Turtle Creek Dallas, TX

These chic neighborhoods extend north of downtown to Highland Park. With such good proximity to the best that Dallas has to offer, these districts have boomed over the past decade. Uptown is the district closest to downtown. Encompassing Victory Park, the State-Thomas Historic District and the West Village shopping area, The W Hotel and The Ritz, it may be currently Dallas's most urbane neighborhood.

Turtle Creek Dallas Tx real estate, the most beautiful drive from downtown to Highland Park, follows the scenic creek that is its namesake. Along the creek are two of Dallas' most famous parks, Reverchon and Lee Park. The Katy Trial, a 3.1-mile hike and bike trail, runs through the area on a ridge above the creek that had for almost a century been the Katy Railroad line. The trail opens into Reverchon Park via a ramp and will eventually open via a ramp into Lee Park. The internationally known The Mansion on Turtle Creek Hotel is located between the two parks.

With an excellent view of the glittering downtown skyline in the distance, Turtle Creek became the number one location for high-rise residential living in Big D in the 50's and 60's. Among the well-known dowagers along the creek are 3525, for many years home to Academy Award-winning actress Greer Garson; the Goldcrest; the Claridge; and the Warrington. The 3525 building was designed by leading Texas modernist architect Howard Meyer, and the Goldcrest was designed by well know Dallas architect George Dahl.

Values in these neighborhoods run the gamut. Residences at The Ritz, the W and The House in Victory Park range from $450,000 to over $4 million. Popular two- and three-story, two-bedroom townhomes go for $350,000 to $1 million on average, with many options from $300,000 to $500,000. Architecture varies from architect- driven modern city homes to traditional row houses. Wood or concrete flooring, tall ceilings, stone countertops and rooftop terraces are quite popular and prevalent. - turtle creek dallas tx real estate

North of the city?s downtown are the neighborhoods of Turtle Creek and Uptown. The Turtle Creek area, which includes Oak Lawn, is the most upscale and resembles the Upper East Side in Manhattan with its prominent urban greenbelts, Turtle Creek and Reverchon Parks, ringed by luxury high-rise buildings. These high-rises give breathtaking views of the Dallas skyline. Nearby Uptown is favored by young urban professionals for its pedestrian-friendly street scene and its mix of residential units, hip clothing shops, theaters, restaurants and other businesses.