Happy birthday, America! On July 4, 2023, the U.S.A. will celebrate its 247th birthday. And in North Texas, there are lots of ways to celebrate in a big way.
Everything, they say, is bigger in Texas, so recognizing Independence Day is no small one-evening event. In North Texas, the parties, parades, and picnics to celebrate America and its independence can last all day for several days. Home buyers looking for a new place to hang Old Glory have many communities from which to choose, and this week we’re highlighting three houses close to some American-style excitement.
1900 Stonebrook Drive, Arlington
Who doesn’t love a parade? Arlington’s Independence Parade, launched in 1965, is the longest-running event in the city. Buy a house in Arlington, and you’ll be close to the two-mile parade and also taking in the Dallas Cowboys’ and the Texas Rangers’ games.
In addition to a prime North Texas location, this six-bedroom, six-bath home on Stonebrook has much to offer in its 7,252 square feet. The Mediterranean house was built in 1979 on a one-acre lot and has been remodeled with care.
The rock exterior, circular drive, and iron gate give this home spectacular curb appeal. There’s more stonework inside, plus open entertaining spaces with coffered ceilings, designer lighting, and updated hardware.
The house includes lots of extras — two fireplaces, a great dining room with three chandeliers, a home theater, a sunroom, and balconies. One of those fireplaces is found in the luxurious primary suite downstairs. Another bedroom downstairs is accompanied by a full bathroom, while upstairs are four more bedrooms.
The upstairs balconies overlook the park-like backyard. Relax after the parade in this lush oasis featuring a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, and rock sanctuary. The price tag for such a retreat? It’s $1.45 million.
Listed by Shannon Moneymaker Bartek with Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, this home will be held open from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
7218 Spring Valley Road, Dallas
This Dallas home is not far from Addison, the site of Kaboom Town, an Independence Day celebration that happens to be on July 3. The activities include an airshow at 7:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. A home nearby with lots of space to relax prior to the evening’s events would be great, wouldn’t it?
This five-bedroom, six-bath house on Spring Valley Road was built in 1961 on a half-acre lot in north Dallas, but has been updated to suit today’s modern lifestyle in contemporary styling.
Priced at $1.699 million, this 4,653-square-foot house features a great floor plan with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half baths. The natural light streams in through the home’s walls of windows and glass doors. The gourmet kitchen offers a large island, spacious counters, and high-end appliances. This one-story home also includes two fireplaces, a media room, and a modern vibe, making it a great place to regroup after the fireworks have finished.
Before heading out to the Kaboom town festivities, the owners could enjoy the backyard retreat with its large pool, covered patio, and grassy play area, perfect for a game of croquet.
Agent Phuong Nguyen with Berkshire Hathaway will hold this home open from noon to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
747 Shady Lane, Southlake
When it comes to the Fourth of July, Southlake celebrates America’s birthday on July 3 every year. So, if you lived in Southlake, it would be so easy to make Independence Day into a two-day affair. One of the Southlake homes on the market is this 6,165-square-foot mansion, priced at $3.995 million.
With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, this contemporary house has room for guests to join in the celebration. Impressive on the outside, the house comes with three gated driveways, adding layers of security on this corner lot of more than an acre. Impressive on the inside, the house greets visitors with cathedral ceilings, beamed for emphasis.
The home’s great room opens to the well-appointed patio and well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen boasts Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and two sinks. Four sets of doors make getting to the outdoor retreat an easy task.
The backyard is party ready with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and a zero-edge pool. Inside there’s more room for entertaining with a game room that features a bar and fridge.
The bedrooms are extraordinary, too. The owners’ suite includes double vanities, dual closets, a garden tub, a luxurious shower, and a full-sized washer and dryer. The secondary bedrooms all include not only oversized closets but also ensuite bathrooms.
The home is a quick five-minute trip to Southlake Town Square where the third of July excitement happens. Let the celebration begin!
This home, listed by Ashton Theiss of The Ashton Agency, will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
