Chic Updates Have Transported This Arlington Midcentury Modern Into This Millennium

No way to miss this week’s CandysDirt.com Friday $500K featured home. Distinctive and unique describe the expansive Ranch-style one-story at 916 Live Oak Lane in Arlington. It’s a unique look available for a homebuyer wanting a house that stands out.

Far from one of those cookie-cutter house in a homogenous neighborhood, this 1967 updated ranch would never be lost in a sea of look-alikes with its stylish stone accents both inside and out. It’s a smart example of creativity used to modernize a house more than 50 years old.

Beginning with Curb Appeal

The curb appeal is impressive. Its stone columns, dark roof, and black trim combine for curb appeal that’s worth a double take. The landscaping makes a statement, too, with its rock-edged beds dotted with cacti.

The stylish statements continue inside this 3,467-square-foot house. Open the front door and the contemporary lighting immediately signals that the house has been updated from its 1960s beginnings.

The living room’s high ceilings are punctuated with wood beams that are echoed by the wood floor below. The rock fireplace and wide hearth mirror the home’s exterior. One wall of the living room is lined with that fireplace and generous built-in shelves, while the other offers expansive views of the backyard.

The living room opens to the updated kitchen. Ready for holiday entertaining are the stone counters, double ovens, stone counters, waterfall island, and a stainless steel undermount sink.

Updates Found Throughout

The updates don’t end and begin there in this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The home might have 1960s’ vibes, but the updated bathroom screams this century. The private primary suite includes its own sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with beautiful renovations. The walk-in shower, the gold-colored hardware, and the dramatic, painted vanity give it the look of 2024.

Attention has been paid to the backyard, too. The spacious wood deck stands ready for relaxing or entertaining. The heavily treed lot on almost a third of an acre is terraced and chic, making a statement as stylish as the front yard.

Located near I-30, the home is under 15 minutes by car to Arlington’s sports venues, about 20 minutes to downtown Fort Worth and about 30 minutes to downtown Dallas.

Priced at $525,000, the house is listed by agent Linda Olson with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans.