Sparkman Club
‘Tis the season to tour homes, and the charming Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Sparkman Club Estates is holding a tour December 6-7, 2023 that is not to be missed! I grew up a mere few blocks from the Sparkman neighborhood, so I had many friends with houses on the magical treelined streets like Duchess Trail,…
Read MoreIn Northwest Dallas, Sparkman Club Estates stands out as one of the most desirable areas. Formed in the 1950s, its brick houses and manicured lawns provide a backdrop for a real sense community among residents. You can find many of them at the Sparkman Community Club swimming and tennis facility on warmer days, chatting among themselves and…
Read MoreEd has done it again! I swear, Ed Murchison seems to constantly nab the most fun midcentury modern listings in the city. This cool 1961-built ranch in Northwest Dallas’ Sparkman Club Estates is so absolutely perfect, with tons of original cabinetry and finishes.
Read MoreCould your neighborhood, on its own, make enough noise to get the city to pay attention? A few months ago, I attended a break-out session during the Dallas Homeowners League boot camp where Councilman Philip Kingston outlined the best ways to get the city’s attention when it comes to the needs of individual neighborhoods. One…
Read MoreI love how this home blends texture and style so effortlessly. From the front of this home in Sparkman Club Estates, you would think that it’s just your average 1960s traditional ranch. A rambler with perhaps a few updates, but nothing dramatic, nothing special. Of course, that’s where you’d be absolutely wrong! Surprises are behind…
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