That purple door is genius. It means no one will miss a party here, and believe me, there will be plenty. This Lakewood Heights Craftsman, with all the modern updates we love, retains the charm of its 1931 origins. The large deck in the backyard is perfect for entertaining, making this home a blend of historic charm and modern convenience.
It’s also in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Dallas. I should know, because it’s the one I landed in right out of college decades ago. I loved living in Lakewood Heights.
This home is a couple of blocks from the fabulous 9-acre Tietze Park, within easy walking distance to Lower Greenville and the Lakewood Shopping Center, and it’s only a short bike ride to White Rock Lake.
The Lakewood Heights neighborhood was developed in 1914 for soldiers returning home from WWI. Filled with Craftsman and Tudor-style homes, it was instantly successful with 300 of the 400 planned lots reserved in what was called a tag day. It was so successful that the developers immediately opened the second section, with 200 additional lots.
There are now about 1,150 homes here, a mix of originals and new construction. Despite the growth over the years, the neighborhood still retains that eclectic feeling that drew me so many years ago.
This original Lakewood Heights Craftsman has 1,623 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. There’s a lovely sunroom at the front of the house that is perfect for a home office or a mahjong room. You can also use it as a playroom, so all those toys are contained!
We all love a kitchen makeover, and this one is perfection with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is a built-in breakfast nook with clever storage. In fact, there is built-in storage everywhere you look in this Lakewood Heights charmer.
It’s a perfect starter home for young families, as it’s zoned for Geneva Heights Elementary with a feeder pattern that leads to J. L. Long Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School.
As Ebby Halliday Realtor Julie Sliva noted, “It’s magazine-worthy.”
Sliva has this Lakewood Heights Craftsman at 6351 Velasco Ave. available for $750,000.