The neighborhood of Ridgmar in Fort Worth is one with many attractive qualities.
Located just off Interstate 30 and Ridgmar Boulevard, the neighborhood is literally minutes from downtown Fort Worth, world-class museums, numerous local eating establishments, and Ridglea and Shady Oaks Country Clubs.
Easy Way To Know Where You Are in Ridgmar
A helpful tip regarding the Ridgmar neighborhood, starting with Dakar Road, the streets are aligned alphabetically ending at Newport Court.
With consistent design guidelines and standards, the homes of Ridgmar — many built in the late 1950s — are typically ranch-style homes on wide homesites with deep front setbacks. Yards and trees are abundant in Ridgmar, making it a sought-after neighborhood for sure.
Because many homes are single-story ranches, they tend to have a low-pitched roofs, therefore making the ceiling height in many of the homes around eight or nine feet as the standard.
There is certainly nothing wrong with a low pitched roof or lower ceiling, however, many home buyers today are looking for higher ceilings to allow for more natural light and a bigger sense of space.
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
The home located at 6332 Juneau Road in Ridgmar is a single-story ranch home on a large homesite of nearly one-half acre and amazing, amazing, amazing live oak trees … however it comes with a very pleasant surprise.
As soon as you enter the home WHAM! you will notice that this home is not like others in Ridgmar, this home has high ceilings that bring in tons of natural light and give the home a very warm and comfortable feeling.
Just off the living room is an open and bright kitchen which allows access to a wonderful sun porch in the front of the home. Because the property has such a deep front yard, the sun porch is a lovely place to spend time sipping morning coffee, having lunch or an evening nightcap.
More Surprises
You thought I had finished with the surprises but I am just getting started.
This home of 4,068 square feet with four bedrooms and three-and-one-half bathrooms comes with something many homes in the 1950s didn’t have … large bedrooms and tons of closet space!
Growing families will love this home and the abundant storage spaces throughout the home. Think about all the letter jackets, school uniforms, prom dresses, stuffed animals and puzzles you can store in this home!
The final surprise is the backyard of 6332 Juneau Road. While lush backyards are a staple of Ridgmar, this particular one comes with an enormous Live Oak tree that provides plenty of shade.
6332 Juneau is listed by Elizabeth Hertel of Williams Trew Real Estate. The home is available for $629,000.
Well, that’s all from Tarrant County this week Dirty Readers. Thanks for reading and following and sharing! As always, if you have questions, comments or great ideas for a blog … hit me up!
Seth Fowler is a licensed Real Estate Sales Professional for Williams Trew Real Estate in Fort Worth, TX. Statements and opinions are his and his alone. Seth has been involved with the home sales and real estate industry in the Fort Worth area since 2004. He and his family have lived in the area for over 15 years. Seth also loves bowties! You can reach Seth at: 817.980.6636 or [email protected]
