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Knox Villas: The new pinnacle of luxury living in Dallas' Knox District

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Set behind private gates at 4423 Cole Ave., Knox Villas have elevated the area into a new stratosphere of luxury. A visionary collaboration between SHM Architects and Studio Thomas James, this ultra-limited collection of just 12 custom residences introduces a level of exclusivity rarely found in the heart of an established Dallas neighborhood.

A coveted neighborhood with true walkability
The appeal of the Knox District has only intensified as the area has transformed into one of Dallas’ most vibrant enclaves. Just off Knox Street and moments from the Katy Trail, the neighborhood pairs boutique shopping and destination dining with treelined streets and a distinctly residential feel. For many buyers, that combination is priceless.

Global Real Estate Advisors Cindi Caudle, Alli Caudle Bush, and Kyle Richards of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty are the exclusive listing agents for Knox Villas. Cindi describes it best: “As they say in real estate, location is everything. Dallas is a city known for highways, parking lots, and valet stands. The Knox District breaks these chains and allows our owners to leave their car keys at home and walk to everything they could ever need.”

That freedom to live privately yet remain connected to the pulse of the city is exactly what makes Knox Villas so extraordinary.

Design that blends beauty, craft, and convenience
Each residence at Knox Villas is individually platted, offering true single-family ownership with no shared walls, roofs, or foundations.

Richards emphasizes how rare that is in such an urban location: “Knox Villas offers something unique: freestanding, single-family homes with private outdoor spaces and terraces, but all just steps from Knox Street. Knox Villas fills a gap that Dallas has long needed. Our buyers will be investing in the high-quality workmanship of a luxury home but with the lock-and-leave lifestyle of a condominium.”

No shared walls, roofs, or foundations.Rendering by Knox Villas

Inside, the homes reveal craftsmanship reserved for custom estates. Custom cabinetry is built with intricate profiles and furniture-like detailing. Level 5 drywall on all walls and ceilings create a gallery-quality backdrop. Marble-clad fireplaces anchor the living room, primary suite, and covered outdoor terrace, while rift-cut white oak floors transition elegantly between running bond and herringbone patterns. Kitchens combine Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooking, and Cove dishwashing, all set against marble countertops and backsplashes. In the primary bath, limestone and marble flooring complements a cast-stone soaking tub and designer fixtures, all paired with expansive custom closets.

Just as impressive is the engineering, with stabilized soils, specialized foundation, structural piers designed for minimal vertical movement, tankless water heaters, multi-zoned HVAC systems, natural gas throughout, open-cell spray foam insulation, and smart-home wiring that anticipates future technology.

Private elevators with smooth traction technology and attached two-car garages with EV charging further reinforce the everyday ease built into each home.

Outdoor living with private retreats
Each home includes a private landscaped courtyard, creating a personal sanctuary just steps from Knox Street. The covered outdoor terraces on the third floor extend that living experience upward, complete with a built-in kitchen and fireplace designed for year-round enjoyment.

A community for the few who want the very best
With pre-construction pricing beginning in the mid-$4 millions, Knox Villas is meant to attract discerning buyers who refuse to compromise on luxury or location.

This level of craftsmanship is typically reserved for custom estates.Rendering courtesy of Knox Villas

“We see a blend of buyers seeking out this opportunity, especially those moving from a larger home and wanting to be in the heart of the action, without sacrificing the private manner in which they are accustomed to living," says Caudle Bush. "They will be drawn to the private outdoor spaces, elevators and garages. It’s going to be such an intimate community, for just a few, in the most gratifying neighborhood.”

Intimate is precisely the word. With only 12 residences available, Knox Villas offers an exceptionally rare chance to live beautifully — and privately — in the center of Dallas’ most dynamic district. Reservations are available but don't wait, as some lots are currently reserved. For buyers ready to elevate their expectations, consider the bar permanently raised.

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For more information about Knox Villas, click here, email knoxvillas@briggsfreeman.com, or call 214-263-4065.

Rendering courtesy of Knox Villas

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Dallas lands among 10 most affordable U.S. metros for living alone

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In DFW, renters can afford to live solo.

Not everyone is cut out for living with roommates, but finding an affordable place to live alone can be tricky. Luckily, Dallas-Fort Worth sits among the top 10 most affordable U.S. metros for living by yourself, according to a new report.

Analysts at Apartments.com discovered North Texas renters spend the seventh lowest share of their monthly income on single-bedroom rent out of the 50 biggest metros in the U.S.

The study used a 30 percent "common budgeting guideline" to calculate the share of median renter household income spent on one-bedroom asking rents across the 50 largest U.S. metros, and determined renters can only afford to live alone in 24 of the 50 metros without crossing the 30 percent threshold.

The median annual income of a DFW renter household is $63,172, and the findings show the typical asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment comes out to $1,348 per month. The study determined single renters spend 25.6 percent of their monthly income on rent based on the budgeting suggestion.

Texas' favorable rental market also extends outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: Austin surprised as the No. 1 most affordable metro for living alone, and San Antonio appeared among the top 10.

Austin renters spend the smallest share of their income on single-bedroom apartment rent, at 23.1 percent. That's based on a median renter household income of $70,008 and a $1,348 monthly one-bedroom asking rent price.

Dwindling rent prices and the prevalence of major tech employers are also attracting new renters, and the city has an 11.6 percent apartment vacancy rate.

"The average rent in Austin has decreased year over year, and construction of new housing increased by 30 percent over the past decade," the report's author wrote. "Tax incentives in Texas draw large tech corporations, like Google and Apple, to the Austin area, which has increased average wages, added more jobs to the local economy, and attracted renters in the process."

San Antonio ranked right above DFW in sixth place nationwide with solo renters spending 25.4 percent of their monthly income on single-bedroom rent, coincidentally the same share as single renters living in Raleigh, North Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah.

This is the income and one-bedroom rent data in San Antonio:

$51,029 – median renter household income
$1,082 – one-bedroom monthly asking rent

A separate Apartments.com survey found 39 percent of U.S. adults would never feel comfortable living with a roommate, and 16 percent of renters would rather pay more in rent to live alone than consider living with a roommate.

"Factors contributing to lower rents may include recent high levels of construction, rising vacancy rates as renter demand catches up to supply, and fewer regulations, such as flexible zoning and lower development costs compared to other parts of the country," the report said. "Living alone has become a non-negotiable for many renters, and some renters are willing to make tradeoffs to afford this lifestyle."

The top 10 most affordable U.S. metros for living alone are:

No. 1 – Austin
No. 2 – Oklahoma City
No. 3 – Phoenix
No. 4 – Raleigh, North Carolina
No. 5 – Salt Lake City, Utah
No. 6 – San Antonio
No. 7 – Dallas-Fort Worth
No. 8 – Denver
No. 9 – Portland, Oregon
No. 10 – Columbus, Ohio

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