Belmont Addition

Kingstons Granted Variances For Velasco Ave. Home Inside Conservation District They Helped Form 

By April Towery / December 21, 2023 /

Former Dallas City Councilman Philip Kingston and his wife, City Plan Commissioner Melissa Kingston, were granted two variances and denied one last week as they moved forward with plans to remodel a home on Velasco Avenue. The action of filing variances with the Board of Adjustment drew the ire of a few neighbors who believe…

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Old or New? Always an Engaging Game in East Dallas’ Belmont Addition

By Shelby Skrhak / November 22, 2023 /

This week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Dallas mortgage banker Lisa Peters of Cardinal Financial takes us to the heart of East Dallas’ beloved Belmont Addition neighborhood. There stands a stunning new construction home that blends classic Craftsman architecture with modern living comforts. Listed by Sam Claussen of Compass RE Texas, this residence…

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Eclectic Belmont Addition Cottage is a Hipster’s Dream Come True

By Candy Evans / October 20, 2023 /

Teffy Jacobs has listed an eclectic bungalow in the Belmont Addition neighborhood of East Dallas that is (a) adorable to the studs and (b) pretty darn right affordable in this market. No, this is not your cookie-cutter ranch with a Ring doorbell. The Redwood-colored charmer has a courtyard entrance, beautifully tiled fireplaces, cedar exterior, two…

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Restored Tietze Park Swimming Pool Makes a Splash With Preservation Achievement Award

By Karen Eubank / May 27, 2021 /

When I saw the 2021 Preservation Dallas Awards this year, my heart beat a bit faster because I used to live mere feet from one of the award recipients — the Tietze Park swimming pool — for many years. Although I never dipped a toe into the pool (I never had time!) I loved living across…

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Spacious Contemporary in Sought-After East Dallas Location

By Joanna England / October 31, 2018 /

When we first saw Sam Claussen’s newest listing, we did a double take. This practically brand new contemporary is located within one of East Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods — the Belmont Addition — but it’s absolutely perfect for modern family life. The whole neighborhood, often confused with the M Streets area, is close to the…

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