This Westside Neighborhood in Fort Worth Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

Calling all Midcentury Modern house lovers! You can now add Sunset Acres to your real estate shopping map.

Sunset Acres you ask? Sounds like a retirement community in Arizona. I hadn’t heard of it either till Lisa Logan, League Real Estate agent and neighbor brought it to my attention. Sunset Acres is obviously not in Arizona, but, in fact, situated in a desirable and appreciating Westside location off Burton Hill, bordered by Westover Hills, Crestline Neighborhood, and the West Fork of the Trinity River. Think of it as an adjunct of the more familiar Burton Hill Trinity Trails.

Fixer uppers here can be had for much less than houses in other Midcentury Modern neighborhoods like Ridglea Hills. Our focus this week is an absolutely move-in ready, updated 2,167-square-foot Ranch at 5425 Santa Marie Ave. The exterior has lots of curb appeal with southwest-themed landscaping and saffron-colored brick complimented by soft sage trim. Attention extends to the custom semi-circular guttering.

The interior is sweepingly open and flooded with light. Built in 1956, the three-bedroom, two-bath residence is complimented by period-appropriate blond wood floors and modern fixtures. The dining room is separated from the broad living area but open to the kitchen. The masonry surface on one wall is directly behind the living room fireplace and I imagine could be opened for a dining room fireplace.

The kitchen has had a complete renovation including new cabinets, quartz countertops, marble tile backsplashes, and new appliances.

The primary suite is entered through a vestibule with built in shelves and has a bath with double vanity and large shower stall. Fixtures are of fashionable brass. The suite includes a large walk-in closet with custom shelving. A full laundry is nearby.

The second bath is full size and also the beneficiary of a smart makeover.

The back patio continues the southwest-themed landscape with a boxed cactus garden and native sages. The car port backs up to a 520 square feet of climate controlled space ideal for a workshop or studio.

The neighborhood is a great choice for families with children with access to highly rated Burton Hill Elementary popular for its Spanish immersion program and nearby Melva Campbell Park with free pickleball courts, and trails for hiking and biking. League Real Estate agent Lisa Logan tells me that lately open house showings have been deadish, victims of the summer doldrums, but that the open house for 5425 Santa Marie held last Sunday was non-stop with lookers and lots of traffic. This new listing won’t last long!

Jeff Anderson of League Real Estate Fort Worth has listed 5425 Santa Marie Ave. at $638,000.