9829 County Cork Dr, Dallas, TX, 75218

It is convenient for pedestrians to navigate Old East Dallas; many common errands can be run on foot, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Traveling by bicycle is also easy in this part of the city since the cycling infrastructure is fairly good. Public transit riders may have few options in Old East Dallas by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, the community is served by around 30 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. However, the best method of transportation in this area is often a car. Coming across a place to park is generally easy.

Residents will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within walking distance from the majority of houses for sale in this area. However, there are only a limited number of high schools and thus they can be an extended walk away. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, house buyers in this part of the city will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Moreover, Old East Dallas is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well. Property owners benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Old East Dallas offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of the city is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be reasonably peaceful - however some areas can be quite loud, especially near Julius Schepps Freeway, Robert L Thornton Freeway or the railway line. Finally, getting to parks in the community, including Norbuck Park and Dixon Branch Greenbelt, is very easy, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover, like Lake Highlands Park and Samuell Grand Park.

About 55% of the population of this community rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. In this area, about 40% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remaining dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. The average year of construction for properties in this part of the city is 1965. This community is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.