Elmwood
As property values climb in Dallas, the $200,000 range is often considered the sweet spot now for first-time buyers — and we found a perfect perch in Elmwood for this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. But it’s not just a perfect location (more on that in a minute) that sets this two-bedroom, one-bath home apart from…
Read MoreAll eyes are on Elmwood, it seems, as investors make big waves in this historic Oak Cliff neighborhood. Our Thursday Three Hundred at 2210 Melbourne Ave. is an example of a flip done right in Elmwood, with sleek style and attention to every detail. The renovation is by Eligra LLC, a husband-and-wife team of Michael and Victoria…
Read MoreDeep in the heart of Oak Cliff, there’s an Elmwood brick cottage with sweet style, big updates, and a friendly price tag. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, at 1918 Newport Ave., has many of the upgrades you’d expect to find in new construction, but all the personality and charms of its era. Plus, it is only three…
Read MoreDuring World War II, the Elmwood house at 1420 Brunner Ave. in Oak Cliff was a refuge for British pilots here for training. The Royal Air Force was getting creamed by the Germans and needed help, which was available here. The first of the training schools was created in Terrell, about 1.5 hours east, and many flyboys…
Read MoreElmwood is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Oak Cliff, where cottages are being renovated and flipped by investors. Our Splurge vs Steal takes us there today, and both houses have been reduced in price. Which one is your favorite?
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