Fort Worth Friday

This Fairmount Craftsman Channels Stevie Nicks With Its Bohemian Vibe

By Eric Prokesh / June 17, 2022 /

Yup, we’re in Fairmount. Again. Well, I challenge you to scroll through MLS and find a listing to beat this Fort Worth Friday. As I write this on Wednesday, the listing is all of eight hours old, so if you’re interested and it still is not under contract by Friday, you might want to get…

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…

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…

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,…

How Much Would You Pay For a Fort Worth Compound on 73 Acres? How About $6M?

By Eric Prokesh / May 20, 2022 /

Granted, even in the era of astronomic asset inflation, $6 million is still an eyebrow-raiser. But may I be allowed to make a case for value? A mere 11 miles from downtown Fort Worth is a pastoral paradise of unique and exceptional beauty. Like a simple math problem, the $6 million price tag works out…