Home to celebrities like Mark Cuban, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Dr. Phil McGraw, “the Big D” is known for its sprawling, billionaire-owned estates. Home prices in Dallas have risen steadily since the recession, with a spike of 16 percent in 2015. Bluffview is the city’s most exclusive neighborhood, with a median home price in excess of $1.5 million. Preston Hollow, Lakewood, and Oaklawn are swanky communities as well, all with median list prices close to the million-dollar mark. Read on for our mind-boggling list of the 10 most expensive homes in Dallas.
1. 4906 Park Lane
- Price: $11 million
This gorgeous, historic estate sits on nearly five acres. Built in 1939, this 10,000-square foot space features four bedrooms, three dining areas, and three fireplaces. The master suite on the second floor has two bathrooms, two closets, and a large sitting area. The grounds feature a five-car garage, putting greens, a tennis court, and its very own babbling brook with a quaint stone bridge. The pool area includes a sizeable cabana.
2. 4842 Brookview Drive
- Price: $11.6 million
This mission-style beauty sits on a 1.2-acre lot. With nearly 11,000 square feet of living space, it features five beds and five baths. Classic architectural touches include breezy archways, exposed beams, and plenty of storage space with walls of built-in bookcases. With nine fireplaces, there’s sure to be plenty of cozy conversation on chilly nights. The pool area features lounging decks and hammocks swinging in the trees. There’s also a three-car garage.
3. 4926 Deloache Avenue
- Price: $13 million
In classic Mediterranean style, this new construction home features tile roofing, massive archways, eight masonry box fireplaces, and a bell tower. Elegant, swirling staircases access the second floor. There are seven bedrooms and eight baths in its 14,000 square feet of space, and the lot is almost two acres. It also features an elevator and a five-car garage. The grounds boast plenty of outdoor living space, including a kitchen, pool, and spa.
4. 5020 Elm Hollow Drive
- Price: $13.75 million
Located in the gated community of Creeks of Preston Hollow, this home was built in 2007. Ideal for entertaining, it has a state-of-the-art catering kitchen and a luxury home theater. At 16,000 square feet, it features six bedrooms and seven baths on two acres. There’s also a seven-car garage. Dreamy outdoor space includes covered terraces and fireplaces. This Spanish-style home’s standout features are its two-story library and a wine tasting room.
5. 4800 Park Lane
- Price: $14.5 million
This brick Georgian was built in 1939 and exudes the elegance of its age. Fans of the TV show Dallas may recognize the iconic patio pillars, as the original structure was featured on the show, though the home was completely renovated in 2003. Its 10,300 square feet includes five bedrooms and five baths, and the home sits on more than four acres. It boasts four gas fireplaces and a four-car garage. Outdoor amenities include a pool, spa, tennis courts, and a separate gym.
6. 3908 Euclid Avenue
- Price: $14.9 million
If Spanish mission isn’t your style, feast your eyes on this innovative contemporary offering. It actually sits on two lots, with the pool and guest house separate from the main house. An architecturally daring structure built in 1991, the home boasts six bedrooms and seven baths in a total of nearly 11,000 square feet of living space. The bold landscaping offers maximum privacy despite a two-story wall of glass. It also has a nine-car garage and an elevator.
7. 10777 Strait Lane
- Price: $15 million
This neo-classical behemoth features unique landscaping, with labyrinthine hedges and a cross-shaped koi pond. There are more than 200 trees on the 3.3-acre lot. Inside, there’s a large wet bar, a wine cellar, and an old world-inspired home theater replete with columns, damask, and red velvet. At 16,000 square feet, it has four beds, five baths, a catering kitchen, and eight fireplaces.
8. 4009 West Lawther Drive
- Price: $17.5 million
Built in 1929, this stately Colonial exudes history. It sits on 10 bucolic acres with a view of White Rock Lake. There’s no shortage of entertainment, with its own bowling alley, tennis courts, putting greens, and pool. The estate offers the finest in outdoor living, with a gazebo, grill, two fireplaces, and brick pizza oven. Auto enthusiasts will delight in its 16-car display facility. It features five bedrooms and five baths, accessible on three floors by the elevator. The 10,500-square foot space was renovated in 2002.
9. 10210 Strait Lane
- Price: $27.5 million
This architectural marvel was built in 1963, combining elements of Greek, Colonial, and modern design. Featuring a plethora of arches and striking symmetry, the 11,400-square foot home has five bedrooms and seven baths. Bold art and natural lighting are plentiful. The nearly 6.5-acre grounds boast a separate media house, pool, tennis courts, and more than 300 trees.
10. 5950 Deloache Avenue
- Price: $28.5 million
The most expensive home on the Dallas real estate market is located in Preston Hollow. A study in neo-classical grace, it features striking tile flooring and a stately, curved staircase. The leather-paneled billiards room hearkens back to an era of unmatched sophistication, as do the natatorium and library. The spa is perfect for relaxing, while the nine-acre grounds are ideal for leisurely strolls through its terraces and gardens to the lake. There’s also a tennis court, pool, and guest house. Built in 1997, the 15,000-square foot home features four bedrooms and 6.5 baths.
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Home prices in Dallas have risen steadily since the recession, with a spike of 16 percent in 2015.
Fans of the TV show Dallas may recognize the iconic patio pillars, as the original structure was featured on the show, though the home was completely renovated in 2003.
