Fort Worth Westside

Midcentury Modern in Sunset Heights is The Real Deal

By Eric Prokesh / June 10, 2022 /
Sunset Heights

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…

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Ridgmar Ranch Reno is So Move in Ready

By Eric Prokesh / April 22, 2022 /
Ridgmar Ranch Reno

This week, like last, features the equation of red hot market + astute renovation = high resale value. This Ridgmar ranch reno at 6324 Inca Road, was listed in 2017 for $349,000. Five years hence and a total overhaul have added significant value to this classic 1962 2,800-square-foot ranch. One thing mercifully left intact —…

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A Lock-and-Leave Townhome in Fort Worth’s Cultural District That’s So Easy to Love

By Eric Prokesh / April 8, 2022 /

I’m often disheartened left with a sense of being duped after opening the doors of houses with rational and appealing facades only to discover I had once again landed in another cold, double-height hotel lobby foyer and living room. Therefore, it was with pleasure that, after a significant search, I found 2621 Museum Way. Built…

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This Easy-to-Love Crestwood Mediterranean is a Study in Warmth And Style

By Eric Prokesh / March 4, 2022 /
Winsome Crestwood Mediterranean

This week was, mercifully, a no-brainer. What’s not to love about this Crestwood Mediterranean in one of my favorite Westside neighborhoods and in one of my favorite Texas vernaculars. Oh, and it’s not under active contract, which seems to be the case with Fort Worth Friday posts of late. I should mention this 3,780-square-foot, four-bedroom,…

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An Arlington Heights Domicile That is Steeped in Local Lore

By Eric Prokesh / February 25, 2022 /
Arlington Heights Domicile

Sometimes big legends come in relatively small packages. Tarrant County Appraisal District has 5221 Collinwood recorded as built in 1921, and yet according to legend, it may be much older. I spoke with John Staab, whose company has listed the property twice in less than one year. I’ve covered several of John’s listings beginning in…

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