Tuesday Two Hundred: In North Oak Cliff, Great Values Can be Found in Sunset Hill
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In a lot of the more gentrified neighborhoods throughout North Oak Cliff, finding a deal is getting harder and harder. Many of the homes in decent shape throughout Winnetka Heights, Kings Highway, Kessler Plaza, and Ravinia Heights have been bought up and fixed up, and sometimes even flipped by folks with the know-how to do so. And of course, because of the sought-after neighborhoods in which these gorgeous homes rest, well, there’s a price to go along with that address.
Not so in the up-and-coming Sunset Hill neighborhood. This is a fantastic and often overlooked neighborhood that has tons of active homeowners within its borders. It’s bounded by Hampton Road on the west, Jefferson Boulevard on the north, Waverly Drive on the east, and Clarendon Drive on the south. It’s the neighborhood surrounding Sunset High School, which is on its way to being declared a historic landmark just like Adamson High School, another North Oak Cliff DISD campus.
This fantastic neighborhood is just next door to Winnetka Heights, but the prices of the homes in Sunset Hill are much more reasonable. Check out this prime example at 300 S. Montreal, listed by Dallas City Center Realtor Christina Bristow for a recently reduced $239,000. That’s a steal for a home with tons of great historical details such as this one. This home has tons of room and fantastic location, putting you within biking distance of both the Hampton Road Tom Thumb and the Bishop Arts District to the east. You’re also just south of Jefferson Boulevard, which is a straight shot into downtown should you need a close commute into the city center.
“It is one of the first renovations to this level in Sunset Hill, which is a neighborhood that flanks Winnetka Heights,” Bristow said. “This Arts and Crafts home has a huge wrap-around porch and eye-catching drive up. Situated on a huge corner lot, this home features a new fence and landscaping. Interior renovations include hand scarped hardwoods, crown moulding, renovated kitchen with granite and stainless, renovated bathrooms, and a huge master suite.”
We agree with Christina that this home has some really fantastic updates, including fresh paint that is a wonderful neutral gray/green, a popular shade right now. Several areas of this home have been opened up, especially the living and dining rooms, which now have tons of light moving through them. With three bedrooms and three full baths over 1,850 square feet, this home has plenty of open space without sacrificing a cozy atmosphere. There are two living areas, two dining areas, an updated kitchen and a wonderful backyard with a privacy fence. There is only one downside to this property, and that’s covered parking. It’s easy to add though, and considering the price, you’ll have plenty of budget to do so.
I do love the tons of windows in this home, which benefits from that extra light most noticeably in the living room, breakfast area, and kitchen. Still, strategic lighting provided by recessed fixtures, as well as windows, help keep the rest of the home airy. The French doors that lead to the back patio also add more light and a great way to appreciate the backyard, a blank slate perfect for a gardener.
There’s tons to love about this home, and I’m sure everyone can find something they adore about it, not the least of which is its location. What do you think?
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Great house, good neighborhood, and a steal!
This neighborhood reminds me of where Winnetka Heights was in the late 80's / early 90's ( with out the bad elements that are long gone)
Everythign in Oak Cliff ( west of I-35) seems to be moving more and more south and west where the best values are.
Get in now while the getting is good !
Great house, good neighborhood, and a steal!
This neighborhood reminds me of where Winnetka Heights was in the late 80's / early 90's ( with out the bad elements that are long gone)
Everythign in Oak Cliff ( west of I-35) seems to be moving more and more south and west where the best values are.
Get in now while the getting is good !
We also have a great neighborhood assoc. and crime watch! thanks Candy!
I grew up in this neighborhood until I was 15. It was the home my mother grew up in. I hope that care is taken to restore their beauty not just to modernize. Beautiful ceiling beams were removed from our home in the 40s to "update" the house. Sensitivity to origins of the house is always important.
We also have a great neighborhood assoc. and crime watch! thanks Candy!
I grew up in this neighborhood until I was 15. It was the home my mother grew up in. I hope that care is taken to restore their beauty not just to modernize. Beautiful ceiling beams were removed from our home in the 40s to "update" the house. Sensitivity to origins of the house is always important.
Grew up in the area and would love to see it come back to the wonderful neighborhood it was in the 50's and 60's. Most of it has gone to crap over the last 20 or so years, but it is showing some improvement.
It's a lovely home with beautiful updates. But it's still a frame house with siding…for $239K? WOW….I told Mom not to sell our home in Oak Cliff! I wouldn't call this a 'steal'.
Grew up in the area and would love to see it come back to the wonderful neighborhood it was in the 50's and 60's. Most of it has gone to crap over the last 20 or so years, but it is showing some improvement.
It's a lovely home with beautiful updates. But it's still a frame house with siding…for $239K? WOW….I told Mom not to sell our home in Oak Cliff! I wouldn't call this a 'steal'.
I agree with Larry Collins. This house is not a $239,000 house. You can buy a lot more house in a neighborhood in North Dallas or one of the suburbs – Valley Ranch, Carrollton, etc for the same money.
I agree with Larry Collins. This house is not a $239,000 house. You can buy a lot more house in a neighborhood in North Dallas or one of the suburbs – Valley Ranch, Carrollton, etc for the same money.
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Just finished touring all the new listings in North Oak Cliff…this one is awesome Christina!
Just finished touring all the new listings in North Oak Cliff…this one is awesome Christina!