Will this River Oaks House Cause Shrieks of Excitement at Price Tag?
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Just like dress shopping, affordable and cute can be the name of the game in house shopping.
When a friend shrieks, “Look at this” while pulling a dress that’s perfect for you, that very friend might think the same about the listing at 5415 Dartmouth Ave. in River Oaks. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,238 square feet — for under $300,000.
It just could be someone is squealing “OMG!” right now.
“Buyers are walking into a completely redone charming home that will be perfect for a family,” she said.
“For a completely renovated house on a corner lot, you get a charming house for an amazing price of $299,900,” said listing Realtor Heather Phelps.
The Realtor, who was also a developer of the nearby Saint Elizabeth Addition, knows River Oaks well. The area, Phelps said, is experiencing gentrification, which makes finding a house in this condition, in this neighborhood, at this price — under $300,000 — a rarity. It’s truly housing that is affordable.
Trendy Touches
The TLC in this 80-year-old house is noticeable. The exterior paint has been redone with a trendy white-and-black scheme. The landscape features newly mulched flower beds and crisp edging.
Inside the updates continue with fresh paint, stainless steel kitchen appliances, modern kitchen countertops, revamped bathroom tile, and a vintage-looking, yet new clawfoot bathtub.
What remains in this house built in 1945 are the original hardwood floors. Phelps thinks they’re truly to be appreciated.
“The flooring is gorgeous, something you don’t often get anymore,” she said. “The charming character of the home is in the natural hardwood flooring.”
Design elements give this house a wow factor not often found in a home in this price range. It has an open concept layout that is so in demand, with the kitchen open to the living area. A modern breakfast bar connects the two areas, allowing the owner to cook and watch TV simultaneously — not a 1945-era design. The kitchen’s open shelving gives the house another contemporary touch.
Property with Perks
The property, sitting on the corner lot, includes interesting spots to enjoy outdoor living. A courtyard connects the house to the detached garage, and the kitchen door opens to a backyard sitting area. Both locations make enjoying the Texas sunshine possible, and the backyard would be a nice area for children.
“It’s got a great backyard for kiddos to play,” Phelps said.
The location is close to major highways with quick access to Highway 820 and I-30. The Realtor estimates a commute to downtown Fort Worth would clock in at under 15 minutes, and the house is near restaurants, parks, and schools.
Interested buyers will have a chance to see what Phelps calls a “charming house” when she holds it open 1 to 4 p.m. both this Sunday and Feb. 9.
“It’s just the cutest little house,” she said. “It really is.”
