If You Want To Make It Happen In Merriman Park, You Better Get Moving

Here’s a classic 1960s house in a classic 1950s and 1960s neighborhood and classically, it already has multiple offers. Bright spot: The deadline isn’t until 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Jan. 22). Get the rollers out of your hair, rouge up those cheeks, and check it out. You can just make it in time.

This three-bedroom, two-and-one-half bathroom home is over in highly sought-after Merriman Park. Why so sought after? The charm of this neighborhood is undeniable. Huge trees, well-manicured lawns, and neighbors who are more than happy to grab your mail when you head out of town. Of course, you would NEVER if you owned this house, right? Right.

The thing about Merriman Park: It draws an active crowd. It’s super close to the lake, has a very recreational vibe, and has multiple trails that are basically in your backyard. Bike your way to White Rock Lake, Mockingbird Station, Deep Ellum, or head in the opposite direction and go see your pals in the suburbs. Either way, it’s an outdoor people place.

It’s also super close to shopping, NorthPark Center, restaurants, Central Expressway, and Lyndon B. Johnson, the highway, not the human. WHY NIKKI, I CAN GET ANYWHERE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. Exactly. It’s the best. And two Targets. I mean, what more do you need??

Oh right, the house. Inside this one there are updates and neutral colors and gorgeous wood floors. It’s the perfect blank canvas. Dave Perry-Miller’s Lacy Schultz said it even has that very necessary extra office. (A few owners ago, they took some of the two-car garage and made it a little sunroom of sorts that is now the perfect office.)

If you want to extend your living area — and don’t we all? — head out back. It’s killer. It’s HUGE. There’s room for a pool, amazing landscaping, an outdoor kitchen, and an opportunity to cover that patio and be the envy of all.

In a time where we’re all trapped at home waaay more than we’d like, this house will make that “trap” actually enjoyable. The clock is ticking though so better go take a look.

Lacy Schultz has 6972 Arboreal Drive listed for $615,000.