Casa Linda Estates is a neighborhood located in East Dallas, TX just south and east of White Rock Lake.  It sits in the east and south areas of the “X” formed by the intersection of Buckner and Garland Roads.  Casa Linda Estates is located in the heart of the East Dallas / White Rock area close to many entertainment and recreational activities and is a very well-established neighborhood. The neighborhood is toughly half a square mile in area and has a few hundred homes.

Casa Linda Estates is located entirely in the 75218 zip code in the city of Dallas, TX and is located in Dallas City Council District 9.   The post office that serves the 75218 zip code is located in the neighborhood at Buckner Boulevard and Redondo Drive.

History of Casa Linda Estates

Residential development in Casa Linda Estates started in the late 1930s and picked up considerably in the early to mid 1940s.  During this time, the area was still located in the city of Reinhardt, which was annexed by the city of Dallas in 1948.  The land was originally a farm owned by the Brown family, who began developing the land for residential use during this time.  The neighborhood was almost entirely built out by the mid 1950s.  A few homes were torn down and new homes built in their place in the early to late 2000s.

Casa Linda Estates Homes and Neighborhood Characteristics:

Casa Linda Estates has some unique neighborhood characteristics which make it an attractive place to live in East Dallas.  Many of the streets are wide and form curves throughout the neighborhood.  Mature trees are abundant throughout the neighborhood along the streets and on virtually every lot.  Casa Linda Estates also has a wide variety of home styles ranging from small cottages and ranch style homes to tudors, contemporary/modern and even English-style homes.  The original land developer was fond of the Spanish-style architecture, which is apparent in the design of the Casa Linda Plaza shopping center that they also developed, and the streets in the neighborhood are named after Spanish words and themes.

The lots in Casa Linda Estates also tend to be quite large relative to many other areas of East Dallas.  The average lot sizes of sold homes tend to be around half an acre with some lots as large as a full acre or more.   The size of homes also has quite a range, with homes ranging from as small as just over a thousand square feet to well over 4,000 square feet.  Most homes in the neighborhood are three and four bedroom homes with at least two full bathrooms, but a few two and five bedroom homes exist.   Most homes have two car garages, although homes with more or fewer garage spaces exist, including some that have no garage but may have some type of covered parking, such as a carport.  Several homes in the neighborhood also have swimming pools.   A few homes in the neighborhood also have separate guest quarters / garage apartments with kitchens and bathrooms.

• Home Styles – Original homes tend to be cottage, Tudor, Mid-century Modern, Early American and ranch-style.  Newly-constructed homes are often Contemporary/Modern-style or traditional.
• Floor Plans – Range from smaller, original homes with as little as two bedrooms and  1 1/2 baths all the way up to five or more bedrooms for newer construction and older homes which have been expanded over the years.  The large lot sizes allow for more expansion on homes than other areas of East Dallas.
• Home Sizes – Original homes that have never been expanded may be as small as 1000 square feet whereas newer construction or homes with additions may be well over 5,000 square feet.  The average home is around 2,500 square feet.
• Lot Sizes – The smallest lots in Casa Linda Estates are just under 1/3rd of an acre, but the largest lots are well over a full acre with a select few being more than two acres.  The average lot size is just over half an acre.
• Age of Homes – The vast majority of homes in Casa Linda Estates are either original or have been expanded on the original footprint.  A few newly constructed homes have been built over the last 10-20 years.  The average home was built in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
• Building Restrictions – An area of Casa Linda Estates lies in a Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay which is a city of Dallas zoning tool used to restrict setbacks and building height.  The Casa Linda Estates Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay can be viewed here.
• Home Sales Per Month – About 2-4 sales per month on average.  As with most of the DFW area, the busiest selling time of the year is mid Spring to mid Summer where as many as 6-8 homes may sell in a given month.  Only about 1-2 homes per month sell on average in the winter months.
• Other noteworthy characteristics – The combination of oversized lots, unique home styles, and wide, winding streets make Casa Linda Estates one of the most unique and sought-after neighborhoods in East Dallas. Due to the size of the lots, the average sales price in Casa Linda Estates may be a few hundred thousand dollars higher than other areas of East Dallas.

The Casa Linda Estates Neighborhood Association

Casa Linda Estates has a neighborhood association that is very active in the Casa Linda neighborhood and East Dallas community.  Membership in the neighborhood association is voluntary and dues are paid annually.  The association meets once a month.  Times and meeting locations may change so please check their website (link below) for more information.

The neighborhood association also publishes a quarterly newsletter and is involved in many social and community events.  The neighborhood association also has block captains that volunteer to keep the residents of each street informed as to events, newsletters and announcements.   The neighborhood also has a “volunteers on patrol” program that promotes safety and crime prevention in the neighborhood.

Home buyers looking for a neighborhood that values a sense of community in a neighborhood rich with recreation, entertainment and dining options will love Casa Linda Estates.

Neighborhood Association and Info Links:

Casa Linda Estates Neighborhood Association Home Page and Event Calendar

Casa Linda Estates Deed Restrictions

Casa Linda Estates Facebook Page

Life in Casa Linda Estates

Residents of Casa Linda Estates enjoy access to a wide array of activities, shopping and recreation that the East Dallas / White Rock Lake area has to offer, including:

Shopping / Dining:

• Casa Linda Plaza at the intersection of Garland and Buckner Road has several restaurants, shops and stores, including an Albertsons.
• Lakewood Village Shopping Center with plenty of shopping and dining is just a short drive around the lake.
• Shopping centers line both Buckner and Garland Road which have a variety of shops and businesses.
• The bargain shopper will appreciate the wide variety of thrift and second-hand stores in the area.

Entertainment / Night Life:

• Goodfriend Restaurant and Beer Garden located at Peavy and Garland road is a recent addition to East Dallas and a popular spot for locals to socialize and watch sports and enjoy the eclectic menu of food and drinks.
• Clubs and restaurants located at the intersection of Garland and Gaston.
• Bath House Cultural Center – located on the east side of White Rock Lake, this venue hosts art shows and theater productions throughout the year.
• Casa Linda Estates is a short distance from the entertainment and night life areas of Lakewood, Lower Greenville and the Knox-Henderson area.

Outdoor / Recreation Activities:

• White Rock Lake and surrounding parks – Several parks in and around the White Rock Lake area, including hiking, biking and jogging trails.
• Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens – Located just across Garland Road south and west of Casa Linda Estates.   A host of events including concerts, festivals, art shows, classes and various other activities and dining.
• Dog Park – The White Rock Dog Park is located a short distance from Casa Linda Estates and has fenced facilities for small and large dogs.
• Bird Watching – White Rock Lake area is popular with bird watchers with over 600 species of birds that live in Texas.
• Sailing – Two sailing clubs on White Rock Lake – The Corinthian Sailing Club and the White Rock Boat Club are located on the east side of White Rock Lake just a short distance from Casa Linda Estates.

Casa Linda Estates is conveniently located close to Buckner and Garland road, which make it easily accessible to LBJ Freeway, Central Expressway via Northwest Highway and Interstate 30 to the south, both via Buckner Boulevard.   Residents enjoy a relatively easy commute into downtown and other areas of Dallas.  Public Transportation is also available, including buses and trains.  The White Rock Train Station is located just a few miles away at Northwest Highway and Lawther Road.

Casa Linda Estates Schools

Elementary School (Grades K-5th): Reinhardt Elementary  –

10122 Losa Dr. Dallas, TX 75218 | Ph (972) 749-7900

The northeast side of Casa Linda Estates (north and east of Buckner Road) lies in the Reinhardt Elementary Attendance zone. Reinhardt Elementary has won many awards over the last several years, including being a recognized campus by the T.E.A.

• Reinhardt Elementary Website
• Reinhardt Elementary on Greatschools.org

Elementary School (Grades K-5th) – Alex Sanger Elementary School –

Located at 8410 San Leandro Dallas, TX 75218 | Ph (972) 749-7600

The southwest side of Casa Linda Estates (south and west of Buckner Road) lies in the Sanger Elementary Attendance Zone.  Sanger Elementary is one of the few schools in DISD that has a dual language Spanish Immersion program and allows students in this program to remain at the school through eighth grade.

• Sanger Elementary Website
• Sanger Elementary on Greatschools.org

Sanger Elementary video:

Middle School (Grades 6th-8th) – W. H. Gaston Middle School –

9565 Mercer Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 | Ph (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 various awards.

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

High School (Grades 9th-12th) – Bryan Adams High School –

2101 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 | Ph (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 Program Directory

Check out this video about Bryan Adams High School by DISD:

DISCLAIMER: It is the home buyer/owner’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.

Casa Linda Estates Real Estate Market Data and Charts

The Casa Linda Estates real estate market is very unique because Casa Linda Estates has some unique features that distinguish itself from other neighborhoods in East Dallas, especially the large ranch-style homes and large size of many of the lots.

Median Sales Price (12 Month Moving Average)

The median sales price of single family homes in Casa Linda Estates has historically been higher than the median in both East Dallas and the City of Dallas.  The main reason for this, in addition to the fact that Casa Linda Estates is a highly-desirable neighborhood, is that the lots tend to be much larger than average compared to other Dallas neighborhoods.

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Disclaimer: Charts powered by 10K Research.  All data provided by NTREIS.  Information deemed reliable but not 100% accurate.