Tuesday Two Hundred: The Jeff and Candy $1000 Story, and a Delicious Home in Casa Linda Forest

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Jeff and I go way back and I cost him $1000. I first met him virtually when I was blogging over at D Magazine. Someday I will tell you that story, maybe in the tell-all I hope to publish someday Meantime, let that little tease whet your appetite for this gorgeous mid-century modern!

This is Jeff’s house and it’s a plum of a mid-century mod, built in 1956. It is located in a neighborhood called Casa Linda Forest – just across the train tracks (literally) from Little Forest Hills,  very hidden, very  quiet and very social. You can’t work in your front yard because you will spend all your time talking to people out exercising, walking their dogs, etc. You are literally minutes from White Rock Lake and the resurgent Casa Linda Shopping Center, plus the Dallas Arboretum is just down the road. Here’s what you get: 1568 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths, living/dining and a pool in the very pretty backyard.

 Clerestory windows allow for natural light in the dining and living areas. Large glass sliding door opens to a covered patio area, while glass French doors lead to a backyard with that swimming pool. That kitchen almost looks like one in a Fairview model home: Viking Wine Cellar and Dacor 6-burner gas range, custom modern cabinets allow for plenty of storage space. We are talking about 8715 Stanwood Drive.

When you look at the absolutely delicious interiors of this home you will do three things: squeal, Pinterist it, and whip out your checkbook. Seriously, this home is priced at $249,500. Yep, that’s it! Is this not the greatest real estate market in the world? And get this: when Jeff bought the house, there was a bidding war at prices way over asking – this right in the middle of what was supposed to be a dead real estate market. He’s hoping for a bit of deja vu.

 

 

 

 

 

Candy Evans, founder and publisher of CandysDirt.com, is one of the nation’s leading real estate reporters.

20 Comments

  1. VIVO Realty on April 10, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Clean and simple. I really like this!

  2. VIVO Realty on April 10, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Clean and simple. I really like this!

  3. Tony Nuncio on April 11, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Showed this property to a client and it is a stunner. And, you are dead on about the neighborhood. I have sold in this neighborhood before and it's a great hidden treasure!!

  4. Tony Nuncio on April 11, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Showed this property to a client and it is a stunner. And, you are dead on about the neighborhood. I have sold in this neighborhood before and it's a great hidden treasure!!

  5. Cheryl on April 11, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    At the risk of asking a very stupid question (I'm allowed one a day), are all mid-century homes without an enclosed garage? I like the clean lines and openness of this design, but not having a garage would be a problem, not only because of the weather elements but from a safety factor. I have young children and getting them loaded and unloaded in the safety of a garage gives me more a peace of mind, as well as myself when I'm by myself. Anyway, would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!!

  6. Cheryl on April 11, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    At the risk of asking a very stupid question (I'm allowed one a day), are all mid-century homes without an enclosed garage? I like the clean lines and openness of this design, but not having a garage would be a problem, not only because of the weather elements but from a safety factor. I have young children and getting them loaded and unloaded in the safety of a garage gives me more a peace of mind, as well as myself when I'm by myself. Anyway, would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!!

  7. Candy Evans on April 12, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Good question! I know that in very green homes, garages are considered bad and it's better to have them open because toxic fumes are dispersed. I think that because mid century modern homes wre "born" in California where the weather is so mild, architects designed these carports for an open feeling. I am going to an event with some experts and will ask! Personally, I could never be without a garage because we have too much junk and my husband is a repair fanatic — you would think a skilled carpenter lived in our house we have all this stuff — but of course it's used once or twice and then when we need something we cannot locate it. I guess that's maybe how sheds came into being. Which reminds me: I have a dear friend who plays this great trick on her husband. He goes to Lowes or the Home Depot and buys stuff, leaves it in the garage in a bag, never touches it. She waits about 3 weeks then returns it all. Five weeks later he's looking for it, she says, "I don't know where that bag is," and he's off to Lowes again. Keeps him occupied!

  8. Candy Evans on April 12, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Good question! I know that in very green homes, garages are considered bad and it's better to have them open because toxic fumes are dispersed. I think that because mid century modern homes wre "born" in California where the weather is so mild, architects designed these carports for an open feeling. I am going to an event with some experts and will ask! Personally, I could never be without a garage because we have too much junk and my husband is a repair fanatic — you would think a skilled carpenter lived in our house we have all this stuff — but of course it's used once or twice and then when we need something we cannot locate it. I guess that's maybe how sheds came into being. Which reminds me: I have a dear friend who plays this great trick on her husband. He goes to Lowes or the Home Depot and buys stuff, leaves it in the garage in a bag, never touches it. She waits about 3 weeks then returns it all. Five weeks later he's looking for it, she says, "I don't know where that bag is," and he's off to Lowes again. Keeps him occupied!

  9. Candy Evans on April 12, 2012 at 12:50 am

    PS: Never such thing as a dumb question!

  10. Candy Evans on April 12, 2012 at 12:50 am

    PS: Never such thing as a dumb question!

  11. Israel Varela on April 12, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Very nice house and nice neighborhood! Wanna know how the market is doing? Check out my blog on Dallas Real Estate Sales for March 2012. <a href="http://www.irvrealestate.com/dallas-real-estate-sales-march-2012/">Israel Sells Dallas</a>

  12. Israel Varela on April 12, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Very nice house and nice neighborhood! Wanna know how the market is doing? Check out my blog on Dallas Real Estate Sales for March 2012. <a href="http://www.irvrealestate.com/dallas-real-estate-sales-march-2012/">Israel Sells Dallas</a>

  13. Cheryl on April 14, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Wow! Thanks for the answer. I've been away from my computer the last couple of days and imagine my surprise when I saw the subsequent blog regarding my little ol' question. Made me feel special. 🙂

  14. Cheryl on April 14, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Wow! Thanks for the answer. I've been away from my computer the last couple of days and imagine my surprise when I saw the subsequent blog regarding my little ol' question. Made me feel special. 🙂

  15. Candy Evans on April 15, 2012 at 12:19 am

    @Cheryl well, you made US feel special by asking an excellent question! And we have quite the host of experts responding here, from super power realtors to builders!
    @Tony: are you trying to poach my blog 🙂

  16. Candy Evans on April 15, 2012 at 12:19 am

    @Cheryl well, you made US feel special by asking an excellent question! And we have quite the host of experts responding here, from super power realtors to builders!
    @Tony: are you trying to poach my blog 🙂

  17. TG on April 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    what a house – 1956 is perfect year – love the windows at the ceiling, love their impeccable furniture/decor

  18. TG on April 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    what a house – 1956 is perfect year – love the windows at the ceiling, love their impeccable furniture/decor

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