Foreclosed Homes in Dallas and Distressed Properties for Sale: Tenth Street to Lake Highlands ZIP Data
In Dallas, most investors fight over the same handful of bank-owned listings. We track what shows up earlier in public records, with probate filings, missed payments, and tax delinquency among them, which lets you reach motivated Dallas County sellers while competitors are still refreshing listing sites.
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Dallas, Texas home prices and inventory today
Market data: Realtor.com Dallas County housing market, October 2026. Zillow Home Value Index for Dallas County: $306,649 (down 1.9% from a year earlier), August 2026. View homes on Zillow.
Which Dallas properties end up in distress, and why?
A Dallas home turns distressed when its owner faces pressure to sell. That pressure usually traces to a missed mortgage payment, a death in the family, a divorce, a property tax bill left unpaid, or repairs too costly to handle.
Dallas listings carry a median price near $385,000, which means a discount of just a few points can make or break a flip.
Those points usually come from owners who never advertise the house and keep it off the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). With few rival bidders in the picture, you can negotiate at wholesale levels instead of competing with retail buyers.
Dallas, home to about 1.3 million people at the 2020 census, anchors Dallas County, Texas. Today the largest supply of homes for sale is in ZIP codes 75230, 75228, and 75243.
Spotting Dallas distress early
Listing sites pick up a Texas foreclosure only once a trustee sale is posted or the bank owns the home. To beat that timing, focus on the stages before the posting:
- Pick your ZIP codes Narrow your search to two or three Dallas ZIP codes, such as 75228 or 75243, where you can price a house quickly and already know buyers who pay cash.
- Choose lead types Decide which records to work first: probate, pre-foreclosure, divorce, code violation, and tax delinquency leads each reflect a separate reason a Dallas owner may sell.
- Use fresh data Pull ForeclosuresDaily leads that update every day, so your letter reaches a Dallas County owner before rival investors start mailing.
- Target your marketing Send mail, calls, and texts only to owners who show a real reason to sell, and your budget stops funding outreach to people with no interest.
- Run the numbers Base the after-repair value (ARV) on recent sales near the property, then test your price against the 70% Rule.
- Make a fair offer Show the Dallas owner how an as-is cash purchase ends the problem they face, then settle on a wholesale assignment or a rehab once the contract is signed.
Dallas County sellers with a deadline
Each Dallas distress record, from probate to tax delinquency, lands on ForeclosuresDaily.com’s off-market platform already paired with tax roll and property appraiser details.
Dallas rehab numbers: ARV first, then 70%
Dallas investors who flip or wholesale begin every offer calculation with an estimate of what the house will sell for once repaired, known as the after-repair value (ARV).
Under the 70% Rule, you pay at most 70% of ARV after subtracting repairs. The remaining spread covers holding costs, closing costs, and profit on a flip, or your assignment fee on a wholesale deal.
For the Dallas math below, the Dallas County median listing price plays the role of ARV, and repairs are pegged at 8% of that price.
70% Rule example
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| ARV | $385,000 |
| 70% of ARV | $269,500 |
| Estimated repairs | − $31,000 |
| Maximum offer |
Comparing neighborhoods across Dallas
Prices and pace shift from one Dallas ZIP code to the next. Expand any ZIP code below for its numbers, then pick the neighborhood that suits your plan.
ZIP 75203 · Tenth Street Historic District · $449,000 · Wholesale target
75203 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $449,000 ▲ 7.5% |
| Price per sq ft | $221 |
| Days on market | 66 days |
| Median rent | $1,650 ▼ 3.2% |
| Active listings | 126 |
| Gross rent yield | 4.4% |
Tenth Street Historic District (75203) has a Zillow Home Value Index of $202,114 for August 2026, which is 4% lower than a year earlier.
Listings in 75203 stay on the market longer than in the other ZIP codes here, and long waits wear sellers down. The median price is 7.5% higher than last year and sits near the area median, so your profit has to come from steep off-market discounts.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $449,000 × 70% − $36,000 repairs = $278,300 max offer
Also see the full 75203 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75203 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75206 · Lakewood · $447,000 · Negotiation room
75206 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $447,000 ▼ 20% |
| Price per sq ft | $308 |
| Days on market | 63 days ▲ 6.8% |
| Median rent | $1,954 ▼ 1.4% |
| Active listings | 222 ▲ 11.2% |
| Gross rent yield | 5.2% |
Lakewood’s Zillow Home Value Index in 75206 reached $608,484 in August 2026, 2.9% above the prior year.
Lakewood’s median price fell 20% over the year as inventory grew 11.2%. With prices softening, motivated sellers in this neighborhood have more reason to hear a lower offer.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $447,000 × 70% − $36,000 repairs = $276,900 max offer
Also see the full 75206 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75206 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75209 · Dallas · $1,099,500 · Offer below ask
75209 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $1,099,500 ▼ 26% |
| Price per sq ft | $386 |
| Days on market | 57 days ▼ 22.1% |
| Median rent | $2,599 ▲ 15.5% |
| Active listings | 138 ▼ 0.7% |
| Gross rent yield | 2.8% |
In 75209, the Zillow Home Value Index was $1,066,173 as of August 2026, up 5.1% on the year.
The 75209 median price dropped 26% from a year ago. Sellers in this ZIP are adjusting to slower demand, which means a below-asking offer is likely to get considered.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $1,099,500 × 70% − $88,000 repairs = $681,650 max offer
Also see the full 75209 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75209 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75212 · Dallas · $499,450 · Bargaining market
75212 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $499,450 ▼ 2.5% |
| Price per sq ft | $223 |
| Days on market | 66 days ▲ 10% |
| Median rent | $1,692 ▼ 6.3% |
| Active listings | 223 ▲ 19.2% |
| Gross rent yield | 4.1% |
ZIP 75212 shows a Zillow Home Value Index of $246,996 in August 2026, down 1.6% from twelve months earlier.
Its median price slipped 2.5% while inventory jumped 19.2% from a year earlier. Homes lingering on the market give you room to build repair costs into a lower price.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $499,450 × 70% − $40,000 repairs = $309,615 max offer
Also see the full 75212 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75212 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75216 · Dallas · $269,500 · Long-term rental
75216 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $269,500 ▲ 7% |
| Price per sq ft | $185 |
| Days on market | 54 days ▲ 5.9% |
| Median rent | $1,600 ▼ 10.9% |
| Active listings | 223 ▼ 10.8% |
| Gross rent yield | 7.1% |
The Zillow Home Value Index for 75216 stood at $171,089 in August 2026, a 5.4% decline over the year.
Median prices in 75216 rose 7% as inventory shrank 10.8%. Rents here cover a bigger share of the purchase price than in pricier ZIP codes, which favors landlords.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $269,500 × 70% − $22,000 repairs = $166,650 max offer
Also see the full 75216 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75216 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75218 · Dallas · $745,000 · Bargaining market
75218 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $745,000 ▲ 2.5% |
| Price per sq ft | $350 |
| Days on market | 51 days ▲ 12.5% |
| Median rent | $1,595 ▼ 4.4% |
| Active listings | 131 ▼ 6.9% |
| Gross rent yield | 2.6% |
ZIP 75218 posted a Zillow Home Value Index of $549,005 for August 2026, a gain of 2.4% from the year before.
In 75218 the median price edged up 2.5% over the year, and inventory fell 6.9%.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $745,000 × 70% − $60,000 repairs = $461,500 max offer
Also see the full 75218 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75218 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75225 · University Park · $1,160,000 · Offer below ask
75225 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $1,160,000 ▼ 22% |
| Price per sq ft | $395 |
| Days on market | 65 days ▼ 11.7% |
| Median rent | $2,850 ▼ 6.9% |
| Active listings | 128 ▼ 16.4% |
| Gross rent yield | 2.9% |
University Park (75225) carries a Zillow Home Value Index of $2,094,671 as of August 2026, 8.4% higher than a year earlier.
No ZIP code in this group costs more per square foot than 75225. Its median price is 22% below last year’s level, and inventory is down 16.4%.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $1,160,000 × 70% − $93,000 repairs = $719,000 max offer
Also see the full 75225 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75225 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75228 · Dallas · $370,000 · Wholesale target
75228 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $370,000 ▲ 3.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $224 |
| Days on market | 49 days ▼ 1.9% |
| Median rent | $1,455 ▲ 1.4% |
| Active listings | 243 ▼ 5.9% |
| Gross rent yield | 4.7% |
For 75228, the Zillow Home Value Index came to $275,181 in August 2026, off 2.4% from a year earlier.
Homes in 75228 sell faster than anywhere else on this list. The median price climbed 3.1% and inventory dipped 5.9%, and that balance makes the ZIP a reliable supply of wholesale contracts.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $370,000 × 70% − $30,000 repairs = $229,000 max offer
Also see the full 75228 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75228 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75230 · Dallas · $992,000 · Rehab flip
75230 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $992,000 ▲ 43.3% |
| Price per sq ft | $329 |
| Days on market | 60 days ▼ 22.2% |
| Median rent | $1,248 ▼ 17.4% |
| Active listings | 244 ▼ 4.1% |
| Gross rent yield | 1.5% |
The 75230 Zillow Home Value Index reached $1,066,305 in August 2026, an increase of 5.7% on the year.
With the largest inventory in this group, 75230 gives you more owners to contact. Its median price is up 43.3% while inventory is down 4.1%, and resale values that high reward a carefully planned renovation.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $992,000 × 70% − $79,000 repairs = $615,400 max offer
Also see the full 75230 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75230 homes on Zillow →
ZIP 75243 · Lake Highlands · $167,500 · Bargaining market
75243 market snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $167,500 ▼ 5.4% |
| Price per sq ft | $159 |
| Days on market | 65 days ▼ 10.2% |
| Median rent | $1,000 ▼ 17% |
| Active listings | 236 ▼ 16.9% |
| Gross rent yield | 7.2% |
Lake Highlands (75243) recorded a Zillow Home Value Index of $295,915 in August 2026, 1.2% below the prior year.
Entry prices in Lake Highlands are the lowest of these ZIP codes, a good fit for wholesaling and a first flip. The median price is down 5.4% and inventory down 16.9% from a year earlier.
Max offer when the ARV equals the median price: $167,500 × 70% − $13,000 repairs = $104,250 max offer
Also see the full 75243 market report on Realtor.com →
Then view 75243 homes on Zillow →
Use the ZIP code list above to line up Dallas markets side by side. Prices and inventory are Realtor.com’s October 2026 numbers; home values are Zillow Home Value Index readings from August 2026.
Two assumptions sit behind these figures. Repairs in every 70% Rule example equal 8% of the median price, and gross rent yield divides 12 months of median rent by the median listing price.
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Answers for Dallas foreclosure and distressed-home investors
What is the quickest way to locate distressed homes in Dallas?
Begin with public records that signal pressure, such as pre-foreclosure notices, probate cases, divorces, and tax delinquency. In Texas, a trustee sale notice must be filed with the county clerk at least 21 days before the first-Tuesday auction. ForeclosuresDaily.com gathers these records daily, so you can reach Dallas owners before a listing or sale.
Can I browse Dallas bank-owned and auction homes online?
Yes. Realtor.com, Zillow, and Auction.com list bank-owned and auction properties, but every competing buyer sees them too. Pre-foreclosure leads let you contact the owner earlier, often in the weeks between the posted notice of sale and the first-Tuesday trustee sale, while the owner can still choose to sell privately.
Which Dallas ZIP codes in this guide are least expensive to buy into?
Of the ZIP codes covered here, 75243 (Lake Highlands) has the lowest median listing price at $167,500, followed by 75216 (Dallas) at $269,500 and 75228 (Dallas) at $370,000, according to Realtor.com for October 2026. A cheaper entry point keeps more of your cash free for repairs.
Which Dallas ZIP code moves homes the fastest?
Among the ZIP codes in this guide, 75228 has the shortest average time on market at 49 days. When listed homes sell that quickly, the investor who reaches an owner before the listing goes live holds the advantage, so work your 75228 leads promptly.
What makes a Dallas house worth putting under a wholesale contract?
A strong wholesale candidate is an owner with equity who faces a deadline, such as a posted trustee sale date. Work out your top price with the 70% Rule against recent Dallas comps, and line up an end buyer with cash before you commit to assigning the contract.
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