West Fort Worth

West Fort Worth

West Fort Worth is generally described as that area immediately west of downtown Fort Worth, and north of 1-30, extending beyond Loop 820 to the city limits. It was developed in the early 1900's, and offers many vintage style homes. The city's museums and many of its art galleries are located here. West side residents enjoy easy access to cultural events, dining, shopping and downtown Fort Worth.

Some of the neighborhoods in this area include:

Arlington Heights:
Architectural styles in this area range from bungalows to Tudors to simple brick and frame cottages. Other areas commonly included in this area are Sunset Heights, South Hi Mount, Thomas Place, Hillcrest Addition and the Westside Cultural District. Red-bricked Camp Bowie Blvd. is the main feature of this area, providing access from these neighborhoods to the city's museums and many restaurants and eclectic shops.
Monticello and Rivercrest:
The homes in this older neighborhood are generally considered some of the finest in Fort Worth. Rivercrest has both cottages as well as mansions that border the Rivercrest Country Club golf course. Generations of Fort Worth residents have resided in this prestigious location. Many of the homes were built from the 1920's to the 1940's, although some residents are removing the older homes to make way for exclusive new custom homes. Accessible to Camp Bowie Blvd. and University Blvd., residents can easily travel to the Cultural District, downtown or many other destinations.
Ridglea:
Ridglea lies north of Camp Bowie and extends north to Interstate 30. It provides easy access to both downtown and employers located to the west. Developed in the 40's and 50's, this area offers a mix of small brick and frame homes, as well as large traditional homes. Some of the most spectacular homes in this neighborhood border Bernie Park, a green belt that extends the length of the area.
Ridglea Hills:
Adjacent to Ridglea Country Club, Ridglea Hills lies directly south of Camp Bowie to the edge of Highway 183. Sprawling ranch homes on large lots predominate. There are two small lakes in Ridglea Hills, Luther Lake and Bal Lake, which offer some residents pleasant water views from their back yards. These homes were developed in the 1950's and early 1960's.
Ridgmar:
Ridgmar is north of Interstate 30, and borders the exclusive community of Westover Hills. Developed in the 1960's and 1970's, these homes sit on large lots. Many have an elevation that provides a panoramic western view. Ridgmar is adjacent to the newly remodeled Ridgmar Mall, and provides close access to Lockheed Martin.
Westover Hills:
Actually a small town of its own, Westover Hills is home to some of the most spectacular estates in the area. Million-dollar homes prevail. Ages of homes range dramatically from the 1940's to present. The estates sit on sprawling lots, offering substantial privacy. Westover Hills is nestled among several country clubs - Shady Oaks, Rivercrest and Ridglea. Some of the homes in Westover Hills have been in the same family for several generations.
Western Hills:
Brick ranch-style homes are located in this area, which is adjacent to Lockheed Martin and the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base - Fort Worth (NASJRB). It is convenient to Highway 80 and Interstate 30.
Westpoint, Chapel Creek, Lost Creek, Silver Ridge and Tejas Trails:On the western edge of Fort Worth, these communities thrive. The suburb of Lost Creek surrounds the Lost Creek Golf Course. Most homes in these areas are less than 30 years old and many are new construction. Their location, close to the nexus of Interstate 30, Loop 820 and Highway 80, gives them access to most parts of Fort Worth. A wide variety of homes exist here - from starter homes to upscale properties on large homesites.