4085 Amherst Avenue, University Park, Texas
$2,995,000
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Rare opportunity to own a beautifully appointed 5-bedroom home in University Park, complete with elevator and zoned to highly acclaimed Highland Park ISD, including UP Elementary. Designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living, the home opens to a light-filled foyer with versatile living and dining spaces, along with a private study featuring custom built-ins. A first-floor guest suite with full bath, walk-in shower, and spacious closet is ideal for visitors or multigenerational living. The heart of the home is a true chef’s kitchen, showcasing dual islands, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and an inviting breakfast area, all seamlessly open to the main living space with a wood-burning fireplace. The adjacent covered patio with pergola and built-in grill creates effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a serene retreat with oversized bedroom and light-filled bath with dual vanities and two walk-in closets. Three additional ensuite bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, are complemented by a media or game room with wet bar and a flexible loft space. Situated on the southeast corner of Preston and Amherst, this home offers exceptional convenience to HP High School, Lovers Lane shopping and dining, and the Dallas North Tollway. The positioning allows for abundant natural light while maintaining a quiet, private interior. This is a rare blend of space, functionality, and premier location—this home is not to be missed.
School District: Highland Park ISD
Dallas MLS #: 21250234
Open House: Public: Sun May 3, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Representing the Seller: Listing Agent Susan Baldwin; Listing Office: Allie Beth Allman & Assoc.
Representing the Buyer: Contact realtor Douglas Newby of Douglas Newby & Associates if you would like to see this property. Call: 214.522.1000 — Text: 214.505.9999
Property Overview
- Listing Price: $2,995,000
- MLS ID: 21250234
- Status: For Sale
- Days on Market: 4
- Updated: 4/29/2026
- Previous Status: For Sale
- MLS Start Date: 4/26/2026
Property History
- Current Listing: $2,995,000
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Full Baths: 5
- Half Baths: 2
- Interior Features:
Chandelier
Decorative Lighting
Elevator
High Speed Internet Available
In-Law Suite Floorplan
Kitchen Island
Open Floorplan
Pantry
Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring:
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Parking
- Parking Features:
Alley Access
Concrete
Garage
Garage Door Opener
Garage Double Door
Garage Faces Rear
Gated
Off Street
Parking Pad
Location
- County: Dallas
- Directions: Located in University Park on the southeast corner of Amherst and Preston and backing to Shaddock Park.
Community
- Home Owners Association: None
School Information
- School District: Highland Park ISD
- Elementary School: University
- Middle School: Highland Park
- High School: Highland Park
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling:
Central
Natural Gas
Zoned
Utilities
- Utility Description:
City Sewer
City Water
Curbs
Electricity Connected
Individual Gas Meter
Individual Water Meter
Sidewalk
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size (Sqft.): 7,013.16
- Lot Dimensions: 50x140
- Lot Description:
Corner Lot
Level
- Fencing (Description):
Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price per Sqft.: $584
- Price per Acre: $18,602,484
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
Disclosures & Reports
- Legal Description: UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDS BLK A LOT 44
- APN: 60219500010440000
- Block: A
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