# Dallas — Top 5 Renovation Picks (Aug 09, 2025) **URL:** \ **Category:** Dallas\ **Tags:** dallas, redfin, renovation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dallas-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20396 "2025-08-09T17:43:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dallas-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20396/1 "2025-08-09T17:43:20Z")
## 7117 Chinaberry Rd — $250,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 2 ba / 1,726 sqft - Price per SqFt: $145 - Lot size: 6,878 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1975 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Attached, Garage - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $250,000 Aug 9, 2025 - Summary: This spacious 4-bedroom home is priced to sell quickly, offering great potential for renovation and personal touches. - Renovation rationale: - Low price per sqft at $145 and a decent lot size for expansion. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The low price per sqft allows for a larger renovation budget, while the 4-bedroom layout offers flexibility for family living or rental potential. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen and bathrooms, enhance curb appeal with landscaping, and consider an open concept layout to maximize space. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/TX/Dallas/7117-Chinaberry-Rd-75249/home/31114960) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/104/bigphoto/470/45718470_0.jpg) ## 8145 & 8147 Ferguson Rd — $449,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 6 bd / 4 ba / 3,076 sqft - Price per SqFt: $146 - Lot size: 10,607 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1971 / Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) - Parking: Garage - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $449,000 Aug 5, 2025 - Summary: This income-producing duplex offers the opportunity to live in one unit while renting the other, providing flexible income options. - Renovation rationale: - Low price per sqft and large lot size provide excellent renovation potential and rental income opportunities. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The duplex format allows for dual income streams, making it easier to finance renovations while increasing property value through updates. - Recommended renovation ideas: Modernize interiors, enhance energy efficiency, and consider adding outdoor spaces for tenants. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/TX/Dallas/8145-Ferguson-Rd-75228/home/30966263) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1128825_JPG/item_40.jpg) ## 2667 Custer Dr — $228,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1 ba / 1,300 sqft - Price per SqFt: $175 - Lot size: 8,407 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1950 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $228,000 Aug 9, 2025 - Summary: This charming home in a vibrant neighborhood has great bones and is ready for updates to unlock its full potential. - Renovation rationale: - Affordable price per sqft and a sizable lot for potential expansions or outdoor enhancements. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The low entry price allows for a substantial renovation budget, while the lot size offers options for outdoor improvements or expansions. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen and bathroom, enhance curb appeal, and consider adding a deck or patio. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/TX/Dallas/2667-Custer-Dr-75216/home/30904872) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/90/bigphoto/989/21023989_0.jpg) ## 12210 Oberlin Dr — $428,500 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 2 ba / 1,528 sqft - Price per SqFt: $280 - Lot size: 21,780 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1957 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Private - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $428,500 Aug 9, 2025 - Summary: This beautifully restored home features luxe finishes and a spacious lot, making it an attractive candidate for further enhancements. - Renovation rationale: - A generous lot size and classic design offer opportunities for expansion or outdoor living enhancements. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The older construction provides a solid foundation for renovations, and the large lot allows for potential additions or landscaping improvements. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider adding a deck or outdoor living space, updating the landscaping, and enhancing interior design elements. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/TX/Dallas/12210-Oberlin-Dr-75243/home/31007751) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/90/bigphoto/738/21025738_0.jpg) ## 2020 Bonnie View Rd — $520,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 3.5 ba / 2,612 sqft - Price per SqFt: $199 - Lot size: 21,780 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1978 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Attached Carport - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $520,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: This spacious property offers unlimited possibilities with its expansive layout and large yard, perfect for a buyer looking to customize. - Renovation rationale: - The low price per sqft combined with a large lot size provides a great opportunity for extensive renovations. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The expansive layout allows for versatile renovations, while the large lot can accommodate additions or outdoor enhancements. - Recommended renovation ideas: Modernize the kitchen and bathrooms, create an open floor plan, and enhance the outdoor space for entertaining. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/TX/Dallas/2020-Bonnie-View-Rd-75216/home/31033783) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/90/bigphoto/277/21011277_0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dallas-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20396/2 "2025-08-15T10:05:57Z")
I finally get why lot size matters , thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dallas-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20396/3 "2025-08-15T16:05:06Z")
Looks small and comfortable 🤯 But the prices feel overstated ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/dallas-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20396/4 "2025-08-15T19:34:24Z")
Would love to check out the last house