Want a place with character? Here are the 5 oldest homes for sale in Tarrant County
Tarrant County is awash with new construction, but there are still plenty of homes with history and charm. Some are in historic neighborhoods. Some were built with historic architecture.
Some need a little work, while others are fully upgraded to the latest standards.
Here are the five oldest homes for sale in Tarrant County:
A north side bungalow
1501 Lagonda Ave, Fort Worth | $299,999
This home, built in 1910, is near Rockwood Golf Course, Panther Island and Marine Park. It’s part of a subdivision built in the 1890s to attract more residents to the areas north of downtown, according to a 1988 Tarrant County historic study. Its roof and corner porch are staples of the architecture popular at the time. It has tall ceilings, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a paved backyard with a privacy fence that could be used for parking, according to the listing.
Own a piece of history
310 E Broad St, Mansfield | $519,000
This home, built before the turn of the 20th century, is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The registry recognized the Andrew “Cap” and Emma Doughty Bratton House for its architectural style. The Brattons purchased the home in 1895 for $375. It stayed in the family until 1956 shortly after Emma Bratton’s death at 96.
Living near a university
2908 Avenue A, Fort Worth | $259,995
While the frame is over 100 years old, everything else in this house seems to be new, according to the listing. It has new carpet, closets, counters, air conditioning, water, heater, roof, and siding. This home, built in 1912, is located blocks away from Texas Wesleyan University. It’s also located in a Fort Worth neighborhood improvement zone, which means any upgrades could be eligable for tax rebates or fee waivers.
A fancy home with rooms to spare
2264 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth | $825,000
This home, built in 1903, is in Fort Worth’s Fairmount neighborhood just south of downtown. It has 3,088 square feet sits on roughly quarter acre lot. The four car garage has two 466 square-foot studio apartments on the second floor. Those could be useful when it comes time to pay property taxes at the end of the year.
Location, location, location
301 N. Hampton St, Fort Worth | $299,600
This house, built in 1905, is a little shy about its appearance. While the listing does feature photos of the kitchen, backyard, and bedroom, the owner isn’t interested in showing, because they feel it could be a tear down, according to the listing. It’s in the Rock Island neighborhood just north east of downtown, which has seen a lot of new apartment development in the last few years.
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