Live Like a New Yorker With Five Times The Space and Walk to Everything

Corners are always the best. Corner office. Corner table. Corner of a flatbread pizza. And corner units like this Farmers Market townhome listed by Linda Lunn of Keller Williams Urban Dallas.

“The corner units are the most sought-after homes and this corner unit has one of the largest footprints at InTown Farmers Market,” Lunn says of this one-owner home that was built in 2013. The three-bedroom, 2,947-square-foot home is located in the highly-coveted Farmers Market Square, a pocket of 110 townhomes near the intersection of Canton and Cesar Chavez Blvd. and adjacent to the Dallas Farmers Market.

This whole Farmers Market area has undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization over the years as people young and old have flocked downtown for urban, upscale living. In fact, Downtown Dallas’ residential population has grown from just 200 people living Downtown in 1999 to almost 12,000 residents today, according to the non-profit advocacy group Downtown Dallas, Inc.

“There’s such a great diversity here,” says Lunn, who lives in the Farmers Market District and has watched it grow the past 19 years. ”Young families, empty nesters, professionals — the residents are diverse and that’s what makes for a great neighborhood.”

The homeowner, a Dallas fine jewelry designer who is relocating to Santa Fe, did everything custom in this home and it shows. Some of her touches: The primary suite upstairs has a striking wood-clad feature wall and the bright, open living area has elegant lighting fixtures, custom fireplace surround tile, and luxury touches throughout.

“This level is all about entertaining,” Lunn says. “The space has a huge dining area that could fit a table that expands to 12 people, a balcony located off the living area, and just gorgeous light that comes through the plentiful windows.”

The gourmet kitchen offers granite countertops, an island for food prep or a breakfast bar, plentiful cabinet space, and Bosch stainless steel appliances including gas range, oven, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and refrigerator. “Plus, the pantry is giant. I have pantry envy!” Lunn says.

Moving to the bedroom level, you’ll find a large primary suite that features an impressive en-suite bath with a large jetted tub, stand-alone walk-in shower, double vanity, and tons of storage as well as a custom closet.

And that corner office I mentioned? This large space with an ensuite bath would make a great home office for those telecommuting folks. Plus, it’s technically a bedroom with full bath and closet so you’ve got flexibility to use this first-floor space as you need.

The home has two rooftop patios with a stunning Downtown skyline views and a resort-style community pool with lush landscaping and a seamless courtyard.

A few more tidbits: It has a two-car garage and ECO-HIP features a tankless water heater and cocoon insulation for lower energy costs and a quieter, more comfortable home. 

The homeowners association is only $170 per month and covers maintenance of the common grounds and the community pool.

The best part — You can walk to the Farmers Market for fruits, veggies, entertainment, restaurants, and more. The Dallas Farmers Market has come a long way since color-coded and numbered drive-through sheds. There’s the newly-opened Carpenter Park, the largest of the Parks for Downtown Dallas, that’s just a walk down the street. There are plenty of weekend activities like Saturday yoga, the urban dog park, a children’s play fountain and 5.6+ acres of open green space that’s ready for play. The new Harwood Park, slated to open in Spring 2023, will be across the street from the community and will have play areas, pickle ball courts, and more. 

Linda Lunn of Keller Williams Urban Dallas has listed 2110 Helsminster Drive for $1.1 million. Give her a shout at [email protected]. For your mortgage needs (and get a jump on getting pre-qualified), reach out to Sara Parker Jones at Willow Bend Mortgage at [email protected].