Fort Worth Dirt
Question: Can new construction possess charm? Answer: This handsome hacienda in Crestwood, one of our favorite Westside enclaves. Built in 2000 and tucked behind mature oaks and high shrubs, this home enjoys a deep setback from the street. Devoid of excess ornament, the Spanish design is composed of stepped blocks ending in the garage. The…
Joan Trew, co-founder of Williams Trew Real Estate and Fort Worth real estate legend, recently announced her retirement after 44 years in the business. Licensed in real estate in 1977, Trew began working as an agent with William Rigg Realtors in Forth Worth. It was there that Trew met future co-founding partner Martha Williams. In…
Ridglea Hills is well known for being prime hunting grounds for fans of Midcentury Modern houses, and this popular Westside enclave boasts many fine examples of this persistently popular vernacular. However, even by Ridglea standards, this Locke Avenue listing is a stellar standout. Complete With Original Charm Sadly, many Ridglea residences have been subjected to…
As you approach downtown Fort Worth from the west you will happen upon an old 1920s neoclassical “skyscraper” building called the Neil P. at Burnett Park. The 11-story building, located at 411 West 7th Street, was originally the cotton exchange for the Neil P. Anderson Cotton Company. Nearly destroyed in 1977, the building was added…
“Multiple Offers. Please submit all offers by 9pm Wednesday 28th.” So begins the listing for this home on Meadowbrook Drive. And why not? In this super-seller market with record-low inventory, a 1924 vintage four-bedroom, three-bath house with mature trees and a deep setback from the street priced at under $140 per square foot was bound…
