SINGLE-STORY HOME
• FENCED BACKYARD
• TREE-LINED LOT
• OUTDOOR SPACE
• CENTRAL DALLAS LOCATION

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $250k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-209 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $213k (14.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $220k (11.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $213k (14.8% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
• Cap rate 5.3% vs local median 2.3% in Dallas — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 81/100 on livability (#24 in TX, #1,380 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, crime F.
• Dallas ISD (urban): math 31% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #559 of 826 in TX (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.1%/yr); 176 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 7d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 12,577 units permitted in Dallas County in 2024 (6,829 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($70k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Dallas County population projected at +35% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 48 days — a 3% lower offer ($242k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $90k (27%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 2.6% of price; built in 1952 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $213,030 (14.8% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 48 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 15% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1952 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.88% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.29%
• Cash-on-cash: -3.58%
• DSCR: 0.84
• GRM: 9.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $296,454
• List price: $249,950
• Delta: -15.69%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
9926 Chireno St	0.30mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,188 (+1%)	1mo	$298,000	$251	77
3433 Bogata Blvd	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,276 (+8%)	6mo	$300,000	$235	73
3720 Van Ness Ln	0.40mi	3/1.0	1,222 (+4%)	4mo	$515,000	$421	70
9923 Constance St	0.27mi	3/1.0	1,123 (-5%)	11mo	$338,999	$302	68
3715 LA Joya Dr	0.40mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,150 (-2%)	5mo	$520,000	$452	66
3648 Linda Dr	0.32mi	3/1.0	1,105 (-6%)	10mo	$325,000	$294	64
3730 Dunhaven Rd	0.46mi	3/2.0	1,240 (+5%)	6mo	$545,000	$440	63
3802 Gaspar Dr	0.61mi	3/2.0	1,140 (-3%)	3mo	$525,000	$461	62
3704 Rockdale Dr	0.41mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,264 (+7%)	10mo	$361,920	$286	53
3742 Rockdale Dr	0.49mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,264 (+7%)	9mo	$642,000	$508	51
3708 Durango Dr	0.58mi	3/1.0	1,035 (-12%)	3mo	$425,000	$411	48
3746 Durango Dr	0.65mi	3/1.0	1,036 (-12%)	6mo	$499,900	$483	42

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.05% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -24.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.17×
• Total profit: $-57,884
• Equity at exit: $37,268

10-year hold

• IRR: -28.4%
• Equity multiple: -0.19×
• Total profit: $-83,586
• Equity at exit: $21,611

Cash invested: $69,986 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Texas: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 75220

• Rents YoY: 1.1%
• Active inventory: 176
• Price-to-rent: 9.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,203 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,311
• Tax from tax record: −$534 /mo · $6,413/yr
• Insurance: −$104
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$463
• Net cashflow: $-209

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,467

Max offer price $213,030

Occupancy floor —

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $62,488
• Closing costs: $7,498
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 27 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
9946 Bowman Blvd Dallas, TX	3.0	2.0	1244	$2,485	$2.00	2d	1	0.35mi
9946 Bowman Blvd Dallas, TX	3.0	2.0	1244	$2,545	$2.05	16d	1	0.35mi
3730 Van Ness Ln Dallas, TX	3.0	1.0	1188	$2,700	$2.27	21d	1	0.43mi
3766 Park Ln Dallas, TX	2.0	2.0	1296	$2,900	$2.24	6d	1	0.51mi
3353 Lombardy Ln Dallas, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	824	$1,615	$1.96	1d	23	0.53mi
3155 Park Ln Dallas, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1001	$1,700	$1.70	6d	7	0.60mi
3122 Park Ln Dallas, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1235	$1,900	$1.54	10d	24	0.61mi
9844 Valley Meadow Ct Dallas, TX	2.0	1.5	1037	$1,650	$1.59	43d	1	0.65mi
3455 Webb Chapel Ext Dallas, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	724	$1,095	$1.51	7d	1	0.65mi
9942 Mixon Dr Dallas, TX	3.0	2.0	1211	$3,200	$2.64	43d	1	0.65mi
3535 Webb Chapel Ext Dallas, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	947	$1,939	$2.05	2d	37	0.67mi
3879 Clover Ln Dallas, TX	3.0	1.0	1200	$2,200	$1.83	43d	1	0.75mi
3739 Almazan Dr Dallas, TX	3.0	2.0	1216	$2,700	$2.22	13d	1	0.78mi
3006 Brockbank Ct #3006 Dallas, TX	2.0	2.0	1031	$1,800	$1.75	43d	1	0.78mi
3130 Lombardy Ln Dallas, TX	2.0	1.0–1.5	806	$1,615	$2.00	2d	32	0.84mi
9401 Mixon Dr Dallas, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	829	$1,500	$1.81	43d	1	0.86mi
3232 Sumter Dr Dallas, TX	3.0	1.0–2.0	741	$1,461	$1.97	1d	16	0.88mi
3984 Park Ln Dallas, TX	3.0	2.0	1349	$3,100	$2.30	7d	1	0.89mi
9680 Timberline Dr Dallas, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	861	$2,000	$2.32	7d	1	0.97mi
9505 Brockbank Dr Dallas, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	815	$1,795	$2.20	3d	10	0.99mi
3850 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–3.0	1197	$3,010	$2.51	2d	13	1.08mi
3982 Cortez Dr Dallas, TX	2.0	1.0	1484	$2,600	$1.75	6d	1	1.10mi
3900 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX	3.0	1.0–2.5	1132	$3,385	$2.99	6d	28	1.16mi
4000 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX	2.0	2.0	1011	$1,650	$1.63	43d	1	1.23mi
2911 Kendale Dr Dallas, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	873	$1,550	$1.78	43d	5	1.25mi
8738 Glencrest Ln Dallas, TX	2.0	2.0	1307	$3,000	$2.30	43d	1	1.44mi
2631 Webb Chapel Ext Dallas, TX	2.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1011	$2,100	$2.08	16d	10	1.47mi

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-05-05
   status Pending 730-char remark

   Show marketing remark (730 chars)

   Welcome to this inviting single-story home located in the established Brownwood Park neighborhood of Dallas with no HOA. The layout offers comfortable living with a functional flow between the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are well-sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Situated on a generous, tree-lined lot with a fenced backyard, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy or personalize. Conveniently located near major roadways, shopping, and dining, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers seeking space, accessibility, and long-term value in a central Dallas location.

2. 2026-04-25
   price $249,950 730-char remark

   Show marketing remark (730 chars)

   Welcome to this inviting single-story home located in the established Brownwood Park neighborhood of Dallas with no HOA. The layout offers comfortable living with a functional flow between the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are well-sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Situated on a generous, tree-lined lot with a fenced backyard, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy or personalize. Conveniently located near major roadways, shopping, and dining, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers seeking space, accessibility, and long-term value in a central Dallas location.

3. 2026-04-06
   price $329,900 730-char remark

   Show marketing remark (730 chars)

   Welcome to this inviting single-story home located in the established Brownwood Park neighborhood of Dallas with no HOA. The layout offers comfortable living with a functional flow between the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are well-sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Situated on a generous, tree-lined lot with a fenced backyard, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy or personalize. Conveniently located near major roadways, shopping, and dining, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers seeking space, accessibility, and long-term value in a central Dallas location.

4. 2026-03-17
   listed $340,400 Active 730-char remark

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   Welcome to this inviting single-story home located in the established Brownwood Park neighborhood of Dallas with no HOA. The layout offers comfortable living with a functional flow between the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The bedrooms are well-sized and provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Situated on a generous, tree-lined lot with a fenced backyard, the property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy or personalize. Conveniently located near major roadways, shopping, and dining, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers seeking space, accessibility, and long-term value in a central Dallas location.

5. 2014-01-08
   soldstatus
6. 2014-01-07
   soldstatus Closed 262-char remark

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   Fantastic opportunity. Nice Dallas neighborhood with mature trees and large lots. This home is on a pie shaped corner lot with carport and 1 car garage or storage shed. This home needs work & updating so is best for cash deal or investors. Being sold as-is

7. 2013-12-11
   status Pending 262-char remark

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   Fantastic opportunity. Nice Dallas neighborhood with mature trees and large lots. This home is on a pie shaped corner lot with carport and 1 car garage or storage shed. This home needs work & updating so is best for cash deal or investors. Being sold as-is

8. 2013-11-22
   historical Active Option Contract 262-char remark

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   Fantastic opportunity. Nice Dallas neighborhood with mature trees and large lots. This home is on a pie shaped corner lot with carport and 1 car garage or storage shed. This home needs work & updating so is best for cash deal or investors. Being sold as-is

9. 2013-11-20
   listed $69,900 Active 262-char remark

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   Fantastic opportunity. Nice Dallas neighborhood with mature trees and large lots. This home is on a pie shaped corner lot with carport and 1 car garage or storage shed. This home needs work & updating so is best for cash deal or investors. Being sold as-is

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $6,413 · $534/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $6,413 · $534/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,435
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,001
• − Property taxes: −$6,413
• − Insurance: −$1,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,115
• − Management: −$2,115
• − Depreciation: −$7,271
• Taxable loss: −$6,729
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,615
• After-tax cash flow: $-893/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Dallas ISD
• NCES district ID: 4816230
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 36% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $42,881
• Composite: 28.41/100
• National rank: #6763
• State rank: #559 of 826 in TX

Livability — Dallas

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #24
• US rank: #1380

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime F Employment C+ Housing A+ Health & safety A User ratings B

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Dallas, TX
• County: Dallas County · 2,612,404 people
• City population: 1,168,437
• Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
• Population (ZIP): 40,239
• Household income: $69,843
• Rent vs Own: 68.1% rent · 31.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 1955.0

Population outlook (Dallas County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,979,839 people
• By 2030: 3,191,823 · +7.1%
• By 2040: 3,619,611 · +21.5%
• By 2050: 4,026,915 · +35.1%
• By 2075: 4,957,073 · +66.4%
• By 2100: 5,508,725 · +84.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 72% White 21% Two or more races 14% Black 4% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 48% Puerto Rican 1% Cuban 2%
• Common ancestry: Italian 1% Slovak 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 46% · Canada
• Languages at home: 27% English-only · Spanish 72%

Political lean MEDSL · Dallas

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+22.2) · D 60.2% · R 38.0% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.9pp toward D · 2008: 15.3pp · 2024: 22.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+22.2 2020: D+31.6 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+15.4 2008: D+15.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -342.16%
• Current HPI: 397.3483
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.05%
• Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• F500 in state: 110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

+257.6% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Pending — NTREIS
• 2026-04-25 Price Changed $249,950 NTREIS
• 2026-04-06 Price Changed $329,900 NTREIS
• 2026-03-17 Listed $340,400 NTREIS
• 2014-01-08 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2014-01-07 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
• 2013-12-11 Pending — NTREIS
• 2013-11-22 Contingent — NTREIS
• 2013-11-20 Listed $69,900 NTREIS

Property tax history

+6.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,413 · -3.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.