The neighborhood of Casa Linda Forest is located in East Dallas, TX southeast of the Little Forest Hills neighborhood.  The neighborhood boundaries are Buckner Road to the northeast, Lakeland Road to the southwest, Ferguson Road to the southeast and the railroad tracks to the northwest. 

Casa Linda Forest is comprised of five subdivisions: Casa Linda Forest, Lindenwood Park, Sherwood Glen Estates, Buckner Blvd Estates, Westglen Park, and the Slovacek Addition which only consists of one home.   The neighborhood is made up of approximately 440 homes. 

History of Casa Linda Forest

The subdivisions that make up Casa Linda Forest were developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s with the neighborhood virtually complete by 1969.  This coincided with residential development around the area north and east of White Rock Lake which increased rapidly after the mid 1940s and peaked in the 1950s and 60s.  For the most part, homes in the neighborhood are original. 

Casa Linda Forest Homes and Neighborhood Characteristics

Casa Linda Forest is a hidden gem in East Dallas, located just to south and east of Little Forest Hills. The neighborhood is filled with large, mature trees that tower among the well-built homes. The neighborhood also has many cul-de-sacs and greenbelt areas of which many of the neighborhood homes either face or view from the back. The two creeks and greenbelts that run through the neighborhood-one that runs the length of Vinewood Drive and another that cuts through the western corner of the neighborhood-provide excellent shade in the hot summer and a relaxing recreational oasis for residents.

Residents of Casa Linda Forest enjoy easy access to White Rock Lake and all its recreational amenities, with the bike and jogging trails just a short distance away. The neighborhood is also very close to many great shopping areas, including nearby Casa Linda Plaza, the many shops and restaurants along Garland Road and the wonderful Dallas Arboretum.

• Home Styles – Homes in Casa Linda Forest are mainly one and two story ranch style and mid-century modern homes. The home styles in Casa Linda Forest are a good representation of the eclectic mix of home styles that make East Dallas unique. Many homes have rear-entry garages and pier and beam foundations with wood floors.
• Foundation Type – Pier and beam foundations are the most common type, but there are some homes with slab foundations as well.
• Floor Plans – Homes range from two to five bedrooms, with the average home having either three or four bedrooms and two baths.  Some larger homes may have as many as six bedrooms and three or four full baths, but these are rare.  The vast majority of homes have two car garages, although some of the smaller floor plans may only have a one-car garage or even a garage conversion.  Some of the true Mid-century homes have carports instead of garages, although sometimes these can be rather easily converted into full garages.
• Home Sizes – Homes range from under 1,300 square feet to as large as almost 5,000 square feet with an average of 2,300 square feet.  The neighborhood has a wider than average range of home sizes, even by Dallas standards.
• Lot Sizes – Lots are larger than average for east Dallas, averaging over 1/4 of an acre.  Some lots are as large as a full acre and lots in the 1/3rd to 1/2 acre range are somewhat common.  Some homes also have lots with widths of over 100 feet.
• Age of Homes – The average home was built in 1961 and most homes were built in the late 50s and early to mid 60s.
• Building Restrictions – None, other than zoning and deed restrictions.
• Home Sales Per Month – Average of three to five sales per month.  Spring and summer tend to have more sales, whereas the neighborhood may only have one or two sales in winter months.
• Other Noteworthy Characteristics – Ash Creek runs from east to west through the neighborhood and some lots in the neighborhood back to the creek.  Some of these lots may lie either partially or wholly in a 100 year flood plain and may require flood insurance if the buyer finances with a mortgage.

Casa Linda Forest Lifestyle

Casa Linda Forest has a very laid-back feel for a big city neighborhood.  The mature trees and winding streets provide some serenity and peace you won’t find in most areas of DFW.  Residents enjoy the close proximity to White Rock Lake and the other outdoor activities of East Dallas while being secluded from some of the busier areas.

Shopping and Entertainment

• The Casa Linda Plaza shopping center is located less than a mile north on Buckner road and has a plethora of stores.  This shopping center was remodeled in 2019 and several new stores have moved in.
• Albertsons and Natural Grocers are located in Casa Linda Plaza.  Whole Foods is located in Lakewood at Gaston Ave and Abrams Rd, Central Market is located a few miles away at Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue and Tom Thumb is located on Gaston Rd. just west of Garland Rd.
• Aside from Casa Linda Plaza, the neighborhood is only a few miles from Lakewood and Lower Greenville.

Popular Restaurants and Bars in the Casa Linda Forest Area

• Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House is located at Peavy and Garland Rd just a short distance north of Casa Linda Estates.
• Check out Torchy’s Tacos in Casa Linda Plaza for some of the best breakfast tacos in the city.  Chiloso (similar to Chipotle, but better) also recently opened up at Casa Linda Estates with plenty of breakfast and lunch options.
• Lounge Here serves some of the finest craft cocktails and food in east Dallas and is located on Garland Rd. just south of Buckner Blvd.
• Dugg Burger is a relatively new burger concept restaurant that serves delicious burgers and fries with a wide variety of toppings.

Recreation in the Casa Linda Forest Area

• Casa Linda Park is a Dallas city park located on the west side of Casa Linda Forest (walking distance).  The park has a basketball and baseball field, a tennis court, picnic tables, a playground, drinking fountain and plenty of green space.
• Saint Francis Park is located just southwest of the neighborhood and has a basketball court, playground and picnic tables.  The park is a relatively short walk but also has parking for those who prefer to drive.
• White Rock Lake is a short distance from Casa Linda Forest and can be accessed by foot or bike relatively easy by crossing Garland Rd where there are several crosswalks.
• The White Rock YMCA is located on Gaston Rd just west of Garland Rd a few miles from Casa Linda Forest and is one of the nicest YMCA facilities in all of DFW.  The two-story facility features a large workout and cardio area along with a swimming pool.

Why do home buyers choose to live in Casa Linda Forest?

• Proximity to White Rock Lake – the crown jewel of the Dallas Parks Department is just a short jog or bike ride to the west of Casa Linda Forest.
• Mid-century charm – the mid-century styles have been mostly preserved in the neighborhood, and even some of the newer homes that have been built reflect unique styles.
• Close to downtown Dallas – much better commute than the suburbs.

The Casa Linda Forest Neighborhood Association

The Casa Linda Forest Neighborhood Association is a volunteer group of residents that strives to foster a sense of community and preserve property values by working to improve the neighborhood issues such as beautification, communication, safety and social activities.  The group sends out a monthly newsletter to members detailing neighborhood news and events.  Membership is 100% voluntary and the modest dues are paid annually. 

The association hosts several social functions throughout the year, including an annual neighborhood night out with food and activities for all ages.  The association also has a volunteer crime watch group of residents that patrol the neighborhood known as Volunteers in Patrol (VIP).

Casa Linda Forest Schools

Casa Linda Forest lies entirely in the Dallas Independent School zone.

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

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

Sanger Elementary is located in the adjacent neighborhood of Forest Hills which is just a short distance from Casa Linda Forest. 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

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

9565 Mercer Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 | Ph (972) 502-5400

W. H. Gaston is located northeast of Casa Linda Forest right across Buckner Road on Mercer Drive. Gaston offers 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

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.

Casa Linda Forest Real Estate Sales Data and Charts

Sales of single family homes in Casa Linda Forest have been strong over the last few years.  While the data show that median prices have not risen as high in the neighborhood as some other areas of East Dallas, the median price per square foot has actually risen at a faster pace.  It’s important to note that median prices do not adjust for smaller home sizes, thus a lack of increase could just mean that smaller homes have sold more frequently than larger homes (which also explains why the median price per square foot has risen faster).  The inventory of homes has also been extremely low in recent years, which has helped to push home prices higher.

Median Sales Price (12 Month Moving Average)

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Average Days on Market (Monthly)

Average Percentage of Original List Price Received (12 Mo Average)

Months Supply of Home Inventory (Monthly)

Homes for Sale (Monthly)

New Listings (Monthly)

Pending Sales (Monthly)

Closed Sales (Monthly)

DISCLAIMER: All data provided by NTREIS; charts powered by 10K Research.  All data deemed reliable but not 100% accurate.