Cute Cottage in Kessler Plaza Offers Location and Value

It’s rare to find an adorable home at an affordable price in a North Oak Cliff neighborhood that is seeing dramatic price increases and appreciation. I mean, this area of Dallas is growing like gangbusters, attracting more and more Millennials, so prices are increasing along with gentrification.

But this home just west of Hampton Road in Kessler Plaza is not only a cutie from the curb, but it’s a tremendous value considering that in this area, similar homes are being marketed for much more — nearly $50,000 in some cases!

Marketed by Barbara Stone, this three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,674-square-foot cottage at 2510 W. 10th St. hit the market this week for $335,000, or $201 per square foot. Other comparable listings clock in at $218 and $234 per square foot. That’s not necessarily a hugely significant gap, but it does show that there’s value in this property. But this home has seen some smart upgrades, including a more open dining room and an updated kitchen, and there are even more opportunities to add your own touch.

We love the cozy living room, with the gas fireplace, brick hearth, wooden mantle, and built-in bookcase. There are great, original built-ins in the dining room, too, which all work well with the moulding that frames the ceiling, adding extra style and storage in this tidy, traditional floor plan.

The kitchen may be small, but it’s not short on storage. In fact, cabinets cover pretty much every wall in this nook of a kitchen, which also includes a built-in desk along with the stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops. Thanks to the windows above the sink, it’s bright and cheery despite its petite size.

The master suite, which is an addition that sits beyond the kitchen, has a rather large bedroom at 19 x 14. That’s plenty of room for your bed and an extra bit of space for that cozy chair you’ve always wanted to have in your master suite, but could never manage to cram it in there and still have room to do your Jazzersize. Here, that’s not a problem.

The master bath, though, is a little bit of a tight fit. You get two pedestal sinks, medicine cabinets, a water closet, and a single shower. Yes, it’s modest, but it’s functional and still looks fresh thanks to the nice wainscoting on the walls.

Contrast it with the hall bath and you see why this home has a bit of a budget-friendly angle. But don’t look at this as a negative, friends! This peach tile and weird vellum-covered window are an opportunity! Just imagine what you could put in here and achieve! Since the master bath has only a shower, you’re going to need to keep the tub in here, but perhaps opt for a claw-foot or even a free-standing one to add some style. Convert a commode into a chic vanity, and add vintage etagere for more storage and style. The opportunities are endless!

And of course, there’s a great little backyard in this .15 acre lot, though knowing your neighbors, you’re going to be spending a lot of time out front.

So, do you see opportunity in that disaster of a hall bath? Are you up for the project?