This Week in Dallas Real Estate|Aug26,2025

August 26, 2025

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Listed Price: $399,500
Specs: 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,841 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $217
Home Type: Single Family Residence

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏞️ Prime Lake Highlands location near White Rock Meadows

  • 🛏️ Spacious layout with primary bedroom downstairs + 2 large bedrooms up

  • 🏠 New roof coming 2025 = big-ticket upgrade handled

  • 🛋️ Flexible floor plan with room for personalization/updates

  • 🌳 5,227 sq. ft. lot with private backyard

  • 🛠️ Built in 1985 = solid structure with modern update potential

  • 🛒 Close to shopping, dining, parks, and major employers

  • 📈 +45% value growth in the last 10 years

  • 💰 Rent estimate: $2,700/month

  • 🧮 Projected gross yield: ~8.9%

  • 🔑 Richardson ISD = higher demand for family renters

“This Lake Highlands duplex offers a balance of comfort, location, and investment upside. It’s an attractive option for both families and long-term investors”

Listed Price: $350,000
Specs: 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,158 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $302
Home Type: Condominium

Why it’s hot:

  • 🎨 Premium custom luxury paint & newer carpeting (modern fresh look)

  • 🛋️ Open-concept living with split bedrooms for privacy

  • 🍳 Custom kitchen hardware + chandelier + built-in wall mount cabinetry

  • 🌇 Balcony views of outdoor grills & Downtown Dallas skyline

  • 🏋️‍♂️ Fitness center, lounge, and community room access

  • 🚗 Assigned garage parking + additional street parking

  • 🚶 Walk or bike to SMU, Mockingbird Station, and Katy Trail

  • 📈 +72% value growth in the last 10 years

  • 🏠 Rent estimate: $2,500/mo → ~8.6% gross yield potential

  • 🔧 Seller paying for remodel → future value uplift without added cost

“This condo offers a blend of urban convenience, modern upgrades, and walkability. It’s both a great personal residence and a high-yield investment opportunity in one of Dallas’s most desirable locations”

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Listed Price: $599,000
Specs: 2 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,353 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $262
Home Type: Townhouse

Why it’s hot:

  • 🪵 Hand-scraped hardwoods + brand-new Berber carpet

  • 🛋️ Expansive open-concept living, dining & kitchen floor plan

  • 🚪 Two large closets in the primary suite + private balcony with downtown views

  • 🏋️‍♂️ 250 sq. ft. flex room for office, gym, or game room

  • 🚗 Full-size two-car garage with epoxy floor

  • 🧺 Spacious utility room with washer-dryer setup

  • 🌇 Covered balcony perfect for sunsets over downtown

  • 🛠️ Built in 2005 = solid structure with modern touches

  • 💰 Estimated rent: $4,200/month = strong income potential

  • 🧮 Projected gross yield: ~8.3%

  • 📍 Located in a high-demand Uptown/Downtown corridor

“This Uptown Dallas townhouse blends location, luxury, and lifestyle. With multiple living levels, modern finishes, and strong rental potential, it’s an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking urban living or investors eyeing high-demand rentals.”

Listed Price: $239,900
Specs: 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,200 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $200
Home Type: Townhouse

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏗️ Completely transformed in 2022 — new insulation, flooring, lighting, ceiling fans, HVAC, electrical & roof

  • 🛋️ Open-concept living space with rich, dark wood-like floors for a modern look

  • 🍳 Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in pantry & upgraded cabinetry

  • 🚿 Primary suite with walk-in closet + fully renewed bathroom

  • 🛁 Two updated full bathrooms — perfect for family & guests

  • 📦 Ample storage with hall closet & pantry for organization

  • ✅ Washer, dryer & refrigerator included — true move-in ready

  • 🏊 Community perks: 2 swimming pools, clubhouse, roof & yard maintenance covered

  • 📍 Excellent location near Central Expressway & LBJ — easy access to shopping, dining & commuting

  • 💰 Rent estimate: $1,700/mo (~9.9% gross yield before HOA & taxes)

  • 🔑 HOA fee higher than average but offsets with included amenities & exterior coverage

“This remodeled Richardson ISD townhouse delivers a stylish turnkey home with modern finishes and strong rental potential.”

Listed Price: $1,150,000
Specs: 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,968 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $387
Home Type: Single Family Residence

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏊 Resort-style heated pool with chiller

  • 🌟 Rare Super Ju-Nel mid-century architecture

  • 🌿 Expansive glass walls with lush views

  • 🛋️ Flexible lower-level suite / guest space

  • ✨ Fresh updates + new carpet (2025)

  • 🔥 Open living, dining & entertaining flow

  • 🌳 Large lot with mature shade trees

  • 🍷 Indoor-outdoor entertainment ready

  • 🖼️ Clean mid-century lines & design details

  • 🪟 Natural light floods every room

  • 🛠️ Well-maintained + move-in ready

  • 📍 Minutes from White Rock Lake & trails

  • 🚗 Quick access to dining, shopping, & highways

  • 🏗️ Architectural pedigree (Super Ju-Nel homes are rare & sought after)

💳 Estimated Monthly Payment – $23,619

  • 💵 Estimated Monthly Payment: $7,384

    • Principal & Interest: $5,516

    • Property Taxes: $1,485

    • Home Insurance: $383

    • HOA: N/A

“ A rare mid-century modern jewel blending history, character, and thoughtful updates — all in a desirable East Dallas location.”

Own a piece of Dallas architectural history, reimagined for modern living.

Speed Reads

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