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Midway Hollow traditional provides entree to in-demand Dallas neighborhood

Located in a secluded cul de sac in the heart of Midway Hollow, 9463 Green Terrace Dr. just hit the market. And with a list price of $398,000, it's not going to be around long.

The home is no fixer upper, either. Luckily for the buyer, the current owner, Jeff Salmon, is a well-known architectural designer, meaning that all 1,973 square feet have been perfectly kept, so the house is more than move-in ready.

The open floorplan has a welcoming entryway leading first into the dining room and then to the living room. A cozy den with bookcases and beautiful hardwoods sets the scene for a family game night around the fireplace while cookies bake in the connecting kitchen.

All three bedrooms are spacious, with the master offering amazing natural light. The two bathrooms have retained the 1950s charm while accommodating the need for a modern update or two.

But perhaps the best part of the house is the backyard, which provides respite from the city. French doors lead out to a private patio and pool — an area made for entertaining but also relaxing after the guests have gone.

Allie Beth Allman listing agent Mark Storer says this neighborhood is bustling with family-minded young professionals, and he is confident that this home can make the right young family very happy too.

"The buyer will appreciate the style of the house and the clean-line finish-out," he says. "It also features lush landscaping and has a very tranquil environment."

The large master bedroom has ample natural light and gleaming hardwood floors.

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The large master bedroom has ample natural light and gleaming hardwood floors.

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Dallas house for sale from the '50s is still in original condition

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There's a house for sale in East Dallas that's increasingly hard-to-find: a well-preserved home from the '50s for sale that's in nearly original condition.

The house is located at 9203 Lindaro Ln., just outside Loop 12 and walking distance to Bishop Lynch High School, in a stable neighborhood of homes build in the mid 1950s.

The listing by Bryant Nieves of Elite Real Estate Texas calls it a "beautifully preserved Mid-Century gem" with original hardwood floors in the downstairs bedrooms, a recently installed roof, a modern sprinkler system, and an upgraded AC unit.

There are multiple living spaces with a formal living & dining area, eat-in kitchen, and family room which includes an office nook with built-in desk. It has both a carport and attached 2-car garage, as well as a fully fenced yard.

Most of the homes in this neighborhood are 1,200 to 1,600 square feet, and priced from $250,000 to $350,000.

This house was built in 1957, but it differs in that it has a second-floor add-on over the garage — making it roomier at 2,202 square feet, with 5 bedrooms instead of the usual 3.

The two bathrooms are in original condition with '50s tile, both in good shape. The main bathroom has pale warm tan tile, almost flesh colored; the second bathroom, off one of the bedrooms, is a little prettier, with white tile and green-tile edging. Both are far superior to granite-look ceramic.

While both bathrooms merit admiration, this house is more about the wood. There are

original hardwood floors, all in great shape
wood doors including closet doors
wood paneling in the family room, with wood bookshelves and a build-in wood desk

There's also an odd wooden bookshelf that serves as a divider of sorts in the stacked formal living room.

The only room that looks unoriginal is the kitchen, which boasts white-washed '80s cabinets. It looks clean and functional, even if it does not match modern tastes.

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Facade of 9203 Lindaro is pleasing, thanks to the unpainted brick.

It sits on a 7,535 sqft lot and the asking price is $395,000 — a bit optimistic, even if they find the rare buyer who sees value in an untouched '50s home.

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