8420 Sweetwater Drive

What's special

• Gas fireplace
• Brick exterior
• Open floor plan
• Kitchen island
• Granite counters
• Wood floors
• Covered patio
• Single story

Nestled beneath mature shade trees on a quiet interior lot in established Hillridge, this beautifully maintained one-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths, a dedicated office, oversized side-entry garage & no HOA! Filled with character throughout, featuring hand-scraped hardwood floors, a decorative steel front door & thoughtful custom built-ins. Spacious living room centers around a working gas-log fireplace, opening to the kitchen with granite countertops, large island, breakfast bar, gas cooktop, abundant cabinetry & seamless connection to the dining area—perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Dedicated office provides an ideal setup for working from home or additional flex space. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with custom finishes, including a Restoration Hardware vanity with Carrara marble in the guest bath & custom oak cabinetry with leathered granite countertops in the primary suite. Additional custom storage throughout, including built-in over-toilet cabinets and full length built in linen closet in the hallway. Outside, enjoy a large private backyard enclosed by a new 6 FT wrought iron fence with a 10 FT driveway gate. A 12x20 steel carport (2024) provides additional covered parking alongside the oversized side-entry garage. Major improvements include newer windows, front-yard clay sewer line replaced with 4-inch PVC, blown attic insulation, HVAC with updated ductwork, a 200-amp electrical panel & 50-gallon commercial-grade water heater. All conveniently located minutes from White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum, Casa Linda, neighborhood parks, trails, playgrounds & recreation, this move-in ready home offers timeless character, quality updates & an exceptional East Dallas location.

Home facts

Overview

Price

$475,000

Price per sq ft

$251

Status

Active

Property type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1969

Style

Traditional, Detached

Stories

1

Levels

One

Days on market

56

Price last changed

Aug 25, 2026

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms

3

Full bathrooms

2

Living area

1,896 sq ft

Interior

Features

Built In Features, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Cable Tv, Natural Woodwork

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Fireplaces

1 · Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry

Heating

Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric

Laundry

Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Utility Room

Windows

Shutters, Window Coverings

Security

Smoke Detectors

Exterior & lot

Lot size

0.19 acres · 8,276.4 sq ft

Lot

Interior Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System

Exterior features

Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

Patio & porch

Front Porch, Patio, Covered

Fencing

Back Yard, Fenced, Metal, Wrought Iron

Roof

Composition

Foundation

Pillar Post Pier

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage spaces

2 (attached)

Carport spaces

1

Parking

Additional Parking, Covered, Carport, Detached Carport, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Oversized, Paved, Private, Garage Faces Side

HOA & taxes

HOA

No

Community features

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks

Annual property tax (per MLS)

$10,054

Utilities & efficiency

Utilities

Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available

Water

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Facts are from the listing on the NTREIS MLS, shown as provided. Verify anything important to you.

Assigned schools

• ElementaryBaylesDallas ISDRatings on GreatSchools
• MiddleGastonDallas ISDRatings on GreatSchools
• HighAdamsDallas ISDRatings on GreatSchools

School assignments come from the MLS and can change, so confirm them with the district. For school ratings and accountability reports, see GreatSchools.org and TXschools.gov (Texas Education Agency). Information provided for general reference; buyers should independently verify schools, districts, and community details.

Neighborhood & nearby

Hillridge 1st Sec subdivision · Dallas, TX 75228 · Dallas County

Parks

• Saint Francis Park 0.4 mi
• Lakeland Hills Park 0.4 mi
• White Rock Hills Park 0.6 mi
• Trinity River Watershed 0.9 mi

Dining

• Sabor Catracho 0.6 mi
• Las Dos Hermanas 0.7 mi
• Waffle House 0.7 mi
• Tacos Chilo #3 0.8 mi

Groceries & shopping

• La Michoacana Meat Market 0.9 mi
• El Rio Grande Latin Market 1.1 mi
• Walmart Supercenter 1.2 mi
• Joe V's Smart Shop 1.4 mi

Fitness & recreation

• EōS Fitness 0.5 mi

Library & movies

• White Rock Hills Branch Library 0.9 mi

Straight-line distances. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Information provided for general reference; buyers should independently verify schools, districts, and community details.

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