Oak Cliff
While that rounded front entry may have you doing a double take, this Ravinia Heights Ranch was not designed by Charles Dilbeck. However, it is definitely Dilbeck-inspired. That’s because it was the home of one of Dilbeck’s contractors, Ben Pyka. Pyka immigrated from Germany at 16, became an American citizen in 1943, and ran an…
This East Kessler Midcentury Modern is the proverbial jaw-dropper. Coming across a perfectly updated, move-in-ready 1960s home is like finding the needle in the haystack, so I could not wait to share this one with you. Because Oak Cliff is known for some of the most beautiful historic Craftsman and Tudor homes in Dallas, many…
There are lots of great reasons to buy a house, and a spectacular front porch combined with fantastic curb appeal can be two great reasons. Price and neighborhood, of course, can be convincing, too. The listing of 2333 Lawndale Drive in Stevens Park Village in Dallas has all the above. But let’s start with the…
House-hunting always starts with a laundry list of desires. If yours includes a historic, charming, trendy neighborhood with off-the-charts walkability, this Bishop Arts District Craftsman could be your next home! You’ll often hear that Bishop Arts is our Brooklyn. No, it’s a lot cooler. It has the same historic charm and diverse cultural and creative…
On those TV shows where viewers get to look over the shoulders of prospective buyers searching for houses, there’s always a checklist of “must-haves.” So, let’s create a checklist for this week’s Friday 500,000 listing. “Must-haves” on this list would be the Oak Cliff area, historic charm without the headaches of updating, a distinctive facade,…
