Maximize Space on a Minimalist Budget at This Week’s CandysDirt.com Open Houses

This may be an unpopular opinion, but 2023 may be the year to downsize. 

It’s about a little less square footage, a little more storage space, and optimization of minimalism. 

We found three Dallas-area homes with open houses this weekend, and each offers a reasonable price and the framework for starting the new year with organization in mind. 

Check out these CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week. 

10512 Tonkala Drive, Fort Worth

So much for downsizing. This $444,900 new build at 10512 Tonkala Drive, Fort Worth, has five bedrooms. 

Of course, the extra space could be used for an office or a home gym, but it also could be used as a guest room optimized for storage. 

We’re not talking about a “junk room” with hoarder piles of toilet tissue, but rather a tasteful, simple retreat where the owners can creatively hang pictures on the wall rather than shoving them under the bed in the master.  

Imagine a whole closet designated for winter coats and formal wear. Adorn a bookshelf with photo albums and all those Amazon purchases for next year’s book club. 

Everyday objects can be used as decor, according to “How to Live with Objects” by Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer.

And there’s plenty more house to actually live in. The family room provides ample seating for a holiday gathering, and the kitchen boasts an island for food prep or buffet-style dinner. 

The 2,397-square-foot home has three bathrooms, a two-car garage, and a large backyard. 

Agent broker Ben Caballero with HomesUSA.com is hosting open houses from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. 

2327 Harbinger Lane, Dallas

A three-bedroom, two-bath abode in the Morningside subdivision of North Dallas is a charming option for downsizers. 

Priced at $410,000, the home at 2327 Harbinger Lane includes a pool and spacious backyard. The cozy 1,544-square-foot home is on a massive lot, so the new owners won’t be giving up outdoor recreation or opportunities to entertain guests. 

Stock up on some cute storage bins at a local discount store and use walls and doors when you’re short on shelf space, a pro tip from The Home Edit team. 

Expert organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit have all kinds of tips for maximizing space and decluttering.  

The first month of a new year seems like a pretty good time to start. 

Realtor Mimi Hoang with Kimberly Adams Realty is hosting an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. 

3615 High Vista Drive

The ranch-style home at 3615 High Vista Drive is pretty spectacular — and it’s listed at $400,000. It’s an excellent find for first-time homebuyers or empty nesters looking to downsize. 

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for the family. 

Storage space abounds in the 2,382-square-foot home in northwest Dallas. 

The formal dining room features a stunning fireplace. The kitchen has rich wood floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, and pristine white cabinetry. 

The eat-in breakfast nook has doors that open to the backyard patio. 

The large master suite has an ensuite bathroom perfect for getting organized. 

But what caught our collective eye was the garage. Previously used as a game room with a wet bar, this space could be just about anything. It could easily be converted to guest quarters or a gym.

Contact Realtor Nora Kutob with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty for a private showing.