What makes a 1,632-square-foot home feel generous? Rooms that refuse to do only one job. This three-bedroom, two-bath 1955 East Dallas MCM ranch makes a strong case for the best ideas of midcentury living: natural light, useful spaces and an easy connection to outdoors. The large L-shaped entry can become living and dining, or make room for an office, library or play space. At the back, a second living area features a striking glass-block wall reportedly sourced from Dallas Alley and opens to a 10-by-10 breakfast room near the back door. Altogether, there are two living areas and two dining spaces, with room to change your mind. The recently refreshed kitchen includes updated cabinetry, stainless appliances, gold hardware, a deep farmhouse-style sink and a dedicated refrigerator water line. Its substantial peninsula, topped with two-inch quartz, delivers serious prep space, casual seating and a natural gathering point. Even the laundry has its own dedicated space, keeping everyday chores out of the kitchen. Three large solar tubes bring daylight exactly where it counts: the kitchen, dining room and rear living area. The primary bath adds a double-width designer-tiled shower with a rain showerhead and handheld wand. Storage is another pleasant surprise. A sports-equipment (bonus) room connects directly to the house and backyard, the single-car carport has its own attached storage room, and a separate 10-by-8 backyard building holds tools and seasonal gear. A 30' covered patio and oversized level concrete pad, currently used as a sports court, keep life moving outdoors. All this approximately 1.5 miles from White Rock Lake, near the Dallas Arboretum and Casa Linda Plaza—Rodeo Goat, anyone?—with no HOA. Bring the bikes, kayaks and pickleball paddles, you outdoor-loving peoples. This one is for you!
Property Details
- Interior
- Open Floorplan
- Cooling
- 1
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling Features
- Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Full Baths
- 2
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cleared, Interior Lot, Lawn, Few Trees
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Cleared, Interior Lot, Lawn, Few Trees
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit, Lighting, Other, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Exterior Materials
- Fire Pit, Lighting, Other, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 1632.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 0.17
- Parking Features
- Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Concrete, Covered, Carport, Direct Access, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Off
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Carport Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- Mid Century Modern, Detached
- Property Subtype Additional
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1955
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Overhead Utilities, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available
- Appliances
- Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Gas
- Subdivision
- Woodcrest
- Community Features
- Fishing, Lake, Other, Playground, Park, Trails Paths, Curbs, Sidewalks
- School District
- Dallas ISD
- Elementary School
- Reinhardt
- Middle School
- Gaston
- High School
- Adams
- County
- Dallas
- Region
- Dallas
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 3
- Taxes Annual
- $9,333
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Listed by Bess Dickson (#0616782)
Listing Office: Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l (#BRIG06)
