737 N Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75208
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rhodes Realty
Listed by: brian davis
Office: briggs freeman sotheby's int'l
MLS#:21390494
Source:GDAR
Price summary
- Price:$535,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$299.55
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1952
- Subdivision & Development:Boulevard Terrace Rev.
- Listing ID #:21390494
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 09, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
- Living area:1,786 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Electric, Window Units
- Heating:Central, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1952
- Building area:1,786 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.5 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Many Trees, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Foundation Description:Pillar Post Pier
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Sunset
- Middle school:Raul Quintanilla
- Elementary school:Kahn
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$535,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$299.55
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Gas, Some Gas Appliances
- Amenities:Window Coverings
Parking
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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