To settle into the house at 3816 Collinwood Ave., a couple of rocking chairs or maybe a glider, would be required. The covered front porch, you’ll notice, stretches from end to end of this house.
A good front porch like this would be part of the lifestyle that goes with this Arlington Heights residence. Relaxing on the porch, beverage in hand and waving at the neighbors in this popular Fort Worth neighborhood could be a great habit to adopt. Porch parties could be in the new homeowner’s future. Heck, with the kind of Dec. 25th we just experienced, the front porch could even be used for a spot to open presents.
Worry Free?
The house’s cheery melon-colored door opens to an interior that’s packed with updates. Built in 1947, this three‑bedroom, two‑bath one-story home has been renovated in ways that would take the worry out of owning a nearly 80-year-old home.
Its 1,354 square feet have experienced some major updates for 2026 living. The house comes with modernized finishes and neutral paint, but the home’s original hardwood floors remain.
The kitchen, remodeled in 2022, brings together style and practicality with two‑tone, floor‑to‑ceiling cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, full-height marble backsplash, quartz counters, a wine fridge, and a hot‑water dispenser…