North Oak Cliff

Historic Oak Cliff Home Benefits From Architecturally Sensitive Remodel

By Joanna England / April 19, 2017 /

Though it sat unchanged and rather unremarkable for years, 1001 Turner Avenue never lost its vintage charm. It just needed a skilled person with a vision to bring it back to its splendor. Built in 1925, this two-story traditional in the sought-after Kessler Highlands neighborhood has so much personality and character. Now it really shines, thanks to…

Gorgeous El Tivoli Place Charmer Offers Sleek, On-Trend Updates Inside and Out

By Leah Shafer / April 18, 2017 /

North Oak Cliff is full of storied neighborhoods like El Tivoli Place. This well-established area features winding streets, hilly terrain, creeks and greenbelts, and arching shade trees. Its charmed brick homes, serene setting, proximity to downtown, and affordable real estate make it appealing to buyers. Our Tuesday Two Hundred at 2711 El Tivoli Dr. is a 1945 gem,…

East Kessler Ranch Features Hand-Picked Updates, Beautiful Original Features

By Joanna England / April 12, 2017 /

  “If they could pick this house up and move it to a bigger lot, they would,” says 1618 Eastus Drive listing agent Courtney Tauriac. It was a passion project for them, and everything within this midcentury ranch was hand picked. So it’s with a tinge of sadness and a whole lot of admiration that…

Find Graceful, Stylish Living in This Newly Listed Stevens Park Village Stone Cottage

By Leah Shafer / March 23, 2017 /

Graceful, stylish living claims its space as our Thursday Three Hundred, a 1941 stone cottage in North Oak Cliff’s Stevens Park Village. Sitting on an elevated lot, the property at 2311 Lawndale Dr. is one of the original houses in the area. It retains an authentic feel of that era with its architectural details and some vintage…

In This River: A Love Letter to the Wild Trinity

By Amanda Popken / March 6, 2017 /

This Wednesday you’re invited to join a discussion about the Trinity. A river that has defined our city for over a century. Yet its place in our lives still remains little more than afterthought. Millions of taxpayer dollars funded a very extensive plan: To build, beautify, and manage this park — has anyone actually read…