Historic district

It’s Springtime and We’re Feeling This Fairmount Avenue Queen Anne Cottage

By Eric Prokesh / April 11, 2025 /

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…

Sharon Quist Has All The Dirt on This Swiss Avenue Italian Renaissance Mansion 

By Karen Eubank / February 24, 2025 /

If anyone knows this beautiful Swiss Avenue Italian Renaissance mansion inside out, it’s Dave Perry Miller’s Sharon Quist. She has listed the home four times since the 1990s.  No street in Dallas holds more significance than Swiss Avenue. Thanks to the diligent work of a few dedicated preservationists, it became the first City of Dallas…

This Junius Heights Craftsman Showcases What’s Possible in a Historic Home

By Karen Eubank / January 9, 2025 /

If you’re moving here from a much older city like Boston, New York, or San Diego and are in the market for a historic property, you might not think Dallas has much to offer. You’d be surprised. This two-story, completely updated 1915 Junius Heights Craftsman Bungalow is an excellent example of what’s available. It’s easy…

This Swiss Avenue Historic Prairie Home Can Make All Your Dreams Come True

By Karen Eubank / July 6, 2024 /

If you’ve ever dreamed of living on Swiss Avenue, that dream can now be a reality. We’ve found you a historic, fully renovated Swiss Avenue Prairie home for under $800,000. It’s hard to believe, right? But what most people don’t realize is that Swiss Avenue has homes that are not gigantic multimillion-dollar mansions but are…

Queen City Residents Take a Critical Step Toward Preserving Their South Dallas Neighborhood

By Karen Eubank / June 13, 2024 /

The Landmark Commission’s unanimous decision on June 3rd to initiate the historic designation process for Queen City in South Dallas marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts for historic preservation. This is a momentous win that we haven’t seen in years. Queen City, the earliest surviving African-American community in South Dallas, holds a rich…