We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss.
This week, our houses range in price from $499K to $995K. You’ll find the impressive Lakewood Heights new construction pictured above, a beautiful Forest Hills reno, and more!
LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH LUXE TOUCHES EVERYWHERE
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.
The home at 6350 Belmont Ave. is not your typical new construction—this is a true custom design, with luxe touches everywhere. It has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and 4,211 square feet on two stories, built in 2016 and located near Richmond Avenue and Abrams Road in Lakewood Heights.
The open floorplan makes for big spaces, and the kitchen is on point, with custom stained cabinets, commercial-grade stainless steel appliances, a large island with breakfast bar, and granite countertops. The nearby mudroom has built-ins for storage and a farm sink. We’re loving the master bath, an elegant space with with heated floors, marble countertops, dual sinks, a walk-in closet, jetted tub, and frameless glass shower.
This home was listed Dec. 6 by Gia Marshello with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty for $995,000.
FOREST HILLS RENO ON ALMOST HALF AN ACRE, REDUCED $16K
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m.
Forest Hills is one of the best neighborhoods in East Dallas, and the home at 8515 San Leandro Dr. sits on almost half an acre there, an elevated lot with great views. The home recently got $100K in renovations, including a new kitchen, Pella windows throughout, and a redesigned master bedroom and bathroom. This home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living areas, and 2,380 square feet on one story, built in 1953.
The floorplan flows effortlessly from one space to another in this house, with the kitchen opening to the dining area. Lots of high-end finishes and touches, like that fabulous midcentury-inspired chandelier in the dining room and the Viking professional appliances with French door oven and warming drawer in the kitchen. A sunroom in the back of the house overlooks the large yard with a patio with contemporary fire pit and lots of grassy green space.
CHAPEL DOWNS TRADITIONAL WITH CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR UPDATES
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m.
Northwest Dallas and Midway Hollow are super hot right now, and the house at 3112 Timberview Rd. helps show why. This 1962 traditional is renovated with big style and luxury amenities throughout. This home has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, two living areas, and 2,118 square feet.
The remodel gave this house a modern, open floorplan, vaulted ceiling, skylight, beautiful hardwoods, and a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace. In the kitchen, you’ll find 42-inch cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, custom pantry, granite countertops, stacked stone back splash, stainless steel appliances, and a farm sink. The large master bedroom suite offers a separate sitting area, plantation shutters, and two walk-in closets. The master bath is new, as well, with new cabinetry, decor tile, dual sinks, large walk-in shower, and recessed and accent lighting that flatters.
This home was listed Nov. 24 by Dallas Bold Team with Keller Williams Turtle Creek for $425,000.
THREE-LEVEL TOWNHOME IN UPTOWN WITH ELEGANT LOOK AND FEEL
Open house: Saturday, Jan. 14, 12-2 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m.
It’s all about location at this Vitano townhome at 4022 Travis St., Unit C in the Knox-Henderson/West Village area of Uptown. Located near Turtle Creek Boulevard and Blackburn Street, this is one of the best parts of the area, and the townhome is a lovely space, with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and 2,348 square feet on three stories, built in 2001.
This is a split-level plan with soaring ceilings and huge windows. The updated kitchen opens to the entertaining and dining area, and there are hardwood floors in the common living areas. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, granite countertops, lots of cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range.
This home was listed Dec. 23 by Rogers Healy with Rogers Healy And Associates for $499,000. Monthly HOA fees are $230 and include blanket insurance, exterior maintenance, management fees, and reserves.
HILLCREST HAVENS RANCH WITH INCREDIBLE BACKYARD, POOL
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m.
The 1954 ranch at 6915 Lavendale Ave. in Hillcrest Havens offers lots of interior updates, and a fabulous backyard and swimming pool. It’s a bigger house, with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, three living areas, and 2,722 square feet. Great for entertaining!
Located near Royal Lane and Hillcrest Road, this house offers access to Northaven Trail through the back gate and sits on over a third of an acre. The kitchen features granite countertops, cream cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The master bath and walk-in closet are new additions.
This home was listed Dec. 9 by Chris Blackman with Allie Beth Allman & Associates for $625,000, reduced to $585,000.
This open house roundup is a weekly feature at daltxrealestate.com. Let us know if you visit these properties and what you think of them. If you have an open house to tell us about, email Leah here.
