Like Birds of a Feather, These 2 Fort Worth Homes Stick Together as Package Deal
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There are plenty of reasons for buying two houses on one property. Mother-in-law wants to move in. The nanny needs her own spot. Grown children and doting parents want to live hip to hip. You want an unconventional corporate retreat. You’re seeking sister wives.
The reasons could boggle a few minds. So, prepare to have it boggled by checking out 6040 Casey Ct.
The reason that this property, which includes two full-sized houses, must be sold together is due to a bureaucratic complication. It seems that the houses with two distinct addresses, two separate driveways, and no connecting walls must be sold together because of ETJ. Look it up here: How Do ETJ Zones Affect Texas Landowners? | Texas City Limits Coalition.
The proper paperwork was never filed when a generous father allowed his adult daughter to move into his house and built himself a second house. Together this double deal is listed at $725,000.
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why working with a Realtor is so important. Could even be worth the commission, don’t you think?
Two Houses, One Lot
“In my 20 years in real estate, I’ve never looked into something so interesting that can’t be rectified with the local government,” said broker Angela Hornburg, owner of One West Real Estate. “The actual re-plat was never recorded.”
Meanwhile, the two houses on the one property lie outside Fort Worth city limits. The catch? They’re a set, destined to be bought together.
The first house, 6040 Casey Ct., was built in 1986. Within its 1,185 square feet are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Besides a two-car garage, it offers multi-level decks and nice views.
Then the second abode, built in 1999, looks like a Colorado-style mountain escape. The 1,760-square-foot house comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. The bonus here is an outdoor kitchen and living space.
Landscaped and Private
Each house features its own driveway, both landscaped and private. One house can’t be seen from the other, yet a picturesque walkway connects the two.
At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property doesn’t have a big city feel at all, the listing broker said.
“It’s in a quaint neighborhood, yet centrally located,” she said. “It very much feels like you’re in the country without sacrificing the conveniences of the city. It’s an amazing property. It’s just such a retreat.”
Then to add to the package, there’s a third structure, described as a “cabin,” on the property. Presently used as an office, it’s ready for multiple uses with its bathroom and kitchenette.
There’s a lot here on this lot. Hornburg has advice for all homebuyers, and her current listing is a shining example of this advice.
