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Live Oak Lofts
2502 Live Oak St · Deep Ellum edge · Old East Dallas, Dallas
The building § 01
Live Oak Lofts is a named condominium building in Deep Ellum edge · Old East Dallas, Dallas. The building dates to 1998. It comprises 4 floors and 92 residences.
A 1998 loft community of 113 homes occupying its own block at the gateway between Deep Ellum and the Arts District — industrial brick, exposed ductwork, and walls of openable windows.
Core facts for this file have been cross-checked against public sources.
Residences & floor plans § 02
Residence sizes and mix: ≈681–1,482+ sf; 2bd/2ba resales recently $420–475K.
Original Dallas Towers schematic from verified descriptions - illustrative, not an official plan. Request official plans via the building file.
County record § CR
Dallas CAD - 2026 certified roll
- Residential tax accounts92
- Home sizes (min / median / max)681 / 872 / 1,482 sf
- Year built (county record)1998
- Median assessed value (2026)$250,665
- Assessed $ / sf (median)$290/sf
- Homestead exemptions~63% of accounts
- Sales tempo (deed transfers, 12 / 24 mo)7 / 16
- Most recent recorded transfer2026-04-10
- Owner mailing address at property (approx.)~73%
- Full-bath mix1ba: 82 · 2ba: 10
- Bedroom mix1bd: 82 · 2bd: 9 · 3bd: 1
Compiled from the Dallas Central Appraisal District certified appraisal roll (certified July 2026), aggregating every residential unit account at this address. Account counts reflect current tax parcels - owner combinations over the years mean historic buildings often show fewer accounts than originally marketed units. Sales tempo counts deed-transfer dates on unit accounts - Texas is a non-disclosure state, so prices aren't public, but turnover is. Assessed values are the county's tax appraisals, which typically trail market sale prices. Homestead percentage counts accounts with an active homestead exemption - a useful public-record proxy for owner occupancy that lenders may consider. The mailing-address figure is a rougher approximation. See the county rankings and the open dataset.
What it costs to own here § CC
Estimated monthly carrying cost — median home
- HOA dues (~872 sf × $0.52/sf)~$450/mo
- Property tax (median assessed, before exemptions)~$480/mo
- Estimated total~$930/mo + insurance & utilities
A planning estimate, not a quote: computed from the dues rate on file and the county median assessed value at the combined Dallas rate (~2.3%). Homestead and over-65 exemptions reduce the tax line; your unit’s size and assessment will differ. Verify against a resale certificate and the county statement.
Fees, dues & taxes § 03
HOA dues
- Current rate on file~$0.52 / sf / month
- Example - 1,500 sf unit~$780 / mo
Building specifics: Rate ~$0.52/sf/mo derived from the verified $300-$600 monthly range against the county median home size - approximate. ≈$300–600/month by unit size, including insurance and grounds.
Property taxes
- Taxing jurisdictionDallas County
- Combined rate (2025)~2.28%
City of Dallas 0.70% + county lines 0.42% + DISD 1.16% (2025 certified; homestead exemptions reduce the effective bill).
Policies & practicalities § 04
Pet policy
Dogs and cats allowed with HOA limits on number, size, or breed.
Parking
Secure underground garage plus guest parking.
Leasing & rentals
Short-term rentals generally restricted by the HOA.
Policies change by board vote - always confirm against the current rules and resale certificate.
Questions, answered § Q
What are HOA dues at Live Oak Lofts?
The rate on file is about $0.52 per square foot monthly—roughly $780/month on a 1,500 sf home. Inclusions vary by building; confirm on the current resale certificate.
How many units are in Live Oak Lofts?
Live Oak Lofts currently carries 92 residential unit tax accounts on the county roll.
How big are homes at Live Oak Lofts?
County records show homes from 681 to 1,482 sf, with a median of 872 sf.
Does Live Oak Lofts allow pets?
Dogs and cats allowed with HOA limits on number, size, or breed. Confirm current rules with the HOA before contracting.
What are the leasing and rental rules at Live Oak Lofts?
Short-term rentals generally restricted by the HOA.
Is Live Oak Lofts mostly owner-occupied?
About 63% of unit accounts carry an active homestead exemption—a useful public-record proxy for owner occupancy.
Documents & verification § 05
The full file for Live Oak Lofts assembles the recorded declaration, bylaws, current rules, budget, reserve study, and a sample resale certificate, summarized in plain language with the provisions that decide deals — see the document checklist for what each one tells you: leasing restrictions, pet rules, right of first refusal, move-in fees, renovation approval, and insurance requirements.
Update this file
Own, sit on the board, or manage at Live Oak Lofts? Corrections and contributions - dues, policies, official floor plans, photos, documents - publish with the next update, credited or anonymous as you prefer.
Submissions are reviewed against documents; corrections are published openly on the file.
Sales & tracking § 06
Recent closed-sale tracking: Publishing with verification. Building-level sales tables publish monthly once deed-record verification for this building is live.
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Around the building § L
Deep Ellum's venues and murals begin at the block's edge — energy and weekend noise rise together; the Arts District is the quiet walk west.