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Neighborhood guide · Dallas
Elm Commons
Mid-century bungalows and duplexes around a big central green, at prices first-time buyers can reach.
- First-time buyers
- Duplexes
- Central green
About Elm Commons
Elm Commons is a 1940s and 50s neighborhood of bungalows and duplexes laid out around a seven-acre green. It’s affordable, friendly and changing fast as owners renovate.
Duplexes here make a good first investment property: live in one side and rent the other.
- Typical homes
- 1940s–50s bungalows and duplexes
- Lots
- Standard city lots with alleys
- Getting downtown
- About 12 minutes by car
Highlights
Why people love Elm Commons
- The green Seven acres with a playground, community garden plots and summer movie nights.
- Room to renovate Solid mid-century bones, often with original hardwood under the carpet.
- House hacking Many duplexes: live in one unit and let the other help pay the mortgage.
For sale
Homes for sale in Elm Commons
Local experts
Agents who know Elm Commons
Daniel Reyes
Buyer specialist
Helps first-time buyers and families relocating to the area, in English and Spanish.
Speaks English, Español
Elena Ruiz
Property manager
Looks after our owners’ homes and residents, from rent day to repairs.
Speaks English, Español
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