737 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75208

$535,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,786
SqFt

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List Price
$535,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
21390494
Subtype
Residential
Style
Mid-Century Modern, Detached
Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern, Detached
Construction Status
Preowned
Year Built
1952
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
1,786
Lot Size
21,736
Acres
0.50
Subdivision
Boulevard Terrace Rev.

Property Description

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.

Additional Information

Amenities
Fireplace
Interior Features
Chandelier, Bar-Dry, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property Description
Mid-Century Modern, Detached
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Appliances
Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed for Gas
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Window/Wall
Stories
1
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Parking Features
Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Side By Side, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Dallas Isd
Elementary School
Kahn
Middle School
Raul Quintanilla
High School
Sunset

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Listing courtesy of Brian Davis from Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l. Contact: 214-924-1442

Listing provided by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS). Listing data has been deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by the MLS.

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