Dallas Loves Its Colonials-But a Wave of New Builds Is Pushing Prices Higher
Briefly

Dallas is witnessing a notable rise in the prominence of Colonial and American Traditional architecture, accounting for 4.5% of the city's active listings. In contrast to other metros cooling down, Dallas is trending up, with a median home price of $437,000, which is lower than the national median for these styles. These classic homes, known for their elegant symmetry and traditional layouts, are appreciating significantly, with a 5.6% price increase over the past year and a robust 28.3% over six years, making them appealing for buyers seeking timeless designs.
In a market seeing significant growth in inventory and rising home prices, these classic styles are defining the housing scene.
Colonial and American Traditional homes represent 4.5% of Dallas' active listings-one of the highest shares in the U.S. for this style category.
These homes are appreciating steadily. Over the past year, they've risen 5.6% in price-the highest year-over-year gain among major architectural styles.
Dallas still offers some relative value despite steady price growth.
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