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Former Urban Farm – Home, Barn, Pond & Organic Soils in Irving, Texas A rare opportunity to own a piece of sustainable living in the heart of the metroplex. This 0.85-acre property was once a thriving urban farm and still carries all the potential — fertile soils, established plantings, and structures ready for your vision. --- Property Details Home Size: 3,890 sq. ft. (built 1945, solid structure, ready for remodel) Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Other Structures: Barn, mature fencing, storage spaces Water Feature: Pond with canal drainage system Plantings: 10 fruit & nut trees, mature crape myrtles, oak grove to the south Soil: 6–12 inches of rich organic topsoil from years of regenerative farming --- Location 10 minutes to ICI 5 minutes to Downtown Irving & Grand Prairie Entertainment District. Albertsons, dining, and shops within walking distance Surrounded by parks and suburban neighborhoods North side of an oak grove, quiet yet convenient --- Highlights Ideal for homesteading, community garden, boutique farm, or family estate Organic-rich soils perfect for instant gardening or orchard expansion Barn and open layout give flexible space for livestock, storage, or workshop Room for creative remodel or modern expansion on a home with good bones.
This property perfectly balances tranquility with urban convenience. Just 10 minutes from ICI and 5 minutes from Downtown Irving and the Grand Prairie. This is more than just a house; it's a lifestyle waiting to be built. The organic-rich soils, flexible barn space, and mature plantings make it ideal for: * A Family Homestead: Grow your own food, raise chickens, and create a self-sufficient haven.
* A Boutique Farm: Launch a small-scale farming business or a produce stand right from your property.
* A Community Garden: Offer plots to neighbors and build a strong, connected community.
This is your chance to escape the hustle and bustle without leaving the city behind. Are you ready to cultivate your dream?
Survey Available
Courtesy Of: Metroplex Realty & Inv. Group
Feature Highlights
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Fireplace
- Wood Floor
- Tile Floor
General Features
- Foundation Type:
- Combination,Slab
- Garage:
- Covered
Public Schools
- School District:
- Irving ISD
- Elementary School:
- John And Margie Stip
- Middle School:
- Lamar
- High School:
- Nimitz
Interior Features
- Beds Total:
- 5
- Room Count:
- 15
- Number Of Living Areas:
- 2
- Number Of Dining Areas:
- 2
- Interior Features:
- Cable TV Available,Flat Screen Wiring,High Speed Internet Available,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Heating:
- Central,Electric,Natural Gas,Zoned
- Flooring:
- Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Marble,Wood
- Baths Full:
- 4
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Fireplace Features:
- Gas Logs
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Fencing:
- Chain Link,Partial,Split Rail,Wood
- Subdivision Name:
- Young E Russell
- Roof:
- Composition
- Parking Features:
- Covered
- Exterior Features:
- Covered Patio/Porch,Rain Gutters,Stable/Barn
- Lot Size Units:
- Acres
- Lot Size Area:
- 0.8540
- Lot Size:
- .5 to < 1 Acre
Utility Information
- Utilities:
- Cable Available,City Sewer,City Water,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Available
Financial
- Transaction Type:
- For Sale
- Tax Legal Description:
- YOUNG E RUSSELL ABST 1230 PG 356 TR 1.1 ACS 0
- Unexempt Taxes:
- $10,828.00
Other Features
- Will Subdivide:
- No
- Structural Style:
- Single Detached
- Soil Type:
- Unknown
- Security Features:
- Security Service,Security System Owned
- Possession:
- Closing/Funding
- Parcel Number:
- 65123035610010100
- Garage Width:
- 30
- Garage Length:
- 30
- Foundation Details:
- Combination,Slab
Directions
From I30 exit Beltline Road travelling North in city of Grand Prairie. Turn right on W Shady Grove Road, then right on Etain Road. House is on right
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