Now that the holidays are done and spring is around the corner, house hunting is likely to pick up. We’ve picked five open houses this weekend for you, ranging in price from $265K to $995K. Neighborhoods include Bluffview, the M Streets, Hillridge, University Meadows, and a surprise in Farmers Branch. Lots of diversity in the styles and prices—we hope you like it!
MODERN, ECO-FRIENDLY WORK OF ART WITH SLEEK LINES, SOLAR PANELS
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
The 2014 home at 2619 Leta Mae Ln. in Farmers Branch is the brainchild of Dallas architect John Shortall and custom builder Kenneth Schleback and is a modern masterpiece (Candy wrote all about it here a few months ago). This 3-2 has 2,325 square feet, constructed of steel and metal, even the interior doors, with soaring ceilings and gorgeous details.The kitchen is a Bultaup with appliances by Miele, Paykel, and Hobart. Industrial windows are energy efficient and heated concrete floors make for warm winters.
“The home is built as a home of the future, all steel and studs, no wood, built to last forever,” Shortall told Candy. “There is a geothermal system, not your typical AC system, and a fully developed solar system plus foam insulation everywhere, so it’s a very well insulated and green home, very economical to maintain.”
This home is listed by Grant Vancleve with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty for $995,000.
SPANISH-STYLE UNIVERSITY MEADOWS HOME WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, SWIMMING POOL
Open house: Sunday, Jan. 17, 1-3 p.m.
University Meadows is a lovely East Dallas neighborhood, and the home at 6121 Chesley Ln. has lots of amenities to offer for just under half a million. Located near Lovers and Skillman, it’s a 4-3 with 2,819 square feet, built in 1969. This Spanish-style home is move-in ready, with updates like handscraped hardwood floors in the living and rooms and kitchen. The updated kitchen features a tumbled marble backsplash and lots of storage, as well as stainless steel appliances, including double ovens.
Out back, there’s a heated pool and spa, large enclosed patio, deck, board-on-board fence, and plenty of grass for pets and kids. It is listed by Peter Loudis with Ebby Halliday Realtors for $499,500.
BLUFFVIEW BEAUTY WITH HIGH-END FINISH-OUT, GREEN FEATURES, GREAT CLOSETS
Open house: Saturday, Jan. 16, 2-4p.m.
The home at 3615 S. Versailles Ave. is the recipient of a big renovation that put in tons of high-end features and stylish amenities. Located near Lemmon and Inwood in Bluffview’s La Foy Place, it’s a 3-2 with 1,818 square feet, built in 1946. In addition to all new sheetrock, paint, and interior and exterior doors, they’ve added on 800 square feet with a master bedroom, ensuite bathroom, huge walk-in closet, and laundry. Other updates include new electrical panel, an entirely rewired house, new roof, an eight-foot cedar fence with an automatic gate, and new plumbing. The kitchen has a Bosch range and dishwasher, and there are Italian porcelain wet areas.
This house is also eco-friendly, with a new 16+ SEER HVAC system, tankless water heater, attic fan, ceiling fans,insulated doors, all new low E windows, and a smart electric meter. It was listed Jan. 4 by Julie Pillans with Ebby Halliday for $499,000.
M-STREETS COTTAGE WITH COZY VIBE, BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
Open house: Saturday, Jan. 16, 12-2 p.m.
The M Streets are a coveted neighborhood in Dallas, and the home at 6207 Monticello Ave. is a rare 2-2 in the area. It’s 1,476 square feet, built in 1954, and beautifully updated with an open den, gas cooking, and a fireplace. The hardwood floors have intricate inlays (check out that kitchen floor!), and the family room has built in bookshelves and cabinets. The private backyard has a swimming pool and hot tub, as well as lovely mature trees. This home was listed today by RoseMarie LaCoursiere with Ebby Halliday Realtors for $457,000.
UPDATED EAST DALLAS HOME TWO MILES FROM WHITE ROCK LAKE FOR $265K
Open house: Saturday, Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m.
Home close to White Rock Lake tend to sell for plenty of clams, but over in Hillridge, you can buy a 3-2 with 1,898 square feet for around $250K. Take the home at 2334 Saint Francis Ave. Built in 1961, this property has been extensively updated with the amenities like granite counters in kitchen and bathrooms, a gas cooktop, refinished original hardwood floors in the formal rooms and bedrooms, and designer lighting. It’s just two miles from the lake, near Ferguson and Lakeland.
Out back, there’s a flagstone patio and pergola added in 2015, and the home has lots of closets and storage. It was listed Dec. 14 by Daniel Harker with Keller Williams Realty DPR for $265,000.
This open house roundup is a weekly feature at CandysDirt. 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.
