Tuesday Two Hundred JFK Week: California-Style Midcentury Modern Has Hallmark 1960s Style
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Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges in some spots, especially with the curb appeal, but this 1963-built Midcentury Modern in Oak Cliff is a great house with some truly trademark 60s style. No further proof necessary than the almost-flat roof, the dual carport, and the half-brick facade.
The home, which is at 2626 Gladiolus in the Kiestwood area of Oak Cliff, is priced at $284,899. It’s a little lofty for the three-bedroom, two-bath home situated north of Ledbetter and west of Hampton Road. Still, it has some great details that will tickle your mid-mod sensibilities. Truly, I wish that there had been a professional photographer to really grasp the assets of this home, but you’ll have to live with what we’ve got.
Step inside and you’ll see a sunken living area, which features tall, exposed beam ceilings with a brick floor begging for a groovy rug. While the windows in the front of the house are sparse, check out the huge patio sliding doors that open to the back, letting in plenty of light. You’ll love the huge brick fireplace, which is unfortunately painted. I don’t even want to think about how much it would cost to strip the paint off of that thing! There is some track lighting and other bonuses to this house, but what you’ll truly love is that it hasn’t been paneled over and carpeted like so many gorgeous homes this age.
The living area is open to the kitchen, too, which has a few updates. There are stainless steel appliances and painted cabinets topped with a solid surface counter. It also opens to a windows that gives you great views of the wooded backyard which backs up to a creek.
The bedrooms are sizable for this 2,214-square-foot home, which is situated on a 0.74 acre lot. The master opens up to a private deck, which is just perfect for enjoying a few moments before dealing with morning (or evening) chaos. And the master bath has been remodeled to include a new vanity and tile floor.
Of course, this home could use a little polish, mostly with the landscaping. And after that it could be a supermodel among midcentury modern homes. Do you agree?
What a cool 60's mod flat top…………just like me! LOL
What a cool 60's mod flat top…………just like me! LOL
Yes, now THIS is what I'm talking about! So much better than that disaster on Mimosa.
Yes, now THIS is what I'm talking about! So much better than that disaster on Mimosa.
OK – this is EXACTLY the area (Keistwood) I've referred to when talking about under appreciated areas of Oak Cliff.
Back when this area was developed it was just like the area in the north around NW Hwy – the
"other" Loop 12. In fact, were this property one street off NWHwy in Preston Hollow, you'd have to put another 2 in front of the asking price. $129.00 per sq ft!?!?! Thats INSANE!!!
Gladiolous is a fantastic street, and all these houses on the south side back up to Crow Creek with HUGE lots.
And it's just a mile from the Executive Airport
Yep!
I live in this Neighborhood,it is the hidden jewel of Dallas!
OK – this is EXACTLY the area (Keistwood) I've referred to when talking about under appreciated areas of Oak Cliff.
Back when this area was developed it was just like the area in the north around NW Hwy – the
"other" Loop 12. In fact, were this property one street off NWHwy in Preston Hollow, you'd have to put another 2 in front of the asking price. $129.00 per sq ft!?!?! Thats INSANE!!!
Gladiolous is a fantastic street, and all these houses on the south side back up to Crow Creek with HUGE lots.
And it's just a mile from the Executive Airport
Yep!
I live in this Neighborhood,it is the hidden jewel of Dallas!
Love all of the light from the sliding doors!
Love all of the light from the sliding doors!
At the price they're asking, they should have gotten Shoot to Sell in there… would make a huge difference, because it looks like there's a lot worth capturing in there.
This house has great potential. Patrick is correct about that side of Gladiolous….the lots are huge and beautiful.
At the price they're asking, they should have gotten Shoot to Sell in there… would make a huge difference, because it looks like there's a lot worth capturing in there.
This house has great potential. Patrick is correct about that side of Gladiolous….the lots are huge and beautiful.