About 1409 Essex Drive
Welcome home to this charming brick beauty in DeSoto, offering stunning curb appeal and a warm, inviting entryway. Mature landscaping and a striking chimney accent set the tone before you even step inside. This split floorplan home offers 3+ living areas, giving everyone room to spread out and enjoy their own space. The kitchen has been thoughtfully opened to the dining area, creating a bright, open-concept flow that feels large and welcoming, perfect for entertaining or everyday family life. Enjoy the custom kitchen island, added storage with built-in wine bottle storage, and added backsplash behind the stove. A converted garage adds valuable additional living space, while an updated staircase design opens the flow between levels. Tile flooring runs throughout the main living areas, complemented by faux wood blinds and black screened window coverings for privacy and style. Outside, enjoy a spacious driveway, a 2-car carport, and a fully fenced backyard with a steel post fence featuring built-in locking gates, ideal for privacy and security. Alley access adds extra convenience for parking and storage. This home presents a wonderful opportunity for a buyer ready to bring their personal design vision to the interior finishes, with great bones, a fantastic layout, and unbeatable curb appeal already in place. Located in a friendly, established DeSoto neighborhood with well-maintained yards throughout, this is a home and community trust buyers will fall in love with.
Status Change History
| Date | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Status Changed from Pending to Closed | Closed |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Status Changed from Active Under Contract to Pending | Pending |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Status Changed from Active to Active Under Contract | Active Under Contract |
Features of 1409 Essex Drive
| MLS® # | 21309158 |
|---|---|
| Price | $250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2.10 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,422 |
| Acres | 0.24 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Traditional, Other |
| Status | Closed |
Community Information
| Address | 1409 Essex Drive |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Centre Estates |
| City | DeSoto |
| County | Dallas |
| State | Texas |
| Zip Code | 75115-3482 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Available, City Sewer |
|---|---|
| Features | Sidewalks |
| Garages | Additional Parking, Alley Access, Carport, Converted Garage, Covered, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage Faces Rear, No Garage, Other, Outside |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Cable TV Available, Other |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Negotiable, Satellite Dish, TV Antenna, Other |
| Heating | Electric |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Wood Burning, Other |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Storage |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Interior Lot, Landscaped, Lrg. Backyard Grass |
| Roof | Composition, Shingle, Other |
| Construction | Brick |
| Foundation | Slab, Other |
School Information
| District | Desoto ISD |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Northside |
| Middle | Desoto East |
| High | Desoto |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 6th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date Sold | July 31st, 2026 |
| Days on Market | 71 |
Listing Details
| Agent | Bobbie Carrington |
|---|---|
| Office | Carrington Real Estate Group |
