Rent report

This Fort Worth neighbor raises the roof with highest local rent, says study

Fort Worth and Dallas saw the largest gains in rent from February to March.

Photo courtesy of Zillow

Twenty-two big cities in Dallas-Fort Worth saw up-and-down swings in apartment rent in March — the first month of coronavirus-propelled shutdowns around the country — with Grapevine registering the highest rent in the region.

In only two DFW cities, Grapevine and Farmers Branch, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in March sat at or above $1,300, according to a report published April 7 by apartment marketplace Zumper. In Grapevine, the median rent was $1,310, down 3 percent from February. In Farmers Branch, it was $1,300, up 0.8 percent.

Of the 22 DFW cities analyzed by Zumper, Grand Prairie recorded the biggest decline in rent in March. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment dropped 4.7 percent from February to March, winding up at $1,010. Next was Allen, with a 4.2 percent decrease to $1,140.

Meanwhile, Fort Worth and Dallas saw the largest gains. Median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth jumped 2.9 percent from February to March, winding up at $1,060. In Dallas, rent rose 2.5 percent to $1,250.

Dallas sat at No. 31 for the highest one-bedroom rent in March among large U.S. cities, with Fort Worth at No. 49, according to Zumper. San Francisco ranked as the most expensive market ($3,500).

Arlington and Mesquite tied for the lowest March rent in DFW. Median rent for a one-bedroom apartment increased 1.2 percent to $860 in March, while Mesquite’s rent stayed at $860.

As people across the country have adhered to stay-at-home orders, Google searches for apartments in large U.S. cities have dropped as much as 35 percent, Zumper says. In Dallas, for instance, searches for “apartments for rent” decreased 13 percent from the week of March 22 to the week of March 29, according to Zumper.

“Long-term inventory has dropped as landlords are removing their listings until … they can show them again,” Zumper says, “and tenants are canceling move-outs, so [landlords are] taking planned vacancies off the market.”

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Unusual ultra-modern Grapevine ranch is on the market for $7.2 million

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

A stunning 10-acre property in North Texas that looks like it was made for an ultra modern cowboy family has just hit the market for $7.2 million.

Called the Willow Wood Horse Farm, this one-of-a-kind equestrian paradise is located on West Kimball Avenue in Grapevine, about 30 miles northeast from downtown Fort Worth.

The ranch is an extraordinary combination of elegant and thoughtful modern design paired with all of the practicality required of a fully functioning farm.

According to the listing, which is held by Burgher-Ray Ranch Group and managed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray, the farm includes several fenced pastures, an enclosed and insulated shop storage building with concrete flooring, and a seven-stall horse barn.

A covered and irrigated riding arena is attached to the barn, every stall has its own turnout, and six of the stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet wide, and the seventh is designated as a foaling stall. An additional turnout for grazing is located adjacent to the barn, as well as a training pen.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The horse barn has seven stalls with individual turnouts.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

But the focal point of the entire estate is the 4,353-square-foot, three-story primary residence that sits at the highest point of the gently sloped property. The home was custom-designed and completed in 2022, featuring an exterior made of metal cladding, concrete, durable ipe hardwood, and glass.

Upon entering the front door, guests will notice unparalleled views that lead through the home's living areas and into the 3,000-square-foot back deck, past the 80-foot-long saltwater swimming pool, and out toward the pastures.

The chef's kitchen is outfitted with luxurious Gaggenau appliances, such as a steam convection oven, a conventional convection oven, a coffee machine, stove, dishwasher, a separate paneled refrigerator and freezer, and a warming drawer. A half bathroom and full butler's pantry is located to the side of the kitchen, which is equipped with a prep space and a dishwasher.

Additional features of the home include:

Koi ponds located on either side of the main door that welcome guests to the home
An open concept living space that contains the living room, kitchen, and dining rooms
A primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
Two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Soft opening/closing doors in all main bedrooms
Dynaudio speakers installed throughout the home
Geo-thermal heating/cooling system

A custom-built metal spiraling staircase connects all three levels of the home. The second floor contains a viewing area with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the covered porch and rooftop deck. The lower level leads to an "acoustically balanced" underground home theater featuring eight-foot concert walls, Dynaudio speakers, an Ember Audio sound system, a 250-bottle wine cooler, and a powder bathroom. The listing notes that this area could be converted into a storm cellar.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The underground home theater has an impressive Ember Audio sound system with Dynaudio speakers.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

A detached three-car garage is located next to the home, which contains one EV charging station and two additional outlets for charging. Discreetly designed solar panels are hidden on top of the garage, which are capable of powering the entire residence.

The horse barn, irrigation system, and stock pond all run off of a water well located on the property, while the primary residence uses city water with a filtration system.

"Situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes from Lake Grapevine, Southlake, and an easy commute to DFW International Airport, this property affords someone the ability to have all the comforts of the city, while living just slightly removed from it all," the listing says.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

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