1957 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
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FOR SALE
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0.31 ACRES

$199,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,697 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

1957 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216

Est. Mortgage $1,379/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
0.31 acre lot
$117/sqft
2 Carport Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home at 1957 E. Illinois Avenue in Dallas, TX, featuring 1,697 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on an oversized lot. Conveniently located near highways, downtown Dallas, and vibrant Cedar Crest amenities, this property combines city accessibility with neighborhood charm.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Marilu Cooksy 0658476, (214) 662-7648
Foxy Real Estate, LLC, 214-662-7648
Source: NTREIS, MLS#21368454
Also Listed on NTREIS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Details for 1957 E Illinois Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1697 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Detached
Building
Attached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 00000454108000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,000Price Per Sqft: $117
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: DallasCommunity: Cedar Crest Country Club Estates
School Information
Elementary School: MillerElementary School District: Dallas ISDJr High / Middle School: Oliver Wendell HolmesJr High / Middle School District: Dallas ISDHigh School: RooseveltHigh School District: Dallas ISD

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 21368454

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Owner Will Carry

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 21368454Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 214-662-7648

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Dallas

At least 9516 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Lysandra Waitemon
    "People walking their dogs and the dog park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "8 min drive downtown, 30 min drive to far north Dallas "
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    "I find that it's pretty quiet and things are easy to locate as far as food and groceries "
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    "Not much traffic. Easy to walk around park nearby quiet neighborhood. People are around here and friendly and love their dogs."
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    "Pride is part of the community "
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  • Chloesweeney333
    "Neighbors are friendly and it’s a nice sense of community and people are always offering to help one another. "
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  • R96t4g6np7
    "Very close to everything but horrible traffic. "
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  • Ashley Coleman
    "There are close dog parks near residential apartments. Community is very animal friendly for ALL dog breeds."
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  • Brownjavanese23
    "It looks unsafe but until you are here and see for yourself that it’s just like any other neighborhood with ruley neighbors and older people that try to rule but younger people in charge it’s the same everywhere"
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  • C S
    "There is public transportation and easy access to the interstate. Traffic is not horrible. They are constantly improving the streets "
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  • Jose G Villa
    "My subdivision is sefty and secure have access too differents interstate highways and clean streets people friendly "
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  • Sara Weinfeld
    "Approximately 30 to 45 minutes in the metroplex. It’s dead center of Dallas but takes forever getting anywhere else."
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  • Stan Castloo
    "Amazing neighborhood with a high walkability score. It’s a great neighborhood with convenience at your fingertips. Whether it’s finding a grocery store or hopping on the Tollway, it’s a winning location."
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  • Tracy Miller-cook
    "Many parks nearby and bike paths to white rock lake. Rec center within neighborhood also. Dog friendly area with good magnet schools within Dallas ISD."
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  • Kenny M.
    "I just moved here and live in a duplex in the neighborhood. The folks are nice, respectful, friendly and look out for each other. Surprisingly safe . I forgot my keys in the side door for a few days and no one took it or entered my home. This place is close to everything ☺️"
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  • E. F.
    "I commute from downtown to southwest Dallas county no more than twice a week. I travel by car. It’s generally against traffic."
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  • Lsmart1985
    "Not good area to let your kids walk alone by themselves or without adults. Or women at night should not walk alone"
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  • Raymondlsump
    "Lots of dog walkers and nice dogs abound in this bucolic little neighborhood east of Dallas . Houses are very charming harkening back to the 1930-1950’s when many of the houses were built."
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  • Bridget Wallace
    "My commute is great. Moved to a house that’s about 3 miles from the office. Because the traffic from the suburbs is awful and was getting worse. "
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  • Teresa Harrison
    "There was a fire near my home in 2023. My neighbors came together to help me, and ALL of the ladies gathered around me while I cried."
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  • Lydia P
    "Everyone has a dog. Everyone picks up the poop. If you don’t pick up the poop, you will be shamed. Also keep your dog on a leash and leave the cats alone. Unless you are at the park and your dog is well behaved. "
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  • Ebosburn
    "Not a lot of young children. But that is changing. Mostly quiet neighborhood. The school does not have high ratings. We did private. "
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  • Mach Gc
    "Be friendly every time with your neighbors, and don’t just seat in the house, we make our neighborhood the way it is"
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  • Stephanie Arthur
    "Keeping an eye on their kids. Being kind. Look for good in people. ………………. How to discipline kids. "
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  • Jesse
    "Its quiet and calm. Lots of places for your pup to sniff. The parks at Aberdeen are nearby and nice. "
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  • Craig Mertens
    "I’ve lived in Dallas for 25 years and it’s home. If you can get through the summer, the other months are great!"
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  • Jdhprst6gr
    "Everyone has a dog, very friendly place for dogs and cats. No dog park nearby, but a couple of good parks where you can walk them "
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  • Maribel Perez
    "It’s so quiet and peaceful I been leaving here since 2020 and I love it. I would love to find a place near "
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  • 88mystic
    "The schools are decent but kids don’t play in the streets, they play in their own yards. But maybe I’m old fashioned because I used to play baseball in the streets in front of my house."
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  • Rana
    "Nice neighborhood and good shopping as everything near here and all other supermarkets are nearby and also friendly neighborhood and all the good restaurants are nearby too"
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  • Daniel Ferrari
    "Clean, close to restaurants with walking distance. Good for young couples and singles. Easy access to all highways"
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  • Tv8ngzn7h9
    "There is a dog park nearby. Lots of people are walking their dogs in this neighborhood. Dogs are also allowed on Katy Trail. "
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  • Nedda.roach
    "I couldn’t say, this is a horrible neighborhood! If you want to sleep and hear pew pew shots every night then this is the place to live. Just horrible."
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  • S5jngzmm7z
    "City people affordability quiet safe sometimes spacious homes local groceries walkable restaurants bishop arts improving"
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  • Joeandkatyt
    "Fabulous, safe neighborhood in close proximity to like 10 well respected private schools in Dallas. There are always kids waking around and biking. Feels super safe. "
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  • Brendacrystal12
    "I been living in Dallas for my whole life and I love it here it’s really safe and the neighborhood is really nice and calm"
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  • Win Purifoy
    "We have style shows and hamburger cook outs and annual Christmas parties and weddings and wedding parties"
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  • Mzsxwnbv6r
    "Give & take library, neighbor ls Are friendly & eager to help each other! It’s quiet & beautiful! Lots Of People walking their dogs & exercising!"
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  • Bridget Wallace
    "The Glen Meadow homeowners association organizes a few events every year. Most of our neighbors wave and speak when outdoors. "
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  • Scott
    "Every couple months a crew comes and tears up the intersection at one end of my block for a few months. Eventually they fix it, but a couple months later they come back. This has been happening for two years now. "
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Market trends in Dallas

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$492K
$8.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$256
$7MoM
Available listings
5159
9MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$205K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-5.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +153% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$206K
August 2026$205K
July 2026$217K
June 2026$229K
May 2026$229K
April 2026$220K
March 2026$225K
February 2026$231K
January 2026$207K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2266 Sutter St, Dallas, TX
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
07/01/26
3
2
1,721
2323 Van Cleave Dr, Dallas, TX
0.40
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-
04/02/26
3
2
1,517
3077 Sunnyvale St, Dallas, TX
0.26
Single-Family Home
-
04/01/26
3
2
1,585
2420 E Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX
0.45
Single-Family Home
-
01/16/26
3
1.5
1,470
2660 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX
0.28
Single-Family Home
-
12/08/25
3
2
1,261
3432 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX
0.53
Single-Family Home
-
03/12/26
3
2
1,351
2647 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX
0.31
Single-Family Home
-
09/30/25
3
2
1,096
2734 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
02/25/26
3
2
1,252

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2066 Van Cleave Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
0.09
$388,000
3
2.5
1,898
Off Market
2217 Sutter St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.13
$336,700
3
2.5
2,049
Off Market
2212 Sutter St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.14
$252,200
3
1.5
1,768
Off Market
2136 Van Cleave Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
0.19
$305,700
4
2
2,156
Off Market
2154 Van Cleave Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
0.22
$315,000
3
2
1,697
Off Market
3068 Sunnyvale St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.23
-
3
1
900
Recently Sold
3071 Sunnyvale St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.25
$247,900
3
2
1,273
For Sale
3077 Sunnyvale St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.26
-
3
2
1,585
Recently Sold
2650 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
0.28
$232,400
3
2
1,228
Off Market
2266 Sutter St, Dallas, TX 75216
0.27
-
3
2
1,721
Recently Sold
2660 Kellogg Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
0.28
-
3
2
1,261
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 4, 2026
Source: NTREIS #21368454
Listed For Sale
$199,000

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Agent Phone: (214) 662-7648
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Frequently asked questions about 1957 E Illinois Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1957 E Illinois Ave?
    Based on a $199,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1957 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX is approximately $1,401 (about $1,049 principal & interest, $277 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1957 E Illinois Ave compare to homes in Dallas?
    1957 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX is listed at $199,000, about 60% below the $492K median sale price in Dallas.
  • What do residents say about Dallas?
    Residents describe Dallas, TX as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Dallas, TX.
  • What are the closest schools to 1957 E Illinois Ave?
    The closest schools to 1957 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX are Franklin D Roosevelt High School (rated 3/10), Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities and Communications Academy (Middle, rated 3/10), William B Miller Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).
  • Does 1957 E Illinois Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1957 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1957 E Illinois Ave?
    The lot at 1957 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX is about 0.31 acres (13,504 sq ft).
1957 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,697 sqft single-family home built in 1952. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NTREIS on Sep 4, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 21368454.