Quaint/post card pretty areas in and around Dallas

[phyll115]

What beautiful pictures! Lakewood does look gorgeous. And thanks to the poster who supplied the zip codes. I think I'm being steered in the right direction.

[TurtleCreek80]

Here are some homes within that 10-mile radius of zip codes I posted earlier today. You can Google or look up on realtor.com or other local real estate websits and get more info. These listings are all under $200k and seem to have recently updated baths/kitchens. These are just list prices- of course everything is negotiable- you can expect to land 3-20% off of list price, depending on comp solds and financial status of the seller.

9034 Santa Clara Drive Dallas, TX 75218

$179.9k 2 bed/ 1 bath
Little Forrest Hills neighborhood, just southeast of White Rock Lake....walking distance to the lake! Short drive to Lakewood Village. Funky little neighborhood- very green landscape and active neighborhood association.


8807 Groveland Drive Dallas, TX 75218

$189k 2 bed/ 1 bath
Also in Little Forrest Hills neighborhood...walking distance to the lake!


526 Aqua Drive Dallas, TX 75218

$182.5k 2 bed/ 1.5 bath
Old Lake Highlands neighborhood- directly east of White Rock Lake....walking distance to the lake!


7640 West Greenway Boulevard #2D Dallas, TX 75209

$160k 2 bed/ 2 bath
uber-close to the Park Cities in the Greenway Parks/ Devonshire area just west of Tollroad from UP. Walking distance to adorable Inwood Village shopping center. Condo dues are $340/month. Very popular condo complex - this is the one where both my friends received cash offers within a few weeks of going on the market.

1930 Marydale Drive Dallas, TX 75208

$195k 2 bed/ 1 bath
Gorgeous bungalow home in Stevens Park neighborhood in North Oak Cliff- one of Dallas' hidden jewels! North Oak Cliff has rolling hills and beatuiful terrain and old homes. Nearby Bishop Arts District is one of those old "trolley car" downtown/main street areas developed in the 1910's that is now filled with restaurants & shops. No chain restaurants in the neighborhood!

1136 Woodlawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75208

$189k 4 bed / 2 bath
Wonderful North Oak Cliff Tudor just off winding Colorado Blvd, which is lined with million-dollar mansions. Very close to the Methodist Hospital complex and also close to Bishop Arts District.

407 North Edgefield Dallas, TX 75208

$199k 3 bed/ 2 bath
Adorable home in Winnetka Heights neighborhood of North Oak Cliff- where people have front porches and actually sit on them and greet the neighbors! Very close to Bishop Arts District mentioned in the Stevens Park home above.

5937 East University Boulevard #129 Dallas, TX 75206

$158.5k 2 bed/ 2 bath
uber-close to the Park Cities - just east of US75 from the SMU campus. Low HOA condo $177/month, very well-taken care of property.


Hope this gives you a taste of what Dallas can offer!

[TurtleCreek80]

I must have caught Lakewooder's picture-posting disease today Here are some pictures of another of Dallas' prettiest neighborhoods, North Oak Cliff. The terrain is often compared to the Texas Hill Country and the area is comprised of several wonderful neighborhoods including the ritzy Kessler Park, Stevens Park, craftsman bungalow heaven Winnetka Heights. The neighborhood appeals to many because of varied price points (under $200k to up to $2-3 Million), proximity to downtown (10 minute drive, no highways needed!), and active neighborhood associations (not HOAS) that put on fun activities thorughout the year like the popular Fall Home Tour. No, I don't live there, but I think it's an abosultely wonderful neighborhood!!

Kessler Park Neighborhood - regal Tudors and Spanish Eclectics can be found in the hills and along majestic tree-lined boulevards.


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There are also cutting-edge modern homes in Kessler Park, in the Kessler Woods development.




And wonderful Mid-Century Moderns



And some more modest- but equally beautiful homes in nearby Winnetka Heights neighborhood - and a few pictures from neighborhood events like the Holiday Home Tour and 4th of July.















Belmont Hotel- best view of Downtown from the Bar Belmont's patio! Notice the iconic cityscape behind the band playing at the Belmont. Come by in the summer for FREE movie nights, FREE Sunday Funday's at the pool (need not be a hotel guest) and a wonderful acoustic concert series in the cooler months.


Bishop Arts Distric- eclectic mix of restaurants (no chains allowed!) and locally owned shops along what was originally developed as the Davis Street Trolley Car route in the early 20th century.




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Other restaurants along Davis Street:
Bolsa!!

Gloria's Salvadorian food- yum!

inside Norma's Cafe on Davis Street- good pies!

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Other neighborhood entertainment:

The Kessler Theatre is open again!!


Play a round of golf on the PUBLIC course in beatiful Kessler Park/ Stevens Park-->



Hike/ Bike the 8-mile train in the 120+ acre Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, just south of the neighborhood.

[TurtleCreek80]

Ok, I’m on a roll today! In case you were wondering what the Park Cities (where your kids are moving) looks like, here is a “pictorial peek” at the neighborhoods of Highland Park and University Park.


First, let’s start with a visit to Snider Plaza, the “main street” shopping center of University Park near SMU. Cute stores and locally owned restaurants families have been going to for generations.





Highland Park Village has one of the best collection of luxury stores in the US (Harry Winston, Chanel, Hermes), but also is endearing in that there’s a movie theatre, a Tom Thumb (not fancy) grocery store, a liquor store and an old-fashioned barber shop there too. And there’s no prettier place at Christmas time than the millions of twinkling lights at HP Village!
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The "Park" Cities are named so becasue both towns developers in the early 20th century were committed to saving about 20-25% of the land for park space. Here are some of the most beloved parks:



Caruth Park in University Park




The University Park Pool - open to all residents who pay a nominal annual fee


Flippen Park - also called Versailles Park- is where Dallas brides dream of taking their bridal photos one day in the gazebo.
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Town of Highland Park Town Hall - picture taken in the spring with the famed Highland Park azaleas in bloom



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Speaking of azaleas, the town plants a boat load of them every spring.....gorgeous!!!

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The Park Cities annual July 4th parade- a tradition for decades!!



The schools are absolutely "post card" pretty too- and all rated "Exemplary" (highest rating) by the state of Texas.



Even the churches are pretty!
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Last but not least- the beautiful homes of the Park Cities.

From huge mansions in Old Highland Park
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Surprisingly, there are even some cutting-edge modern homes in Highland Park, from the mid-century modern era of the 1950-1960's to today.
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University Park has it's own "mansion/estate" area in Volk Estates, but also offers charming cottages and traditional family homes, along with the unfortunate McMansion and Mansion.

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[PlanoGirl]

Loving these pics!!!

[rantanamo]

Originally Posted by bluescreen73

There isn't a whole lot of postcard pretty anywhere in DFW. Although, the area does have something in common with a postcard. Both are flat.

I love the vistas that Colorado offers. This part of Texas can't even hope to match that, but at the street and neighborhood level where people spend mos of their daily lives, Dallas is a much prettier place and is nationally underrated in that aspect, IMHO.

[phyll115]

Thanks so much Turtle! You put a lot of work into posting these beautiful pics and those listings. I never knew Texas had so many beautiful areas. I looked at all the listings you posted and they all look great. I especially like the house with the big windows and beautiful back yard.

[HOAPRESIDENT]

Originally Posted by rantanamo

I love the vistas that Colorado offers. This part of Texas can't even hope to match that, but at the street and neighborhood level where people spend mos of their daily lives, Dallas is a much prettier place and is nationally underrated in that aspect, IMHO.

True. Anyone who is disappointed by not seeing mountain views in the middle of the Texas prairie is in dire need of a map.

[Lakewooder]

My sister took this on the last day of school: