Cedar Crest Secret Gem: Snatch Up This Updated 1937 Tudor Before Someone Else Does
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Tired of the modern farmhouse? Done with Midcentury Modern? Here’s something else — a completely updated 1937 Tudor that’s half the price you’d find for similar homes in the M Streets or Lakewood.
The house listed for $525,000 on Cedar Crest Boulevard in south Dallas gives homebuyers a chance to buy a house with a different personality, newer amenities, and an older story. This charming 1937 Tudor home, freshly and professionally renovated, brings vintage character to a convenient location just minutes from downtown Dallas.
“It is a beautiful Tudor,” said listing Realtor Lili Ornelas with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It’s pristine. It’s from 1937 but it’s solid.”
Housing Market Niche
Inside the home with its original brick lies a two-bedroom, two-bath open floor plan giving the house a modern flow. Many of the house’s 1937 touches, such as arched doorways, built-in niches, and hardwood floors bring the vintage charm. The living room’s original window greets the natural light and offers a nice view of the peaceful neighborhood.
“The vintage charm remains of the era, and the workmanship is impeccable,” said Ornelas, adding that retaining the best parts was always the current homeowner’s goal. “She kept the vintage doors because they’re solid wood doors.”
But things that needed to be updated were handled so that the home’s renovations make the vintage structure live a lot more like a new build. Among the upgrades are electrical systems, plumbing, a tankless water heater, HVAC, ceiling fans, and roof. The primary bedroom became an ensuite when the house’s footprint was reimagined with a quartz countertop, custom soft‑close cabinetry, and a frameless glass shower. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, a quartz-topped island, and custom cabinets.
All of this makes an appealing package that the Realtor says would come for a much higher price in other parts of Dallas. The house is within walking distance of Cedar Crest Golf Course and a short drive to downtown Dallas.
“It’s quiet and serene, and the neighbors are so nice,” the Realtor said. “It’s a different feel in a good way.”
Cedar Crest Deal
For homebuyers, Ornelas says this house is a good value because gentrification of the area is in progress. This property’s location in the Cedar Crest neighborhood, she said, is a chance to purchase a quality home at a much lower price before prices have a chance to escalate.
“The location is scenic and picturesque,” Ornelas said of the quarter-acre property. “If this house was on the M Streets or Lakewood, it would be $1.5. This is outstanding. It’s beautiful. It’s a wonderful deal because of the size of the lot.”
What the Realtor calls “a gem” will be available for all to see. She will hold the house open from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
“I’m hoping someone who loves Tudors will buy this jewel of a home,” Ornelas said. “It’s a vintage jewel.”
Lili Ornelas with Coldwell Banker Realty has listed 1835 Cedar Crest Blvd. in Dallas for $525,000.
