Richardson Heights Midcentury Shines at Every Angle, Sees Contract in Two Days

The midcentury modern home at 401 S. Weatherred Dr. in Richardson shines at every angle. Our Tuesday Two Hundred is a marvelous combination of curb appeal, cute interior, and choice location—Richardson Heights was just named among the 5 Neighborhoods on the Rise in the July issue of D Magazine.

With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,434 square feet, this home offers a modest-but-thoughtful footprint, and makes the most of the space. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with light, and vaulted ceilings give a sense of amplitude.

We’re not the only ones crushing on this midcentury charmer—it was listed Aug. 10 by Dan Washburn with Washburn Realty Group and went under active open contract two day later.

Take a drive around Richardson Heights and you’ll find lots of homes from the 1950s and 1960s. It’s close to a DART light rail station, and the trip downtown is about 25 minutes. But you’ll find plenty to occupy your free time in the area, from the Alamo Drafthouse and a plentitude of restaurants, to the Heights Recreation Center and Durham Park right across the street.

This home sits on a landscaped corner lot, and brings loads of drive-up appeal to the table. That pink midcentury brick and turquoise door look great!

Inside, you’ll find stained concrete floors and fresh paint, which run through the entire house, including bathrooms. The living room is a focal point, with the vaulted and beamed ceilings and a three-sided fireplace. It has a wall of windows and glass door overlooking the grassy backyard.

The floorplan feels open and flexible—just around the corner from the living room is the dining area and kitchen, one open space. The kitchen offers high ceilings, tile counters, lots of white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

In the backyard, you’ll find covered parking for two cars, with parking, and grassy green space, along with a small patio and landscaping.

This home is priced at $174 per square foot. Nine neighborhood comps range from $108 to $187 (average: $162; median: $164). With such a fast contract—even in our hot market, two days is pretty impressive—it is obviously priced right at $249,900. If you missed out on this house, don’t despair. We’ll keep looking for properties like this to entice you. Leave us a comment with your thoughts on this Richardson Heights midcentury.