Old East Dallas

Turning Back the Holiday Clock on Swiss Avenue: The Lantern Walk

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 5, 2019 /

By Hank Tatum  Special Contributor The Swiss Avenue Historic District continues to be one of the most popular residential neighborhoods for home buyers in search of homes reflecting Dallas’ rich traditions and colorful past. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the imposing mansions that still stand along the tree-lined boulevard of Swiss Avenue. And…

Rare Fully-Detached Townhomes Are What Set Swiss Ave Crossing Apart From Others

By Shelby Skrhak / October 23, 2019 /

The single-most striking fact about the new townhomes going up at Swiss Ave Crossing is that they’re single-family detached homes. Yes, a detached townhome with no shared walls! Centre Living Homes, the custom home builder behind Richardson’s CityLine, Bishop Arts, and the Cedars south of downtown, is halfway complete with the single-family home community called…

The Altons: A New Kid In Town is Transforming Old East Dallas

By Amy Puchaty / August 30, 2019 /

These brother units in Old East Dallas shine, thanks to pioneering agent-turned-investor Alex Prins. Yes, it’s a two-fer, folks! This week’s Friday Five Hundred features two spectacular units in Old East Dallas. Both were finished, staged, and put up for sale by none other than the energetic and award-winning Alex Prins. “Hey! Omg! They are finally…

These Quirky Cool Old East Dallas Gems Are Worth A Look

By Amy Puchaty / July 8, 2019 /

Maybe it’s the history or our love of a renovation done right, but one thing is for sure, these Old East Dallas homes have what today’s buyers want. Location, location, location! Plus, quirky cool interiors to boot. If you seek the exceptional, the extraordinary, the unique, these homes are for you. The best part? They’re…

Old East Dallas Modern Is A Best In Class Beauty

By Amy Puchaty / June 14, 2019 /

Light, bright, and everything right! Take a minute to check out this Ikon-built modern in Old East Dallas. With a price tag just under $600,000, it’s the ultimate Friday Five Hundred! The three-bedroom, three-full-bathroom beauty offers 2,373 square feet of living and entertaining. But it’s not your average new build. Ikon Modern Shines With Upgrades…