About Dallas' Greenway Parks

Whether you’re a young professional, a couple just beginning a family or a retired couple, Dallas, Texas offers something for everyone. Dallas is one of the most sought after cities in the United States. Its economy is good, the average home income is higher than most other cities in the United States and it has a large population- all contributing to prime real estate values.

Dallas, Texas offers homes into the millions and homes below a hundred thousand making every budget affordable. School districts such as the Melissa Independent School District are among the highest ranked school districts in the nation. And, for communities, Dallas offers some of the best master planned communities in the United States making living truly an enjoyable experience.

There are many areas in Dallas, Texas that are wonderful investments. For the young professional that is interested in a setting with many like minds there is a wide selection of lofts and condominiums which tend to be more a resort type living lifestyle making the atmosphere more of a vacation than an upkeep. For young families there are many wonderful neighborhoods with active community involvement, parks and recreation and shopping and dining. For retired couples there are retired living communities, lakefront properties and condominiums.

Exceptional Investments include:

Rowlett: For those that enjoy city living with the calming appeal of the lakeside, Rowlett is the perfect atmosphere. Since 1990 the areas population has increased by 40%. Rowlett offers beautiful Tudor-styled homes beginning in the $140,000s ranging into the millions. The median age of Rowlett residents is 33 years old and the median household income is $72,000. Sitting next to Lake Ray Hubbard the area is great for those that enjoy the outdoors. Ninety- four percent of the homes in Rowlett are single family homes and ninety percent of residents own their homes.

Oak Lawn: Established and upscale townhouses, condos, apartments, duplexes, single family homes and acreage make up Oak Lawn. Townhouses range from anywhere from $100,000 into the millions. Home buyers have their selection of established homes and new homes in a variety of styles and prices. The school system is the Dallas Independent School District. Oak Lawn is noted for some of Dallas’ best restaurants and neighborhood pubs.

Coppell: Coppell houses more than 37,000 residents and won the title of “Best Place To Retire in 2005” from CNNMoney.com. Coppell has preserved its small town charm while continuing to grow. It is not unusual to see horses grazing within city limits. It is a wonderful home for all ages. The typical median priced home is $240,000 and the median per family income is above $100,000. The area has all types dwellings including condos, town homes and apartments. For the young, raising a family it is especially the charming appeal that adds value to raising the children.

Greenway Parks: Modeled after some British neighborhoods, Greenway Parks is small and unique with homes on each block sharing a private park. The neighborhood pictures a theme from a storybook and features roughly three hundred homes in many different styles and eras. For both young and old that enjoy the small time atmosphere of a community Greenway Parks is an ideal location.


By Ashlee Pannell: A San Antonio Downtown Condo Broker, With Nu Home Source Realty a Dallas Texas Real Estate Company. We are Home of the 20% Commission rebate to most of our buyers. Ask about our bucks for buyers program.

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5317 Wateka, Dallas, TX 75209 - Stunning Contemporary in Greenway Parks - SOLD $1,212,000

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The home will be held open from 3:30 to 5:00 on January 11th.

Maribeth Messineo Peters, a Senior Vice President of Allie Beth Allman & Assoc., is showcasing the 4-bedroom, 3-bath home at 5317 Wateka Drive for $1,365,000. The Greenway Parks residence with three spacious living areas is ideal for everyday living and large-scale entertaining.

"This exceptional home has been meticulously renovated by the architect owner with the finest materials used" says Ms. Peters. "The house is beautifully situated on one of the larger Greenway Parks lots on approximately .4 of an acre with stunning professional landscaping highlighted by exquisite Japanese maples."

The expansive Family Room opens to the kitchen and features high ceilings, a fireplace, extensive art lighting, travertine floors, and a wall of French doors leading to the oversized, grassy backyard with raised patio. Highlights of the sleek, gourmet kitchen are custom mahogany and rift oak kitchen cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking gas range, Miele coffee center, two Bosch dishwashers, home office area, island breakfast bar and wet bar with Sub-Zero wine refrigerator.

The master suite added in 2007, features a spacious bedroom with sitting area, walls of windows, extensive walk in closet and elegant bath with separate tub, shower and water closet. The game room has floor to ceiling mahogany built-ins surrounding the third fireplace plus three additional bedrooms have renovated travertine baths and large closets.

Other new improvements completed in 2007 are Kolbe windows and doors, roof, plantation shutters, zoned air conditioners and furnaces, electrical wiring and panel, fence, electric gate, driveway and professional landscaping.

Greenway Parks is a neighborhood of 300 architecturally significant homes situated on greenbelts in the "English commons" tradition. In 2002, the Texas Society of Architects named Greenway Parks one of Texas' 25 Best Places. This house is just two blocks from the picturesque greenbelts. The greenbelts make this area very popular and desirable!

The home will be held open from 3:30 to 5:00 on January 11, 2009.

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call Maribeth Peters (214)520-4446 or send email to maribethpeters@aol.com. Also visit www.MaribethPeters.com for additional house photos.

All the Best,
Maribeth Peters
Senior Vice President & Realtor

Dallas, Texas
direct: 214-520-4446
homes@MaribethPeters.com
http://www.maribethpeters.com/

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