906 Leatrice Drive, Dallas, Texas
$2,950,000
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Introducing Casa Rolinda - where modernism found its soul. Set beneath a sweeping canopy of mature trees on a remarkable .722-acre corner lot, this rare midcentury estate is a study in shadow, light and exceptional design. Originally created in the 1950s by prominent Dallas builder, former president of the Dallas Home Builders Association and former Dallas City Council member Roland Pelt, the home was designed for his own family. His daughter, Rolinda, spent her childhood here—growing up amid the towering trees, inspired architecture and undeniable magic of this extraordinary setting. Casa Rolinda is named in her honor, a tribute to the little girl who first called this remarkable place home. Today, the residence has been artfully reimagined through a meticulous restoration by Chad Dorsey Design, honoring its architectural legacy while elevating it for modern life. Spanning approximately 5,151 square feet across the main house, finished basement and detached guest quarters, the home unfolds with sculptural lines, rich materials and dramatic walls of glass that dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. Every room carries its own atmosphere, yet the home remains effortlessly connected—equally suited for intimate evenings, spirited gatherings and quiet moments beneath the trees. Four bedrooms, detached guest quarters and a rare finished basement offer remarkable flexibility, while the expansive grounds create a private, resort-like world in the heart of Kessler Park. Soulful, moody and utterly singular, Casa Rolinda is more than a beautifully restored home. It is a living work of Dallas modernism—an architectural original shaped by family, memory and imagination, thoughtfully preserved for its next chapter.
School District: Dallas ISD
Dallas MLS #: 21396900
Representing the Seller: Listing Agent Amy Timmerman; Listing Office: Dave Perry Miller Real Estate
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: $2,950,000
- MLS ID: 21396900
- Status: For Sale
- Days on Market: 2
- Updated: 10/1/2026
- Previous Status: For Sale
- MLS Start Date: 9/30/2026
Property History
- Current Listing: $2,950,000
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 2
- Interior Features:
Built-in Wine Cooler
Decorative Lighting
Kitchen Island
Pantry
Sound System Wiring
Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring:
Terrazzo
Tile
Wood
Parking
- Parking Features:
Circular Driveway
Concrete
Driveway
Electric Gate
Garage
Garage Door Opener
Garage Faces Side
Garage Single Door
Lighted
Private
Side By Side
Location
- County: Dallas
- Directions: From 30 West, take Sylvan Ave, left on Sylvan Avenue, right on Rainbow Drive, right on Leatrice Drive, Home will be on your left.
Community
- Home Owners Association: None
School Information
- School District: Dallas ISD
- Elementary School: Rosemont
- Middle School: Greiner
- High School: Sunset
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling:
Central
Utilities
- Utility Description:
Cable Available
City Sewer
City Water
Concrete
Curbs
Electricity Available
Electricity Connected
Individual Gas Meter
Individual Water Meter
Natural Gas Available
Phone Available
Sewer Available
Sidewalk
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.7
- Lot Size (Sqft.): 30,622.68
- Lot Description:
Corner Lot
Few Trees
Landscaped
Lrg. Backyard Grass
Sprinkler System
- Fencing (Description):
Back Yard
Full
Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price per Sqft.: $704
- Price per Acre: $4,196,302
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
Disclosures & Reports
- Legal Description: SAM DEALEY ESTATES BLK 5/5924 LT 6 & 68.12 FT
- APN: 00000459220000000
- Block: 5/592
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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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