514 S Ravinia Drive, Dallas, Texas
$850,000
LOADING ..
First time to market in twenty years, this extraordinary 1930s Spanish Colonial is an invitation to dream—to preserve, restore, and reimagine a home of remarkable presence and provenance. Set on nearly .9 acres beneath a canopy of mature trees and enveloped by lush greenery, the property feels transported from another place entirely—less Dallas, more Italian countryside. Beyond a beautiful metal gate, a stucco façade and Ludowici Spanish tile roof offer the first glimpse of what lies within: a residence majestic in scale, yet deeply romantic in spirit. Built of solid masonry construction, the home possesses the permanence and craftsmanship of another era. Original plaster walls, graceful architectural details, and two gas fireplaces remain, including a living room fireplace adorned in coveted Rookwood tile. There is a richness here that cannot be replicated—a patina earned over nearly a century. Untouched by passing trends and ripe for a thoughtful new chapter, this is a home for the dreamer and the preservationist—for someone who sees not simply what it is today, but what it could become. A rare opportunity to steward something truly irreplaceable.
School District: Dallas ISD
Dallas MLS #: 21366529
Representing the Seller: Listing Agent Thani Burke; Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC.
Representing the Buyer: Contact realtor Douglas Newby of Douglas Newby & Associates if you would like to see this property. Call: 214.522.1000 — Text: 214.505.9999
Property Overview
- Listing Price: $850,000
- MLS ID: 21366529
- Status: For Sale
- Days on Market: 5
- Updated: 8/24/2026
- Previous Status: For Sale
- MLS Start Date: 8/22/2026
Property History
- Current Listing: $850,000
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Interior Features:
Decorative Lighting
Eat-in Kitchen
Multiple Staircases
Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring:
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Tile
Parking
- Parking Features:
Circular Driveway
Driveway
Location
- County: Dallas
- Directions: This property is GPS friendly!
Community
- Home Owners Association: None
School Information
- School District: Dallas ISD
- Elementary School: Peabody
- Middle School: Raul Quintanilla
- High School: Sunset
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling:
Central
Electric
Utilities
- Utility Description:
City Sewer
City Water
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.84
- Lot Size (Sqft.): 36,590.4
- Lot Description:
Lrg. Backyard Grass
Many Trees
Rugged
- Fencing (Description):
Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price per Sqft.: $231
- Price per Acre: $1,011,905
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
Disclosures & Reports
- Legal Description: BLK A/3547 & BLK 4517 LT 30 & PT TR 1 & ABND
- Restrictions: Architectural
- Disclosures/Reports: Historical
- APN: 00000277684000000
- Block: A/354
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Douglas Newby represents clients with Dallas estate homes, architect designed homes and modern homes. Call: 214.522.1000 — Text: 214.505.9999
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