737 North Hampton Road

Listed By Sotheby's International RealtyNew
Listed By Sotheby's International RealtyNew
Part of the West Kessler neighborhood, this wooded retreat offers an unexpected sense of privacy and place.
Low-slung architecture settles naturally beneath a canopy of mature trees.
The driveway crosses a bridge over the creek, creating a memorable arrival into the property.
The wooded creek creates a remarkable natural backdrop just minutes from the city.
Outdoor living beneath mature trees, with the creek and surrounding greenery close at hand.
A home with a strong response to the land—architecture and landscape feel inseparable here.
The vaulted Living Room introduces the home’s wonderful sense of volume, light and midcentury character.
Hardwood floors and a dramatic gas fireplace anchor the vaulted Living Room.
Generous windows connect the Living Room to the surrounding trees and changing light.
The open relationship between Living and Dining spaces gives the home an easy, informal flow.
The Dining Room is filled with natural light and maintains a strong connection to the outdoors.
An original built-in serving buffet brings craftsmanship, storage and architectural character to the Dining Room.
The original Thermador electric oven remains in place—now used for storage—alongside a modern gas range.
The thoughtful cutout beside the refrigerator is original millwork, one of the home’s many distinctive details.
An original built-in desk adds both function and vintage character to the Kitchen.
The Utility Room provides additional storage and convenient access to the outdoors.
The Primary Bedroom combines hardwood floors, abundant natural light and peaceful views into the trees.
The Ensuite Primary Bath retains its fabulous period tile design and wonderful vintage character.
The Primary Bedroom closet is outfitted with a highly functional Elfa shelving system.
The Primary Bath is pure vintage joy, with fabulous original tile and wonderfully intact period character.
Hardwood floors and generous natural light continue into the Guest Bedroom.
The updated Guest Bath provides a fresh counterpoint to the home’s preserved vintage details.
Bedroom Three makes a terrific Home Office, Library or creative space, with windows on three exposures.
Wonderful flexibility in Bedroom Three, with a functioning Dutch door connecting it to the vaulted Living Room.
The Patio becomes an outdoor room beneath the trees, running the length of the house.
Broad eaves, low rooflines and mature trees reinforce the home’s strong relationship to its site.
The Breezeway between the Garage and the House makes for a great patio transition between the two.
Tucked behind the Garage, the large windowed Workshop has its own entrance and abundant potential for a studio, maker space or serious projects.
Historic images reveal remarkable original character. Presented for historical reference and not representative of current condition.
Floorplan illustrates the home’s distinctive layout, including three Bedrooms, flexible living spaces, Detached Garage and separate Workshop.
Active
$535,000
Est: $3,495/moGet pre-approved
3 beds1,786 sqft

737 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75208

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.50 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Part of the socially vibrant West Kessler Neighborhood Association, this distinctive Midcentury home occupies a nearly half-acre wooded setting with a fascinating Oak Cliff pedigree. Custom-built for J. Walter Nyquist, Vice President of Meletio Electric, and believed to be a Pyka-Built residence, it reflects the influence of celebrated Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, for whom noted Oak Cliff builder Ben Pyka worked as a contractor.
Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, original...Part of the socially vibrant West Kessler Neighborhood Association, this distinctive Midcentury home occupies a nearly half-acre wooded setting with a fascinating Oak Cliff pedigree. Custom-built for J. Walter Nyquist, Vice President of Meletio Electric, and believed to be a Pyka-Built residence, it reflects the influence of celebrated Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, for whom noted Oak Cliff builder Ben Pyka worked as a contractor.

Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, original built-ins, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace create unmistakable character. Open spaces overlook the mature trees, while crafted details like a built-in serving buffet and the Dutch door to the Third Bedroom evoke the individuality associated with Pyka and Dilbeck. The light-filled Kitchen retains abundant cabinetry and its incredible original Thermador built-in oven.

The Primary Suite features windows on two exposures, a generous Walk-In Closet with Elfa shelving, and a wonderfully preserved vintage Ensuite Bath with colorful period tile. The Guest Bath is thoughtfully updated with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The Third Bedroom, with natural light from 3 exposures, offers flexibility as a Home Office, Library, Creative Space, or Guest Room.

A broad Patio opens to an expansive lawn beneath mature trees. The Detached Garage has upgraded power to support EV charging, while a large Workshop behind it—with windows and its own exterior door—offers exceptional space for a Studio, hobbies, projects, or storage.

Nearly eight decades after a 1947 advertisement described this creekside property as a “rustic paradise,” the phrase still feels remarkably apt. Cross the bridge over the creek and arrive beneath a mature tree canopy, where the setting feels unexpectedly removed from the city—a singular Oak Cliff home with architecture, land, history, and a genuine sense of place.
Listing Agent
  1. Brian Davis

    Brian Davis

    Listing Agent

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    TREC #0586500

    P: (214) 924-1442

    M: (214) 924-1442

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Last updated: 10/09/2026 04:25 PM • Source: NTREIS, MLS#: 21390494

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Property Information for 737 North Hampton Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Dallas County
  • Subdivision Name: Boulevard Terrace Rev.
  • HOA Management Company: West Kessler Neighborhood Association
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Structural Style: Single Detached
  • Pool: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 126x172

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,736 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Block: G5942
  • Directions: Use GPS. Once you enter the driveway, cross over the bridge and then up the driveway to the house on the left.
  • Elementary School: Kahn
  • Elementary School Name: Kahn
  • High School: Sunset
  • High School Name: Sunset
  • Middle School: Raul Quintanilla
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • School District: Dallas ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 32.75
  • Longitude: -96.86
  • State: Texas
Parking
  • Garage Length: 18
  • Garage Width: 21
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Side By Side, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Spaces Covered Total: 2
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: BOULEVARD TERRACE REV BLK G/5942 EAST PT LT 1
  • Association Type: Voluntary
  • HOA Management Company Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Special Taxing Entities: No
  • Tax Lot: 15
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Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Dry Bar, High Speed Internet Available, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 1
  • Number Of Living Areas: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Gas in Kitchen
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Full Size W/D Area
  • Living Area: 1786.0
  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Bedroom-1-1, Bedroom-1-2, Bath-Primary-1-1, Bath-Full-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Utility Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Workshop-1-1
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Room and Features: Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Bedroom-1-1, Bedroom-1-2, Bath-Primary-1-1, Bath-Full-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Utility Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Workshop-1-1
  • Room List: Bedroom-Primary, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bath-Primary, Bath-Full, Kitchen, Utility Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Workshop
  • Exterior Buildings: Garage(s), Workshop w/Electric
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
  • Levels: One
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 18
  • Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Galley Kitchen, Pantry, Tile Counters, Utility in Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 18.00
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Features: Custom Closet System, Ensuite Bath, Linen Closet, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom-Primary
  • Room Width: 13.00
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 19
  • Room Features: Split Bedrooms, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 9.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.00
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 9
  • Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Ensuite Bath, Linen Closet, Tile Counters
  • Room Length: 7.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath-Primary
  • Room Width: 9.00
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 8
  • Room Features: Other
  • Room Length: 6.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Width: 8.00
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 9
  • Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Corian/Corian Type Countertop
  • Room Length: 5.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath-Full
  • Room Width: 9.00
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 16
  • Room Length: 8.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Width: 16.00
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 19
  • Room Length: 18.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 19.00
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.00
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.00

Property

Utilities
  • Utilities: City Sewer, City Water
Property and Assessments
  • Accessory Unit Type: Other
  • Accessory Unit: Yes
  • Accessory Unit Square Feet: 440
  • Exclusions: None.
  • Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional
  • Concessions YN: Yes
  • Handicap: No
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Security Features: Unknown
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Greenbelt, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
  • Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.499
  • Lot Size Area: 0.499
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21736.44
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: 00000459856000000
  • Property Attached: No

Property History for 737 North Hampton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21390494

$535,000—
Sep 12, 2018

Sold

NTREIS #13823708

—
Aug 10, 2018

Pending

NTREIS #13823708

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21390494

$535,000
09/12/2018

Sold

NTREIS #13823708

—
08/10/2018

Pending

NTREIS #13823708

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

737 North Hampton Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,786 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,786 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

21,720 SqFt

Schools near 737 North Hampton Road

This home is within Dallas Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Sunset High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle School
Public7 to 8

Sunset High School
Public9 to 12

Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School
PublicPK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 737 North Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75208

737 North Hampton Road is a single family home for sale in Dallas, TX 75208. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2026 by Sotheby’s International Realty, it's currently listed at $535,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on September 12, 2018. This listing's school district is Dallas Independent School District. Nearby schools include Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School, Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle School and Sunset High School. 737 North Hampton Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,786 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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