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Foreclosed Homes in Dallas and Distressed Properties for Sale

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Dallas, Texas distressed properties map by area and ZIP code
$385,000
Median listing price (up 0%)
11,435
Active listings in Dallas County
58 days
Average time on market
$1,717
Median rent (down 3.8%)

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.

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Distressed real estate for sale

What is a distressed property?

A distressed property is a home whose owner is under pressure to sell. Usually, the cause is a life event, such as a missed mortgage payment, a death in the family, a divorce, unpaid property taxes, or repairs the owner cannot afford.

The median listing price in Dallas is near $385,000, so a few points of discount decide whether a flip pays. Generally, those points come from motivated sellers whose property is not publicly advertised for sale and not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Because there is less competition, you can negotiate wholesale pricing instead of bidding against retail buyers.

Dallas has about 1.3 million residents (2020 census) and sits in Dallas County, Texas. Also, the ZIP codes with the most homes for sale today are 75230, 75228, and 75243.

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How to find distressed properties in Dallas

Foreclosure listing sites show homes after the bank or auction is involved. Therefore, to find a deal first, work earlier in the timeline:

Pick your ZIP codes

Initially, start with a few Dallas ZIP codes where you know values and have cash buyers ready.

Choose lead types

Next, pick your leads, because probate, pre-foreclosure, divorce, code violation, and tax delinquency leads each signal a different reason to sell.

Use fresh data

Then use ForeclosuresDaily fresh leads, which are updated daily, so that you reach owners before other investors mail them.

Target your marketing

In addition, data targeting your marketing means mail, calls, and texts go only to owners with a real reason to sell.

Run the numbers

After that, estimate the after-repair value (ARV) from nearby sales, and then apply the 70% Rule.

Make a fair offer

Finally, solve the seller’s problem with a quick, as-is cash close, then wholesale or flip the property.

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Targeted real estate lead generation

Motivated sellers who want to liquidate fast

For this reason, ForeclosuresDaily.com’s off-market real estate platform covers every major distress signal in Dallas, cross-referenced with tax rolls and property appraiser records.

Probate LeadsExecutors who must sell before the estate can close.Get probate leads →Pre-Probate LeadsFamilies who may sell before a probate case is filed.See pre-probate leads →Inheritance LeadsHeirs who want to sell because they will not keep the home.View inheritance leads →Foreclosure LeadsOwners behind on payments who want to sell before auction.Explore foreclosure leads →Divorce LeadsCouples who must sell when they divide shared assets.Find divorce leads →Eviction LeadsTired landlords who want out because of problem tenants.Browse eviction leads →Code Violation LeadsOwners facing fines because of open violations and costly repairs.Check code violation leads →Tax DelinquencyOwners behind on property taxes who need cash soon.Target tax-delinquent owners →Absentee Owner LeadsOut-of-area owners, especially those far from the property.Reach absentee owners →Life Leads & FSBOOwners selling on their own rather than with an agent.Shop all lead products →
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Find a deal

ARV and the 70% Rule for Dallas flips

Real estate flippers and wholesalers use the after-repair value (ARV) to set their maximum offer. For example, the 70% Rule says to pay no more than 70% of ARV, minus repairs. As a result, that margin covers holding costs, closing costs, and profit for property flipping, or your assignment fee when you wholesale.

For instance, here is the math using the Dallas County median listing price as the ARV and an 8% repair budget.

70% Rule example

ARV$385,000
70% of ARV$269,500
Estimated repairs− $31,000
Maximum offer$238,500
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Zip codes

Dallas ZIP codes to target

Each Dallas ZIP code has its own price point and pace. Next, choose a ZIP code from the menu to open its investing data, and then match the area to your strategy.

Tenth Street Historic DistrictZIP 75203$449,000Wholesale

75203 market snapshot

$449,000 ▲ 7.5%Median listing price
$221Price per sq ft
66 daysDays on market
$1,650 ▼ 3.2%Median rent
126Active listings
4.4%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $202,114 (down 4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Homes sit longer here than elsewhere, so long market times create motivated sellers. Meanwhile, the median price is up 7.5% from a year earlier. As a result, prices sit near the area median, so focus on deep discounts from off-market sellers.

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 →

LakewoodZIP 75206$447,000Negotiate

75206 market snapshot

$447,000 ▼ 20%Median listing price
$308Price per sq ft
63 days ▲ 6.8%Days on market
$1,954 ▼ 1.4%Median rent
222 ▲ 11.2%Active listings
5.2%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $608,484 (up 2.9% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is down 20% from a year earlier, and inventory is up 11.2%. Therefore, softer pricing gives you room to negotiate with motivated sellers.

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 →

DallasZIP 75209$1,099,500Negotiate

75209 market snapshot

$1,099,500 ▼ 26%Median listing price
$386Price per sq ft
57 days ▼ 22.1%Days on market
$2,599 ▲ 15.5%Median rent
138 ▼ 0.7%Active listings
2.8%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $1,066,173 (up 5.1% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is down 26% from a year earlier. For this reason, sellers here are adjusting to slower demand, so offers below asking get a hearing.

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 →

DallasZIP 75212$499,450Negotiate

75212 market snapshot

$499,450 ▼ 2.5%Median listing price
$223Price per sq ft
66 days ▲ 10%Days on market
$1,692 ▼ 6.3%Median rent
223 ▲ 19.2%Active listings
4.1%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $246,996 (down 1.6% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is down 2.5% from a year earlier, and inventory is up 19.2%. Because of this, use the extra time on market to negotiate repairs into your 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 →

DallasZIP 75216$269,500Buy & hold

75216 market snapshot

$269,500 ▲ 7%Median listing price
$185Price per sq ft
54 days ▲ 5.9%Days on market
$1,600 ▼ 10.9%Median rent
223 ▼ 10.8%Active listings
7.1%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $171,089 (down 5.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is up 7% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 10.8%. Consequently, rents cover a larger share of the price here, which helps rental investors.

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 →

DallasZIP 75218$745,000Negotiate

75218 market snapshot

$745,000 ▲ 2.5%Median listing price
$350Price per sq ft
51 days ▲ 12.5%Days on market
$1,595 ▼ 4.4%Median rent
131 ▼ 6.9%Active listings
2.6%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $549,005 (up 2.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is up 2.5% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 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 →

University ParkZIP 75225$1,160,000Negotiate

75225 market snapshot

$1,160,000 ▼ 22%Median listing price
$395Price per sq ft
65 days ▼ 11.7%Days on market
$2,850 ▼ 6.9%Median rent
128 ▼ 16.4%Active listings
2.9%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $2,094,671 (up 8.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Prices per square foot run higher here than anywhere else on this list. Meanwhile, the median price is down 22% from a year earlier, 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 →

DallasZIP 75228$370,000Wholesale

75228 market snapshot

$370,000 ▲ 3.1%Median listing price
$224Price per sq ft
49 days ▼ 1.9%Days on market
$1,455 ▲ 1.4%Median rent
243 ▼ 5.9%Active listings
4.7%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $275,181 (down 2.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Homes sell faster here than anywhere else on the list. Meanwhile, the median price is up 3.1% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 5.9%. As a result, balanced pricing makes this area a steady source of wholesale deals.

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 →

DallasZIP 75230$992,000Flip

75230 market snapshot

$992,000 ▲ 43.3%Median listing price
$329Price per sq ft
60 days ▼ 22.2%Days on market
$1,248 ▼ 17.4%Median rent
244 ▼ 4.1%Active listings
1.5%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $1,066,305 (up 5.7% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Largest inventory on the list, so there are more owners to reach. Meanwhile, the median price is up 43.3% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 4.1%. Therefore, higher resale values here reward a well-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 →

Lake HighlandsZIP 75243$167,500Negotiate

75243 market snapshot

$167,500 ▼ 5.4%Median listing price
$159Price per sq ft
65 days ▼ 10.2%Days on market
$1,000 ▼ 17%Median rent
236 ▼ 16.9%Active listings
7.2%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $295,915 (down 1.2% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Entry prices are lower here than in the rest of the group, so it fits wholesaling and first flips. Meanwhile, the median price is down 5.4% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 16.9%.

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 →

Choose a ZIP code from the menu to see its investing data, then compare markets. Market data: Realtor.com, October 2026, and Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Also, gross rent yield is 12 months of median rent divided by the median listing price; the 70% Rule example assumes repairs of 8% of the median price.

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FAQ

Dallas foreclosure and distressed property questions

How do I find distressed properties for sale in Dallas?

Initially, start with public-record signals such as pre-foreclosure, probate, divorce, and tax delinquency. ForeclosuresDaily.com gathers these records daily, so that you can contact Dallas owners before the home is listed or sent to auction.

Where can I find foreclosed homes in Dallas?

Bank-owned and auction homes appear on sites like Realtor.com, Zillow, and Auction.com. However, off-market pre-foreclosure leads let you reach owners earlier, while they can still sell on their own terms.

Which ZIP codes have the lowest entry prices?

Among the ZIP codes in this guide, the lowest median listing prices are in 75243 (Lake Highlands) at $167,500, 75216 (Dallas) at $269,500, and 75228 (Dallas) at $370,000, based on Realtor.com data from October 2026.

Where do homes sell fastest?

ZIP code 75228 has the shortest average time on market in this guide, at 49 days. As a result, fast markets reward investors who can reach owners before a home is listed.

How do I find distressed properties for wholesale profit?

First of all, focus on owners with equity and a reason to sell quickly. Then run the 70% Rule, and finally line up cash buyers before you sign a contract you plan to assign.

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