Any structure can house a work of art — only a few can become it. Designed by Richard Meier, The Rachofsky House reframes the relationship between a home and its inhabitants. This iconic Dallas residence is an invitation to realize beauty, to explore abstraction, and to become, in a quiet way, part of its evolving composition. Meier's characteristically white, metal-paneled house appears almost suspended above a black-granite podium. Beyond, ancient oaks and a gently sloping lawn frame a lagoon-like pond. '[The house] unfolds as a kind of procession through a series of zones,' says Meier, 'taking one from the outdoors to indoors, and then back outdoors again…grass, trees, pond and sky are visible from every angle of the house.' From the entry gallery, you move past a glass-enclosed stairwell toward the dining area, where floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a lush, evolving backdrop. Volumes open into one another: a soaring double-height living room, a removed primary suite, and a suspended study overlooking the grounds. Outside, a black granite patio, reflecting pool, and private lake extend the architecture into nature, blurring where dwelling ends and landscape begins. And yet, it is light that emerges as the home's most profound guide. As the day unfolds, sunlight moves through the space like a steady docent — casting shadows, illuminating details, and transforming familiar rooms into living, changing forms. More than a feat of architecture, the Rachofsky House is attuned to the understated rituals of daily life, delicately balancing public grandeur and private intimacy. As Meier himself reflected, 'the purpose of the house is to provide a place of residence and respite…a catalyst for further contemplation of nature and art, and the science of bringing them together in harmony.' When art is so often meant to be admired from a distance, the Rachofsky House invites you into the frame — tempering the boundary between observer and masterpiece.
For sale
$23,000,000
8605 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75225
2beds
9,062sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
3.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,538/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Reflecting poolLagoon-like pondPrivate lakeFloor-to-ceiling windowsGlass-enclosed stairwellBlack-granite podiumAncient oaks
- 50 days |
- 7,930 |
- 335 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 04, 2025 at 08:10am
Listed by:
Faisal Halum 0436754 214-240-2575,
Compass RE Texas, LLC. 214-814-8100,
Bill Churchill 0504278 214-293-0213,
Compass RE Texas, LLC.
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21086120
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 18 x 19
Bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Breakfast room nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 29 x 17
Exercise room
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 27 x 19
Great room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 42 x 27
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Butler's Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 60 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Living room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 35 x 13
Office
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Utility room
- Features: Built-in Features, Utility Room, Utility Sink
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 7
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Plumbed For Gas, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 9,062 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Covered, Garage, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool
- Fencing: Gate,Metal,Security
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 3.2 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Back Yard, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 00000422338000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary/Modern,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned, Security System, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dallas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,696,530
- Annual tax amount: $115,639
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: All indoor and outdoor art & sculptures.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $23,000,000$2,538/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,639 -1.4% | $8,696,530 |
| 2024 | $117,280 -3% | $8,696,530 |
| 2023 | $120,881 -15.5% | $8,696,530 +11% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$150,894/mo
Principal & interest
$113136
Property taxes
$29708
Home insurance
$8050
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 75225
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John J Pershing Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Hillcrest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pershing
- Middle: Benjamin Franklin
- High: Hillcrest
- District: Dallas ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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