Fort Worth Dirt
Looking for a great Westside location in a quiet corner of Arlington Heights? You might fall under the spell of this 1932 Tudor charmer at 4803 El Campo Avenue. A peaked roof plus a concentric arched doorway and tidy landscaping add up to loads of curb appeal. The 2,156-square-foot cottage began life as a duplex —…
If historic homes could talk, what a story they would tell. Never has that been truer than the home located at 2234 Hurley Ave. in the Fairmount neighborhood of Fort Worth. For those of you not familiar with the Fairmount Southside National Historic District, it is a one square mile area that was platted in…
Guess what classic architectural style for homes is hip and trendy these days? If you guessed midcentury modern, then you are correct. The Ridglea Hills neighborhood in Fort Worth is on of the best areas for midcentury modern homes, and there is a newly re-done home that’s a must see!
Not everyone wants to live in the suburbs. While the lure of larger homes and yards, newer schools and lower (somewhat) prices are attractive to many, plenty of homeowners still want to the convenience and lifestyle that in-town living brings. Rivercrest Bluffs, the newest development of James R. Harris Partners in Fort Worth, is the…
We haven’t looked in on historic Fairmount for some time. Only a block or so from my Ryan Place home, the vibe and demographic is oh so different. And the Fairmount phenomenon, as I have dubbed it, continues to intrigue. Is Fairmount becoming a victim of its somewhat unforeseen success? Solid city investment, the re-blooming of Magnolia Street,…
