737 N Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75208

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,786 sqft

Property Description

Part of the socially vibrant West Kessler Neighborhood Association, this distinctive Midcentury home occupies a nearly half-acre wooded setting with a fascinating Oak Cliff pedigree. Custom-built for J. Walter Nyquist, Vice President of Meletio Electric, and believed to be a Pyka-Built residence, it reflects the influence of celebrated Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, for whom noted Oak Cliff builder Ben Pyka worked as a contractor. Inside, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, original built-ins, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace create unmistakable character. Open spaces overlook the mature trees, while crafted details like a built-in serving buffet and the Dutch door to the Third Bedroom evoke the individuality associated with Pyka and Dilbeck. The light-filled Kitchen retains abundant cabinetry and its incredible original Thermador built-in oven. The Primary Suite features windows on two exposures, a generous Walk-In Closet with Elfa shelving, and a wonderfully preserved vintage Ensuite Bath with colorful period tile. The Guest Bath is thoughtfully updated with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The Third Bedroom, with natural light from 3 exposures, offers flexibility as a Home Office, Library, Creative Space, or Guest Room. A broad Patio opens to an expansive lawn beneath mature trees. The Detached Garage has upgraded power to support EV charging, while a large Workshop behind it—with windows and its own exterior door—offers exceptional space for a Studio, hobbies, projects, or storage. Nearly eight decades after a 1947 advertisement described this creekside property as a “rustic paradise,” the phrase still feels remarkably apt. Cross the bridge over the creek and arrive beneath a mature tree canopy, where the setting feels unexpectedly removed from the city—a singular Oak Cliff home with architecture, land, history, and a genuine sense of place.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

October 13, 2026 at 3:20AM

Listing Office:

Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l : 214-350-0400

Listing Agent:

Brian Davis :

Contact:

214-924-1442

MLS ID:

21390494

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesChandelierDry BarDecorative/Designer Lighting FixturesHigh Speed InternetOpen FloorplanPantryTile CountersVaulted Ceiling(s)Natural WoodworkWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: Some Gas AppliancesDishwasherDisposalGas RangePlumbed For Gas
• Laundry: In Kitchen
• Flooring: Ceramic TileWood
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)ElectricWindow Unit(s)
• Heating: CentralNatural Gas
• Fireplace: DecorativeFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Garage(s)Workshop
• Style: Mid-Century ModernDetached
• Other Structures: Garage(s)Workshop
• Pool: None
• Parking: Additional ParkingDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageGarage Door OpenerKitchen LevelParking PadSide By SideWorkshop in Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• Windows: Window Coverings
• General: Brick1Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

• Originating MLS: NTR_NTREIS
• School District: Dallas ISD
• County: Dallas

Lot

• Zoning: BOULEVARD TERRACE REV BLK G/5942 EAST PT LT 100000459856000000
• Fencing: Wood

Utilities

• Utilities: Sewer AvailableWater Available
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: NTR_NTREIS
• Exclusions: None.