Winnetka Heights

Winnetka Heights is a historic district in North Oak Cliff, a few blocks west of the Bishop Arts District and a short drive from downtown Dallas. It is one of the city's designated historic districts, and it is known for blocks of early 1900s homes with deep front porches and big shade trees.

Expect Craftsman bungalows and Prairie-style homes, many of them two stories, most built in the 1910s and 1920s. The neighborhood sits south of Davis Street, close to the restaurants and shops in Bishop Arts.

The most important thing to know before you buy here: because Winnetka Heights is a city historic district, exterior changes like windows, roofing, fences, paint and additions generally need city approval before the work starts. That protects the look of the neighborhood, and it also means renovations take more time and budget. Ask the seller for records of past approvals and permits, and have a contractor who knows historic work look at anything you plan to change.

Winnetka Heights is served by Dallas ISD, and school assignments can vary by street, so confirm any address with the district. North Oak Cliff is one of my focus areas. If you are relocating to Dallas and want to compare Winnetka Heights with Kidd Springs or Kessler Park, call me at (214) 642-2510.