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Dallas Real Estate in the Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas, Texas
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LAKEWOOD REAL ESTATE

Running along the west side of White Rock Lake, Lakewood is home to both impressive estates and charming cottages. What binds the neighborhood together is a love for the community’s combination of natural beauty, easy access to the amenities of the city center, and a fierce commitment to supporting the local elementary school, which is among the best in Dallas.  Lakewood has a laid-back atmosphere, along with tons of beautiful green spaces and parks. If you're looking for a great neighborhood to spend the afternoon in, head on over to Lakewood.

 

Lakewood is home to notable subdivisions  like Lakewood Trails, Lakewood Hills, Cloisters.

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Lakewood feels like an intimate enclave, and the fact that it hugs Dallas’ Crown Jewel, White Rock Lake, makes it even more attractive. There’s something for everyone in Lakewood, too, from estates, luxurious layouts, condos with a view, to petite starter homes for couples and young families. Today, you will see a mix of older cottage and Tudor style homes along with newer and much larger recently built McMansions. Some of the streets have already undergone transformation to the newer homes whereas other streets have a mix of old and new. Lakewood is a nature-lover’s dream, with plenty of room to find your perfect outdoor experience. And with the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA and Lakewood Neighborhood Association, you’ll find plenty of great neighbors and friends. Lakewood residents have access to shopping at  Lakewood Village, Mockingbird Station and Casa Linda Shopping Center. 

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Lakewood Boundaries

 

Lakewood, as the name suggests, surrounds White Rock Lake, and is bounded by La Vista on the southwest, Abrams Road on the west, Mockingbird Lane on the northwest, Buckner Boulevard on the northeast, and Garland Road on the southeast. As with most popular neighborhoods, people sometimes extend the boundaries when referring to one of Lakewood’s many peripheral areas.

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Lakewood Zip Codes

75206, 75214

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Real estate and property prices in Lakewood (2019)

 

Lakewood has earned a reputation for having high end range of property prices in the Dallas area.

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Average market price of a home: $639,000

Median market price of a home: $537,000

Average price per sq. ft: $257

Average number of homes sold each year: 600

 

 

Things To Do in Lakewood

 

If you love the outdoors, Lakewood is the perfect neighborhood to visit. Take the entire family to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, one of Dallas' best attractions. This attractions boasts year-wide seasonal exhibits, including a huge autumn festival that features life-sized fairy tales houses made out of pumpkins. During the summer months, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens has outdoor concerts. If your family dog travels with you, take him/her to the dog park at the lovely White Rock Lake.

 

Where to Eat in Lakewood

 

Lakewood has all types of restaurants, ideal for any craving. If you're in the mood for Tex-Mex, go to Matt's Rancho Martinez Mexican Restaurant. Another neighborhood favorite is Dixie House, known for its fried chicken plates. If you have a sweet tooth, Lakewood has a ton of locally-owned bakeries, including Casa Linda Bakery, which is known for cookies and Petit Fours.

 

Where to Party in Lakewood

 

Lakewood is a popular artist hangout spot in Dallas, so the nightlife scene is fun there! If you want to catch a live band, go to the Balcony Club or Lakewood Theater to see a show. Or if you'd prefer to kick back with friends and some stout cocktails, go to Cosmo's Lounge or the Lakewood Landing - dive bars at their best.

 

Where to Shop in Lakewood

 

The eccentricity of the Lakewood neighborhood is also seen in the local shops. There are a ton of cute boutiques, such as Debutantes and Cowboys and Ditto Boutique. If you're in an adventurous mood, go to Curiosities Antiques, which features a wide variety of unique finds from local estate sales, including children's books and old-fashioned toys.

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Getting Out & About

 

White Rock Lake Park and Dog Park, Lakewood Shopping Center, Dallas Arboretum

Lakewood Public Schools  - Dallas ISD   

 

Lakewood residents are served by Dallas ISD. Please click on the following links to learn more about the school district.

Lakewood Private Schools  

 

Lakewood residents have access to a number of good private schools which include St John’s Episcopal School, Our Redeemer Lutheran School, St. Philip’s School & Community Center and Providence Christian School.

Lakewood Neighborhood Associations

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Forest Hills www.foresthillsdallas.org

Lakewood Heights www.lakewoodheights.org

Little Forest Hills www.neighborhoodlink.com/Little_Forest_Hills

Ridgewood Park  www.ridgewoodpark.org

Hollywood Heights Santa Monica  www.hsmna.org

Junius Heights  www.juniusheights.org

Belmont  www.belmontna.org

Munger Place  www.mungerplace.com

Peak Addison  www.peakaddition.org/wp/index.php

Swiss Avenue  www.sahd.org

Victory Park  www.vpna.org

Wilshire Heights  www.wilshireheights.org/index.php?id=57

Lakewood  www.lakewoodneighborhood.org

Caruth Terrace  www.neighborhoodlink.com/Caruth_Terrace

Casa Linda Estates  www.casalindaestates.com

Casa Linda Forest  www.clfna.org

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Lakewood Public Schools​

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Lakewood Elementary School

3000 Hillbrook Street
Dallas, Texas 75214
Main office: 972-749-7300

 

Eduardo Mata Elementary - Montessori

7420 La Vista Drive

Dallas, TX 75214

Phone: 972-749-7500 

 

J.L. Long Middle School
6116 Reiger Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75214
Phone: 972-502-4700

 

Woodrow Wilson High School
100 S. Glasgow Drive
Dallas, Texas 75214
Phone: 972-502-4400
Fax: 972-502-4401

 

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Private Schools

 

Grades K-12

 

Lakehill Preparatory School 
2720 Hillside Drive
Dallas, Texas 75214
Phone: 214.826.2931

 

Dallas Academy
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
Phone: 214-324-1481
Fax: 214-327-8537

 

 

Grades PreK - 8

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St. John's Episcopal School
848 Harter Road
Dallas, Texas 75218 
Phone: 214-328-9131

 

St. Thomas Aquinas 
Pre-school & 
Upper School
3741 Abrams Road
Dallas, Texas 75214
Pre-school: 214-823-8493
Upper: 214-826-0566

 

St. Thomas Aquinas 
Lower School
6255 E. Mockingbird Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75214
Phone: 469-341-0911

 

White Rock Montessori School
1601 Oates Drive
Dallas, Texas 75228

 

Zion Lutheran School
6121 E. Lovers Lane
Dallas, Texas 75214
Office phone: 214-363-1630
Fax: 214-361-2049

 

Elementary & Lower Schools

 

Lakewood Montessori School
6210 East Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75214
Telephone: 214-821-9466
Fax: 214-821-9426
E-mail

 

 

Lindsley Park 
Community School
722 Tenison Mem. Rd
Dallas, Texas 75223
214-321-9155


White Rock North School
9727 White Rock Trail
Dallas, TX 75238

 

Secondary Schools

Bishop Lynch High School 
9750 Ferguson Road
Dallas, Texas 75228

LAKEWOOD REAL ESTATE NEWS

Lakewood, Dallas Real Estate & Lakewood, Dallas Relocation FAQs

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Each home sale and purchase in Lakewood, Dallas, Texas is unique: Some homes sell without incident, some buyers search for ages for a property that fits their family. Real estate transactions can be complicated for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors. If you are relocating to Lakewood, Dallas, Texas, partnering with a top Lakewood, Dallas Realtor like Nitin is the key to a smooth experience. With sophisticated negotiation skills and professional discretion, Nitin will expertly guide you through the sale or purchase of your luxury home in Lakewood, Dallas dynamic real estate markets if you are relocating to Lakewood, Dallas.

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Q:I’m relocating to Lakewood, Dallas, Texas. How can Nitin help me with this transition?

Nitin specializes in Lakewood, Dallas relocation services such as  Lakewood, Dallas neighborhood comparisons, school district information and cost-of-living market analyses. He’ll also help clients relocating to Lakewood, Dallas – from any part of the world – hire an agent to sell their current home. He is an expert on luxury living in the Dallas metro with leads on recreational and entertainment options in various neighborhoods, as well as professional services, including medical and legal providers. You can rely on Nitin to handle your transition and make it as stress-free as possible.


 

Q: Is there any difference between a  Lakewood, Dallas "relocation specialist" and any other realtor in Lakewood, Dallas?

The "seasoned professionals" or Lakewood, Dallas relocation specialists are few and far between. To help you better find someone look for the following, and ask these questions:

1) What is their background? What kind of real estate designations and training do they have?

 

2) Do they have 5 star reviews on public websites such as Zillow.com and Google.com? What do their clients say about them?

 

3) What specifics do they know about the Lakewood, Dallas market? Do they have the ability to run reports on the fly about Lakewood, Dallas and the Lewisville School District?

 

4) Do they  provide tools like Dallas Neighborhood Finder?

 

5) Do they understand home construction tools and techniques if you are looking for a new construction home?

 

6) What continuing education have they completed beyond the required yearly classes?

 

7) Is their website custom built, specific to Lakewood, Dallas  area, or a cookie cutter version from their broker? Do they provide Lakewood, Dallas Relocation Resources on their website?

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8) When are they available? How do they communicate?

 

If you ask question #'s 5 & 6, you will quickly identify those agents in the top 3% of the business who will be able to help you most effectively  

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Q: I’m an international buyer relocating to Lakewood, Dallas– can Nitin help me find and purchase a new home or investment property in Lakewood, Dallas?

Nitin is a Lakewood, Dallas relocation specialist. Nitin assists his clients with the intricacies of an international move or purchase, acting as their single point of contact for all stages of the sale. He’ll stay in constant communication with you to understand your unique needs in a luxury home in Lakewood, Dallas area, provide school and neighborhood profiles, organize necessary bank and government documents, offer move-in support and coordinate with other area professionals as needed to ensure a world-class experience.

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Q:I’m considering selling my Lakewood, Dallas home – can Nitin help me find out what it’s worth?

As a real estate professional with extensive experience in the various Dallas metro areas including Lakewood, Dallas, Nitin is uniquely positioned to assess the value of luxury homes in this region. He’ll provide reliable market analysis to help clients determine their home’s worth in the current real estate market.

 

Q:I’m thinking of putting my Lakewood, Dallas home on the market and searching for a new home – is it a good time to buy or sell?

With access to numerous industry resources, Nitin has a keen perspective on area trends – housing, employment, business, population growth, retail landscape in Lakewood, Dallas, Texas – and will share his assessment of the market with clients as they consider their next real estate move.

 

Q:With so many homes on the market, what can Nitin do to make my listing stand out among numerous Lakewood, Dallas homes for sale?

Nitin has engineered a dominant marketing presence, appearing in internet search, social media, print and direct mail channels to promote the properties. Nitin has a proven marketing strategy to market homes. He has technical expertise to leverage the latest digital marketing technologies to market your home for sale in Lakewood, Dallas. He invests considerable time and money to ensure prospective buyers notice your listing and see it in person. Nitin also will help you stage your home to take it from average to inviting, encouraging offers from qualified shoppers. Nitin understands that impeccable staging and aggressive marketing contribute to quicker, larger offers and satisfied clients on both sides of the sale.

 

Q:I am relocating to Lakewood, Dallas and I want to buy a new construction home. Which new home builders are building homes in Lakewood, Dallas?

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Lakewood, Dallas is a popular destination for families moving to Lakewood, Dallas. Some of the new home builders in Lakewood, Dallas are:

Toll Brothers

David Weekley Homes

Village Builders

Ashton Woods Homes

Lennar

Taylor Morrison

Normandy Homes

Britton Homes

CB JENI Homes

 

 

Q:Are there any tax-related advantages to relocating to Texas? Can Nitin help me find a great home in an area with low property tax rates?

For tax-conscious buyers, there are numerous advantages to relocating to Texas. Texas has no state income tax. Buyers can rely on Nitin’s savvy real estate expertise to answer their questions and direct them to a city with a tax structure that suits their lifestyle.

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Q:I am relocating to Lakewood, Dallas and I found my dream home in Lakewood, Dallas, but it’s not for sale. Can Nitin help me make an offer anyway?

Occasionally, a buyer will find and fall in love with the home of their dreams – when it’s not for sale. As a skilled and sensitive negotiator, Nitin is prepared to approach owners of off-market properties to help you make an irresistible offer.

 

Q:Do you have an information packet on Lakewood, Dallas relocation that you can send me?

In today’s busy world, we want information now, and we especially understand that when you are making a move. We are Lakewood, Dallas relocation specialists. We have a great online Lakewood, Dallas Relocation Guide that provides information and resources about your target destination in Dallas metro area including Lakewood, Dallas. Simply complete the form to request a guide and we will send you a link to access it. If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the guide, please let us know. You can also get started by completing our Lakewood, Dallas Relocation Survey

 

Q:My Lakewood, Dallas house hunting trip is one week. Will that be enough time? How many days should I spend actually looking for a house in Lakewood, Dallas?

Yes, one week should be fine to find a home in Lakewood, Dallas. It usually takes about a day to negotiate a deal. The inspection could be a couple of days to set up. Then you should add a day or so just in case something unexpected happens. If you do some research ahead of time, a couple of good days should be enough.

 

Q:If I happen to see a house in Lakewood, Dallas that interests me on the Internet, would you be able to get me more information via email?

Definitely. I can email you listings with full details. I can even send you additional information above and beyond what is available to you on the Internet because of my access to great tools. There is a reason that we are Lakewood, Dallas relocation specialists!

 

Q:Can you recommend a good moving company in my area for my move to Lakewood, Dallas?

As part of our services for individuals relocating to Lakewood, Dallas, we will be happy to recommend national companies who offer a full range of services. We’re happy to provide a list of options for your consideration.

 

Q:Can you help me arrange for household services in Lakewood, Dallas?

We can help you apply for a mortgage, arrange for insurance, purchase a home warranty, or make home repairs for your Lakewood, Dallas home. Many of our clients greatly value the convenience of “one-stop shopping” for home-related services.

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Q:What is the common real estate contract closing time for a home purchase in Lakewood, Dallas?

It is generally 30 days in Texas but it can be negotiated between buyer and the seller

 

Q:I am not ready to buy in Lakewood, Dallas. Can you help me find a rental property in Lakewood, Dallas?

Yes. Many families relocating to Lakewood, Dallas want to take time finding the right home when they move to Lakewood, Dallas, or are unable to buy a home in Lakewood, Dallas until they sell a home in their previous location. We offer services and advice to help you find rental property. We will help you learn about the area and keep an eye out for properties meeting your criteria

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Q:I work in Human Resources for a company that is relocating employees to Lakewood, Dallas, Texas. Can you help me with relocating multiple employees?

Absolutely. If you’ve never managed a group move before, our Lakewood, Dallas Relocation Services is a great place to start to help your employees relocating to Lakewood, Dallas. We can help you develop a policy, present information to your employees, provide tours of Lakewood, Dallas, sell their current homes, purchase new homes or find rental properties in Lakewood, Dallas and much more. Leverage the services of Lakewood, Dallas relocation specialists to make your company relocation easier for your employees!

 

Nitin is the top Realtor and luxury real estate resource in Lakewood, Dallas, Texas. Call or text his directly at (469) 269-6541 to get answers to your real estate questions and find the perfect Lakewood, Dallas home.

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