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Property Details:
- County or Parish
- Dallas
- Lot Size
- Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
- Lot Size (Acres)
- 0.4990
- Lot Size Area
- 0.4990
- Lot Size (Square Feet)
- 21736.4400
- Association Type
- Voluntary
School Information:
- School District
- Dallas ISD
- Elementary School
- Kahn
- Middle School
- Raul Quintanilla
- High School
- Sunset
Interior Information:
- Appliances
- Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range,Plumbed For Gas in Kitchen
- Heating
- Central,Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric,Window Unit(s)
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Fireplace Features
- Decorative
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile,Wood
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features,Chandelier,Decorative Lighting,Dry Bar,High Speed Internet Available,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Tile Counters,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Information:
- Architectural Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Lot Features
- Adjacent to Greenbelt,Landscaped,Many Trees,Sprinkler System,Waterfront
- Lot Size
- Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
- Acres
- 0.4990
- Patio and Porch Features
- Front Porch,Patio,Side Porch
- Pool
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Waterfront Features
- Creek
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MLS 21390494
737 N Hampton Road
Dallas, Texas
$515,000
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Type: Residential
Beds: 3 Baths: 2.00 Living: 1 Dining: 1
Gar: 2 Gar LxW: 18 x 21 SqFt: 1,786 Year Built: 1952
Part of the socially vibrant West Kessler Neighborhood Association, this distinctive Midcentury home occupies a nearly half-acre wooded setting with a fascinating Oak Cliff pedigree. Custom-built for J. Walter Nyquist, Vice President of Meletio Electric, and believed to be a Pyka-Built residence, it reflects the influence of celebrated Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, for whom noted Oak Cliff builder Ben Pyka worked as a contractor.
Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, original built-ins, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace create unmistakable character. Open spaces overlook the mature trees, while crafted details like a built-in serving buffet and the Dutch door to the Third Bedroom evoke the individuality associated with Pyka and Dilbeck. The light-filled Kitchen retains abundant cabinetry and its incredible original Thermador built-in oven.
The Primary Suite features windows on two exposures, a generous Walk-In Closet with Elfa shelving, and a wonderfully preserved vintage Ensuite Bath with colorful period tile. The Guest Bath is thoughtfully updated with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The Third Bedroom, with natural light from 3 exposures, offers flexibility as a Home Office, Library, Creative Space, or Guest Room.
A broad Patio opens to an expansive lawn beneath mature trees. The Detached Garage has upgraded power to support EV charging, while a large Workshop behind it—with windows and its own exterior door—offers exceptional space for a Studio, hobbies, projects, or storage.
Nearly eight decades after a 1947 advertisement described this creekside property as a “rustic paradise,” the phrase still feels remarkably apt. Cross the bridge over the creek and arrive beneath a mature tree canopy, where the setting feels unexpectedly removed from the city—a singular Oak Cliff home with architecture, land, history, and a genuine sense of place.
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Listed by: Brian Davis
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