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October 9, 2020

10 Fall-ready Porches

October is in full swing and fall weather can’t come fast enough.

From enjoying the crisp autumn air and watching colorful leaves fall to spending afternoons with coffee and a good read, consider these front porches for every occasion.

Front courtyard and porch at 11515 Hillcrest Road in Dallas, Texas

11515 Hillcrest Road | North Dallas | $2,990,000

Front porch at 1600 Shady Oaks Drive in Southlake, Texas

1600 Shady Oaks Drive | Southlake | $1,897,000

Front courtyard and porch at 4000 Hanover Street in University Park, Texas

4000 Hanover Street | University Park | $1,595,000

Front porch at 1116 N. Canterbury Court in Kessler Park, Texas

1116 N. Canterbury Court | Kessler Park | $1,395,000

Ranch-style home at 979 Private Road 1562 in Stephenville, Texas

979 Private Road 1562 | Stephenville | $959,900

Craftsman-style home at 5247 Miller Avenue in Dallas, Texas

5247 Miller Avenue | Vickery Place | $949,000

Front porch at 505 Heard Street in McKinney, Texas

505 Heard Street | McKinney | $875,000

Front porch at 7905 Three Forks Trail in McKinney, Texas

7905 Three Forks Trail | McKinney | $599,999

Front courtyard and porch at 1421 S. Travis Circle in Irving, Texas

1421 S. Travis Circle | Irving | $595,000

Charming home at 1911 Greenhaven Drive in Richardson, Texas

1911 Greenhaven Drive | Richardson | $399,900

To view more delightful homes currently on the market, visit the mobile-friendly ebby.com.

January 12, 2018

Love This Listing: Front Porch Darling

We’re already itching for warmer weather so we can relax outside on a charming front porch like this one. A cool breeze, a glass of iced tea … doesn’t that sound nice right about now? But this Coppell home has more to offer than its darling front porch. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac lot in the old Main Street community, this residence offers hardwood flooring and a master suite with a walk-in shower, under-counter lighting and a spacious closet. Watch the video below to see more!

Need-to-Know Numbers:

• 805 Cameron Court
• $436,900
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 full baths
• 1 half-bath
• 2,324 square feet

To view this listing, contact Rick Akin at 972-443-1411 or rickakin@ebby.com.

December 30, 2016

Fresh Listing Friday: Front Porch Delight

Happy Friday, y’all! To finish out 2016, we’ve selected the darling custom residence at 2317 Sir Belin Drive as this week’s Fresh Listing Friday. Situated in Castle Hills, a highly sought-after community in Lewisville, the home offers a darling front porch, high ceilings, and plentiful windows. Take a virtual tour below and see all the delightful details this home has to offer!

Need-to-know Details:

• Priced at $449,900
• 3,210 square feet: 4 bedrooms, 2.2 baths
• Island kitchen with granite countertops, slate backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances
• Master suite with wood flooring, crown molding, and French doors
• Spacious game room

Front Exterior
Front Entryway
Formal Dining Area

Casual Living Area
Casual Dining Area
Kitchen
Master Suite

Game/Media RoomAdditional Seating/Dining AreaRear Exterior

To view this listing, contact Lesa Stuart at 214-986-8859 or Lesa@Ebby.com.

July 13, 2015

Feature We Love: Front Porches

It’s safe to say most people grew up with a front porch. Traditionally, they’re associated with a simpler time — when neighbors brought over baked goods, waved to each other from across the way or just hung out and conversed while the sun went down. Regardless, there’s always some emotion brewing when it comes to that classic front space.

The front porch also provides a great opportunity to improve your curb appeal. Because, whether you’re selling or not, it’s always a good idea to make sure your home is giving off the best impression.

Below are a few front porches that have us wishing for a breezy morning (or evening), a hot cup of coffee and a fresh newspaper.

3441 University Boulevard | Dallas — University Park | $1,450,000

11481 County Road 132 | Celina | $1,150,000

1113 N Canterbury Court | Dallas — Kessler Park (North Oak Cliff) | $799,000

505 W Hunt Street | McKinney | $569,900

5610 Richard Avenue | Dallas — Vickery Place Conservation District | $419,500

1220 E Seeton Road | Grand Prairie | $350,000

11 Admiral Way | Pottsboro — Harbor Village | $315,000

917 King George Lane | Savannah — Continental Congress Village | $215,000

May 18, 2015

Feature We Love: Front Porch

The added living space, curb appeal, and charm of a front porch are just a few of the reasons why this feature has become a staple of the American home. Odds are pretty good that you either grew up with one, watched families gather on them in TV shows, or just like the way they look architecturally.

Even if a front porch isn’t at the top of your must-have list, it’s always a welcome amenity. Not sure you agree? The pictures below will convince you otherwise.

^2860 FM 2495, Athens

^5610 Richard Ave., Dallas

^500 W. Ennis Ave., Ennis

^9445 Thornberry Lane, Dallas

^6414 Deloache Ave., Dallas

^9003 Diceman Drive, Dallas

^822 Valencia St., Dallas

^9903 Coppedge Lane, Dallas

^6051 Del Norte Lane, Dallas ^917 King George Lane, Savannah

July 28, 2014

Feature We Love: Front Porch

It’s no secret that we’re big advocates of curb appeal. Helping your home make the best first impression is always a good idea, whether you’re selling or not. While there are many ways to improve your curb appeal, one feature that always translates well is a front porch.

We’d say the odds are pretty good that most people either grew up with a front porch, watched families gather on them in TV shows, or just like the way they look architecturally. Whatever the reason, the emotion attached to front porches is inherently good. Traditionally, they’re also associated with a simpler time, when homes all existed on streets where neighbors brought over cookies and waved to each other while driving down the street.

Check out eight front porches that have us wishing for a breezy morning, a hot cup of coffee, and a fresh newspaper.

^5007 Victor St., Dallas

^3339 Duchess Trail, Dallas

^11120 FM 678, Whitesboro

^2208 Huntington Lane, Fort Worth

^23159 Hwy. 78, Trenton

^5 Briarwood Circle, Richardson

^5243 Goodwin Ave., Dallas

^1936 Chatburn Court, Fort Worth

Photos via ebby.com & Shoot2Sell

March 18, 2014

Welcome Back the Front Porch

According to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders, front porches are heading for a comeback as one of the most popular amenities in 2014. Though you may not have realized, front porches have been traded out in recent years for front-facing garages, more backyard space, and decks in the back of homes that offer more privacy to homeowners.

This year, builders expect to see a great reemergence of the front porch. Most often associated with a great place to drink a cup of morning coffee and a resting place for parents watching over their kids out in the neighborhood, the front porch is a sign of simpler times. Even if it’s not a grand space, a front porch adds architectural detail, curb appeal, and is an inviting feature for home buyers. Adding a couple rocking chairs, a porch swing, or a small bench creates an extension of the home and a place to sit back and connect with neighbors.

Check out these listings that represent the many homes we have on the market with this charming feature:

^6519 Gaston Ave., Dallas

^ 4034 University Blvd., University Park

^5540 Victor St., Dallas

^5410 Mercedes Ave., Dallas

^503 FM 2194, Farmersville

^812 Sandy Creek Road, Bowie

July 12, 2013

Of The Day: Front Porch Havens in DFW

This OTD is inspired by this week s Want It Wednesday on our Facebook page. We were thrilled to get such a great response from our friends and followers, and it inspired us to dedicate a blog post to the topic. Even in these high temperatures, a cool morning, or evening, on the porch can be a great time to forget all your stress and just watch the sunset (or your quirky neighbors). We ve picked five homes currently listed with Ebby agents that have the perfect front porches to sit back, relax, and enjoy the little things that make life so great.

At 9618 Hillview Drive in Lake Highlands is our first dreamy front porch. This brick, Georgian-style home has beautiful white banisters on two stories, one of which surrounds the first floor front porch. This porch has all the southern charm in the world, with white rocking chairs and a porch swing. Can t you just see yourself unwinding right here with a cup of coffee or a cold iced tea? For more information, contact The Dybvad and Phelps Group at 214-669-6255 or dybvadphelpsgroup@ebby.com.

A brick home at 6903 Westlake Avenue in Lakewood is the site of our second featured front porch. This covered area is ideal for an after dinner gathering of family or friends. It’s surrounded by large brick archways and has a fan to keep you extra cool in this triple digit heat. It is currently home to a couch, two chairs, and two tables, which show off just how spacious this area is.For more details, contact Streiff and Williams at 214-729-3595 or streiffwilliams@ebby.com.

A refined Victorian home in Waxahachie can be found at 401 Oldham. The front porch here seems so airy and peaceful. The home is up off the street, giving the porch a great view of passersby. There is currently a swing on one end of the porch, leaving the area on other side open for a table and a few chairs. Grab your favorite drink and wave to the neighbors as they walk by with their dogs from the comfort of your new porch swing. Contact Jan Davis at 9972-283-7519 or jandavis@ebby.com for more on this property.

Our fourth front porch is in McKinney at 902 W Louisiana Street. This area also has a white banister, like our first home, and a great fan, like our second. It seems to be a pretty perfect combination of size, shape and features. As far as we re concerned, give us a rocker, a little shade, and the peace of mind of owning our own home and we re happy, happy, happy. To learn more, contact the Riederer & Hogan Group at 214-707-9557 or rhgroup@ebby.com.

Ok, how great is this one? We re in the Hollywood Heights/Santa Monica area of East Dallas at 7006 Santa Monica Drive for our final front porch. This one also features a charming white banister and plenty of room for family and friends. Grab a chair, take a breath, close your eyes, and you might just feel like you re on a mini-vacation without ever leaving home. If you d like more details, contact Cary Norton at 214-704-2705 or carynorton@ebby.com.

Thanks for checking in with our latest Of The Day. We hope everyone has a great weekend and finds some time to relax, even if it’s not on one of these fabulous front porches.