The M Streets, Dallas: A Complete Neighborhood Guide

The M Streets are a collection of historic neighborhoods in East Dallas — formally called Greenland Hills — bounded by Greenville Avenue, Skillman Street, Mockingbird Lane, and Belmont Avenue, named for their alphabetically sequenced east–west streets: McCommas, Morningside, Monticello, Milton, Merrimac, Marquette, and others. It's one of Dallas's most walkable, historic pockets, with strong Craftsman and Tudor housing stock and easy access to Lower Greenville's restaurants and nightlife.

Where exactly are the M Streets in Dallas?

Greenland Hills sits in East Dallas, just west of Lower Greenville, roughly bounded by Greenville Avenue to the west, Skillman Street to the east, Mockingbird Lane to the north, and Belmont Avenue to the south. If you're relocating and hear an agent say "the M Streets," this is the neighborhood they mean.

What does it cost to buy in the M Streets right now?

Pricing here is genuinely wide, and the reason matters: recent luxury sales have pushed the median as high as $1.4M at $408 per square foot in the most recent quarter, but the broader neighborhood — including untouched original-condition homes — has a longer-run median closer to $813,570, per NeighborhoodScout. In practice, expect the entry point on Merrimac or Marquette (closer to Lower Greenville, smaller lots) to run well below the neighborhood's luxury sales on McCommas, where wide lots and mature oak canopies command a real premium.

Which street should I actually live on?

• McCommas Boulevard — the northern anchor, with wide lots and the largest Tudor and Colonial Revival homes in the neighborhood. Highest price points, strongest long-term appreciation.
• Morningside Avenue — bungalows and larger two-story homes, walkable to Greenville Avenue without the street noise.
• Monticello Avenue — the neighborhood's best value: bungalow and Spanish Eclectic homes with the same character at a lower price than McCommas.
• Merrimac and Marquette Avenues — closer to Lower Greenville, smaller square footage, the best entry point for first-time buyers who want to renovate and build equity.
• Richmond Avenue — the most architecturally varied street: Prairie-style foursquares next to Arts and Crafts bungalows next to mid-century updates.

Who is the M Streets right for?

It fits relocating buyers who want a historic, walkable East Dallas neighborhood with real character and don't mind an older home that may need updating — and it's a natural next step for buyers coming from Oak Lawn who want a yard and more square footage without leaving a walkable, community-oriented area. The neighborhood also feeds into Dallas ISD schools serving East Dallas, worth confirming current-year ratings for your specific address before relying on them.

What should I watch for before buying?

Older homes here need a structural engineer, not just a general inspector — foundation issues are common in Dallas's clay soil, and pier-and-beam foundations in particular carry deferred-maintenance risk that's manageable but should be priced into your offer. A few streets near the eastern edge, close to Lakewood Branch creek, carry minor flood-zone overlays worth checking before you write an offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the M Streets in Dallas?

A collection of historic East Dallas neighborhoods, formally called Greenland Hills, named for alphabetically sequenced streets (McCommas, Morningside, Monticello, and others) bounded by Greenville Avenue, Skillman Street, Mockingbird Lane, and Belmont Avenue.

Where are the M Streets in Dallas?

In East Dallas, just west of Lower Greenville, between Greenville Avenue and Skillman Street.

What's the most expensive street in the M Streets?

McCommas Boulevard, which has the widest lots and the largest Tudor and Colonial Revival homes in the neighborhood.

Is the M Streets a good fit for a relocating family?

Yes, especially families who want a walkable, historic neighborhood with strong community character and are comfortable with an older home — the neighborhood feeds into Dallas ISD schools serving East Dallas.

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Contact Lacey Brutschy

Lacey Brutschy has personally walked every major street in Greenland Hills. Licensed since 2010 (16 years of experience), with 50–60 transactions a year and $100M+ in career residential sales volume, she's a Wall Street Journal Top 1% Realtor and Top 100 Dallas Producer, holding RENE, CIAS, SRS, and SFR designations plus the Luxury Real Estate designation. Whether you're buying your first home on Marquette or upsizing to McCommas, start with Lacey's Dallas relocation guide or contact her to find exactly the right street.