Sandwiched Between Dallas Country Club and SMU, This University Park Home Is All About Location

Driving down Granada Avenue in University Park, you can’t help but notice the cornucopia of types and styles of homes.

There are single-family one-stories from the ’50s, townhomes, duplexes, and quadplexes from the ’70s and ’80s, some Mansard styles, ’00s transitionals, and ultra-modern homes built in recent years — all within two noncongruous blocks that make up Granada. (There’s a little shimmy you have to make when you cross High School Ave.) These two blocks of Granada are sandwiched between two of the most recognizable institutions in Dallas — SMU and the Dallas Country Club — and in decades past, attached homes here were popular spots for SMU staff and faculty to live.

Today this front yard-friendly block is where you’ll see families gather outside and take leisurely walks to Goar Park, Turtle Creek, and the University Park pool. McCullouch Intermediate and Highland Park Middle School are just six doors down and Stinson Field is a field goal away.

Why do I mention all this in a story about a University Park home for sale? If location is everything in real estate, then this home at 3617 Granada Ave. is literally in the center of it all.

This traditional two-story, single-family detached home features hardwood floors, full-length, shuttered windows, and a formal living room with French doors that could easily convert into a home office, suggests listing agent Lacy Schultz of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate.

The well-equipped kitchen features Alderwood cabinets, a tumbled marble backsplash, brick floors, and stainless steel appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop, double oven, built-in microwave, and an under counter wine refrigerator.

The second floor features four full bedrooms with three bathrooms and a spacious utility room. The large primary bedroom has space for a sitting area and the primary bathroom features a jetted tub, an oversized shower, and a dressing area with two lavatories. The fourth full bathroom is downstairs and is ADA compliant.

The den leads outside to the covered back porch with an adorable brick fireplace and stylish ceiling fan. The yard is low maintenance, too with artificial turf and minimal flower beds to tend. Those towering trees provide some nice shade. The backyard is rounded out with a rear-entry gate and a two-car garage.

Lacy Schultz of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has listed 3617 Granada Avenue in University Park for $1.55 million. She’s hosting an open house Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.