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
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,786
Lot Size
21,736

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

HOA Name
West Kessler Neighborhood Association
Year Built
1952
Garage Spaces
2
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)
Roof
Composition
Appliances
Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed for Gas
School District
Dallas Isd
Elementary School
Kahn
High School
Sunset
Middle School
Raul Quintanilla
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories
1
Street Name
N Hampton Rd
Street Number
737
Water
Public
Waterfront
Yes
Acres
0.50
County
Dallas
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Lot Description
Backs To Greenbelt Park, Landscaped, Trees, Sprinkler System-Yard, Waterfront

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

Listings 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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