{"id":361984,"date":"2025-11-07T10:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/361984\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:42:17","slug":"renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/361984\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovated Arlington Heights Craftsman Refined and Ready for Modern Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"407838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-ext\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-ext.webp\" data-orig-size=\"1152,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, collinwood ext\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-ext-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-ext-1024x768.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-ext-1024x768.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407838\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something about an older home. The charm. The character. The history.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the appeal of an established neighborhood. Mature trees. Walkable streets. Access to businesses. That sense of community is another thing that newer developments sometimes lack.<\/p>\n<p>But on the flip side\u2026what unknown mysteries might reveal themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" data-attachment-id=\"407924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-door\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-door.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"576,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, Collinwood door\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-door-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-door.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-door.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407924\"  \/>Behind the blue door, there are more updates to this 101-year-old house.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the List<\/p>\n<p>The list of updates at 4601 Collinwood removes some of that trepidation and will help take the worry out of buying a 101-year-old home. Updates to major systems like plumbing, electrical and HVAC have been addressed. The pier-and-beam foundation has been reinforced, and the roof was replaced five years ago. Light fixtures, whether over the dining room table or the kitchen island, are shiny and modern. Luxury vinyl tile was added for a modern facelift, and the living room\u2019s fireplace was remodeled. The kitchen? It\u2019s been renovated in a light and bright way that includes resurfaced cabinets, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" data-attachment-id=\"407923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-lr\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-lr.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"576,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, Collinwood lr\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-lr-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-lr.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-lr.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407923\"  \/>The list of updates includes remodeling the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"407925\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-open-floor\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-open-floor.webp\" data-orig-size=\"1152,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, Collinwood open floor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-open-floor-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-open-floor-1024x768.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-open-floor-1024x768.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407925\"  \/>Luxury vinyl tile can be found in this house featuring an open floor plan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" data-attachment-id=\"407929\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-dining-room\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-dining-room.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"576,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, Collinwood dining room\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-dining-room-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-dining-room.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-dining-room.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407929\"  \/>Updated light fixtures are on the list of upgrades for this house.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"407930\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-kitchen\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-kitchen.webp\" data-orig-size=\"1152,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, collinwood kitchen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-kitchen-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-kitchen-1024x768.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-kitchen-1024x768.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407930\"  \/>The 2025 version of this 101-year-old house includes an island, stainless steel appliances and updated lighting.<\/p>\n<p>All these upgrades mean fewer surprises and less expense down the road for a homebuyer wanting to find a house in the very popular <a href=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/05\/09\/house-in-fort-worths-arlington-heights-brings-best-of-two-centuries-for-under-600k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arlington Heights neighborhood<\/a> in Fort Worth. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom features an open-concept floor plan to maximize the space in this 1,320-square-foot house. The inviting living room centers around a gas fireplace, creating a cozy space during the fall and winter months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" data-attachment-id=\"407926\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-patio\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-patio.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"576,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, Collinwood patio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-patio-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-patio.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-Collinwood-patio.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407926\"  \/>A flagstone patio stands ready for backyard entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>The living area can expand to a spacious backyard patio. The flagstone patio, installed in 2023, could make a nice spot for hosting guests when the North Texas weather is at its best. The detached two-car garage was remodeled in 2021, repouring the concrete pad, replacing the garage door and adding outlets. The property\u2019s private alley-access parking offers a convenient entry that keeps the front fa\u00e7ade of this Craftsman design uncluttered.<\/p>\n<p>Arlington Heights Still Popular<\/p>\n<p>The location is ideal. The house sits on a tidy, landscaped corner lot in the highly popular Arlington Heights neighborhood. This Fort Worth area, with many houses built here between the 1920s and 1930s, has retained its appeal well into 2025. Near the red bricks of Camp Bowie, the location comes with easy access to shops and restaurants, plus Fort Worth\u2019s Cultural District.<\/p>\n<p>The charm, the updates, and the location all come with a price tag of $475,000. After 101 years, the house on Collinwood Avenue blends character with modern convenience and updated finishes. It\u2019s ready for the next 100 years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"407927\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/11\/07\/renovated-arlington-heights-craftsman-refined-and-ready-for-modern-life\/cd-collinwood-overview\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-overview.webp\" data-orig-size=\"1152,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CD, collinwood overview\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-overview-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-overview-1024x768.webp.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CD-collinwood-overview-1024x768.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407927\"  \/>The corner property is surrounded by lush landscaping in this popular Fort Worth neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/homedetails\/4601-Collinwood-Ave-Fort-Worth-TX-76107\/28951839_zpid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Villagran with 6th Ave Homes has listed 4601 Collinwood Ave. for $475,000.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s something about an older home. The charm. The character. The history. Then there\u2019s the appeal of an&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":361985,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5138],"tags":[175652,175653,5229,175654,11438,14355,156690,82768,175655,7371,7372,37006,175656,175657,12216,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,5511,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-361984","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fort-worth","8":"tag-4601-collinwood","9":"tag-6th-ave-homes","10":"tag-america","11":"tag-andrew-villagran","12":"tag-arlington-heights","13":"tag-camp-bowie","14":"tag-craftsman","15":"tag-cultural-district","16":"tag-flagstone","17":"tag-fort-worth","18":"tag-fortworth","19":"tag-joy-donovan","20":"tag-luxury-vinyl-tile","21":"tag-mature-trees","22":"tag-renovations","23":"tag-texas","24":"tag-tx","25":"tag-united-states","26":"tag-united-states-of-america","27":"tag-unitedstates","28":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","29":"tag-updates","30":"tag-us","31":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115508002859978615","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361984"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361984\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/361985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}