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Dream City Realty LLC
737 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
- $535,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,786
- SqFt
- List Price
- $535,000
- MLS#
- 21390494
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Subtype
- Residential
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern, Detached
- Year Built
- 1952
- Construction Status
- Preowned
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Acres
- 0.50
- Living Area
- 1,786
- County
- Dallas
- City
- Dallas
- Subdivision
- Boulevard Terrace Rev.
- Number of Stories
- 1
- Architecture Style
- Mid-Century Modern, Detached
Property Description
Part of the socially vibrant West Kessler Neighborhood Association, this distinctive Midcentury home occupies a nearly half-acre wooded setting with a fascinating Oak Cliff pedigree. Custom-built for J. Walter Nyquist, Vice President of Meletio Electric, and believed to be a Pyka-Built residence, it reflects the influence of celebrated Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, for whom noted Oak Cliff builder Ben Pyka worked as a contractor. Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, original built-ins, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace create unmistakable character. Open spaces overlook the mature trees, while crafted details like a built-in serving buffet and the Dutch door to the Third Bedroom evoke the individuality associated with Pyka and Dilbeck. The light-filled Kitchen retains abundant cabinetry and its incredible original Thermador built-in oven. The Primary Suite features windows on two exposures, a generous Walk-In Closet with Elfa shelving, and a wonderfully preserved vintage Ensuite Bath with colorful period tile. The Guest Bath is thoughtfully updated with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The Third Bedroom, with natural light from 3 exposures, offers flexibility as a Home Office, Library, Creative Space, or Guest Room. A broad Patio opens to an expansive lawn beneath mature trees. The Detached Garage has upgraded power to support EV charging, while a large Workshop behind it—with windows and its own exterior door—offers exceptional space for a Studio, hobbies, projects, or storage. Nearly eight decades after a 1947 advertisement described this creekside property as a “rustic paradise,” the phrase still feels remarkably apt. Cross the bridge over the creek and arrive beneath a mature tree canopy, where the setting feels unexpectedly removed from the city—a singular Oak Cliff home with architecture, land, history, and a genuine sense of place.
Additional Information
- Amenities
- Fireplace
- Lot Size
- 21,736
- Acres
- 0.50
- Lot Description
- Backs To Greenbelt Park, Landscaped, Trees, Sprinkler System-Yard, Waterfront
- Interior Features
- Chandelier, Bar-Dry, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Composition
- Stories
- 1
- Pool Features
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Type
- Decorative
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Garage
- Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Side By Side, Workshop in Garage
- School District
- Dallas Isd
- Elementary School
- Kahn
- Middle School
- Raul Quintanilla
- High School
- Sunset
- Possession
- CloseOfEscrow
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Listing courtesy of Brian Davis from Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l. Contact: 214-924-1442
Listing provided by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS). Listing data has been deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by the MLS.
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