Architecture

Most of the homes on Colorado, Lawndale, Barberry, Leander, and Walter were built in 1939 to 1941, while the homes on Stevens Ridge, Stevens Crest, and Fullerton were built in the 1950s and 1960s. While the exteriors retain their historical integrity, the interiors vary from completely updated to completely vintage.

The noted Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck, whose work helps give the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods of Dallas their distinctive look, designed 15 homes in Stevens Park Village. Dilbeck believed that a house should be a place to welcome friends and visitors alike. Many of his homes are L-shaped with heavy porch timbers that create an inviting, yet solid feeling. Some of the homes are of brick construction, also typical of the time.

Try to spot Dilbeck homes in our neighborhood: below are the street names with the number of homes designed by Dallas’ famed architect:

Barberry: 5 homes

West Colorado: 4 homes

Leander: 3 homes

Walter: 3 homes

Most residents are drawn to SPV due in large part to the neighborhood’s eclectic, but period homes. With great pride, many new to SPV keep exterior features the same, giving the area that 1940s charm.