Fort Worth Near Southside
The 43rd Annual Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes this Mother’s Day weekend promises to be a real winner with at least seven exceptional sites to explore each with histories spanning a century. The weekend’s festivities will also include an outdoor fair held in Fairmount Park on May 9 complete with local artists and food trucks.…
Well, that was fast. Just over one week. A bidding war. And now under active contract. Not surprising, because this quintessential Queen Anne at 1701 Fairmount Ave. has got it all. Built in 1920, the four-bedroom, three-bath cottage has over 2,800 square feet of stylishly updated living space. I suppose I link the historic district…
I was so tantalized when this Park Hill new build dropped in my mailbox that I had to check it out in person. It’s on a lush ravine double lot with stunning views — you can even glimpse the downtown skyline from one of the upstairs bedrooms. Park Hill has a rich legacy of classic…
It’s more often the case than not that a place name bears little relationship to reality. Not to pick on the city to the east, but Forest Lane? Walnut Hill? However, Park Hill, one of our favorite historical neighborhoods, embodies its moniker. Deep setbacks with mature trees and its position on a bluff over the…
Driving slightly off my usual route, I spotted this dignified 114-year-old Fairmount Craftsman and knew I had to write it up because Fairmount listings are scarce, right? Wrong. Upon investigation, I found no fewer than 17 active listings in this cherished Fort Worth neighborhood. But prices are through the roof, right? Not exactly. True, gone…
