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    • Price cut: $11K (9/10)
    $939,000

    5322 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75209

    3beds
    2,303sqft
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    $7,167/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    7,927 Square Feet Lot
    $918,500 Zestimate®
    $408/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Charming street presencePrivate poolRich hardwood floorsHigh ceilingsShaded patioAbundant natural lightDedicated dining room
    Welcome to the iconic Garden Elephant Cottage, a distinctive single-story brick residence offering 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths in an exceptional central Dallas location. Just 2.5 miles from SMU, approximately 8 minutes from UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Medical District, 5 minutes from Dallas Love Field, and only a few blocks from the Dallas North Tollway, the home offers remarkable convenience. Highland Park Village is less than a mile away, with the Park Cities, Uptown, and some of Dallas’ best shopping and dining just minutes from your door. Inside, abundant natural light, rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom cabinetry, built-in bookshelves, detailed millwork, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The oversized primary suite features a walk-in closet and timeless marble bath with skylight, while spacious secondary bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Multiple living areas, a dedicated dining room, and a library or study overlooking the pool provide exceptional flexibility for entertaining, everyday living, or working from home. Outside, a private pool is surrounded by lush gardens and a shaded patio, creating a secluded retreat for entertaining or relaxing. An alley-access driveway and garage provide convenient off-street parking while preserving the home’s charming street presence. Immaculate, iconic, and ideally located, the Garden Elephant Cottage is a rare opportunity to own a truly special Dallas home in the heart of it all. **ALSO LISTED FOR LEASE for $4,900 per month**
    56 days
    1,270
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    Listed by:

    Denise Johnson 0587659 817-601-0865,

    Compass RE Texas, LLC 682-226-6938,

    Justin Mueller 0752334 817-988-6896,

    Compass RE Texas, LLC

    Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21353628

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13 x 14
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12 x 7
      Breakfast room nook
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 9 x 10
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Other
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11 x 5
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18 x 8
      Library
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12 x 13
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15 x 22
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 14 x 19
      Utility room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 3 x 6
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Some Commercial Grade, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
      Features
      • Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,303 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 7,927 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 00000218003000000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1979

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Wettstein
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Dallas

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $408/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,062,700
      • Annual tax amount: $23,663
      • Date on market: 8/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 174 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $918,500

        $873,000 - $964,000

        $5,425/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/10/2026Price change$939,000-1.2%$408/sqft
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        8/28/2026Price change$950,000-4.5%$413/sqft
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        8/7/2026Listed for sale$995,000-2.9%$432/sqft
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        8/7/2026Listing removed$1,025,000$445/sqft
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        7/20/2026Price change$1,025,000-2.4%$445/sqft
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        7/7/2026Price change$1,050,000-2.3%$456/sqft
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        6/25/2026Price change$1,075,000-2.3%$467/sqft
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        5/30/2026Price change$1,100,000-4.3%$478/sqft
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        5/12/2026Price change$1,149,000-2.2%$499/sqft
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        4/11/2026Listed for sale$1,175,000+38.4%$510/sqft
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        12/3/2024Listing removed$4,499$2/sqft
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        11/5/2024Price change$4,499-8.2%$2/sqft
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        10/22/2024Price change$4,900-2%$2/sqft
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        9/6/2024Listed for rent$4,999$2/sqft
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        8/21/2024Listing removed$4,999$2/sqft
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        8/20/2024Price change$4,999-9.1%$2/sqft
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        7/29/2024Price change$5,500-8.3%$2/sqft
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        7/16/2024Price change$5,999-3.2%$3/sqft
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        6/4/2024Listed for rent$6,200+3.3%$3/sqft
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        5/23/2023Listing removed--
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        4/25/2023Price change$6,000+9.1%$3/sqft
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        4/21/2023Listed for rent$5,500$2/sqft
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        8/10/2022Sold--
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        7/15/2022Pending sale$849,000$369/sqft
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        7/11/2022Contingent$849,000$369/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$14,194 +19.6%$1,062,700 +8.5%
        2024$11,873 +16.9%$979,100 +121.2%
        2023$10,158 -4.5%$442,670 +4.5%
        2022$10,635 +13%$423,640 +18.7%
        2021$9,414 -2.8%$356,850
        2020$9,681 $356,850 -16.4%
        2019-- $426,870 -14%
        2018$11,693 $496,190 +15.4%
        2017$11,693 0%$430,000
        2016$11,693 +21.1%$430,000 +1.3%
        2015$9,654 $424,650 +20.7%
        2014$9,654 $351,940
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bluffview

        Getting around

        65 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        24 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Maplelawn
        • Middle: Rusk
        • High: North Dallas
        • District: Dallas ISD

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