Let’s just clarify for clarity’s sake: Dallas home prices are breaking records, y’all, and if you want a great home inside the loop, you’re going to pay for it. There was quite a debate in the comments of our Tuesday Two Hundred, a super-cute Craftsman home in Sunset Hill that is priced at $239,000. Some folks felt that was too steep. Others thought the renovation was too modern and not true to the architecture of the home.
Here’s the honest-to-goodness-backed-by-economists truth: Someone is going to buy that house, and considering the state of the market and the desirability of this area compared to the prices of adjacent Winnetka Heights homes in similar condition, the homeowner will probably get within $7 to $10K of their asking price with the right buyer, one who will appreciate the Oak Cliff vibe and the cool people who live there. That’s just based on the fact that home prices in our area are up 10.4 percent year-over-year and there are more buyers out there than sellers, especially with the influx of new workers thanks to our booming job market.
Same thing goes for this adorable Midway Hollow post war traditional at 3958 Clover. It’s not as big as a home you’d find in the northern suburbs, such as Carrollton, for instance. No, it clocks in at a modest but capable 1,524 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths. But you’re not buying a big home when you move inside the loop in this price range. You’re buying location. You’re buying proximity to work, culture, restaurants and shopping. This home is priced at $299,000, and it’s already under option.
Homebuyers will appreciate the renovations to this home, which include an open floor plan that flows from the living room to the dining area and open kitchen, all of which have gorgeous pine floors underfoot. This home feels light and bright thanks to the remodel, and it places the emphasis on the kitchen and living areas as public spots. I also love the open cabinets and the green paint inside that adds a colorful punch to a monochromatic kitchen. The addition of the island not only brings in more prep space, but it’s an informal dining area and a great spot to connect with kids after a day at school and work.
The master bedroom, like the rest of the home, is modest in size at 18 x 10, but that’s not shrimpy or anything for a home in this neighborhood. I also love the cool master bath, that, while it doesn’t have double sinks, it instead has a massive tub with a huge window to bring in some ambient light.
The backyard is a great size for kids to run around in, and thanks to the pine tree in the center of the yard, you won’t have to worry with a ton of leaves coming down every fall, and you get to benefit from its shade. You’ll also appreciate the cool pergola that, with the addition of an outdoor kitchen, would be my hangout from late March until July.
What do you think?
