#20879408, Beth Nunez, Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC
5739 Velasco Ave Dallas, TX 75206
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About 5739 Velasco Ave
This fabulous 1920s home in the heart of the M Streets has been fully renovated with each detail thoughtfully considered & every major system updated! Previously a duplex, the owners expertly converted to a custom single family home with modern amenities while maintaining historic features—original doors, hardwoods, built-ins, crown molding & dual fireplaces with Batchelder tile hearths—to name a few! Sitting on an oversized landscaped lot with covered porch, patio, balcony & custom built workshop-shed combo with electric & AC. Multiple private entrances on the side of the home to guest room & office space. Back patio is decked out with a gas fireplace, BBQ grill & drop-down TV, PLUS an outdoor shower, top-of-the-line cold plunge & space for pickleball court. Mudroom off the covered patio opens to dining area & gourmet kitchen that was taken down to the studs & reimagined to maximize its function & form: walk-in pantry, high-end appliances, dual range, wine fridge, double ovens & large island with so much storage! Front living area features one of two original fireplaces. Cedar closet in downstairs hall leading to office, guest room & full bath. Cozy den upstairs with second fireplace & great flex space! Covered balcony is a DREAM, accessible from the den & an upstairs bedroom. Full bath in hall for secondary bedrooms + big laundry room. Luxurious primary boasts remote controlled recess lighting in addition to great natural light. Dual vanities, double glass shower, Hollywood bath & custom walk-in closet with hidden safe room. Other updates include interior drywall & paint redone (APR 2025). Nearly all electrical moved underground. Refreshed carport parking with electric gate. Structural reinforcement & foundation work done with lifetime warranty (2022). Wooden privacy fence stained (MAR 2025), two HVACs (2018-19) & new hot water heater. This forever home has been carefully curated to have it all in a highly desirable M Streets location.
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- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
- Fireplace: Den, Gas, Living Room, Outside, See Remarks
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Additional Parking, Concrete, Covered, Carport, Driveway, Electric Gate, Gated, Lighted, Private
- Exterior: Balcony, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sport Court
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Tudor, Detached
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- List Price: $1,525,000
- Price/SqFt: $418
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,875
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Interior Lot, Landscaped, Many Trees, Subdivision, Sprinklers
- Directions: From US-75 N, take exit 2 toward Knox-Henderson-Monticello Ave. From N Central Expy, turn right onto Willis Ave, left onto Greenville, right onto Velasco & home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1928
- Living Area: 3,648 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.235 Acres
- MLS Number: 20901014
- MLS Name: NTR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Urban Dallas
- Listing Agent: Matt Templeton, Christen Nutter
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $759,620 | $11,875 |
2023 | $604,870 | $13,880 |
2022 | $604,870 | $15,184 |
2021 | $493,810 | $12,837 |
2019 | $519,040 | $13,403 |
2018 | $471,080 | $13,403 |
2017 | $441,540 | $12,006 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Geneva Heights Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•2911 Delmar Ave
8
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Public District PK-6
0.8 mi
•2617 N Henderson Ave
7
Solar Preparatory for Boys at John F Kennedy
Public District PK-4
0.9 mi
•1802 Moser Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $108,841. Residents of Dallas, TX typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 5739 Velasco Ave
The listing price of 5739 Velasco Ave property is $1,525,000.
The property 5739 Velasco Ave is a house located in Dallas, Texas, 75206.
Active Listing: 5739 Velasco Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5739 Velasco Ave are: Geneva Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Solar Preparatory for Boys at John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Uplift Peak Preparatory Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), J.L. Long Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Uplift Peak Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Woodrow Wilson High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,875 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5739 Velasco Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 5739 Velasco Ave is 3,648 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5739 Velasco Ave is 1928.
This home is located at 5739 Velasco Ave in Dallas, TX and zip code 75206 in the Old East Dallas neighborhood. This 3,648 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,525,000.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Dallas, TX there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 1 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Dallas, TX between February and March 2025 increased by 23.6%. Listings spent 69 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $260,000 during the same period.