This Week in Dallas Real Estate|July8,2025

July 08, 2025

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Listed Price: $440,000
Specs: 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,428 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $315
Home Type: Single Family Residence

Why it’s hot:

  • 🪵 Newer wood fencing for enhanced backyard privacy

  • 👩‍🍳 Huge eat-in kitchens with quartz counters & custom cabinetry in both units

  • 🏡 Historic charm meets modern upgrades — built in 1913 with recent renovations

  • 🧱 Foundation reinforced and front porch rebuilt with updated materials (2024)

  • 🌳 Separate fenced backyards + dedicated storage shed

  • 🌿 Located just steps from Buckner Park and Crockett Dog Park

  • 🚗 Shared driveway access with legal easement

  • 🛠️ Sprinkler system (2019), fresh paint, and updated HVAC components

  • 💰 Estimated rent: $2,100/month = strong passive income stream

  • 🏘️ Potential for owner-occupancy + rental income with two separate units

“Perfect for house hackers and investors alike — this duplex offers updated features, private outdoor spaces, and prime location walkability with the added bonus of strong appreciation potential”

Listed Price: $240,000
Specs: 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 821 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $292
Home Type: Condominium

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏊‍♀️ Resort-style pool in boutique community

  • 🌿 Private, fenced patio perfect for outdoor entertaining

  • 🧊 Kitchen with new stainless steel fridge + pool-view window

  • 🍽️ Dedicated dining area & spacious living space

  • 🛏️ Large upstairs bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet

  • 🧺 In-unit laundry for everyday convenience

  • 🚘 Ample parking in both front and rear lots

  • 🌆 Walk to West Village, Katy Trail, and State Thomas district

  • 💸 Rent estimate: $2,150/month — strong income potential

  • 📊 Projected gross yield: ~11%

“Affordable, walkable, and turnkey — this Uptown condo delivers convenience, lifestyle, and solid investment potential in one of Dallas' most vibrant neighborhoods”

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Listed Price: $575,000
Specs: 3 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,111 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $272
Home Type: Townhouse

Why it’s hot:

  • 🌅 Steps from White Rock Lake – ideal for outdoor lifestyle

  • 🪟 Soaring windows & tall ceilings create an airy, light-filled vibe

  • 🏡 Open floorplan with flexible suite layout & top-floor office nook

  • 🍽️ Sleek kitchen with thoughtful upgrades and smart storage

  • 🛁 Ensuite primary with dual sinks, spacious shower & walk-in closet

  • 🧺 Fresh carpet + remote control shades on large windows

  • 🌳 Private, tucked-away feel with distant lake views

  • 🛠️ Built in 2018 – modern construction & systems

  • 💰 Estimated rent: $3,940/month — strong cash flow potential

  • 🏘️ Low HOA ($145/mo) for added affordability

“Bright, modern, and steps from the lake — this stylish East Dallas townhouse brings together luxury, location, and lifestyle”

Listed Price: $465,000
Specs: 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,135 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $218
Home Type: Single Family Residence

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏠 Former model home in a gated community — premium design & finishes

  • 🎯 Plano ISD — highly sought-after school district

  • 🌳 Landscaped, easy-care backyard + covered patio for outdoor relaxation

  • 🪵 Hand-scraped hardwood floors & elegant crown molding

  • 💡 Soaring ceilings with open-concept layout for natural light & spacious feel

  • 🎧 Built-in surround sound wiring — perfect for movie nights

  • 🍽️ Granite countertops & well-equipped kitchen — ideal for entertaining

  • 🚿 Sprinkler system & zero-lot-line for low-maintenance living

  • 💸 Rent estimate: $3,100/month = strong passive income potential

  • 📊 Listed close to market valuation = smart buy for stability

“An elegant former model home in a gated community with Plano schools, move-in ready updates, and a strong rental outlook”

Listed Price: $1,299,000
Specs: 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,800 sq. ft.
Price per Sq. Ft.: $464
Home Type: Single Family Residence

Why it’s hot:

  • 🏡 Green Built luxury custom home on 0.51 acres in Preston Hollow

  • 🌞 Oversized windows flood interiors with natural light

  • 💧 Pool & spa + spacious covered patio for seamless indoor-outdoor living

  • 🍷 Glass-enclosed, climate-controlled wine room

  • 🛏️ 3 upstairs en-suite bedrooms + walk-in attic + potential 5th bedroom

  • 🎮 Large playroom, media room, gym, private office & craft room

  • 🔐 Built-in storm shelter + 3-car garage + full smart home integration

  • 🌳 Beautifully landscaped grounds ideal for entertaining

  • 💸 Estimated monthly rent: $5,700/mo

  • 🛡️ Full smart home + safety features = premium resale value

  • 📍 Prime location in prestigious Preston Hollow

  • 💳 Estimated Monthly Payment

     Total - $32,573/mo
    Principal & Interest — $24,774
    Property Taxes — $6,199
    Home Insurance — $1,600

“Experience elevated living in this stunning Green Built smart home—where luxury design, energy efficiency, and premium amenities come together on a spacious half-acre in Preston Hollow.”

Speed Reads

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👵🏽🏘️ DFW Sees 66% Surge in Senior Renters Over the Last Decade! — Rising home costs & lifestyle shifts are driving more seniors to ditch ownership for rentals across Dallas-Fort Worth 📈💬 Learn More

📍South Dallas Scores Big: Cawley Partners Bets on 5,200 Acres for Data Centers & Homes! 🏗️💻—“North has grown, but the future’s heading south,” say developers banking on the next boom.  Read more

🐾 Dallas Loves Pets! 🏡 79% of Rentals Are Pet-Friendly — and They Lease 3 Days Faster! 🐶🐱 Landlords, saying “yes” to pets could be your secret to filling vacancies fast. Read More

We hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of Land & Ledger – Dallas!

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The Land & Ledger – Dallas Team