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Here's how much house you can buy for $350,000 in Fort Worth right now, report says

3821 Wilkie Way, Fort Worth home for sale

This 2,500-square-foot Fort Worth home is on the market for $350,000.

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When it comes to buying a home that supplies the most space for the price, Fort Worth reigns as one of the most desirable big cities in the U.S., a new study indicates.

For the study, real estate platform RealtyHop looked at how much square footage a homebuyer could get for a median price of $350,000 in the country’s 100 largest cities.

The study found that in Fort Worth, a buyer could pick up a 2,204-square-foot home for $350,000, or $172.92 per square foot.

The number is only slightly lower in neighboring Arlington, where buyers can get 2,056 square feet ($170.26 per square foot).

Across county lines, homes get smaller. In Dallas proper, a buyer can get a 1,574-square-foot home for $350,000, or $222.36 per square foot.

The numbers go up in the Dallas suburbs. In Plano, that size is 1,741 square feet, or $201.03 per square foot. In Irving, it's 1,769 square feet, or $197.81 per square foot. In Garland, it's 2,013 square feet, or $173.91 per square foot.

These are the only North Texas cities that were included in the survey.

Note that the median home size in Texas is around 2,000 square feet.

To compare and contrast with other large and fast-growing cities in Texas, the study found that in Houston, a buyer could pick up a 1,804-square-foot home for $350,000, or $194.06 per square foot. Whereas, in Austin, they get only a tiny 1,056-square-foot home ($332.10 per square foot).

RealtyHop cites Houston and San Antonio (2,116 square feet, $165.38 per square foot) as two of the standouts in the U.S. for affordable housing.

Nationally, San Francisco tops the list of least affordable cities. There, $350,000 will get you a measly 349 square feet of space ($1,003.18 per square foot). At the other end of the spectrum, that sum will get you the most space (4,769 square feet, close to the size of a small mansion) in Detroit. That adds up to just $73.39 per square foot.

“For many, the tradeoff between space and cost is a deciding factor on where they choose to settle down. Should you buy a tiny studio in Manhattan or a large townhouse in Atlanta?” RealtyHop observes. “The reality is that living in certain places often means downsizing your expectations.”

Here’s what $350,000 will buy you in the largest cities in Texas, according to RealtyHop:

Austin, 1,056 square feet, $332.10 per square foot.
Dallas, 1,574 square feet, $222.36 per square foot.
Plano, 1,741 square feet, $201.03 per square foot.
Irving, 1,769 square feet, $197.81 per square foot.
Houston, 1,804 square feet, $194.06 per square foot.
Garland, 2,013 square feet, $173.91 per square foot.
Fort Worth, 2,204 square feet, $172.92 per square foot.
Arlington, 2,056 square feet, $170.26 per square foot.
Corpus Christi, 2,092 square feet, $167.27 per square foot.
San Antonio, 2,116 square feet, $165.38 per square foot.
El Paso, 2,742 square feet, $127.65 per square foot.
Laredo, 2,842 square feet, $123.13 per square foot.
Lubbock, 3,569 square feet, $98.07 per square foot.

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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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