Tuesday Two Hundred: Amid Tudors, Craftsmen, and Traditionals, Modern Homes Move Into Area Surrounding Greenville Avenue

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When I first met my husband, he was living in a haphazardly converted four-plex off of Oram Street. With the disjointed layout and windows in strange configurations paired with his hopeless bachelor decor, I could not stand his place. And I married him anyway.

These types of duplexes and four-plexes are still common in the Ross Avenue Annex area, which is just east of downtown, but more modern rentals and townhomes are being built as their decrepit counterparts are being torn down. This one, I consider to be an upgrade.

This particular townhome, Unit No. 1 at 5841 Oram St., feels just as brand-spanking-new as it is. Completed just this year, this 1,400-square-foot unit is marketed by Jacob Moss of Keller Williams Elite — Park Cities for $259,900 (Unit No. 2, which is 380 square feet larger, is priced at $289,900)

You get two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in this super-modern development designed by Josh Lecomte, as well as a private two-car garage. Pet lovers will love the fenced in private yard, too.

There are some really sleek touches in this home, which is an exercise in contrast. The wood floors are warm and bright while the kitchen cabinets are dark and sleek. The black granite counters go perfectly with the stainless appliances, too.

You’d never find a bathroom like this one inside one of the nearby rental buildings, that’s for sure. I love the oversized tile and the tub/shower combo — a feature that is kind of rare for a townhome.

The bottom level has concrete floors and a separate bed and bathroom, which would make this a great property for a live/work arrangement or a single with a roomate. Maybe even a family with an older child?

In all, I consider this townhome a great value with a great location. What do you think?

 

Joanna England is the Executive Editor at CandysDirt.com and covers the North Texas housing market.

10 Comments

  1. Nicole Kennedy on November 6, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I live a block from this home and while I usually love modern homes, this one does nothing for me. The lines are too flat and there's absolutely no personality to the home whatsoever. Maybe that will change when owners move and and add landscaping and decor. It's also nestled right next to one of the most dilapidated duplexes on the street…quite the eyesore next to this new place.

  2. Nicole Kennedy on November 6, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I live a block from this home and while I usually love modern homes, this one does nothing for me. The lines are too flat and there's absolutely no personality to the home whatsoever. Maybe that will change when owners move and and add landscaping and decor. It's also nestled right next to one of the most dilapidated duplexes on the street…quite the eyesore next to this new place.

  3. Candy Evans on November 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Dave Moore has said something similar on FaceBook. Nicole, do you think they should stage it? I have decided sleek modern homes do better in different environments: they work so well in Hawaii with mountains and Lava, maybe not so well on the prairie?

    • CBH on November 7, 2012 at 6:43 am

      I think it looks great. I live in the area and have noticed tear downs and construction seem to be ramping up again. Maybe the banks are beginning to loosen the purse strings a bit? If so, I think we'll see a lot more of this. Hope so.

    • Nicole Kennedy on November 7, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Yes, I definitely think they should stage it — maybe adding large planters in the front and some colorful plants. I'm no landscape architect but this home needs some attention. Thanks Candy!

  4. Candy Evans on November 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Dave Moore has said something similar on FaceBook. Nicole, do you think they should stage it? I have decided sleek modern homes do better in different environments: they work so well in Hawaii with mountains and Lava, maybe not so well on the prairie?

    • CBH on November 7, 2012 at 6:43 am

      I think it looks great. I live in the area and have noticed tear downs and construction seem to be ramping up again. Maybe the banks are beginning to loosen the purse strings a bit? If so, I think we'll see a lot more of this. Hope so.

    • Nicole Kennedy on November 7, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Yes, I definitely think they should stage it — maybe adding large planters in the front and some colorful plants. I'm no landscape architect but this home needs some attention. Thanks Candy!

  5. Cheryl on November 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Staging would be good for this listing as well as a bit of sprucing up the landscaping. I like the open feeling (no inner walls) and the upper row of windows to let in natural light. Speaking of light, what are those lights in the master bath? Look too similar to those dull rectangular fluorescent lights. I would be ripping the carpet out of that master bedroom and put in wood floors. I'm very tempted to rip them out of my own bedroom. Those are beautiful stained concrete floors downstairs. Wish I could have made mine that dark.

  6. Cheryl on November 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Staging would be good for this listing as well as a bit of sprucing up the landscaping. I like the open feeling (no inner walls) and the upper row of windows to let in natural light. Speaking of light, what are those lights in the master bath? Look too similar to those dull rectangular fluorescent lights. I would be ripping the carpet out of that master bedroom and put in wood floors. I'm very tempted to rip them out of my own bedroom. Those are beautiful stained concrete floors downstairs. Wish I could have made mine that dark.

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