Splurge vs. Steal: Two Uptown Townhomes Walking Distance to West Village

Over 19,000 people live in the Uptown area, an upscale neighborhood adjacent to downtown Dallas. It offers a huge array or entertainment, food, and outdoorsy options, from eclectic restaurants and high-end boutiques to the Katy Trail and high-rise living. 

Uptown’s West Village is a vibrant walkable shopping and dining district. In today’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re looking at two Uptown townhomes within walking distance of this popular destination. They’ve each got some great amenities and both offer a stellar location. Which one would you choose? 

Splurge: Updated Three-story Townhome with Luxe Finishes, Two-car Garage

In the Travis Terrace City Homes at 3258 N. Haskell Ave., find our splurge, an updated townhome with luxe amenities and finish-out. It has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bath, two living areas, and 2,516 square feet on three stories, built in 2000 and located near Blackburn Street and McKinney Avenue. It is 0.7 miles to West Village. 

The home has seen a big reno with new designer paint, refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, LED lights, double pane windows, and a two-car garage. The living and dining areas are open to the kitchen, which lots of white cabinets, an island with breakfast bar, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances, including a convection oven, warmer drawer, and gas range. In the master, find a sitting area, walk-in closets with custom closet systems, and an ensuite bath with quartz countertops and walk-in rain shower. The seller will offer a credit toward new carpet or flooring of the buyer’s choice.

This Uptown townhome was listed Aug. 23 by Jason Landry with Brinkley Property Group for $599,000. Monthly HOA dues are $288 and include blanket insurance, exterior and common area maintenance, management fees, reserves, security, sprinkler system, and trash. 

Steal: Light & Bright Townhome with One-car Garage, Private Patio

Our steal in the Travis Street Condos is at 4134 Travis St., Unit 21, the only unit to have a private patio, attached garage (one-car), and carport. This townhome has one bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bath, and 1,026 square feet on two stories, built in 1958, practically across the street from West Village. This complex and unit were redesigned by renowned Dallas architect Ron Wommack. 

This was a former model unit with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, and surround sound with speakers included. The first floor offers hardwood floors, as well as a living room with a wood beam. The master bath was recently remodeled.  

This townhome was listed Sept. 9 by Dave Mcilrath with C. W. Sparks Management for $259,900. Monthly HOA dues are $207 and include gas, trash, and water/sewer. 

Splurge vs. Steal is a weekly feature on CandysDirt.com. We look at two properties that offer something in common, but are miles apart in their asking price. If you’ve got suggestions, email them to Leah.