About this home

Vacant wooded tract of approximately 1.79 acres in south Dallas. Legal description is Block 6874, Tract 6. Zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family. No HOA. No improvements on site. The parcel is heavily treed with road frontage on Persimmon Road. Listings have described possible uses as a custom homesite, private stable for up to three horses, or limited agricultural use, subject to City of Dallas approval. Utilities were previously noted as not in place. Buyer should confirm water, sewer, and electric service. Oncor holds a small rear account, indicating an electric utility interest on the property. The land is mapped in a FEMA flood zone. Any residential or other development must meet FEMA and City of Dallas floodplain requirements, including permits, elevation and fill rules, and likely flood insurance if financed. Prior long-term ownership reported no known flooding over roughly two decades, but the mapped designation still controls. Location is in the 75241 Highland Hills area, roughly 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown via I-45, Exit 277 at Simpson Stuart Road. Surrounding area includes both older lots and newer custom construction. Legal and tax: Dallas CAD account 00000639664000000. Current deed Instrument 202300042455. Buyer should obtain a current survey, title commitment covering easements and exceptions, zoning verification, and flood determination before relying on any use. Offered as unimproved land only. All uses, access, utilities, and buildability must be independently verified.

Facts and features

Schools

• Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.3 mi

  3

• Whitney M Young Jr Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.8 mi

  6

• South Oak Cliff High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.2 mi

  4

• Cliff View Christian Academy

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

• J N Ervin Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi

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• Paul Quinn College Global School

  middle · 6-10 · 1.0 mi

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Price history

• Sep 21, 2026 · Listed$75,000
• Mar 2, 2023 · Sold—
• Jan 14, 2023 · Listed$60,000
• Dec 5, 2022 · Sold—
• Oct 24, 2022 · Listed$30,000

Tax history

• 2025$16 tax · $740 assessed
• 2023$16 tax · $740 assessed
• 2022$30 tax · $1,230 assessed
• 2021$32 tax · $1,230 assessed
• 2020$33 tax · $1,230 assessed
• 2019$33 tax · $1,230 assessed
• 2018$35 tax · $1,230 assessed
• 2017$33 tax · $1,230 assessed

Where it is