Fort Worth Friday

Home Prices in Near Southside’s Hemphill Heights Move Skyward

By Eric Prokesh / December 24, 2021 /

You can’t say I didn’t warn you. Four years ago I marked Hemphill Heights as a likely locus for appreciation and restoration. Still, I did raise an eyebrow when I came across two current listings at over $400,000 — $100K over the median price for this Near Southside neighborhood. Even two years ago the median…

There’s No Place Like Elizabeth Boulevard For The Holidays

By Eric Prokesh / December 17, 2021 /

Want to come to my home for the holidays? Well, not exactly, but 1418 Elizabeth Blvd. is two short blocks down the street from me. I searched for a Christmas theme and, in the end, sticking close to home sounded like a good idea. And the four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath house built 105 years ago nearly makes…

With a Few Minor Upgrades, This Classic Townhouse in a Prime Westside Location Could be a Stunner

By Eric Prokesh / December 10, 2021 /

I was drawn to this Westside townhouse because it has so much potential. What’s it got going for it? For starters, its location. This townhouse sports a wonderful Westside address on a street sandwiched between Camp Bowie and Crestline — a location that’s in the thick of everything. Then there is the convenience of a…

Find This Lovely, Livable Villa in Fort Worth’s Gated Rivercrest Bluffs

By Eric Prokesh / December 3, 2021 /

We’ve kept an eye on Rivercrest Bluffs since its inception in 2017. Six years ago, this low-hanging real estate fruit, ripe for development, was the former site of a mobile home park sandwiched between the best Westside neighborhoods of Rivercrest, Monticello, and Crestwood. Today, Rivercrest Bluffs is a 15-acre gated community on the Trinity River…

Harley Ave. Townhouse Has Lock-And-Leave Luxury And a Great Location

By Eric Prokesh / November 19, 2021 /

Heaven knows you need to be nimble not to miss a choice listing, and this sleek, light-filled, just-listed, contemporary townhouse is almost too good to be true. Harley Avenue is not a through street — think quiet, off-Montgomery Street in the heart of Arlington Heights near the cultural district. The townhouse is on three levels,…