A Darling Prairie is on the Market in Belmont Addition Conservation District

Yesterday, a completely updated 1922 Prairie cottage in the Belmont Addition Conservation District caught my eye. This 2,111 square feet of absolute perfection is a real gem.

A deep dive into MLS history revealed the gorgeous front porch had been screened in for a few years. Fortunately, the next owner restored it to its original design, because this is not what you do in a front porch neighborhood. A front porch is specifically designed to hang out with your neighbors, drink a nice glass of sweet tea, and gossip about what’s going on in the neighborhood.

The Belmont Addition Conservation District is one of the oldest neighborhoods in East Dallas. It was platted in 1890 and was our first deed-restricted neighborhood. There are a variety of architecturally significant home styles here from Craftsman and Tudor to Prairie.

In 2004, the neighbors lobbied to create a conservation district because they were deeply invested in preserving the architectural character of their neighborhood. However, they also understand how those rules need to be updated, and recently, the neighborhood became a leader in requesting and receiving an overlay to allow accessory dwelling units. This makes it an even more highly desirable place to live. 

There are only 443 houses in the district, and it’s not only the conservation district status but also the location that creates interest in owning a home here. The Belmont Addition Conservation District is close to everything that makes life worthwhile. It’s only an 11-minute drive to the Dallas Arts District and a 15-minute bike ride to White Rock Lake. Even better, it’s less than a mile from Trader Joe’s!

It’s clear the front rooms were opened up sometime prior to the oldest MLS listing because historically, you would have found a door to a bedroom on the right side of the entry. This is one of those updates I’ve seen a lot lately, and it makes sense for modern lifestyles. Fortunately, it is not just pretty updates that have taken place here. All the things you don’t want to be stuck doing have already been done, like a new electrical panel, a new roof, and new gutters.  

The three-bedroom, two-bath home is somewhat uncommon for a Prairie cottage. It began as a single-story home before the attic was renovated, creating a second-level living or bedroom space with a bathroom.

Another big draw in the Belmont Addition Conservation District is the proliferation of deep lots like this one. A newly replaced deck offers plenty of entertaining space while still maintaining a sizable backyard that could easily accommodate a swimming pool.

Finding a home today that you can simply move into is a challenge. This is a wonderful opportunity to live in a terrific historic home in a great location and rest easy knowing all the hard work has already been done!
 
Compass Realtor Albany Shaw has this Belmont Addition Conservation District prairie cottage at 6009 Palo Pinto Ave. available for $899,000.