Sometimes I look at home prices in North Oak Cliff and I’m absolutely gobsmacked. How is it that prices have spiked in some neighborhoods by almost 20 percent over less than a decade? And then I’m reminded of who lives in North Oak Cliff — savvy, creative, and resourceful people from all backgrounds. The whole area is infested with visionaries.
And the results? You get homes like this beautiful remodeled traditional in East Kessler, this week’s High Caliber home presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans. It’s one of those houses that was taken to the studs and brought back to life with character instead of generic finishes.
It’s so easy to fall in love with that we recommend getting pre-approved as soon as you see it so you can put in your highest and best offer today. To do that, there’s no better mortgage professional to turn to than Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans. Call her today to get the ball rolling on the High Caliber Home of your dreams.
Now jump to see the amazing interiors of this listing from Janelle Alcantara of David Griffin & Company.
“The owner of this home has lived in East Kessler since long before it was cool. In fact, he gave me my first education on the appeal of North Oak Cliff over 20 years ago. For that, I am grateful!” Alcantara said, and we can see why. This neighborhood is littered with architectural gems built over the first half of the 20th century. From midcentury moderns and ranches and all over the spectrum of European-inspired builds, it’s a treasure trove of style.
“Over the years, I have introduced many clients to the intrigue of Kessler Park,” Alcantara added. “For those that have never been there, the appeal is a mystery because people like to talk about the bad parts of Oak Cliff several miles to the south.”
Of course, there are “bad parts” in every neighborhood all over Dallas-Fort Worth, even in Bluffview and West Highland Park, in Lakewood and Uptown, Alcantara noted, but it’s important to keep an open mind. And if you do come down south, she says, “you’ll discover that Kessler Park is arguably one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of Dallas. The scenery is spectacular!”
The homes aren’t too bad either, as this architect-driven remodel at 1547 Cedar Hill Ave. shows.
“The owner chose this home to revitalize because he wanted to capture the essence of what makes this community great: a postcard perfect neighborhood, minutes from downtown, with a true neighborhood feel,” Alcantara said. “He wanted to create a home that would appeal to the lifestyles of today’s family, without sacrificing the character of the neighborhood.”
It may be understated from the street, but the spaces inside feel huge and inviting. There’s a great room with vaulted ceilings, a eat-in kitchen with designer tile, two living areas and a bonus room.
“It has all the functionality of a McMansion without the shame!” Alcantara jests.
In all, this sleek and modern home has three bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half bath, and 3,475 square feet of space — the perfect size for a family I think. And it’s bright and airy and absolutely not your builder-grade kind of renovation. The tile, some of which is that highly textured sculptural stuff that just makes me swoon, and the paint is just perfect.
The price, well, let’s just say that when it comes to quality finishes and construction, you get what you pay for. Consider that this home is outfitted with brand new Jeld-Wen windows throughout, a standing-seam metal roof, custom cabinetry in the kitchen and master bath, site-finished hand-scraped hardwood floors, a tankless water heater, high-end fixtures and plumbing, designer lighting throughout, premium stainless steel built-in ovens and gas range in the kitchen, and spacious outdoor living areas. All of this for $939,000.
“The new owner will have a personality that appreciates classic things, but has a light-hearted approach to family gatherings,” Alcantara said. “They will be just as proud of their master bath with exquisite imported marble as they are of the sleek and modern powder room. They will smile when they see how many windows are in the kitchen and how they can see what’s happening in the neighborhood as they do the dishes. And, they will love that the master closet is huge and connected to the utility room, because, well, who ever thought it was a good idea to carry your dirty laundry through the kitchen? The new owner of this house is searching for something that just feels like home.”
And this beauty in East Kessler could be it.
