Talk about curb appeal, right? This cute home is in the neighborhood surrounding the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff, which is formally called the Dallas Land & Loan. Here’s how it came about, according to the historians at the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League:
In 1887, Thomas Marsalis and his partner John Armstrong bought 2,000 acres on the western banks of the Trinity River. The land was platted as Dallas Land and Loan Additions #1, #2, and #3. Business was brisk as a number of three-storied Queen Anne homes went up on the lots. The area was emerging as an elite suburb of Dallas, and Marsalis’ vision of Oak Cliff grew increasingly more elaborate. He promoted the bluffs as a health spa and educational mecca. Several hundred Victorian homes were built, and by 1890 the population swelled to 2,500. Dallas Land and Loan was the actual residential development of an envisioned, fully- incorporated city of Oak Cliff.
The Depression of 1893 ended Marsalis’ dream. Land sales plummeted; he was forced to sell, and died penniless in New York City two years later. Land and Loan had sporadic building activity through the 1930s. Most of the homes erected were Victorian or Prairie bungalows. Following World War 11, many of the three-story homes were being cut up into apartments. By the 1970s, few original single-family homes remained, having suffered demolition for newer development.
This particular home was built in 1920, but was only recently remodeled. And as luck would have it, it just went under contract. If you don’t want to miss out on a home like this beautiful bungalow, get pre-approved by the best in the business and call Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans today. She’ll make sure you’re ready to put in your highest and best when it’s love at first sight.
Jump to see the surprisingly modern interiors of this lovely, historic North Oak Cliff home.
This home has some lovely surprises, including a generous 1,938-square-foot floor plan that features beautiful trim, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths all for just $249,000. Yes, this listing at 810 W. 12th St. from David Griffin Realtor Crystal Gonzalez is a deal!
Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, new cabinetry, and fresh bathrooms make this home perfect for someone who needs a move-in ready home. They’ll be happy to find that this location is just about perfect if you are focused on enjoying all of the culture and activities in the Bishop Arts District, too.
