Splurge vs. Steal: Take a Peek at Two Homes in Northwest Dallas’ Walnut Hill Park

Northwest Dallas is full of neighborhoods in transition, with custom homebuilders creating incredible new builds among the more traditional midcentury ranch-style homes. It creates an interesting dynamic. 

In this week’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re looking at just such a neighborhood, Walnut Hill Park, near Royal and Marsh lanes. Prices of houses for sale in Walnut Hill Park currently range from $475,000 to $1.635 million, a huge range. You’ll find huge diversity in styles. So let’s take a look at a high-low comparison of what’s available in Walnut Hill Park. 

Splurge: 4,800 Square Feet of Resplendent New Construction with Luxe Amenities, Finish Out

Our splurge this week is gorgeous new construction with 4,836 square feet of luxe finish-out, finishes, and amenities. The transitional house at 3817 Meadowdale Ln. has it all, with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, one half bath, and two stories, built in 2017. 

This bright and spacious home includes a downstairs master bedroom and guest suite, as well as an office. The kitchen is a dream, Spanish-made and custom built. It includes a large pantry, two oversized islands, sleek gloss cabinets, quartz countertops, and high-end stainless appliances. A fabulous master ensuite offers a luxury bath and a steam room with custom finishes and a walk-in closet with built-in closet system. Other features include an upstairs media room with sink and storage space, two fireplaces, tankless water heater, double-pane windows, and a private backyard with plenty of space for a pool.

This home is listed by Anna Kemp with Posh Property Advisers for $1.495 million.

Steal: Picture Perfect Red Brick Charmer with Swimming Pool, Mature Trees

The 1954 ranch-style home at 10443 Remington Ln. is a red brick charmer on a treed lot of just over a third of an acre. This house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living areas, two dining areas, and 2,720 square feet on one story.

The architectural elements of this house please, and the front living area is cozy with build-in cabinet, big windows, hardwoods, and a fireplace. Recent updates include a tankless system and double pane windows. An expanded master bedroom with a sitting area and an enormous walk-in closet and spacious bath with concrete countertops with separate shower. The eat-in kitchen has a fireplace, white cabinets, breakfast bar, and granite countertops. A beautiful backyard features multiple decks and entertaining areas, including a swimming pool surrounded by natural elements. 

This home was listed Oct. 14 by Rick Brooks with Dallas City Center Realtors for $619,000.