Open House Sat, Sep 5th 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Address
2831 Duval Drive, Dallas, TX
Price
$ 499,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#21370016
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyDALLAS
- CityDallas
- NeighborhoodRavinia Heights
- Zip75211
- StyleMid-Century Modern
- Year Built1941
- Taxes$ 7481
- Price$ 499,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1430
- Lot Size0.156 Acres
Data Source:
North Texas Real Estate Info Systems (NTREIS)
Property Description
There’s a certain magic to Ravinia Heights, the kind that makes you forget you’re in Dallas at all. Available for sale for the first time in more than 20 years, this character-rich three-bedroom home is tucked beneath mature trees and surrounded by lush greenery, feeling wonderfully removed from the city while keeping Oak Cliff and Downtown Dallas remarkably close. And its architectural story may be just as interesting as its setting. Preservation Dallas has previously identified the home as a possible Charles Dilbeck design. At the very least, its character and architectural details are distinctly Dilbeck-inspired, giving the home a sense of place that feels anything but ordinary. Inside, original hardwood floors, dark-trimmed windows and doors, built-ins, and a statement fireplace carry that personality throughout. The gracious living room flows into the dining area, while a sun-filled sunroom wrapped in windows creates an unexpected retreat overlooking the backyard. Two bedrooms sit privately to one side of the home, along with the full bath. Above the attached garage, a third bedroom offers valuable flexibility as a guest room, home office, studio, or creative space. And then there’s the backyard. A wood deck steps into a private green escape framed by exceptionally tall bamboo, held back by a custom-made fence. Beyond its dramatic beauty, the bamboo creates a natural sound buffer and gives the yard an enveloping sense of privacy, equally suited to slow mornings, dinner outside, or simply disappearing into your own little corner of Dallas. An attached one-car garage is joined by an adjacent laundry room and EV charger. There is also a Generac rounding out a home that balances original character with the practical details of modern life. Distinctive, comfortable, and refreshingly unlike the expected, this is a home with a story worth discovering.
| Elementary School |
|---|
| Kahn Elementary School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed $499,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Central |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | City Sewer,City Water,Individual Gas Meter |
| Possession | Closing/Funding |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range,Tankless Water Heater |
| Number of Garage Spaces | 1 |
| School District | Dallas ISD |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Mid-Century Modern |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Unexempt Taxes | 7481 |
| Will Subdivide | No |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Subdivision Name | Ravinia Heights |
| Transaction Type | For Sale |
| County | Dallas |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Construction Materials | Rock/Stone,Wood |
| Accessory Unit Y/N | No |
| HOA Type | None |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Jefferson go south on Duval |
| City | Dallas |
| Elementary School Name | Kahn |
| High School | Sunset |
| Open House | Public: Sat Sep 5,1:00PM-3:00PM |
| Elementary School | Kahn |
| Virtual Tour URL Unbranded | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21370016 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Listing Terms | Cash,FHA |
Interior Features
| Interior Features | Built-in Features,Cable TV Available,Decorative Lighting,High Speed Internet Available,Paneling,Tile Counters |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Dining Areas | 1 |
| Living Areas | 2 |
| Room Count | 8 |
| Lock Box Type | Blue BT LE |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | In Garage,Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Covered Patio/Porch,Gas Grill |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Interior Lot |
| Fencing | Wood |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) |
| Lot Size | Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero) |
| Covered Spaces | 1 |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Lot Size Area | 0.1560 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Structural Style | Single Detached |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6795.3600 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1560 |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered,Deck |
| Attached Garage Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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