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$2,675 / Month

5242 Richard Ave

Dallas, TX 75206

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972-333-3271

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

1,484 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Craftsman Architecture
Wood Flooring
Lawn
Breakfast Area or Nook
Interior Lot
Built-In Features

5242 Richard Ave

About This Home

$2,675 deposit, Available Now

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.

5242 Richard Ave is a house located in Dallas County and the 75206 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dallas Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1923

Accessible Home Design

Accessible Approach with Ramp

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Craftsman Architecture Traditional Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Composition Roof Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Wood Flooring Built-In Features 1-Story Property Chandelier Ceiling Fan Wood Burning Fireplace 1,484 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting

Kitchen

Breakfast Area or Nook Eat-In Kitchen

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 11/13/25 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

Lot Details

7,754 Sq Ft Lot Lawn Interior Lot Chain Link Fence Perimeter Fence Back Yard Few Trees

Parking

Guest Parking Assigned Parking On-Street Parking On-Site Parking Outside Parking Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level Driveway

Schools

Geneva Heights Elementary School Woodrow Wilson High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas Cable TV Available Underground Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Vickery Park Subdivision

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed with Restrictions Pet Deposit $350 1 Pet Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
  - Application Fee Per Applicant
    
    $44
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,675

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Janet Clark-Sela | Starvest Management
Phone Number
Contact
Source

North Texas Real Estate Information System, Inc.

Copyright © 2025 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Heating

Ceiling Fans
Cable Ready
Fireplace

Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Eat-in Kitchen
Hardwood Floors

Fenced Lot
Yard

Neighborhood

Known as Dallas’ entertainment district, Lower Greenville features some of the city’s most popular restaurants, bars, and live music venues just outside of Downtown Dallas. This neighborhood is thriving with bustling residential streets, a happening nightlife scene, and all of the conveniences you could imagine.

Apartments in the area range from cozy and affordable to luxurious and upscale, so there’s something for everyone. Though this area is lively, the community has come together to form a tight-knit, welcoming neighborhood that blends well with its safe, tree-lined streets. Supermarkets, great public schools, conveniences stores, and public bus stations are a few other perks of living in this charming neighborhood.

Once in town, catch a live show at the historic Granada Theater, or explore Tietze or Glencoe Park to enjoy features like a swimming pool, tennis courts, and athletic fields. This neighborhood’s nightlife scene is one for the books.

Learn more about living in Lower Greenville

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			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

5242 Richard Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from Southern Methodist University. It is also near Dallas Theological Seminary and El Centro College, Downtown.

Schools

Geneva Heights Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

341 Students

Attendance Zone

J L Long Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,127 Students

Attendance Zone

Woodrow Wilson High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,809 Students

Attendance Zone

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

148 Students

Nearby

The Saint Timothy School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Dallas include Cityplace (Mckinney Avenue), located 1.8 miles from 5242 Richard Ave. 5242 Richard Ave is near Dallas Love Field, located 5.6 miles or 13 minutes away, and Dallas-Fort Worth International, located 23.3 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Cityplace (Mckinney Avenue)	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Cole And Lemmon East	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Mckinney And Blackburn	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Cole And Blackburn	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Cityplace/Uptown	Drive:	6 min	4.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Victory Station	Drive:	7 min	4.1 mi
Medical/Market Ctr Station	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Medical/Market Center	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station	Drive:	22 min	12.9 mi
West Irving	Drive:	25 min	18.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Dallas Love Field	Drive:	13 min	5.6 mi
Dallas-Fort Worth International	Drive:	31 min	23.3 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5242 Richard Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Shops on Henderson	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Knox Village	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Knox Promenade	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi

5242 Richard Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Dallas Trekkers Walking Club	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Nasher Sculpture Center	Drive:	5 min	3.1 mi
Klyde Warren Park	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi
Dallas World Aquarium	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi
Fair Park	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi

5242 Richard Ave has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Dallas Trekkers Walking Club, Klyde Warren Park, and Nasher Sculpture Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Baylor University Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi

5242 Richard Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.