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Darling Dallas brownstone just off bustling block woos potential buyers

In Dallas' red-hot real estate market, it doesn't take long for news of a killer listing to spread. That was certainly the case with the brownstone listed at 4002 Holland Ave. A, as more than 50 people requested showings within the first couple days that it was listed.

Priced at $239,900, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom property is a sought-after corner unit located just steps from all that Oak Lawn Avenue has to offer. A major perk associated with this urban dwelling is its attached private garage and guest parking space. No more fighting for a spot on the street.

"The future owner is looking for a turnkey property that they can live in and then leave when they please without worrying about a lot of added maintenance," listing agent Brian Davis said. "The proximity to Whole Foods is always a big selling point too."

The space is flooded with natural light, making the cozy space seem larger. Before listing the home, the owner got brand-new stainless steel appliances and updated the interior with a fresh coat of paint. The lower level features a kitchen with granite countertops and the downstairs bedroom has a full bathroom and direct access to the private backyard.

The entire upstairs is devoted to the open-concept master suite, which allows for the homeowner to retreat to his or her own oasis despite only having 1,073 square feet to work with. When walking up the stairs, there is a space the current owner uses as a study. The bedroom and full bathroom is spacious and the private balcony is perfect for enjoying a glass of wine at the end of the day.

Not surprisingly, this property is already under contract with multiple back-up offers waiting in the wings. And with more and more young professionals thriving in Dallas, properties like these are sure to be a very attractive option to buyers looking to secure a convenient place to call home.

The master suite has a study and a private balcony.

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The master suite has a study and a private balcony.

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Average new home prices in DFW grew during January sales slump

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New home sales fell across Dallas-Fort Worth in January, the report said.

A new statewide real estate report has shown a slow decline in new home sales across Texas, including in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The latest New Home Sales Index by HomesUSA.com discovered that Dallas-Fort Worth saw the second-most new homes sold in January out of the four biggest metros in Texas, despite being in an overall sales slump compared to December 2024. The three-month moving average of new home sales in DFW was 1,847 last month, versus 1,990 sales in December.

Housing prices also rose in January, with the average new home in DFW increasing to $496,498. That's about $2,600 more than the average price in December, which came out to $493,899.

While these declines may seem atypical, a sales slump is actually normal during the winter season, according to HomesUSA founder and CEO Ben Caballero.

Active new home listings in DFW flattened from December to January, with 8,287 active listings on the market last month.

New home sales in January throughout Texas
The report found new home sales dropped not only in Dallas-Fort Worth, but also in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

Houston's three-month moving average of new home sales was the highest out of all four metros with 2,046 sales made in January, but that figure technically decreased by 138 homes from December.

San Antonio saw 67 fewer homes sold from December to January, totaling 1,008 sales last month.

Austin the fewest new homes sold last month out of the four major Texas metros: At 809 homes sold.

"January sales are often lower than December in Austin as builders push hard to close the year with as many sales as possible, as I mentioned in last month’s report," Caballero said. "Austin builders were offering discounts, buyer incentives, and Realtor bonuses for December closings. A slower January is not unusual for that reason."

January housing prices fell in Houston to an average $395,515, and San Antonio's average new home price fell to $337,414. Austin had the second-highest average housing prices out of the four Texas metros last month, despite that number falling by $11,658 to $483,056.

New Home Sales Index for January 2025 by HomesUSA.com Average prices for new homes fell in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, but increased in Dallas-Fort Worth.Courtesy of HomesUSA.com

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