This Town Creek Home Presents an Incredible Value For a Lucky Buyer

Which would you prefer: A home that has been completely renovated from the studs out or a home that has been carefully maintained and subtly updated for decades? Personally, I’d choose the latter as time is the true test of a home, and if it looks as good as this new Town Creek listing from Ebby Halliday Realtor Chris Hickman, I’d be sold.

If buying a home that has been owned by one person for four decades sounds like a great deal, then you’ll love our Highlight Home of The Week sponsored by Senior Loan Officer Lisa Peters of First Horizon. 

Instant Equity in Town Creek

Built in 1973, this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom Lake Highlands home has a ton of original cabinetry and trim throughout its 3,327 square feet, but none of it looks worn out.

“This home has been lovingly maintained by the current owner for about 40 years,” Hickman told CandysDirt.com. “She has done some modern updates such as tile flooring and solid surface counters — but it is also a great value for the neighborhood with lots of square footage and priced well so that someone can come in and add their own updates or details and take it to the next level and still be a good value.”

You could easily move in and gradually customize the home rather than ripping everything out at once and starting over, Hickman said. And the updates the seller has done could be a great starting point for a new owner.

Despite being more than 50 years old, the house has a lot of features that buyers find desirable today. The large circular driveway, elevated siting, bay window, hardwood floors, and large family room with built-in wet bar all make sense for home shoppers, Hickman said. Buyers also love that the primary suite is on the first floor with the other three bedrooms upstairs.

I like this layout because a family with a baby or young kids can have them right next to the primary and as they get older move them upstairs,” Hickman said. “Or if they’re caring for an older parent,it’s just nice having the second suite down.”

The utility room is also a boon, as it features a half bath, storage, room for an additional refrigerator, and plenty of space for whatever the family dog may require. Plus, French doors from the family room open to the backyard, which features a lovely pool.

A Great Location

We also love that this home is in one of the most sought-after East Dallas neighborhoods just east of Abrams Road and south of Forest Lane in Lake Highlands.

“It’s in a great subdivision called Town Creek in Lake Highlands, which is served by Richardson ISD,” Hickman noted. “It has very convenient access to US-75 and Interstate 635. There is also a 1-mile walking path through the neighborhood. Plus, it is also within walking distance to the elementary school.”

Chris Hickman of Ebby Halliday Realtors has 9212 Windcrest Drive in Town Creek listed for $750,000.