Kings Highway Conservation District
In 1988, the Kings Highway Conservation District was the first to be formed in Dallas and only the second in the state. Neighbors became alarmed when an apartment building was erected on Kings Highway and decided to take action to preserve their neighborhood’s character. Sound familiar? With city officials pushing density, buying a home in…
Sometimes you see a home and you just know there’s a cool story behind it. This Kings Highway Craftsman piqued my curiosity, so I started digging for dirt. The best part of any house-hunting story is finding the folks responsible for the transformation — or the upcycle, in this case. What a great word to…
“All of the flips on the market are overpriced and bland.” I’ve heard variations of this statement more than once from a friend who is looking for a home in Dallas. They are searching for a property that isn’t too overdone, isn’t too pricey, and is in a great location. It’s a Goldilocks issue if…
In some historic neighborhoods, the interiors of Craftsman, Prairie, and Tudor homes can be a mixed bag. Many of the structures in the Kings Highway Conservation District in North Oak Cliff were built between 1910 and 1930, and though many of them have been remodeled and updated, it’s rare to find a property that takes…
This Airplane Bungalow set in the heart of the Kings Highway Conservation District is filled with charm, delight and a sunny yellow range.
