Lemonade, coffee or maybe a glass of wine would be fine refreshments for enjoying on a home’s front porch. It’s April, and the living is easy, so buying a home where you can perfect porch sitting sounds like a good idea.
In fact, this time of year, porch-sitting activities approach world-class level in North Texas. April’s temperatures average a maximum of 75 degrees and a low of 56.7 degrees — just about perfect. So, why not live in a home with a porch to enjoy the weather and seasonal beverages to the utmost?
Here are four North Texas homes with perfect front porches to tour this weekend at open houses.
711 Church Street, McKinney
The sight of the porch swing of this turn-of-the-century home in Historic Downtown McKinney just might make you swoon. Red brick steps lead you to the outstanding wrap-around porch at 711 Church St. in McKinney. The porch gives you and the neighbors a fabulous place to socialize, where surely, a tall glass of iced tea will be waiting. This home offers even more inside.
Built in 1905, this enchanting house was updated with modern amenities in 2020. The original hardwood floors and tall ceilings combine with quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and five fireplaces. You’ll find one of those fireplaces, plus tile flooring, double vanities, and a custom closet beautifully in the primary suite. In total, the home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms with 4,255 square feet.
So many extras in this house…a three-person elevator, plantation shutters, tankless water heater and a large backyard. And as they say in real estate, “location, location, location” of historic Downtown McKinney. Price tag? $1,170,000.
The home, listed by Chad Billings with RE/MAX Four Corners, will be held open from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
5011 Tremont Street, Dallas
This coral-colored home in the Munger Place Historic District will have you stopping in front to admire the color choice. Once up the steps, you’ll be mighty tempted to spend the afternoon on the porch swing.
When you eventually decide to venture in, you’ll want to admire the hardwood floors and tall ceilings of this home built in 1916. Priced at $775,000, its 2,454 square feet has been carefully updated with modern windows, HVAC, a water filtration system, plumbing, and foundation reinforcement. The first floor includes a guest suite, while upstairs are three more bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with an updated bath.
This striking historic home with modern updates is located near Downtown Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum, and White Rock Lake.
This home, listed by Paula Reynolds with Compass Real Estate, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
507 S. Waddill Street, McKinney
Who doesn’t love a white picket fence existence? It’s there at 507 S. Waddill St., in historic McKinney, where the curb appeal practically pulls you inside.
This one’s got all the charm of a historic home with dormer windows, front porch railings, transom over the front door, and a towering shade tree. But…surprise! This one’s less than a decade old.
Past the white picket fence, you’ll see the classic black door flanked by black shutters. The wide front porch’s rocking chair will tempt you to sit for a while, just to watch the world go by.
The darling home, priced at $999,000, oozes charm throughout fits 3,894 square feet. The foyer opens to the living room, dining room, and chef’s kitchen. Tall ceilings and a gas fireplace are pluses in the four-bedroom, four-bath home. The home’s modern perks include a downstairs primary bedroom with its ensuite bathroom and an oversized, walk-in closet. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, two baths, and a game room.
If you ever get the notion to pry yourself out of the relaxing rocking chairs on the front porch, it’s an easy walk to the shopping and dining in Downtown McKinney.
Ben Wegmann with Rogers Healy and Associates will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
103 Acorn Lane, Aledo
Veranda, better than just a porch, describes the spot for outdoor reflection and refreshment partaking for this Aledo home with Southern flair. Those with Southern heritage will recognize that this is much grander than any ole porch. I do declare that this home’s open-air gallery allows for rocking chairs and even a small table.
While enjoying refreshments on the lovely veranda, you’ll be able to survey the 1.6 acres that come with this property located in the gated Oakcrest Hills Estates. The home offers four bedrooms and four baths in its 3,342 square feet, priced at $700,000.
Inside, the custom-built home features an open-floor plan living area, home office, primary suite, and powder bath on the entry level. Upstairs are three more bedrooms — with balconies to admire the estate’s private pond.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Daniel Harker with Keller Williams Realty will hold this home open.
