Buildings / Dallas / Preston Ctr & NW Hwy / The Shelton
The Shelton
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5909 Luther Ln · Preston Ctr & NW Hwy, Dallas
Intelligence file § V2FILE V2 — TIER 2
- Residence size range (county)741–4,111 sf
- Most recent recorded transfer2026-05-20
- Ground truthStreet level → · Map →
- FEMA flood zone (NFHL point query)Zone X — outside the mapped 1% floodplain
- Bedroom mix (county accounts)1bd: 8 · 2bd: 69 · 3bd: 21 · 4bd: 2
- Full-bath mix1ba: 8 · 2ba: 71 · 3ba: 19 · 4ba: 2
- Market snapshot (deed transfers — not confirmed sales)Dallas Towers derived
- HOA dues rateNot yet verified
- Rules — pets / leasingReported
- Floor-plan schematicNot yet verified
- Photography (rights on file)Not yet verified
- Structured amenities / stacks / documentsNot yet verified
Open research on this file: current dues, amenity specifics, stack/orientation map, governing documents, photography. Owners, boards, and managers — the update form below publishes verified submissions with credit, and corrections go on the changelog.
Provenance standard: verified · reported · derived · not yet verified — nothing inferred. Method: market data · open dataset.
The building § 01
The Shelton is a named condominium tower in Preston Ctr & NW Hwy, Dallas. The building dates to 1983. It comprises 21 floors and 100 residences.
A 1983 tower at 5909 Luther Lane whose enduring draw is the school assignment: it is one of the few condominium buildings zoned to Highland Park ISD.
Core facts for this file have been cross-checked against public sources.
Residences & floor plans § 02
Residence sizes and mix: Wide plan variety across 21 floors; mid-floor plans dominate resales.
County record § CR
Dallas CAD - 2026 certified roll
- Residential tax accounts100
- Home sizes (min / median / max)741 / 1,435 / 4,111 sf
- Year built (county record)1983
- Median assessed value (2026)$699,250
- Assessed $ / sf (median)$425/sf
- Homestead exemptions~46% of accounts
- Sales tempo (deed transfers, 12 / 24 mo)8 / 19
- Most recent recorded transfer2026-05-20
- Owner mailing address at property (approx.)~70%
- Full-bath mix1ba: 8 · 2ba: 71 · 3ba: 19 · 4ba: 2
- Bedroom mix1bd: 8 · 2bd: 69 · 3bd: 21 · 4bd: 2
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.
Fees, dues & taxes § 03
HOA dues
Not on file. Dues publish here only from an official association document.
Property taxes
- Taxing jurisdictionDallas County · City of Dallas · Highland Park ISD
- Combined rate (2025)—
All 100 unit accounts are in the City of Dallas and Highland Park ISD on the Dallas Central Appraisal District 2026 certified roll. Bills carry the HPISD school rate, not Dallas ISD. The combined rate is not on file yet.
Policies & practicalities § 04
Leasing & rentals
Non-smoking property, including balconies.
School zoning
Zoned to Highland Park ISD — Hyer Elementary, Highland Park Middle, Highland Park High. Confirm the specific unit at HPISD before contracting.
Policies change by board vote - always confirm against the current rules and resale certificate.
Questions, answered § Q
How many units are in The Shelton?
The Shelton currently carries 100 residential unit tax accounts on the county roll.
How big are homes at The Shelton?
County records show homes from 741 to 4,111 sf, with a median of 1,435 sf.
What are the leasing and rental rules at The Shelton?
Non-smoking property, including balconies.
Is The Shelton mostly owner-occupied?
About 46% of unit accounts carry an active homestead exemption—a useful public-record proxy for owner occupancy.
Documents & verification § 05
The full file for The Shelton 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 Shelton? 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.
Transfers & tracking § 06
Texas is a non-disclosure state — closed prices never enter the public record, and this file does not estimate them. What the county record verifies here: 8 recorded deed transfers in the trailing twelve months (11 in the prior twelve), latest instrument recorded May 20, 2026. Transfer tempo is a liquidity signal, not a price; assessed medians live in the county record above.
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Around the building § L
Preston Center's blocks of restaurants start at the garage door; HPISD schools shape the resale market as much as the address.
Comparable buildings § N
Chosen from the registry by district, certified-roll value band, era, and building form — the files a buyer shortlisting this building most often reads next.