Spring is one of the hottest times a year for real estate in North Texas. But just as our temps are warming up a little bit early this year, so is the real estate market. We perused listings across D-FW to see what a budget near $1.25 million will buy. Take a look at what’s on the market this week.
Thoroughly modern
List price: $1.1 million | Neighborhood: Elm Thicket | Square footage: 2,615 | Lot size: 0.14 acre
Step into a new era in this modern home near Love Field. Built in 2022 as a spec home, the property was inspired by the midcentury modern era and balances a clean-lined minimalism with warmth and comfort. Listing agent Aaron Carroll with Allie Beth Allman & Associates says the developers wanted to create a striking, interesting home. “It’s also so rare that builders build one-story homes with this square footage,” says Carroll. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one half-bathroom are carefully arranged within the home’s unique floor plan. The main spaces — living room, dining room and kitchen — share an open-concept design. As the home extends toward the back of the property, the layout curves in a U shape around a central courtyard where a pool and a wooden deck provide a private retreat.
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The primary suite is set off on its own, at the back of the house, and has views of the courtyard and pool. There, the spa-like bathroom is complete with a large soaking tub. Also toward the back of the house, one bedroom — which could be used as an office — has access to a small lawn that provides more room to enjoy the outdoors.
Wide open spaces
List price: $1.25 million | Neighborhood: Waterstone Estates | Square footage: 3,683 | Lot size: 1 acre
This 2021 build in McKinney will give you room to breathe both in the house and outside on the sprawling property. “The neighborhood is an acreage gated community in East McKinney with multiple ponds [and a] rural feel inside city limits,” says listing agent Guy Arnold, with the Arnold Homes Group, of the Waterstone Estates community. He notes that the home is 10 minutes from Melissa and 15 minutes from historic downtown McKinney.
Inside, there are four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one half-bathroom; an open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen; plus a wine bar and a pantry. Upstairs includes a home gym. The oversized back patio has a cozy outdoor fireplace, a TV, dining area and an outdoor kitchen. At 1 acre, the property has plenty of potential for creative outdoor enhancements.
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Location, location, location
List price: $1.3 million | Neighborhood: Lakewood | Square footage: 2,644 | Lot size: 0.21 acres
If location is your top priority when shopping for a home, this Lakewood residence will be right up your alley. Walkable to neighborhood restaurants, a grocery store, local shops and even White Rock Lake, it’s in a prime spot.
The listing has all the charm Lakewood homes are known for, especially thanks to its cottage architecture, arched doorways, large windows and hardwood floors. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and one half-bathroom yield a spacious interior. “For a 1935 home, it’s unbelievably well maintained,” says listing agent Bill Clarkson with Century 21 Judge Fite Company.
Clarkson says the sellers recently refreshed the kitchen with custom cabinetry and a bar area next to the breakfast table. Two bedrooms are located on each floor. There’s even a pet bedroom of sorts: Peek under the stairs to spy a cleverly situated dog nook.
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