Tuesday Two Hundred: Lovely Traditional on Peavy is Updated And Move-in Ready

This brand new listing (only four days old!) caught my eye this morning as I was driving my son to drop off. I thought to myself, “Values in this area are going up, and I bet this home is a typical traditional 3/2 layout, let’s see …” I then started to play the “How Much Will This Home Be Listed At?” game with myself. Lots of listings in this neighborhood, Lake Terrace, are priced in the $200Ks, and this one has just enough curb appeal to suggest it’s been recently updated.

I kept wondering and wondering as I drove, and after drop off, Candy sent me a link to THIS VERY LISTING. It was fate! Before I opened the listing info I channeled Carnac The Magnificent and did a little guessing myself. Turns out I wasn’t very far off when I guessed this home would be listed at $230,500 without seeing the inside. And trust me, you NEED to see the inside of this gem of a home to understand why 851 Peavy Road is listed by Joe Atkins for $245,000.

There are so many tasteful upgrades to this home that any buyer will appreciate, and considering the resurgence of this neighborhood and it’s location inside the Hexter Elementary attendance zone, plus it’s proximity to White Rock Lake and all East Dallas has to offer, I’m sure it will go quickly! Not only that, but if you’re in love with vintage color-coordinated bathrooms, this home has not one, but two adorable Daltile baths!

This is a cozy three-bedroom, two-bath 1950s post-war traditional with 1,412 square feet. The living room is where you’ll notice the hardwood floors  — original if my eye serves me — and just gorgeous. The baseboards and mouldings are all fresh, as are the doors and most all the trim. You’ll notice the eat-in pass-through or bar into the kitchen area, a great way to connect the two spaces and create a second dining area. This home also has a formal dining room and a kitchen that sports new cabinets, fresh counters, and stainless steel appliances.

This home is such a value, too, and it has oodles of style right down to the master bedroom. I love the way this room is staged, with tons of Hollywood glamour and ethereal paint and decor. It just feels so much lighter! I also love the windows in this home which have a very similar look to the divided-pane casement windows that would have been original to a home built in 1954.

And the backyard? Well it’s a fantastic spot for entertaining or setting the kids loose to burn off some steam after school. The fully fenced yard is secure, and your trouble-makers will find plenty of room to hop, skip, and jump through the grass.

What do you think of this home?