There’s room for friends on this outstanding porch.
To settle into the house at 3816 Collinwood Ave., a couple of rocking chairs or maybe a glider, would be required. The covered front porch, you’ll notice, stretches from end to end of this house.
A good front porch like this would be part of the lifestyle that goes with this Arlington Heights residence. Relaxing on the porch, beverage in hand and waving at the neighbors in this popular Fort Worth neighborhood could be a great habit to adopt. Porch parties could be in the new homeowner’s future. Heck, with the kind of Dec. 25th we just experienced, the front porch could even be used for a spot to open presents.
Worry Free?
The house’s cheery melon-colored door opens to an interior that’s packed with updates. Built in 1947, this three‑bedroom, two‑bath one-story home has been renovated in ways that would take the worry out of owning a nearly 80-year-old home.
Its 1,354 square feet have experienced some major updates for 2026 living. The house comes with modernized finishes and neutral paint, but the home’s original hardwood floors remain.
The hardwood floors are original to this 1947 house.
The kitchen, remodeled in 2022, brings together style and practicality with two‑tone, floor‑to‑ceiling cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, full-height marble backsplash, quartz counters, a wine fridge, and a hot‑water dispenser.
The private primary suite includes a sleek ensuite bath with rich cabinetry and granite finishes, while the two secondary bedrooms share an updated bathroom with a fresh, spa‑inspired feel.
A kitchen island and a breakfast nook offer two options for eating.
The primary bedroom connects to an ensuite bathroom.
Dual sinks and a walk-in shower update this bathroom.
Big Ticket Upgrades
Other recent upgrades make this home even more attractive. Custom blinds were installed in 2023, and a lawn sprinkler system was added in 2022. To see the charming Arlington Heights neighborhood, 13 Andersen windows, five of them picture windows, were installed in December of 2024. Big-ticket improvements include foundation work in Oct. 2024, and gutters in March 2025.
The seller has promised to remove the existing wood fence and install a new gate. The goal is to open the backyard and allow more space for pets, gardening, or entertaining.
When not sitting on the expansive porch, the homeowner can entertain in the backyard.
Set in Arlington Heights, one of Fort Worth’s most walkable and well-loved neighborhoods, the home sits close to Camp Bowie’s shops and restaurants and the vibrant Cultural District.
But it’s the front porch that’s the standout feature here. It’s a welcoming perch that makes a great first impression and adds an extra living space…where the living is easy. Want to test-sit the house? Agent Niloufar Iken with Engel & Volkers Fort Worth is holding this house open for touring — and porch sitting — from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.