RARE HALF-ACRE OPPORTUNITY IN FOREST HILLS Set on approximately half an acre along quiet Highland Road, 1538 Highland offers a rare chance to own significant land in one of East Dallas’s most desirable neighborhoods. Whether renovated to showcase its original character or replaced with a custom architectural residence, the property offers exceptional possibilities. The 2,651-square-foot home features soaring vaulted ceilings, parquet floors, window shutters and abundant built-ins. A spacious game room and vaulted sunroom with tile flooring add distinctive character and flexible living space. Outdoors, mature privacy trees, landscaped grounds, a covered patio, circular drive, additional parking and carport create a private and welcoming setting. Forest Hills is known for its tree-lined streets, generous lots and proximity to White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum. The neighborhood is experiencing significant renovation and new construction, making this an especially compelling setting for those seeking the scale and privacy of an established estate neighborhood. Enjoy trails, lake activities, gardens, restaurants and the vibrant culture of East Dallas, while remaining just minutes from Downtown Dallas. The property also benefits from a quiet setting adjacent to the Episcopal church, a longstanding and peaceful neighbor. A distinctive offering for the buyer with vision—preserve the character of the existing home, undertake a transformative renovation, or create something entirely new on this exceptional piece of Forest Hills.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$472Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Evan Matteson• Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Listed by Virginia Matteson• Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Forest Hills, located between White Rock Lake and the Lakewood Shopping Center, is a residential and wooded Dallas neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the White Rock Lake Trail at Winstead Drive, where cyclists and runners stream past limestone outcrops and big-canopy trees. Brick facades, deep setbacks, and generous lots give the streetscape a quiet, architectural rhythm. Daily routines orbit lake loops, picnic lawns, and the shoreline’s birdlife. Nearby cultural pillars such as the Bath House Cultural Center and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden add a gallery-and-gardens counterpoint to the outdoors. Local staples like Goodfriend Package and Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House and Vector Brewing keep the food-and-drink scene distinctly East Dallas.
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Market insights
1538 Highland Rd · $1,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,250,000
Median sale price in this area is $369,703. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cable TV available
Double vanity
Granite counters
Natural woodwork
Pantry
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Bay windows
Plantation shutters
Skylights
Window coverings
12 total rooms
3 living areas
2 dining areas
One level
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on level 1)
Primary bedroom on level 1
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Plumbed for gas in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Full size washer/dryer area
Washer hookup
Electric water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Fireplace heating
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Wood-burning fireplace
Exterior features
Covered porches (front and rear)
Covered patio
Gutters
Rain barrel/cistern(s)
Chain link fencing
Landscaped yard
Large backyard with grass
Many trees
Rolling slope
Sprinkler system
Home design
Residential
Single family residence
Not attached
Built in 1982
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Parking
Carport
1 carport space
Covered parking
Circular driveway
Additional parking
Concrete surfaces
Kitchen-level parking access
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Brick and siding construction
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Individual gas meter
Individual water meter
Natural gas available
Overhead utilities
Concrete curbs
HOA & community
No association
Other
Possession negotiable
Listing status: For Sale
Electricity and solar
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