Fort Worth Dirt

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

By Joy Donovan / April 15, 2025 /

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…

It’s Springtime and We’re Feeling This Fairmount Avenue Queen Anne Cottage

By Eric Prokesh / April 11, 2025 /

Well, that was fast. Just over one week. A bidding war. And now under active contract. Not surprising, because this quintessential Queen Anne at 1701 Fairmount Ave. has got it all. Built in 1920, the four-bedroom, three-bath cottage has over 2,800 square feet of stylishly updated living space. I suppose I link the historic district…

This Westover Hills Classic Is On Par With the Best Properties in Fort Worth

By Daniel Lalley / April 6, 2025 /

When purchasing the perfect luxury home, everyone has their list of must-have amenities. Whether it’s a pristine swimming pool, in-home gym, or a wine room, these preferences must speak to the lifestyle of the resident. For instance, if your lifestyle includes the game of golf, you may want to see a putting green, simulator space,…

Traditionalists, Where Are You? Ryan Place Has House for You

By Joy Donovan / April 4, 2025 /

Where are my traditionalists? Who’s a goner for black shutters? Who likes white columns? All in on white columns? How about dormers? Well, if that’s you, stop the car in front of 3005 Sixth Ave. in Fort Worth. Going to go out on a limb here and assume those who love traditional architecture might also…

Your Discreet Midcentury Modern Retreat in Overton Park

By Eric Prokesh / March 29, 2025 /

If Midcentury Modern is your thing, you’d do well to place Overton Park on your radar because it houses a rich inventory of the genre. I covered, with pleasure, one of my favorite Midcentury Modern spreads in Overton Park two years ago. This is hardly surprising considering the 49-acre development, once part of Edwards Ranch,…