Hollywood Heights is a small East Dallas neighborhood known for its concentration of 1920s and 1930s Tudor Revival cottages, steep rooflines, arched doorways, and brick and stone facades. Along with the adjoining Santa Monica area, much of it is covered by the Hollywood/Santa Monica Conservation District.
It sits southeast of Lakewood, close to Tenison Park and the south end of White Rock Lake, and it tends to attract buyers who want period architecture at a smaller scale than some of the larger Lakewood homes.
Because so many homes share an era and style, the details drive value: how much original character remains, the quality of updates, foundation and system condition, and whether additions were done in a way that respects the conservation district's standards.
Character
Predominantly 1920s–1930s Tudor Revival cottages and period homes
Designations
Much of the area is in the Hollywood/Santa Monica Conservation District (verify by address)
Schools
Dallas ISD; confirm current attendance zone by address
Nearby
Tenison Park, White Rock Lake, Lakewood, Casa Linda
School assignments, district boundaries, and zoning are set by address. Confirm them for any specific property using the official sources linked below.
Hollywood Heights market snapshot
Median list price
$749,000
Middle 50% of list prices
$564,000 – $884,000
Listings counted
87
Based on every single-family MLS listing with activity from November 7, 2025 to November 6, 2026, including homes that were relisted. These are asking prices, not sale prices, and a neighborhood median says little about any one home. Condition, size, lot, and updates move value more than the neighborhood name. For your home specifically, see how home values are determined or ask for a property-specific analysis.
Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) MLS, compiled by Peter Loudis, REALTOR®, GRI, November 6, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Hollywood Heights questions & answers
Is Hollywood Heights a historic district?
Hollywood Heights is generally covered by the Hollywood/Santa Monica Conservation District rather than a City of Dallas historic district. The conservation district sets standards for exterior changes, additions, and new construction to protect the neighborhood's 1920s and 1930s character.
In practice, that means many projects, such as additions, changes to the front facade, and new construction, must comply with the district's ordinance and may require city review before permits are issued. The rules are written specifically for this district, so standards that apply in Lakewood or the M-Streets won't necessarily apply here.
A Hollywood Heights home's value comes down to how it compares with recent sales of similar Tudor-era homes in the neighborhood, adjusted for size, condition, lot, and updates. Because many homes share an era and style, smaller differences, like an updated kitchen or a permitted primary suite addition, can carry significant weight.
Value drivers I look for include preserved original features such as arched doorways, plaster details, and hardwood floors; the quality of renovations; foundation and sewer-line history; and how well any addition fits the conservation district's standards and the home's original design.
What should buyers know about Tudor homes in Hollywood Heights?
Hollywood Heights Tudors are prized for their architecture, but the features that make them charming also call for specific inspection attention. Steep roofs, chimneys, original windows, and plaster walls all have maintenance needs that differ from newer construction.
Things I'd look at closely: roof condition and flashing around chimneys and valleys, masonry and mortar, chimney liners, original steel or wood windows, pier-and-beam or older foundation systems, and the drain line to the street. Closet space and bathroom count can be limited in original floor plans, which is why many owners have added on.
If you're planning an addition, review the conservation district standards before you buy, not after. A good addition can add value; one that conflicts with the rules can delay or derail your project. See renovating in a conservation district.
