This home was built on white rock with bell-bottom piers (not to be confused with bell-bottom pants) in 1969, by its original owners. He was in the building products manufacturing business: door entrances. He sold to Pella Windows, which is every small-company owner’s dream. Thus the owners, who raised their family in this home, had both a keen eye and an “in” for high-quality materials. The exterior doors are solid Andean walnut from Bolivia; the double spiral banister on the front stairway was imported from Sedrina, Italy; the plentiful crown molding is imported from Cremona, Italy—well, you get the picture. The owners also installed an elaborate outdoor lighting system and a new HVAC and hot water heaters in 2007. But last summer they really went to town: scraped hardwoods in the living room, granite counters in the kitchen, new faucets, and new light fixtures. In other words, this home is turnkey. Their pain, your gain. It has been staged by Creative Staging by Design of Dallas, and it will be open this Sunday from 3-5 pm.

Update: DallasDirt has just learned that the owners have already moved to the Hill Country. They are what you might call MOTIVATED!

Update II: Checking to see if this home is truly in WHP, which is NOT in the HISD school district. Thanks always for catching me on this!

Whoever buys 6815 Gaston Ave. must have at least one patriotic party a year here; in fact, let’s make that a contingency in the contract. This is the perfect home for a patriotic week: built in 1949 in the post WWII building boom, the home has been meticulously updated yet retains all the Lakewood charm. Plus, the location is great, because Lakewood Country Club is right across the street. Step inside to see the entry flanked by formals and a remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, top-grade stainless-steel appliances, granite, moveable island, and breakfast nook. The home has original hardwoods up and down and new energy-efficient windows. The second-floor master features a balcony overlooking the almost quarter-acre lot, and the bath has been updated with double rubbed bronze fixtures and a huge walk-in shower. The 2,650 square feet includes three bedrooms; three baths; large family room; wine cellar; and spacious, treed yard. And the price is nice: $499,000. Or you can lease it for $2,850 per month.

Note: the online listing says $379,000, but  agent Patricia Vaughn says it’s been recently reduced to $349,000.

The Drexel Montane (2848 Woodside St.), in State Thomas, houses some of the best condo buys in town. Unit 205 is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath corner unit on the second floor with private elevator, three fireplaces (how cozy), four balconies, crown moldings, 10-foot ceilings, concierge, and travertine and wood floors—all just a short drive from the Crescent, where owners can obtain health club memberships. These boutique units have all the flash and amenities of the rich kids down the block—Azure, Ritz-Carlton, W—for a whole lot less. HOAs are currently running .32 per square foot under the management of Worth Ross and Associates. Saucy neighbors: the building is a kind of quiet hideout for many local sports pros and, until recently, Mi Cocina founder Mico Rodriguez. Must be those private elevators—a Drexel signature. Unit 205 has been reduced from $517,900 to $497,500, so the seller is very motivated—which he has to be, because there are plenty of other units available in this class-act building.

Mid-century modern enthusiasts, get out your hankies. You are going to drool over 7010 Airline Dr., a three-bedroom, two-bath University Park home just a hop from SMU listed at $898,000. (Yes, Virginia, there are homes under $1 million in Park Cities.) The personal home of the late architect Glen Galloway was built in 1962, and this well-preserved mid-century modern was the recipient of AIA’s 25 Year Award. The home has been written up in several local publications, and the interior features glass and museum finish walls and original materials, such as Carrara marble floors and a gas fireplace embedded in a wall of paneling that conceals ample storage. The home office even has the architect’s original drafting desk and drawers. The master suite overlooks a private Japanese garden, treed yard with covered terrace, and outdoor shower. Opposite this, two bedrooms (one has original cork flooring) are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-century modern enthusiast to live within a work of art. Plus, the home has been on the market for a wee bit and sellers might be ready to say, Let’s Make A Deal. For additional information on the period furnishings pictured, visit www.collageclassics.com.

Here’s a sample of living inside the House and what your home might look like day and night. The beauty of high-rise living is, of course, having that dramatic backdrop of glittering lights come sundown. Each unit also has generous balconies.