True love doesn’t always show up on a first date, but at these five Dallas-area open houses this weekend, you might feel cupid’s (real estate) bow.
We’re visiting neighborhoods from Lakewood Estates to West Dallas’ Walnut Hill Highlands, to East Kessler and North Dallas. The prices range from $364,900 to $1.64 million. We hope you make time to visit some of these open houses or others you discover—by our count, there are around 180 in Dallas alone! Leave us a comment with your weekend open house discoveries.
UPDATED 1940s BUNGALOW WITH SOUTHWEST FEEL, ZONED FOR LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m.
Listed for just under half a million bucks, the 1940s bungalow at 6426 Vickery Blvd. in East Dallas’ Lakewood Estates is simply marvelous. It’s a 2-2 with 1,792 square feet and some big renovations that give it an updated, Southwestern feel. The curb appeal is now unforgettable, with a large fire pit area, and a wide stone walkway arched by decorative wood beams.
The current owners added a master suite in 2003 with slate floors in its bathroom, a walk-in closet, and private bath with a soaker tub and frameless glass separating the “wet area.” The renovated kitchen offers Silestone quartz counters, stainless steel appliances (including a gas range), white subway tile backsplash extending to the ceiling, and new white cabinetry that creates loads of storage and food prep space. A second living has access to the beautiful backyard, and there are hardwood floors throughout the home, except the bathrooms. This house is zoned for Lakewood Elementary, and was listed Nov. 2 by Kevin Sayre with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s for $499,500.
MODERN MARVEL IN NORTH WEST DALLAS WITH OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET, LUXE EVERYTHING
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.
The stunner at 3826 Medallion Ln. was built in 2014 and is a modern, light-filled home because of its open floorplan, floor-to-ceiling windows, glass walls, and stacking patio doors that slide into the wall. It’s located in the Walnut Hill Highlands neighborhood, near Marsh Lane and Merrell Road. It has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, and 5,152 square feet.
Every part of this home is brilliantly designed, from bamboo ceilings that carry onto the large patio and three oversized fireplaces, to the incredible master bathroom with a freestanding soaker tub, heated floors, huge walk-in custom closet, and frameless glass shower with both overhead and body sprays. The gourmet kitchen offers granite counters and a waterfall-edge island, walk-in butler’s pantry, double ovens (one of which is a convection oven), and stainless steel appliances, including a dual fuel range. This home was listed Nov. 2 by Karen Keegan with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, for $1.64 million.
TRADITIONAL RANCH IN NORTH DALLAS WITH TONS OF LIGHT, ALMOST 3,000 SQUARE FEET
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.
The Prestonwood Estates home at 6948 Heatherknoll Dr. is a spacious traditional ranch in North Dallas. It sits on a big lot with lots of mature trees and landscaping, with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and 2,924 square feet.
Built 1971, this home was recently updated with a new kitchen, featuring marble counters, stainless steel appliances, new white cabinets (so much storage!), and new tile flooring. The ceiling throughout this home impress. In the formal dining room, the ceiling is recessed. In the living room it’s vaulted with a large skylight and beams. Several rooms have crown moulding. The hardwood floors in the living, dining, and game rooms are new, and the pleasant backyard has a large paver patio, landscaping, and gorgeous mature shade trees. This home was listed Nov. 3 by Sanders Avrea with Allie Beth Allman & Associates for $449,000.
SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED CALIFORNIA RANCH WITH 3,400 SQUARE FEET, KILLER BACKYARD
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.
What’s the best part of the house at 1419 Yakimo Dr.? Is it the gorgeous terraced backyard with a swimming pool and multiple wood decks? Or is it the location in North Oak Cliff’s Guggenheim Acres, near Kidd Springs Park, the Bishop Arts District, and the Kessler Theater? Maybe it’s the spacious house itself, a California Ranch with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a half bath, and 3,417 square feet.
Whatever your favorite part, you have to agree, this home is remarkable. The architectural detail and finishes make it stand out in the market, and the views from its backyard are just lovely. It feels peaceful and secluded. The interior features hardwood floors, curved walls, custom lighting, and an open floorplan with multiple living areas. The posh master suite and ensuite bathroom contains a multi-head shower with body sprays and an enviable custom closet. The gourmet kitchen includes a custom stainless steel island and professional stainless steel appliances. It was listed Oct. 27 by Kathy Hewitt and Steve Habgood with Dave Perry-Miller Intown for $799,000.
CASA LINDA CUTIE WITH UPDATES THROUGHOUT, VINTAGE CHARM
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m.
The Casa Linda Estates house at 9938 Losa Dr. is a charmer, with fantastic curb appeal and a friendly front porch, hardwood floors, a stained glass window in living room, wood burning fireplace, and sought-after location in East Dallas (you can walk to White Rock Lake or Goodfriend). The owners’ renovations included new low-E windows, new roof, new HVAC, new backyard privacy fence, and a sprinkler system. The home is a 3-2 with 1,638 square feet.
The updated kitchen now has stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, a stone tile backsplash, island, and granite counters. A mudroom off the kitchen leads to a wood deck overlooking the large backyard, shaded by mature trees. There’s plenty of room back there to add onto the house, or put in a swimming pool. This home is listed by Pamela Romine with Trinity Country Real Estate for $364,900, a $5,100 reduction from the original list price of September.
This open house roundup is now a weekly feature. Let us know if you visit any of these properties and what you think of them, or if you have an open house we should know about! You can email Leah here.
