Alger Park / Ash Creek is a neighborhood in East Dallas, TX area located to the east of White Rock Lake.  The neighborhood boundaries (as defined by the voluntary neighborhood association) are Peavy Rd. to the east, Ash Creek to the south, Buckner Blvd. to the south and the railroad tracks to the west.

The Alger Park / Ash Creek neighborhood is approximately .3 square miles and consists of roughly 300 single family homes within several different subdivisions.

History of Alger Park / Ash Creek

Alger Park / Ash Creek is made up of several subdivisions, but the two largest are Alger Park and Woodcrest.  The first to be built was the Alger Park subdivision, which was developed by real estate developer and former US Congressman Bruce Alger.  The majority of homes Alger Park were built between 1951 and 1955.  Development in the Woodcrest subdivision located on the east side of the neighborhood also started in the early 1950s, but most homes in Woodcrest were built between 1955 and 1960.  Development in Ash Creek Estates, a smaller subdivision of larger lots on the south side, also began in the early 1950s and was completed by the late 1960s.  Today, a small number of newer homes have been built on lots where the original homes were torn down, but the vast majority of homes in the neighborhood are still original.

Alger Park / Ash Creek Homes and Neighborhood Characteristics

Alger Park / Ash Creek is a very unique neighborhood with a wide variety of home styles and lot sizes due to the various subdivisions within its boundaries that were built by different developers.  Each subdivision had its own set of deed restrictions, so the home styles and other characteristics tend to vary from one subdivision to the next.

• Home Styles – Most are smaller one-story brick homes with pier and beam foundations. Some of the larger homes are ranch-style as well as a few mid-centery modern style homes.
• Floor Plans – Most homes in Alger Park have at least two to three bedrooms and two baths.  Some only have one and a half bathrooms.  The median square footage is around 1,500 feet. Homes in Woodcreek average a bit larger and tend to all have at least three bedrooms and two full baths.  And homes in Ash Creek Estates tend to be the largest on average, with the average home measuring around 2,300 square feet.
• Lot Sizes – Lot sizes in Alger Park / Ash Creek have a very wide range due to the uniqueness of the original neighborhood design and the various subdivisions which were platted quite differently from one another.  However, they tend to be larger than average compared to other areas of east Dallas.  Lots in Alger Park are at least 70′ wide and average just under .25 acres.  Lots in Ash Creek Estates average about a third of an acre and are mostly 82 feet wide or larger. Lots in Woodcrest average around a quarter of an acre, but the largest lots are close to a half-acre. Some lots along Ash Creek are almost an acre and tend to be somewhat irregular in shape.
• Age of Homes – Most homes were built in the mid to late 1950s and 1960s.  Very little new construction has happened in the neighborhood since then.
• Building Restrictions – Homes in Alger Park / Ash Creek must conform to Dallas zoning guidelines, but no additional zoning overlays exist in the neighborhood at this time.
• Home Sales Per Month – Usually between two to four sales per month.  Peak months (spring and summer) may have six or more sales, while the slower winter months may have only one of two sales per month.
• Other noteworthy characteristics – The Alger Park neighborhood is known for its wide, curved streets and uniqueness of home styles and lot sizes.

Alger Park / Ash Creek Lifestyle

Alger Park and Ash Creek is located in one of the most desirable parts of East Dallas and attracts many home buyers from all walks of life. Living in this area gives homeowners access to a wide range of area parks, recreational areas and green spaces that simply aren’t prevalent in many areas of DFW.  The neighborhood tends to attract people that appreciate the mid-century architecture and mature trees the neighborhood has to offer.

Why do home buyers choose to live in Alger Park / Ash Creek?

• Affordability – Homes in Alger Park and Ash Creek are more affordable compared to many other neighborhoods in the east White Rock area of east Dallas.
• Lot Sizes and dimensions – The lots in Alger Park /Ash Creek tend to be larger than many of the adjacent neighborhoods, and prices tend to be lower than other neighborhoods with similarly sized lots.
• Parks and Recreation – White Rock Lake is located just a short distance from Alger Park / Ash Creek.  Jones Park is located in the neighborhood which has two sets of children’s playground equipment.
• Shopping – Alger Park / Ash Creek is located very close to the Casa Linda Plaza Shopping Center which has a variety of chain and specialty restaurants as well as a Natural Grocers and Albertson’s grocery store.

 

Alger Park / Ash Creek Neighborhood Association

The Alger Park / Ash Creek neighborhood has a voluntary neighborhood association that exists to promote the safety, improvement, and beautification of the neighborhood.  The neighborhood association was originally organized as a crime watch area and has evolved over time to promote other aspects of preserving and promoting interests of homeowners.  A description of their mission statement from their Facebook page reads, “Alger Park-Ash Creek Neighborhood Association is an organization to promote the safety, improvement, and beautification to our area. We offer an open forum to discuss current issues or inquiries, provide an opportunity to meet and greet with your neighbors, and acknowledge community projects and upcoming events”.

Alger Park / Ash Creek Neighborhood Association Links:

• Alger Park / Ash Creek Neighborhood Association Private Facebook Group

Alger Park / Ash Creek Schools

Elementary School (Grades K-5th): Reinhardt Elementary  – 10122 Losa Dr. Dallas, TX 75218 (972) 749-7900

Reinhardt Elementary has won many awards over the last several years, and has been recognized by T.E.A. for various academic achievements.

• Reinhardt Elementary Website
• Reinhardt Elementary on Greatschools.org
• Reinhardt Elementary profile on Schooldigger.com

Middle School (Grades 6th-8th) – W. H. Gaston Middle School – 9565 Mercer Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 (972) 502-5400

W. H. Gaston has a host of various academic, athletic, and arts specialty programs, including a STEM and robotics program, dance, choir, theater, and orchestra.  Students at Gaston have achieved some of the highest TAKS scores in the district, and the students, school, and faculty have won many awards over the last several years.

• Gaston Middle School Website
• Gaston Middle School on Greatschools.org
• Gaston Middle School on Schooldigger

High School (Grades 9th-12th) – Bryan Adams High School – 2101 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 (972) 502-4900

Bryan Adams has 20 advanced placement courses and also has a collegiate academy in partnership with Eastfield College which allows students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credit hours or an associates degree by the time they graduate high school, and this program is tuition-free.  Adams also has several athletic programs in sports such as baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, football, track, swimming, and cross country.

• Adams High School Website
• Adams High School on Greatschools.org
• Adams High School on Schooldigger
• Adams High School Program Directory

DISCLAIMER: It is the home buyer’s responsibility to verify all school attendance zones with DISD prior to purchasing  a home as they are subject to change.  All school boundary zones listed here were current as of the date of publication of this article and author assumes no liability for errors.  Please visit DISD’s School Finder Tool to view an interactive map of school attendance zones and to look up the assigned school attendance zone by address.

Alger Park / Ash Creek Real Estate Market and Charts

Real estate in Alger Park and Ash Creek is quite diverse due to the various subdivisions that exist within the boundaries of the neighborhood today.  These charts are a collective view of various real estate metrics of all the subdivisions in the neighborhood.  As a result, home buyers and sellers should put more weight on comparables within their specific subdivision.

For more information on the methodology of and data contained within these reports, see our About Market Reports page.

Median Sales Price (12 Month Moving Average)

Median Sales Price per Square Foot (12 Month Moving Average)

Average Days on Market (Monthly)

The average number of days between the listing date and the date a written offer is executed.  The actual time it takes transactions to close is NOT factored into this calculation. All-cash transactions may close in as little as one to two weeks, while transactions involving mortgage financing may take between three and six weeks, perhaps longer in some cases.

Percentage of Original List Price Received (12 Month Moving Average)

Months Supply of Single Family Home Inventory (Monthly)

0-4 Months = “Seller’s Market”  |  4-6 Months = “Neutral Market”  |  6+ Months = “Buyer’s Market”

Homes for Sale (Monthly)

The inventory of active listings in the neighborhood for any given month.

New Listings (Monthly)

Pending Sales (Monthly)

Pending sales are homes under contract where the buyer’s option to terminate the contract has expired.  In some cases, these contracts may not close for various reasons and some of the homes may return to the market as active listings.  The number of pending sales in one month is often a good indicator of expected closed sales for the following month.

Closed Sales (Monthly)

* Charts powered by 10K Research.  All data contained herein is provided by NTREIS and is considered reliable but not 100% accurate.