Truly Stunning Park Like Setting in the heart of Dallas. Enjoy unbelievable views on your one of a kind property in Lake Highlands feeding into Merriman Park Elementary. The heavily treed creek lot is .765 and features a separate fire pit area. The lot is large enough to add a pool, sport court, guest quarters or extra square footage to the home. There is no HOA so the next owner could do whatever they desire. Home has been updated with an open concept design for today's buyer along with an updated neutral color palette. The Kitchen features stainless appliances & a separate granite waterfall island with cabinets & wine rack. Both bathrooms have been redesigned with the primary suite featuring a separate vanity area & large shower while the secondary bath has a tub with shower. Picture windows in the breakfast & primary suite provide gorgeous views of the back yard. This is truly a one of a kind property ready for the next owner to entertain & enjoy your picturesque private views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jill Noland• Allie Beth Allman & Assoc.
Listed by Rennie Meriwether• Allie Beth Allman & Assoc.
Contact: 214-521-7355
Bought with Cotton Mendenhall• Ebby Halliday, REALTORS
ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY LAKE HIGHLANDS STUNNER!!! Home feels like a Treehouse in the sky on a Heavily Treed Lot! Almost a full acre Creek Lot! NO HOA!! Seller has cleared trees for New Owner to install a BACKYARD PARADISE. Plenty of room for a Pool, Guest House, Playground and more. Home was completely renovated with an All New Kitchen, Brand New Bathrooms, New Exterior Windows, Landscaping, Roof, and Paint. Kitchen Features Waterfall Granite Island, SS Appliances, New Cabinets, and Open Design. Chic New Modern Bathrooms! See supplements for the list of Upgrades. Close to White Rock Lake, Fair Oaks Park, and Major Highways. Merriman Park Elementary and RISD Schools! Seller may need 2 week leaseback.
Public Records
Jan 11, 2017
Sold
*
NTREIS #13495254
Jan 11, 2017
Sold
*
Dec 4, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 23, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2016
Listed
$225,000
$177/sq ft
Adorable vintage cottage on a rare and heavily treed creek lot in RISD. You have the perfect opportunity to select and install your desired décor including the flooring. Recent foundation repairs along with fresh paint inside and out. Homes on this secluded circle street don't become available often. Come see this jewel quickly!!
Public Records
Mar 24, 1992
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,160 (−1.3%)
$270,000 + $207,320
$477,320
2024
$11,311 (+24.5%)
$270,000 + $212,740
$482,740
2023
$9,083 (−7.8%)
$198,000 + $176,710
$374,710
2022
$9,855 (+3.5%)
$198,000 + $176,710
$374,710
2021
$9,525 (+53.2%)
$149,500 + $193,050
$342,550
2020
$6,217 (−0.7%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2019
$6,263 (−3.8%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2018
$6,509 (+4.5%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2017
$6,231 (+8.1%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2016
$5,766 (+1.0%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2015
$5,710 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2014
$5,692 (+10.0%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2013
$5,177 (+0.4%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2012
$5,157 (+0.7%)
$100,000 + $86,150
$186,150
2011
$5,121 (+2.3%)
2010
$5,008
2009
$5,008
Tax history for 8218 Old Moss Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,160 (−1.3%)
$270,000 + $207,320
$477,320
2024
$11,311 (+24.5%)
$270,000 + $212,740
$482,740
2023
$9,083 (−7.8%)
$198,000 + $176,710
$374,710
2022
$9,855 (+3.5%)
$198,000 + $176,710
$374,710
2021
$9,525 (+53.2%)
$149,500 + $193,050
$342,550
2020
$6,217 (−0.7%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2019
$6,263 (−3.8%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2018
$6,509 (+4.5%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2017
$6,231 (+8.1%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2016
$5,766 (+1.0%)
$149,500 + $70,910
$220,410
2015
$5,710 (+0.3%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2014
$5,692 (+10.0%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2013
$5,177 (+0.4%)
$100,000 + $103,960
$203,960
2012
$5,157 (+0.7%)
$100,000 + $86,150
$186,150
2011
$5,121 (+2.3%)
2010
$5,008
2009
$5,008
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,268
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
00000791118820000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
TH-3(A)
Townhouse 3 District
These classifications create districts that are being recognized as a form of housing in the city, and provide standards which will protect and encourage various types of single family dwellings in the city. The townhouse districts are also established in an effort to provide a more dense single family residential character by providing minimum standards for lot area, yards, lot coverage, and lot frontage.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 2-Car Single Doors, Alley Access
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Width: 22
Garage Length: 20
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1268.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Decorative Lighting, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet Available, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Full Size W/D Area, Washer Hookup
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Fireplace
Room Dimensions: 17 x 15
Room Length: 17.00
Room Width: 15.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Ensuite Bath, Separate Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 11.00
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Kitchen Island, Natural Stone/Granite Type
Room Dimensions: 20 x 11
Room Length: 20.00
Room Width: 11.00
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 9.00
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 6 x 3
Room Length: 6.00
Room Width: 3.00
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick, Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Covered Porch(es), Fire Pit
Fencing: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Land Information
Soil Type: Unknown
Lot Information
Easements: Other
Lake Pump YN: No
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Lrg. Backyard Grass, Many Trees, Park View
Lot Size: .5 to < 1 Acre
Lot Size Acres: 0.7650
Lot Size Area: 0.7650
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 33323.4000
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 00000791118820000
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 613071.89542
Will Subdivide: Subdivided
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Accessory Unit YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48113|00000791118820000|1|73014617
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: Easement(s)
US Property MUI: 410783180
Building Information
Year Built: 1983
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Special Taxing Entities: No
Tax Block: A8108
Tax Legal Description: FOXFIRE BLK A/8108 LOT 38
Tax Lot: 38
Unexempt Taxes: 9855
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Alley, Asphalt, Cable Available, City Sewer, City Water, Curbs, Electricity Connected, Individual Gas Meter, Individual Water Meter, Sidewalk
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Merriman Park
Elementary School Name: Merriman Park
High School Name: Lake Highlands
Junior High School Name: Forest Meadow
School District: Richardson ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Dallas
Country: United States
Directions: East on Royal from Central Expressway, Right on Stone River, Immediate Right on Old Moss.
Latitude: 32.89200100
Longitude: -96.73447300
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Foxfire
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Dallas County
APN: 00000791118820000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 40
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Third Party Approval
Special Notes: Aerial Photo
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 18
Cumulative Days On Market: 18
Close Date: 2023-07-31
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-07-11
Expiration Date Option: 2023-07-18
Listing Contract Date: 2023-06-21
Off Market Date: 2023-07-11
Status Change Timestamp: 2023-07-31T20:00:12.193
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 469000.00
List Price: 469000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 626568.62745
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 626568.62745
Around this home
Schools
Merriman Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Forest Meadow Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Lake Highlands High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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