Overview
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 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.
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Rooms
- Primary Bedroom
- 12 x 13 / 1
- Bedroom
- 9 x 19 / 1
- Bedroom
- 11 x 13 / 1
- Primary Bathroom
- 7 x 9 / 1
- Living Room
- 18 x 19 / 1
- Kitchen
- 11 x 18 / 1
- Dining Room
- 10 x 12 / 1
- Full Bath
- 5 x 9 / 1
- Utility Room
- 6 x 8 / 1
- Workshop
- 8 x 16 / 1
- Appliances
- Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Gas
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Chandelier, Dry Bar, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Vaulted Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Window Features
- Window Coverings
- Fireplaces
- 1 · Decorative
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Window Units
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Water Available
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern, Detached
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier
- Patio / Porch
- Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
- Pool
- None
- Waterfront
- Creek, Waterfront
- Levels
- One
- Stories
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Attached Garage
- No
- Covered Spaces
- 2
Schools
- Elementary
- Kahn (Dallas ISD)
- Middle
- Raul Quintanilla (Dallas ISD)
- High
- Sunset (Dallas ISD)
Location
Price & Status History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale Source: NTREIS #21390494 | $535,000 |
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Listed by Brian Davis · Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l
Source: NTREIS · MLS#: 21390494
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