
5242 Richard Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
What This House Offers
3-Bedroom, craftsman-style historic home located in the heart of Lower Greenville; just minutes from SMU, and downtown Dallas, Texas! The Vickery Park community... is conveniently located near the best of local restaurants, retail, and Dallas ISD schools - along with easy access to Hwy 75, I35, DNT, etc. This vintage abode in an established, treed, and quiet community hosts 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom, original hardwood floors throughout (NO carpet!), a cozy wood-burning fireplace surrounded by custom, built-in shelving, a built-in breakfast nook in the kitchen, and a separate utility room with a full size washer dryer area! The fenced-in, spacious backyard is perfect for relaxing after a long day or enjoying your morning beverage, as is the oversized, covered front porch! Tenant will need to bring a washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Stove to be installed. This property is professionally managed, and all adult (18+) residents must complete the online application and background check.
Unit
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1484 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Yard
Community Features
- Fenced Lot
5242 Richard Ave is located in Dallas, Texas in the 75206 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
- Other
- Surface Lot
- Street
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1923
- Craftsman Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Composition Roof
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Built-In Features
- 1-Story Property
- Chandelier
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- 1484 Sq Ft Home
- Decorative Lighting
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Parking
- Guest Parking
- Assigned Parking
- On-Street Parking
- On-Site Parking
- Outside Parking
- Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
- Driveway
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
Lot Details
- 7754 Sq Ft Lot
- Lawn
- Interior Lot
- Chain Link Fence
- Perimeter Fence
- Back Yard
- Few Trees
Schools
- Geneva Heights Elementary School
- Long Middle School
- Woodrow Wilson High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- High Speed Internet
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Cable TV Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Underground Utilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2025-11-13
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Legal Lot and Block 11 / 71973
- Assessor Parcel Number 00000190687000000
- Tenant pays for all utilities, cable TV, electricity, gas, grounds care, pest control
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Vickery Park Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed with Restrictions
- Pet Deposit $350
- 1 Pet Allowed
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Get In Touch
Dallas, TX 75206

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable80 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit37 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable66 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit




Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Geneva Heights Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
J L Long Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Woodrow Wilson High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Saint Timothy School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Southern Methodist University
Drive: 5 min (2.4 mi)
Dallas Theological Seminary
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
El Centro College, Downtown
Drive: 7 min (3.8 mi)
UT Southwestern
Drive: 10 min (4.3 mi)
Discover Lower Greenville, Dallas, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5242 Richard Ave proximity to The Shops on Henderson, Knox Village, and Knox Promenade. The Shops on Henderson is 0.6 miles away, and Knox Village is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 37, 5242 Richard Ave has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 18.4 miles. Transit options include Mckinney And Blackburn and Cityplace/Uptown.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5242 Richard Ave are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 3.6 miles, including Dallas Trekkers Walking Club, Klyde Warren Park, and Nasher Sculpture Center.
Airports
Living in Lower Greenville provides easy access to Dallas Love Field, located just 13 minutes from 5242 Richard Ave. Another nearby airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International, located 23.3 miles away.
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