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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,192 sqft
Subdivision Sam Dealey Estates
MLS Listing ID 21396900
Style Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N None
Year Built 1951
Lot Size 0.703 Acres
Acres 0.703
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
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.
Location
State TX
County Dallas
Direction From 30 West, take Sylvan Ave, left on Sylvan Avenue, right on Rainbow Drive, right on Leatrice Drive, Home will be on your left.
Rooms
Dining Room 1
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Wine Cooler, Decorative Lighting, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sound System Wiring, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Flooring Terrazzo, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Appliance Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heat Source Central
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Full Size W/D Area, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Covered Patio/Porch, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Back Yard, Full, Wood
Utilities Available 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
Roof Type Composition
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Few Trees, Landscaped, Lrg. Backyard Grass, Sprinkler System
Story One
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Brick
Schools
Elementary Schools Rosemont
Middle Schools Greiner
High Schools Sunset
School District Dallas Isd
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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License ID: 0592001