2865 Alden Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
- $625,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,932
- SqFt
- List Price
- $625,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 21383718
- Subtype
- Residential
- Style
- English, Other, Detached
- Architectural Style
- English, Other, Detached
- Construction Status
- Preowned
- Year Built
- 1940
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,932
- Lot Size
- 11,717
- Acres
- 0.27
- Subdivision
- Lyman
Property Description
Tucked privately at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this enchanting cottage feels as though it belongs somewhere far away—or perhaps in another time entirely. Warm, whimsical, and wonderfully unexpected, the home unfolds as a collection of charming spaces layered with character, European influence, and Dilbeck-inspired design elements throughout. Inside, fantastic millwork and decorative geometric wood trim take center stage, joined by original steel casement windows, exposed beams, richly toned wood paneling, scalloped built-ins, and beautifully preserved original details. There is a romantic, almost storybook quality to the architecture—a sense of craftsmanship and playfulness that recalls the work of architect Charles Dilbeck. Original bathrooms remain delightfully intact, adding another layer of charm and history. Nothing here feels overly polished or prescribed. Instead, the house possesses the kind of patina, warmth, and personality that can only be collected over time. Private, enchanting, and completely its own, it feels less like a house and more like a warm little world at the end of the road, waiting for its next chapter.
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Additional Information
- Amenities
- Fireplace
- Interior Features
- Cedar Closets, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-In Kitchen, Loft, Multiple Staircases, Paneling Wainscoting, Natural Woodwork
- Exterior Features
- Private Yard
- Taxes
- $9,873
- Property Description
- English, Other, Detached
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Exterior Features
- Private Yard
- Stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Parking Features
- Asphalt, Garage - Single Door, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, On Street, Tandem
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- School District
- Dallas Isd
- Elementary School
- Kahn
- Middle School
- Raul Quintanilla
- High School
- Sunset
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Listing courtesy of Thani Burke from Compass RE Texas, LLC.. Contact: 214-701-4884
Listings 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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