Where I Live: South Hills Is Where Mid-Century Meets Modern

Arlington TX

04 April, 2022

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By The FWR Staff, Fort Worth Report April 3, 2022 South Hills is nestled in the central Fort Worth corridor, just south of Texas Christian University and southeast of Tanglewood and Overton Park. It boasts mid-century charm, rich Fort Worth history, tranquil nature and some of the nicest neighbors you will meet in Fort Worth. Located just north of the Interstate-820 Loop, it was developed after ranch land was sold to create more neighborhoods for the post-war central city expansion and the architectural and lifestyle changes that came with it. Contrasting the 1920's bungalow colonial and craftsman style housing, South Hills is trending with the 1950's and 60's mid-century design but on a smaller scale from what you will find in its neighboring Overton Park, Tanglewood and Ridglea Hills areas. While these South Hills homes may not make the next Frank Lloyd Wright review, they stand on their own with charm, affordability and practicality for the small minimalism lifestyle. South Hills, also purveys a very unique and iconic home lovingly called the Rock House that was once the only residential structure in the area from 1930-1950. I purchased my little home in South Hills five years ago. I have worked in residential real estate in Fort Worth for 17 years and know so many neighborhoods all over the city. When it came time to purchase my first home, I got turned on to South Hills when helping several young first-time homebuyers locate their perfect home. To read the full article, click here. Fort Worth Report is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that produces factual, in-depth journalism about city and county government, schools, healthcare, business, and arts and culture in Tarrant County. Always free to read; subscribe to newsletters, read coverage or support our newsroom at fortworthreport.org.