Enjoy Winnetka Heights Front Porch Life at This Gorgeous 1922 Craftsman on Montclair Avenue

Ahh, front porch life! Everyone has a front porch memory. Maybe it was catching lightning bugs in Mason jars, napping on the glider, or getting that first kiss. The front porch is an important part of our culture, and Winnetka Heights is one of the best places in Dallas to find the front porch lifestyle.

Winnetka Heights was originally advertised in 1911 as “Dallas’ Ideal Suburb.” That remains true today because the residents pulled together and applied for historic district designation, which preserved the neighborhood’s character and charm. In 1981, Winnetka Heights became our sixth and second-largest historic district, with approximately 600 homes.

This beautiful 1922 Craftsman home with a magnificent front porch was just listed. It’s a perfect example of what is available in the neighborhood. That is if you can manage to get there first. When a home goes up for sale here, it flies off the market because you are not just getting a great house. You are getting a lifestyle like no other. This is a tight-knit neighborhood where newcomers are embraced with open arms. There are always activities, including monthly happy hours, a progressive, adults-only Halloween costume party, a Family Fun Fest, and the Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour.  

If you purchase this 1,811-square-foot Winnetka Heights Craftsman, you are in for a treat. It has been totally updated without losing any of the period charm. There are three generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is even a rear structure where you can unleash your imagination and create an art studio or home office. 

One important thing to bear in mind when purchasing a home in a historic district is the availability of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive program offered by the City of Dallas. Updates and repairs done three years prior to purchase are eligible, and those finished up to three years after purchase are also eligible. This is only available in historic districts, and it is a credit that remains with the property. 

Linda Ward with Dave Perry-Miller InTown can offer you the front porch life in Winnetka Heights with this adorable Craftsman home at 500 N. Montclair Ave. for only $635,000.

An open house is planned Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.