Fort Worth Dirt

Midcentury Modern in Sunset Heights is The Real Deal

By Eric Prokesh / June 10, 2022 /

Sunset where? Is that Southeast? Actually Sunset Heights is a Westside neighborhood bounded by Vickery Boulevard to the south and Hulen Street to the east. Not as well known as nearby Arlington Heights or Ridglea, it also comes at discount. The median price for a home in Sunset Heights is about $100K lower than better…

This Caliza Court Knockout at La Cantera Shows What You Need to Survive a Texas Summer

By Seth Fowler / June 7, 2022 /

In case you haven’t noticed lately, it’s Texas, it’s summer, and it’s getting hot outside. All the more reason why Tarrant County Tuesday is trying to focus and highlight properties that can be enjoyed inside as well as outside … even with the Texas summers. Once again we turn to the gated and guarded neighborhood…

Well Priced Park Hill Time Capsule Packed With Potential

By Eric Prokesh / June 3, 2022 /

Situated in what is arguably one of Fort Worth’s most desirable Southside neighborhoods, this Park Hill time capsule has remained untouched for decades. My heart sinks more at the missed opportunity of a poorly conceived reno than a neglected house with lovely proportioned rooms and potential for grandeur. The Neo-Tudor exterior still gives an impression…

Midcentury Oasis in Ridglea Neighborhood

By Seth Fowler / May 31, 2022 /

I love the unique, small pockets of homes throughout Fort Worth. Areas that you probably pass on a daily basis but never notice until one day you look over and say, “Wow! That’s a good little neighborhood!” Such a neighborhood can be found in the Ridglea area of West Fort Worth between Bryant Irvin and…

This Fairmount Beauty is a Standout Bungalow Full of Classic Detail

By Eric Prokesh / May 27, 2022 /

Even in a neighborhood renowned for its unique character, this Fairmount beauty is an exceptional residence. More classical pavilion than the more usual Craftsman bungalow, this 1903 build at 2264 Lipscomb is also larger than the norm. At over 3,100 square feet this four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath home is about one-third larger than the Fairmount average. However,…