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The Metropolitan
1200 Main St · Downtown, Dallas
The building § 01
The Metropolitan is a named condominium building in Downtown, Dallas. It is a residential conversion (conv. ~2005 (built 1974)), which places reserve health and building-systems history at the center of due diligence. It comprises 26 floors and 223 residences.
A 336-foot, 26-story tower built in 1974 as offices and converted to condominiums around 2005 — a downtown classic across from Belo Garden, with a rooftop pool, fitness center, and 24-hour concierge. Note: my earlier file attributed it to the 1950s Main Tower; the building record is clear that 1200 Main dates to 1974, and the file now reflects that.
Core facts for this file have been cross-checked against public sources.
Residences & floor plans § 02
Residence sizes and mix: Standard plans run 660 to just under 1,700 sf (one to three bedrooms), with select larger homes beyond 2,500 sf; balcony and den variants add downtown views.
County record § CR
Dallas CAD - 2026 certified roll
- Residential tax accounts223
- Home sizes (min / median / max)660 / 1,169 / 3,743 sf
- Year built (county record)1974
- Median assessed value (2026)$344,860
- Assessed $ / sf (median)$313/sf
- Homestead exemptions~55% of accounts
- Sales tempo (deed transfers, 12 / 24 mo)22 / 39
- Most recent recorded transfer2026-06-16
- Owner mailing address at property (approx.)~76%
- Full-bath mix1ba: 94 · 2ba: 122 · 3ba: 6 · 5ba: 1
- Bedroom mix1bd: 114 · 2bd: 97 · 3bd: 11 · 5bd: 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 (~1,169 sf × $0.72/sf)~$840/mo
- Property tax (median assessed, before exemptions)~$660/mo
- Estimated total~$1,500/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~$0.72 / sf / month
- Example - 1,500 sf unit~$1,080 / mo
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
Parking
Controlled-access resident garage.
Leasing & rentals
Short-term rentals generally restricted by the HOA; many units are owner-leased long-term.
School zoning
Dallas ISD.
Policies change by board vote - always confirm against the current rules and resale certificate.
Questions, answered § Q
What are HOA dues at The Metropolitan?
The rate on file is about $0.72 per square foot monthly—roughly $1,080/month on a 1,500 sf home. Inclusions vary by building; confirm on the current resale certificate.
How many units are in The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan currently carries 223 residential unit tax accounts on the county roll.
How big are homes at The Metropolitan?
County records show homes from 660 to 3,743 sf, with a median of 1,169 sf.
What are the leasing and rental rules at The Metropolitan?
Short-term rentals generally restricted by the HOA; many units are owner-leased long-term.
Is The Metropolitan mostly owner-occupied?
About 55% of unit accounts carry an active homestead exemption—a useful public-record proxy for owner occupancy.
Documents & verification § 05
The full file for The Metropolitan 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 The Metropolitan? 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: ~$284/sf recent avg. Building-level sales tables publish monthly once deed-record verification for this building is live.
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