University Park and Volk Estates
Volk Estates, St. Andrews Drive and the Finest Neighborhoods
Explore The Top Architecturally and Historically Significant Homes and Best Neighborhoods in University Park & Volk Estates
The unifying theme of University Park is the excellent Highland Park Independent School District schools. Coupled with University Park’s reputation for safety, parks and tree lined streets, families with young children flock to University Park. Often the mortgage on a $1 million or $2 million home is less than the tuition for three children at the private schools. But there is more to University Park than just the extra value the good schools bring. The success of SMU, founded in 1911, prompted the incorporation of University Park, founded in 1924. A great relationship has continued for over 100 years of professors finding homes close by and University Park residents taking advantage of the extraordinary resources, lectures, museums and performances Southern Methodist University offers.
In the heart of University Park is Volk Estates. Volk Estates has large estate lots, extraordinary architecture, and homeowners who are world leaders. Throughout University Park you will find lovely streets like St. Andrews, with a flowing creek that runs through front yards or the Dallas Country Club golf course sharing a boundary.
University Park has both affordable homes for professionals and extraordinary architect designed homes with a price reflecting the acreage of spacious lots, the architect and quality of the home and site.
When SMU opened in 1911 University Park, Texas, began with the president’s house on University and a few faculty homes close by. By 1924 the population grew to 1,200 and it was incorporated. There are many distinct neighborhoods in University Park, but the range of homes can be seen by the small houses and duplexes close to SMU, to the golf course setting of St. Andrews to the one and two-acre lots of Volk Estates.
With a population of approximately 20,000, the shops of Snider Plaza, the Park Cities swimming pool, the YMCA and many churches, University Park, Texas, is like many old suburbs across the country, with the exception that it is in the middle of Dallas and the Highland Park School District.
Here is What You Will Find on This University Park Page
In this University Park Neighborhood section you will discover 26 best University Park neighborhoods. In addition you will see a few featured University Park homes to provide a sense of the range of homes you will find in these neighborhoods.
Once you have had a chance to review these 26 distinct University Park neighborhoods, you will see in these neighborhoods new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every University Park home for sale in MLS. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped in University Park. And to give you a better understanding of the University Park market, you will see the University Park homes in MLS that have previously sold.
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Discover Architect Designed Homes for Sale in MLS in University Park
If you are especially interested in architect-designed homes for sale in University Park, we have set up a page that allows you to search for University Park homes for sale that are designed by an architect who is identified.
Discover Modern Homes for Sale in MLS in University Park
If you are particularly interested in modern homes for sale in University Park, we have created a search in which you can pull up just modern homes in MLS for sale in University Park. And to help give you a sense of the market and the evolving inventory, we have featured chronologically the University Park homes in MLS that have sold and their listing price.
MLS Sold Homes in University Park Helps You Understand the Market
See the homes that have previously sold in University Park. Knowing what has sold in University Park gives you an understanding of the future inventory of homes for sale and a trend of prices in the neighborhood.
An Insider’s Look at the Neighborhoods and Homes of University Park
There is much to know about University Park beyond just the homes offered for sale and that have sold. This section concludes with University Park videos, places and attributes that capture the hearts of University Park homeowners and visitors alike. Douglas Newby will enjoy speaking to you personally about University Park and helping you find or sell a home.
Featured Homes For Sale in University Park
University Park Estate Home For Sale
6825 Golf Drive, Dallas, Texas
Park Cities Land .662 Acres – Sold by Douglas Newby
On Turtle Creek, across from Volk Estates, this original 1935 estate home is bordered by park land on two other sides.
Narrow, Winding Neighborhood Path to Curtis Park
The abundant landscape of the park visually extends from the front garden of this estate home on Golf Drive to the winding sidewalk path that originates in this quiet green corridor at the end of the neighborhood and leads to the Turtle Creek pond at Curtis Park.
Midcentury Modern Home
3928 Wentwood Drive, Dallas, Texas
University Park Residence of Architect – Sold by Douglas Newby
Max Sandfield designed this home for his own residence acting as architect and client. Max Sandfield was able to be more daring. He designed one of the first modern homes in Dallas capturing the architectural elements we now so closely associate with this revered architectural period.
The family has agreed that I will be able to offer this home at the value of its 75 foot by 150 foot lot with a deed restriction that it cannot be torn down. We are in the last decade of an era where original owners are offering their 50 year old midcentury homes for sale. It is essential these homes remain as a reflection of an era and as the original examples of a style that is being vigorously revisited and appreciated through new construction and design.
University Park Real Estate
6009 Saint Andrews Drive, Dallas, Texas
St Andrews Estate Home – Sold by Douglas Newby
Here in University Park, across from the Dallas Country Club, you will find a traditional setting and a contemporary and stylish home. You will enjoy the .43 acre site framed by towering trees and with endless views of green. While the sense of place is serene, the sense of design is dynamic.
Colgate Residence
On a more traditional Park Cities lot, Mark Hoesterey was able to push the home to one side of the lot and create delightful transitional interior and exterior living space, benefitting from shared sunlight. Surrounded by other homes, even the backyard remains visible from the street.
University Park Estate Home
Maybe once a decade an architect will design a home that is built in Dallas that redefines how we think of estate homes only a few miles from the Arts District in downtown Dallas. This Turtle Creek estate home is built on a site that I determined was the best site in the Park Cities when I was coordinating the AIA Dallas Chapter’s list of 50 Significant Homes for their 50th Anniversary.
Best Neighborhoods of University Park
St. Andrews Place Neighborhood
One of the most scenic University Park neighborhoods across from fairways of the Dallas Country Club, with winding streets of lots between 70′ and 110′ feet wide and 170′ to 217′ deep that accommodate beautiful period and contemporary homes. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in St. Andrews Place.
Windsor Place Neighborhood
Windsor Place is a neighborhood of many original two-story homes from the 1920s and 1930s alongside one-story cottages and large homes built recently. Preston, Williams Parkway, Shannon and University are the boundaries. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Windsor Place.
Volk Estates Neighborhood
Volk Estates is often considered the most prestigious neighborhood of Dallas. In University Park, Volk Estates is comprised of architecturally significant homes on estate lots, many of which are over one acre in size. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Volk Estates.
Brookside Estates Neighborhood
University Park Neighborhood
Troth’s Addition Neighborhood
Francis Daniel Park Neighborhood
When one thinks of the great neighborhoods of University Park, Volk Estates, St. Andrews Place and Francis Daniel Park neighborhoods quickly come to mind. On Golf Drive the neighbors share Turtle Creek with the home Governor Bill Clements build across the creek. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Francis Daniel Park.
Westminster Place Neighborhood
In this Westminster Place neighborhood section you will discover the best homes in this neighborhood and a few featured homes to provide you a sense of the range of homes you will find. You will also see new listings of homes and every MLS home for sale mapped.
University Heights Neighborhood
University Heights is an important neighborhood developed from the 1930s through the 1950s. Newer homes were built in each successive addition described in the University Heights sub neighborhoods. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of University Heights.
University Heights Original Neighborhood
University Heights No 2 & 3 Neighborhood
University Heights No 4 & 5 Neighborhood
University Heights No 6 & 7 Neighborhood
Stratford Manor Neighborhood
Stratford Manor is the neighborhood between Douglas and Preston and between Windsor and University. Here you will find many two-story homes built in the 1930s and 1940s. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Stratford Manor.
Potomac Park Neighborhood
The Tollway to Lomo Alto and Mockingbird to Windsor make up the boundaries of this neighborhood. The lots are approximately 55’x147′ with one and two-story houses built in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Potomac Park.
Loma Linda Neighborhood
Standard 50’x150′ lots make up the neighborhood between Lomo Alto and Douglas and between Mockingbird and San Carlos. Original homes are both from the 1920s and 1930s. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Loma Linda.
Idlewild Neighborhood
This University Park neighborhood of mostly one-story, late 1930s cottages on 60’x 140′ lots is found between Preston Road and the Tollway and between Lovers Lane and Southwestern. It is adjacent to Smith Park, Preston Center and Hyer Elementary School. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Idlewild.
Preston Homes Addition Neighborhood
Preston Homes Addition is made up of predominantly one-story cottages from the early 1940s on relatively standard 60’x140′ lots. This neighborhood is next to Hyer Elementary School, the tennis courts of Smith Park and the retail, restaurants and offices found in Preston Center. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Preston Homes Addition.
University Highlands Neighborhood
University Highlands is the neighborhood between Preston and Tulane and between Lovers Lane and Purdue. The original one and a half story cottages built in the mid and late 1930s are being increasingly replaced by 5,000 square foot new homes. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in University Highlands.
Armstrong Fairway Neighborhood
Armstrong Fairway is found between Lomo Alto and Douglas and between Shenandoah and University. On relatively wide 65′ but shallow 130′ lots, there are still many original two story homes designed in the 1930s and 1940s. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Armstrong Fairway.
Highland Park High School Neighborhood
This University Park neighborhood is adjacent to the high school, Germany Park’s tennis courts and track. The mix of housing includes Tudor cottages, one-story and two-story homes, but on classic city lots of 50’x150′. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Highland Park High School.
SMU Neighborhoods East Neighborhood
SMU Neighborhood East runs from Airline to Central Expressway and Binkley to Lovers Lane. This SMU Neighborhood was originally built with predominantly one-story cottages and modest two-story homes close to SMU. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in SMU Neighborhoods East.
SMU Neighborhoods West Neighborhood
As in most university neighborhoods, you will find a mix of student housing, townhouses for faculty, one-story and two-story homes and attached duplexes from almost every decade. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in SMU Neighborhoods West.
SMU Heights Neighborhood
In this SMU Heights neighborhood section you will discover the best homes in this neighborhood and a few featured homes to provide you a sense of the range of homes you will find. Here you will also see new listings of homes and every MLS home for sale mapped.
Caruth Hills Neighborhood
Next to Snider Plaza and Caruth Park, one-story and two-story homes are found on 60’x140′ lots. Next to Caruth Park, the neighborhood boundaries are Airline to Willard and Lovers Lane to Southwestern. Here you will also find every MLS home for sale mapped in Caruth Hills.
Preston Place 3 Neighborhood
The four sisters – the Charles Dilbeck designed homes on the four corners of Shenandoah and Douglas are the centerpiece of Preston Place 3, a University Park neighborhood just North of Highland Park. Here you will also find every MLS home for sale mapped in Preston Place 3.
Mapped University Park Homes for Sale in MLS
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Today’s New University Park Listings and MLS Status Changes
Find the accurate number of today’s new listings and the correct total number of University Park homes for sale in MLS. Today we have a total of 1 new listing and a total of 104 homes for sale listed in University Park neighborhood.
Are You a University Park Homeowner? You Have Come to the Right Place
If you are considering selling your University Park home, we will bring you the best results as we best understand your home and the potential buyers. Call me to see if I should represent you in selling your University Park home.
I look forward to exploring the subtle opportunities, hidden streets and extraordinary homes with you.
-Douglas Newby
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Favorite University Park Videos
Volk Estates – Originally Developed as the Estate Home Neighborhood in University Park
SMU Has an Increasing Impact on University Park
Douglas Newby Insights on University Park
Mockingbird Station – Home of the Angelika Film Center Dallas
The Angelika Film Center Dallas, in East Dallas next to University Park, is showing films and getting ready for the spring DALLAS International Film Festival. Dallas homeowners have had a long love affair with film festivals since the USA Film Festival was founded in 1970.
The Eugene McDermott Terrace at the Meadows Museum Displays Sculpture by Jaume Plensa
The Meadows Museum at SMU in University Park has the finest collection of Spanish art outside of Spain. Artist Jaume Plensa created Sho as the centerpiece of the renovated terrace.
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Sold MLS Homes in University Park
This section is created to help you understand the University Park market. Knowing the homes that have sold will give you an idea of the future inventory of homes coming on the market and the trend of the University Park prices.
University Park Homeowners Appreciate Douglas Newby
Wow! We don’t know how to thank you both for making our first home experience so special!
You both exceeded our expectations of what we expected out of a realtor. We are very thankful and appreciative.
-Amanda and Jesse Hibbard
University Park Home Buyer
Doug. We are always so happy to act as a reference for you. You have both been so good to us.
-Mary Newton
University Park Homeowner
I just want to thank you for your contribution to Texas Modern architecture style. I have found your website to be very informative on the subjects of my grandfather, David Williams, and of the other notable architects that have contributed to this regionalist movement.
-Thomas McMahon