Ryan Place
A quiet street with mature trees. A classic 1922 American traditional, beautifully updated for contemporary living. What’s not to love? Seriously, this Ryan Place charmer at 2512 5th Ave. is so lovable and livable it fell under contract with multiple offers above asking price within hours of listing. This shows that the persistently low inventory…
Read MoreToday is my birthday so I’m taking it easy and sticking close to home, very close to home. I’m sticking to my own street, Elizabeth Boulevard, reviewing previous posts and taking the temperature of the market. I’ve lived on historic Elizabeth Boulevard for 10 years now and have seen a lot of changes. And never…
Read MoreI hadn’t intended to write about this listing at 1501 Elizabeth Blvd., which is one block from my own house, having frequently covered Ryan Place over the years and Elizabeth Blvd. in particular. In fact, one of the larger jazz-age spreads on Elizabeth Blvd. was my first submission eight years ago to CandysDirt.com. I attended…
Read MoreFaithful indeed, because after two years on ice due to you know what, Ryan Place is bouncing back with its 38th Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes presented on the first weekend in December. This, the oldest of Fort Worth home tours, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday,…
Read MoreIt’s been two years since there has been a Ryan Place Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes, and a great deal has happened at 1112 Elizabeth Boulevard since we covered it in 2018. The unique property languished on the market for two years before finally finding a buyer. And not just any buyer, but the right…
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