Brick Sidewalk, Big Porch, and an American Flag: This Home Town House Gets a Salute

You can’t get much more all-American than a flag flying high from the front of a house. Add a brick sidewalk marching up the steps, past carefully landscaped front beds, up to an expansive porch with chairs for rocking, and what All-American home-shopping person’s heart wouldn’t beat a little faster?

Check your heart rate upon viewing this tidy home at 6221 Winter Park Dr. in North Richland Hills. Besides its obvious curb appeal, the 2,019-square-foot house is in the cute, cute, cute master-planned community of Home Town. The 287-acre mixed-use addition features tree-lined streets and a walking-friendly design. In addition to retail and office space, Home Town encompasses about 1,000 residential units that include single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The whole place just screams vintage charm from the 1900s, even though the development was launched in 2000.

American as Apple Pie

The house at 6221 Winter Park Dr. was built in 2007 with a spacious layout featuring lofty ceilings and plenty of windows with plantation shutters. Just off the entry is a study, which could serve as a second living area.

The home’s great room connects the living area, dining space, and kitchen. Baking those all-American apple pies could be as easy as pie in the kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, a gas stove, and Coran countertops. The kitchen opens to both the dining area and the living room, which features views of the backyard patio. The covered patio, with space for a table and chairs, could serve as yet another spot to entertain guests.

Life in Northeast Tarrant County

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features a split-primary layout. With a spacious walk-in closet, the primary suite includes a bathroom with dual sinks, a garden tub, and a separate glassed-in shower.

The oversized garage provides extra space for tools, outdoor equipment, or an extra-long SUV. Once the car backs out, it’s an easy drive to several of the city’s public amenities, such as the North Richland Hill’s public library, NRH20 Family Water Park, and Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus. The Home Town development is just off Boulevard 26, with quick access to major highways, including Loop 820 and Highway 183. Another benefit? The house is minutes from the North Richland Hills Rail Station, providing convenient TexRail service.

Nice house, suburban amenities, close to the freeways…welcome to life in Northeast Tarrant County and that all-American vibe.

Marcy Barkemeyer with Keller Williams Realty has listed 6221 Winter Park Dr. in North Richland Hills for $525,000.