Ryan Place Fort Worth Neighborhood
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When my colleague Gwen Harper shared that she had a listing coming up at 2600 Lipscomb in the historic Ryan Place Fort Worth neighborhood, I got excited. When she said it was fully renovated with a separate guest house, gym, workshop, and massive lot…I was shocked to learn it was listed for under $800K. When I saw it in person, I was blown away by the character, charm, and elegance of the home. It has a personality unlike any other house I’ve been in, and the way the sellers describe their experience living there barely scratches the surface of how special it truly is.
Many of the homes in Ryan Place Fort Worth feature welcoming, oversized porches.
What do you enjoy about living in Ryan Place Fort Worth?
Ryan Place Fort Worth is such a special community. It has one of the best Christmas events Fort Worth has to offer. There's an annual holiday party on Friday night that kicks off the Candlelight Christmas Annual Home Tours, which is 39 years strong. Halloween in Fort Worth requires a visit to Ryan Place — families come from all over to Trick or Treat down Elizabeth Boulevard. Many people invite extended family and friends over to help pass out candy, and everyone dresses up. There's always someone on a porch swing waving hello, always someone walking a dog, or a child learning to ride a bike. There is diversity and community, which are two things my family was looking for in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Ryan Place Fort Worth is within walking distance to Braums, for all your ice cream needs!
Describe what a typical weekend might look like for someone living in this Fort Worth neighborhood.
This makes me laugh, mostly because it can vary greatly depending on the week. For years, Friday pizza and movie night were our jam. We'd make a pallet in what we call "the tv room" and snuggle up until we fell asleep. As time passed, we started riding our bikes to Braum's for ice cream, which can parlay into hanging out on someone's porch enjoying music while the kids play. We keep pretty busy Saturday schedules, but by Saturday night, you can find us playing pickleball in the driveway while Kit scooters around us. Sundays are usually spent getting ready for the next week, meal prepping in the kitchen, finishing homework at the table, and laundry.
What is your favorite spot in the house? Why?
This is going to vary on who you ask. Mike will tell you his shop. He can turn on the radio and spend 12 hours working on who knows what. Kit is a huge fan of her bathroom upstairs. She'll pack up a bunch of pillows and blankets, often sneaks some salty treats (we don't eat outside of the kitchen and dining room), to attempt what she calls a "24 hours challenge," which is basically just her camping out in the bathroom and trying not to leave. My favorite spot is going to be on my red couch in the living room with the blinds pulled up and the natural light shining in on me. That red sofa is my happy place.
How would you describe Ryan Place Fort Worth?
In one word, HAPPY. People are so friendly. There are neighborhood sub-groups you can get involved with, such has the RPIA (Ryan Place Improvement Association), or the Candlelight Christmas committee. You can also just be yourself and show up when it's convenient for you. We keep a text thread of parents who can share when they're going to the park, a text thread for mom's who may need 500 cotton balls in a moment's notice. There's even a book club. You can do as little or as much as you like, but no matter what, you'll be welcomed.
What are your favorite local restaurants?
Oh, we love food. Braum’s on the fly. My husband takes my daughter to Old Neighborhood Grill on Friday mornings before school so she can eat a great meal and study for her spelling test. For authentic Mexican, we do a lot of Benito’s on Magnolia. You can't go wrong with Paris Coffee Shop. Pie Tap has great pizza, salads, and brunch. The house is exactly one mile to Cane Rosso, which is a great family walk or bike ride.