An Alternative to Babysitting a Yard in August? Try a Townhome

Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you.

The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort?

Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer to that battle. The prospect of homeownership without a lawn is sounding pretty good right about now, isn’t it? Walk away from the high water bills racked up in an unproductive power play of dominating the weather. Those hours of lawn maintenance can be transferred to another activity such as gourmet cooking, competitive TV watching, or simply perfecting the art of lolling about.

In the interest of new adventures and lower water bills without installing artificial turf, CandysDirt.com will investigate homes without massive lawns. And we can’t wait to tell August a not-so-fond adios.

2917 State Street, Dallas

Instead of watering a lawn, invite your friends to a rooftop party in this popular State Thomas Neighborhood townhouse. The Uptown-area townhome is walkable to the Katy Trail and the West Village, which are places people who don’t have lawns to attend to can visit much more often.

Besides a cool neighborhood, this three-bedroom, four-bathroom home features 2,265 square feet. It also just happens to be an end unit, and each bedroom features its own bathroom. The kitchen comes with granite countertops and a moveable island for flexibility in the open layout.

The second floor is made for entertaining with hardwood floors and loads of natural light. The family room comes with a corner fireplace and French doors opening to the balcony. Relax, dine, and enjoy the view right there, and never think about a lawn to be mowed.

Built in 1998, the house boasts a view that never gets old. The townhouse, its view, and the cool neighborhood vibe come with a $750,000 price tag.

This townhouse, listed by Nina Bhanot with Compass Real Estate, will be open for public tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.

721 Mountain Laurel Drive, Prosper

A part of the Windsong Ranch master-planned community, this modern townhome comes with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Its 1,813 square feet is listed at $510,000.

The open floor plan features a kitchen with an oversized island for casual dining and a living area focused on the fireplace. A sliding glass door adds light and also easy access to the patio where you can enjoy the weather when it’s not August.

Built in 2022, the townhome features modern finishes throughout such as luxury vinyl plank floors, contemporary lighting, and neutral colors. The property also offers a two-car, attached garage.

Giving up lawn work equals lots of time to enjoy the many amenities at Windsong Ranch that don’t involve mowing. Swimming pools, sports courts, fitness facilities, bike trails, playgrounds, and a dog park are some of the ideas of what to do with reclaimed free time. Oh, if the ideas run out, check in with the full-time “lifestyle department.”

Open from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, this townhome is listed by Brooke Finnigan and Alexander Taylor with Jones-Papadopoulos & Co.

2286 Rook Drive, Dallas

This is one of only three townhomes left in Stevens Park Townhomes, a 56-unit community in Oak Cliff. It could be a great lifestyle there since it’s walking distance from Stevens Park Golf Course, close to Bishop Arts, and an easy drive to downtown Dallas. Without yard maintenance, think of the time left to enjoy all of that.

Listed at $534,900, this three-bedroom and four-bath townhome features a lot to like in its yard-free 2,080 square feet. With an open floor plan, this new construction includes smart-home automation. Ceilings are 10 feet, countertops are quartz, appliances are stainless steel, and water heaters are tankless.

The primary bedroom features an expansive walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a separate shower and double vanity. Modern amenities, not found in every townhome, include smart house automation and a two-car, attached garage.

The best feature, though, has to be the private, roof-top decks. All the fresh air of being outside but zero lawn to mow.

Agent Kenley Leblanc with Pinnacle Realty Advisors will hold this townhome open from 2:30 to 4:30 Sunday.