Find Your Dallas Neighborhood

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East Dallas isn't really one neighborhood. It's a collection of distinct areas including Lakewood, Lower Greenville, the M Streets, Lakewood Heights, Junius Heights and several smaller neighborhoods, each with its own personality.

This is one of my favorite parts of Dallas because you can find everything from historic Tudor and Craftsman homes to contemporary new construction, townhomes and condos. You're also close to White Rock Lake, Downtown Dallas and some of the city's best restaurants and neighborhood retail.

For buyers who want character and a more established neighborhood feel without being far from the center of Dallas, East Dallas is a great place to start.

Lakewood is one of Dallas's most established and desirable neighborhoods, particularly for buyers who want a traditional neighborhood feel while staying close to the city.

One of its biggest draws is proximity to White Rock Lake, along with mature trees, parks and the Lakewood Shopping Center. The housing is varied, with everything from original cottages and Tudors to larger renovated homes and new construction.

It's a neighborhood I especially like for buyers who want more space and a yard but aren't ready to give up restaurants, shopping and relatively easy access to Downtown and Uptown.

The M Streets are known for tree-lined streets, charming Tudor-style homes and a location that puts you close to some of the best parts of East Dallas. The neighborhood feels distinctly residential, but you're just blocks from the restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife along Greenville Avenue.

Homes here tend to have more character than square footage, with many dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, although you'll also find beautifully renovated homes and newer construction mixed throughout. For buyers who want an established neighborhood, walkability and easy access to Lower Greenville, Lakewood and central Dallas, the M Streets are one of my favorite places to lo

Forest Hills is one of East Dallas's hidden gems, known for its large lots, mature trees and peaceful streets just east of White Rock Lake. Homes range from charming older properties to substantial renovations and newer custom builds, giving the neighborhood a little more variety than some of its historic East Dallas neighbors.

What really sets Forest Hills apart is the space. Yards tend to be larger, the streets feel quieter, and you're still incredibly close to White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum. For buyers who want more land and privacy without giving up the character and convenience of East Dallas, Forest Hills is definitely worth knowing about.

Little Forest Hills is one of East Dallas's most eclectic neighborhoods, with colorful cottages, funky architecture and a personality that's completely its own. The homes and lots tend to be smaller than neighboring Forest Hills, but what you give up in space you gain in character.

Located just east of White Rock Lake and next to the Dallas Arboretum, the neighborhood has a relaxed, creative feel that can be hard to find elsewhere in Dallas. You'll see everything from original cottages to thoughtfully renovated homes and modern new construction. For buyers who want something a little less traditional and love the idea of being close to the lake, Little Forest Hills is a fun neighborhood to explore.

University Park is an established residential community centered around SMU, known for beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks and highly regarded public schools. Together with neighboring Highland Park, it makes up the Park Cities, but University Park has a character of its own with a mix of traditional architecture, renovated older homes and newer custom construction.

Its central location is a major draw, with easy access to Preston Center, Snider Plaza, Highland Park Village and some of Dallas's best shopping and dining. For buyers looking for a true neighborhood feel, excellent schools and a central Dallas location, University Park is consistently one of the first areas worth considering.

Highland Park is one of Dallas's most iconic neighborhoods, known for beautiful architecture, manicured streets, mature trees and some of the city's most impressive homes. The neighborhood includes everything from historic estates and classic Tudors to extensively renovated properties and newer custom homes.

Despite its residential feel, Highland Park is incredibly central, with Highland Park Village, the Katy Trail and the restaurants and shopping of Knox just minutes away. Beautiful parks and Turtle Creek wind through the neighborhood, adding to a setting that feels surprisingly peaceful for being in the middle of Dallas. For buyers looking for exceptional homes, a strong neighborhood feel and one of the city's most established locations, Highland Park is hard to replicate.

Lower Greenville is one of the first places I'd show someone who tells me they want a walkable Dallas neighborhood with plenty going on around them.

Greenville Avenue is lined with restaurants, bars, coffee shops and neighborhood favorites, while the surrounding residential streets are filled with a mix of older homes, renovated properties, townhomes and newer construction.

It's lively without feeling like you're living in the middle of Downtown. For someone moving from a denser city like New York who still wants to be able to walk out the door for coffee, dinner or a drink, Lower Greenville is usually worth a look.

If your priority is walkability, restaurants, newer apartments and being close to the center of everything, Uptown is one of the most urban places to live in Dallas.

You'll find high-rise and mid-rise apartments and condos, newer luxury buildings and easy access to restaurants, bars, the Katy Trail and neighboring areas like Victory Park, Oak Lawn and the Arts District.

Uptown can also be expensive by Dallas standards, particularly in the newest luxury buildings along and around McKinney Avenue. For someone moving from New York, though, the amount of space you can get for the money can still be a major change.

An up and coming area of Dallas that will benefit from the overflow of Deep Ellum as well as the 20 billion dollar high speed rail train, Texas Central, currently underway in the Cedars. There may not be much here but small pockets of new construction townhouses and condos now, but property and land values are rising at an incredibly rapid rate.

If it's a glamorous high-rise with a city feel you want, look no further. But good luck finding a place to park.

Townhouses and Condos in Dallas can often be challenged in terms of square footage. In Las Colinas, this is far from true. Proximity to the airport make this area popular with frequent travelers. Only a 15 minute drive midday gets you to the heart of Dallas.