I got my hand slapped by one of our readers for my attempt to unearth affordable single-family housing in established neighborhoods. I set my ceiling at $350,000 — close to the current median house price for Fort Worth — and I did manage to find two options below $300,000. I also pointed out that options have improved for condominium living.
Two downtown Fort Worth buildings with history offer modern loft living for under $250,000. You can buy a one-bedroom, one-bath unit in the Neil P. for $225,000. Or you could purchase a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the Texas and Pacific Lofts for $249,000. And that’s just to name two urban choices.
But what if you want a bit of green? Maybe including a pool and even tennis courts?
Indian Creek Condominiums
For value and location in a lovely setting, Indian Creek Condominiums are nearly impossible to beat.
The exterior is a bit ho-hum, betraying its 1970 vintage. Get on the association and suggest a snappier shutter and door color.
Location? Burton Hills at 1121 Roaring Springs Road — a mere stone’s throw from Shady Oaks Country Club. The area has a sylvan charm. Roaring Springs Road is a somewhat lumpy, not bumpy curbless drive with dense green spaces on either side of the road.
The two-bedroom, two-bath condominium contains nearly 1,100 square feet of tidy living space that I would describe as semi semi-open concept with partial walls defining the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Floors are a rather convincing wood-look vinyl.
The galley kitchen has ample openings to the dining area, keeping it from feeling confined. It’s a very cheerful space with bright white appliances and lower cabinets with pleasing celedon painted uppers. Countertops are granite.
The unit has a true primary suite with an attached bath — recently renovated — also with granite counters and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom is currently being used as an office.
Throw in a private paved patio and what’s to want? Perhaps two covered parking spaces. All of this is securely behind gates and it’s a one-story, ground-floor unit, which will be a draw to some.
Indian Creek Condominiums’ $337 monthly HOA fee may be a dealbreaker for some buyers, but it includes landscaping, building maintenance, insurance, access to tennis courts, and two pools.
Joseph Berkes with Williams Trew Real Estate has 1121 Roaring Springs Road in Fort Worth’s Indian Creek Condominiums listed for $250,000.
