Mid-Century Modern Meets Ranch

Architectural surprises abound in this revamped Fort Worth abode

The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home at 3701 Echo Trail in Fort Worth’s Overton West neighborhood sits high on a bluff, but it could just as well be sitting on a pedestal. And on a pedestal it belongs, for this spacious, ranch-style house has been updated with midcentury edits to blend perfectly with the surrounding area.

Originally built in 1962, remodeled in 1997, and updated again just a few years ago, this home has had many lives thanks to the award-winning Wintersole Architects. It's listed for $1,082,000 by Rebecca Cristol with Helen Painter Real Estate Group.

The latest update showcases a property with clean lines and natural light, best represented by the showstopping formal living room that anchors the rest of the 4,362-square-foot home. The massive room has 16-foot ceilings and a floating fireplace surrounded by Texas limestone. Only a Mondrian screen separates the formal living from the formal dining, making the large space even more dramatic and allowing for a seamless flow of traffic when entertaining guests.

A sleek and modern kitchen, with quartz countertops and metal laminate cabinets, is also ideal for entertaining, sharing an open floorplan with an informal dining space and another living area. The steel structure staircase with wood treads leads to the upstairs while also providing another focal point. Built for a family, the upstairs has three bedrooms plus a casual playroom or living area.

In the recent update, the garage was converted into the master bedroom suite that sits off the formal living room. The spacious room has a sitting area but welcomes sleep and relaxation with cozy, textured gray walls. The master bathroom dishes out a dose of glam and another surprise with patterned wallpaper and a bathtub that fills with water from a spout in the ceiling.

After admiring the backyard from many rooms in the home, walk outside to find that the amenities continue. There's a saltwater pool, an outdoor kitchen, and plenty of grassy areas surrounded by towering oak trees.

This home is just a block from Overton Park and within walking distance to Tanglewood Elementary and TCU. Bring your own bike: homeowners can hop on the nearby Trinity Trails for a scenic 6-mile route straight into downtown Fort Worth.

The expansive backyard houses the saltwater pool and some of the property's 28 trees.

Photo courtesy of The Helen Painter Group

The expansive backyard houses the saltwater pool and some of the property's 28 trees.

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11 Dallas suburbs soar as fastest-growing U.S. cities in last decade

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Celina's population has soared over 300 percent in the last 10 years, according to the report.

It's no secret that Dallas-Fort Worth's population is growing faster than most other metros in the U.S., but now several surprising Dallas neighbors have been named among the top 10 fastest-growing suburb nationwide over the last decade.

Celina nearly led the nation with an astonishing 314 percent increase in population from 2014 to 2023, according to a recent growth study by marketplace platform StorageCafe. The far-flung suburb, which is located about 45 miles north of downtown Dallas, ranked No. 2 in the report's rankings of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. cities during the 10-year period.

The report said Celina was home to more than 27,000 residents in 2023, but now the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population has grown to more than 43,300 people.

"A mix of diverse housing options, proximity to city amenities, a strong local economy and access to top-rated schools and entertainment have made it one of the most attractive places to settle in the region," the report's author wrote.

This isn't the first time Celina has entered the spotlight for its exploding population: It was the No. 1 fastest-growing U.S. city in 2023, and recently came out on top of GoBankingRates' new study ranking of the fastest-growing affluent suburbs in America for 2025.

Four more Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs earned spots among the top 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities from 2014 to 2023: Melissa (No. 3), Princeton (No. 7), Prosper (No. 8), and Fate (No. 9).

In all, 11 DFW cities earned spots in the report, including:

No. 14 – Anna
No. 33 – Midlothian
No. 43 – Royse City
No. 45 – Forney
No. 58 – Little Elm
No. 72 – Frisco

Fate, Dallas suburb The small town of Fate has grown by 172 percent since 2014, StorageCafe says.fatetx.gov/

"Aside from Frisco, which is already a well-established suburb, the rest are smaller cities — six of which more than doubled in size during this period," the report said. "The remaining cities still saw impressive gains, with population increases exceeding 60 percent. Meanwhile, Dallas proper experienced more modest growth, with a 5 percent increase over the decade."

The report added that Dallas-Fort Worth's population surge has also led to a high demand for housing. Home prices in Celina stood at nearly $611,000 in November 2024, whereas Melissa's home prices were about $466,000 during that same period.

For comparison, the national average price of a home is $354,000.

Only three Dallas suburbs had the most affordable home prices out of the total 11 DFW suburbs on the list: Princeton ($326,299), Royse City ($332,537), and Forney ($323,229).

StorageCafe says the reasons for population shifts vary greatly, with many people seeking out cities with a more affordable cost of living, or those moving for socioeconomic factors like better employment opportunities.

"Population growth is far from even across the U.S. Some cities are experiencing significant increases, directly driven by steady in-migration, rising immigration and birth rates outpacing death rates," the report said. "But what’s fueling these trends runs deeper — economic and social forces like shifting job markets, the rise of remote and hybrid work and soaring living costs are all reshaping where people choose to live."

Other fast-growing Texas cities
Texas had the greatest number of cities to earn spots in the report's ranking of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. cities over the last decade, with 25 total cities making the cut with the highest growth rates nationwide.

Austin had five suburbs land on the list: Manor (No. 6), Leander (No. 16), Kyle (No. 53), Hutto (No. 54), and Buda (No. 68).

San Antonio also had five suburbs make the top 100, including Boerne (No. 63), Selma (No. 74), Fair Oaks Ranch (No. 70), New Braunfels (No. 77), and Canyon Lake (No. 99).

Houston only had four entries on the list, but Fulshear led the nation as the fastest-growing U.S. city over the last 10 years. The remaining Houston-area cities included in the report were Manvel (No. 24), Katy (No. 82), and Conroe (No. 83).

The top 10 fastest-growing cities over the last decade are:

No. 1 – Fulshear, Texas
No. 2 – Woodbridge, Virginia
No. 3 – Celina, Texas
No. 4 – Davenport, Florida
No. 5 – Melissa, Texas
No. 6 – Manor, Texas
No. 7 – Princeton, Texas
No. 8 – Prosper, Texas
No. 9 – Fate, Texas
No. 10 – Nolensville, Tennessee

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