$247,302Average Value$167Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
History on the cusp of renewal
Established in 1884, Handley was once a thriving railroad town between Fort Worth and Dallas. Today, this Fort Worth neighborhood is on the cusp of a revitalization boom, says Jennifer Vokolek, a Realtor with Re/Max DFW Associates, who has sold real estate in the area for over 20 years. “Many of the older homes built in the 20s or later are receiving plumbing updates, electrical upgrades, and internet- and cable-ready hookups,” she says. “They’re being modernized for an influx of young families with children, replacing homeowners who have lived there for 40 years.” This boom and the neighborhood’s downtown proximity are bringing new life to this historic area.
Properties with personality
Handley homes are a collection of brick ranch-style houses, Craftsman-style bungalows and newer contemporaries. Large old-growth oak trees shade many properties, and roads are often lined with sidewalks that allow residents to walk from street to street. Most houses feature short driveways that lead to attached carports or garages, or long driveways that lead to detached garages behind. Buyers can expect to pay around $150,000 for a fixer-upper and over $400,000 for a large, well-maintained home on a half-acre lot. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch or Craftsman, appealing to many families, might sell for $240,000, while a contemporary with the same square footage could list for around $275,000. “Handley was developed well before master-planned communities,” Vokolek says. “Each property is so individual, a mishmash of styles and periods. They give the neighborhood personality and a more customized feel overall.”
Cottage homes with enchanting porches are one of Handley's architectural delights.
Ranch style homes are abundant in Fort Worth's Handley neighborhood.
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Water, golf and recreation
Residents can fish, boat or simply enjoy the wildlife and sunsets at Lake Arlington, south of the neighborhood, and golfers will appreciate the 18-hole, par-71 Lake Arlington Golf Course adjacent to the lake. Handley Park offers a basketball court, a lighted baseball/softball field, and a renovated playground and picnic shelter. The park also features the Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, which offers a full-size gymnasium and after-school programs, and the Scarborough-Handley Field, a 5,000-seat stadium that hosts football and soccer matches. On a smaller scale, Eastbrook Park is a fifth the size of Handley but offers benches, a playground, rocking horses and a swing set.
Residents in Handley test out their putting skills at the Lake Arlington Golf Course.
Residents in Handley can head over to Lake Arlington for an afternoon of fishing.
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Historic storefronts and local markets
The Historic Handley Urban Village, a block of storefronts on East Lancaster Avenue, was recently restored by the Historic Handley Development Corporation and serves as a focal point for the neighborhood. The village now features several shops and bridal stores, including Crème De La Crème Cake Company, specializing in custom wedding cakes and treats for any occasion. Residents can drive about 4 miles north to Albertsons for groceries or take advantage of the local butcher shop, Country Meat Market, along East Lancaster. The neighborhood is also home to Dixie House Café, which serves breakfast all day, and the Handley Feed Store is the local place to go for pet food, livestock feed and gardening supplies.
The stores in Handley Village offer wedding services from a bridal shop to florist.
The Country Meat Market offers fresh meats and butchery services.
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Handley Street Festival
November's annual Handley Street Festival is held at the Rush Creek Church campus. Proceeds from the event will go toward period streetlight and landscaping improvements in the Historic Handley Urban Village. Residents who attend can enjoy a day of live music, craft and jewelry vendors, booths staffed by nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations, food trucks, a car show and a kids’ area.
Schools that serve Handley
The schools that serve the community all received Cs from Niche. They include East Handley Elementary, which offers after-school programs for homework help, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment and more. At Jean McClung Middle, students can participate in band or join the junior cadet corps, and high schoolers at Eastern Hills High can receive dual credit through Tarrant County College.
East Handley Elementary nurtures young minds in Handley.
Eastern Hills High School serves students in Handley from grades 9-12.
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Getting around Fort Worth
Trinity Metro buses run along Handley Drive, Meadowbrook Drive and East Lancaster Avenue, connecting riders to downtown and other parts of Fort Worth. Loop 820 cuts through Handley and connects to Interstate 30, giving drivers fast access to Downtown Fort Worth (9 miles), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (22 miles) and Downtown Dallas (27 miles).
Hospitals and other resources
Major medical centers in Fort Worth are located below the downtown south of Interstate 30, about 10 miles from Handley. They include Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, and Medical City. The closest college, Tarrant County College Opportunity Center, is about 2 miles south and offers basic skills and job readiness courses.
Fort Worth's Medical District is easily accessible to those in Handley.
The Tarrant County College Opportunity Center is just south of Handley's borders.
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Crime and Safety
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Handley
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Handley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Handley, Fort Worth sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Handley, Fort Worth over the last 12 months is $235,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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