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Dallas’ ideal suburb is now one of Dallas’ historic neighborhoods
Developed at the turn of the 20th century, Winnetka Heights was advertised as “Dallas’ Ideal Suburb” by the Russell Realty Company in 1911. Today, Winnetka Heights is a historic neighborhood in Dallas proper with early 20th-century housing that’s largely been restored starting in the 1960s. It’s located in the vibrant community of Oak Cliff, which is just across the Trinity River from downtown and takes up most of southwest Dallas. Winnetka Heights is just beside vibrant Bishop Arts District, a shopping and entertainment district with a high concentration of Dallas local businesses, and is a short drive from downtown. More than anything, though, the neighborhood’s historic charm and welcoming sense of community attract buyers and keep residents living there. “It’s very idyllic and very communal,” says Realtor Sandra Bussey, a Dallas native and Oak Cliff resident.
The historic Winnetka neighborhood is full of rich tradition and local charm.
Winnetka Heights is full of modest style cottage homes under treelined streets.
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Spending time outside in Oak Cliff
Winnetka Heights’ neighborhood green space is Greiner Park, which sits behind the middle school and has an open field, basketball court and sidewalk around the park. Residents also spend time outside at the nearby Kidd Springs Park, which has a pool, butterfly garden and spring-fed lake, and the five-acre Twelve Hills Nature Center, which has walking trails through fields of wildflowers. Some residents take a swing at the Stevens Park Golf Course, a public 18-hole course with stunning views of downtown Dallas.
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Explore the scenic trails at Twelve Hills Nature Preserve in Winnetka Heights.
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Dine at Dallas favorites and shop in the Bishop Arts District
Winnetka Heights residents dine at a variety of well-established and locally loved neighborhood restaurants. Norma’s Café, now a Dallas diner chain, has its original location in Winnetka Heights, with an interior and exterior reflecting its 1956 establishment. Other popular spots include Country Burger, an old-school burger joint with a drive-thru, and Cheesesteak House, which was started by an Oak Cliff family in 2014 and now has locations across North Texas. For groceries, residents shop at Tom Thumb and El Rio Grande Latin Market, and for retail shopping, they head to the Bishop Arts District next door, which is home to a variety of local businesses including gift shops, clothing boutiques and indie bookstores.
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Live Music at it's finest at the Kessler Theatre in Winnetka Heights.
Monthly happy hours and shows at The Kessler
The Winnetka Heights Neighborhood Association hosts a monthly happy hour at a neighborhood bar or restaurant to give residents the opportunity to get to know their neighbors. The event is family-friendly with free admission. Each December, the neighborhood hosts the Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour, which allows visitors to explore the neighborhood’s historic architecture and serves as the hallmark fundraiser for the Winnetka Heights Neighborhood Association, with funds going to improve sidewalks, parks, streetlamps and more. For more regular entertainment, residents can catch concerts at The Kessler and classic films at The Texas Theatre.
Craftsman and Tudors that can’t be torn down
In Winnetka Heights, “The houses are great because they’re all historic, so nothing can be torn down and rebuilt,” Bussey says. In a city where tearing down and rebuilding is all too often the norm, Winnetka Heights residents value living in a community where they know their surroundings won’t significantly change anytime soon. Winnetka Heights’ housing was built primarily at the turn of the 20th century, and most of it has since been restored to preserve the quality and livability of the historic architecture. Craftsman is the most common style, often with spacious front porches, though some Tudors are often available, and there are a few modern builds. Neighborhood homes charm with details like colorful trim and stained glass, and most homes sit on small hills, slightly raised from the street. The neighborhood is remarkably shaded by large trees, so residents can spend time outside even in the hot Texas summers. Prices start around $300,000 and get as high as $1 million for a large, restored historic home. The median overall price is $525,000.
These modern well maintained homes with large front porches like the streets of Winnetka Heights
Winnetka Heights homes have a cozy relax feel with inviting porches and large yards.
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Quick commute to downtown via I-35 or DART
Winnetka Heights is located near Interstate 35, which residents can take for less than five miles to get downtown, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit has a bus that gets residents there in 30 minutes. Winnetka Heights is about 20 minutes from Love Field and 30 from DFW, and medical attention isn’t far with the Methodist Dallas Medical Center only two miles away.
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The DART Rail station connects residents of Winnetka Heights with all of DFW.
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Fine arts and dual language programs in Dallas ISD
Students in Winnetka Heights attend schools in the Dallas Independent School District, starting with Winnetka Elementary School, which received a B rating on the educational review site, Niche, and W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, which also received a B and offers fine arts concentrations in areas like visual arts, band and choir. Then, they continue to Sunset High School, which received a C-plus on Niche and is the only high school in Dallas ISD with a two-way dual language program.
Sunset High School in Dallas, TX.
Welcome to Winnetka Elementary School in Winnetka Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Kidd Springs Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Lake
Twelve Hills Nature Center
Trails
Nature Center
Moss Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Ruthmeade Park
Playground
Greiner Park
Stone Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Dallas Love Field
20 min drive
Bus
Clarendon & Edgefield - W - Ns
Bus
Hampton & Brooklyn - N - Ns
Bus
Jefferson & Edgefield - E - Ns
Bus
Hampton & Marvin - N - Ns
Bus
Hampton & Jefferson - N - Ns
Bus
Jefferson & Tyler - E - Ns
Bus
Hampton & Waddy - N - Ns
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Winnetka Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Winnetka Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Winnetka Heights, Dallas sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Winnetka Heights, Dallas over the last 12 months is $290,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Preferred lender offering 2.5% credit to lower the rate, additional closing cost credit, and no PMI—saving buyers thousands and making homeownership more affordable.This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Craftsman-style home in North Oak Cliff has a welcoming entrance with a covered front porch, hardwood floors, large windows, and an open floor plan. The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island,
5 bedroom 3 bath with a 2 bedroom apartment in the rear. 2 car carport. perfect for 2 families. Home is located in the historic Sunset Hill neighborhood in Oak cliff known for its 20th century homes and proximity to Bishop arts district walk to shopping Trinity groves and sunset high school. Offering a vibrant mix of dining shopping and cultural attractions. Home has gas appliances new ac and
Winnetka Heights Historic District Home Craftsman Style, 2nd floor apartment, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, kitchen and living room.Built in 1927, historical character and modern updates. Bright kitchen and bath with beautiful tile floor in the bathroom. Original Hardwood floors throughout and updated kitchen countertops. Large fences-in backyard with lots of trees.Plenty of parking in the back (parking for
Why settle for bland suburbia or the high rents of Downtown Dallas, when you can live in the bastion of cool that is the Bishop Arts District? Our pet-friendly apartments at The Dakota at Bishop Arts are available in one or two-bedroom floor plans and offer an alluring, free-spirited take on an urban Texas lifestyle that syncs perfectly with the area's casual, artsy vibe.
Recently remodeled! New appliances. Lots of windows, hardwood floor, fixtures, granite countertop etc. Pets must be approved by owner. Quick walk to Bishop Arts, 6 minutes to Methodist Hospital, 4 miles to downtown Dallas. Features stove, fridge, dishwasher, central a c, heat& full sized washer&dryer connections. App fee $50 per adult. Agent to verify schools, taxes, sq. ft., etc. Use TAR app
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,212
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,604
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,221
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.2%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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