Neighborhood Spotlight: Ryan Place, Fort Worth
A Neighborhood Spotlight on Ryan Place, Fort Worth, exploring life inside a distinctive Craftsman home and the neighborhood character that defines this historic pocket of the city.
A home search is personal by nature, shaped as much by place as by the house itself. This Neighborhood Spotlight explores Fort Worth and DFW neighborhoods through lived experience—architecture, local character, and the details that shape daily life. Each feature reflects what gives a neighborhood its distinct feel, informed by the people who live there and the homes they inhabit. It’s a place to consider how neighborhoods reflect the people who live there, and how that collective identity carries into life at home.
When a home in Fort Worth’s historic Ryan Place offers as much range as it does character, it stands out immediately. At 2600 Lipscomb, layers of thoughtful renovation sit alongside original charm, with spaces that extend beyond the main house to support many ways of living. After visiting in person, what lingered most was not any single feature, but the distinct personality of the home—and the way it has shaped daily life for the people who lived there. In their own words, the sellers share what it’s been like to call this place home.
What do you enjoy about living in Ryan Place Fort Worth?
Ryan Place Fort Worth is such a special community. It has one of the best Christmas events Fort Worth has to offer. There's an annual holiday party on Friday night that kicks off the Candlelight Christmas Annual Home Tours, which is 39 years strong. Halloween in Fort Worth requires a visit to Ryan Place — families come from all over to Trick or Treat down Elizabeth Boulevard. Many people invite extended family and friends over to help pass out candy, and everyone dresses up. There's always someone on a porch swing waving hello, always someone walking a dog, or a child learning to ride a bike. There is diversity and community, which are two things my family was looking for in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Describe what a typical weekend might look like for someone living in this Fort Worth neighborhood.
This makes me laugh, mostly because it can vary greatly depending on the week. For years, Friday pizza and movie night were our jam. We'd make a pallet in what we call "the tv room" and snuggle up until we fell asleep. As time passed, we started riding our bikes to Braum's for ice cream, which can parlay into hanging out on someone's porch enjoying music while the kids play. We keep pretty busy Saturday schedules, but by Saturday night, you can find us playing pickleball in the driveway while Kit scooters around us. Sundays are usually spent getting ready for the next week, meal prepping in the kitchen, finishing homework at the table, and laundry.
What is your favorite spot in the house? Why?
This is going to vary on who you ask. Mike will tell you his shop. He can turn on the radio and spend 12 hours working on who knows what. Kit is a huge fan of her bathroom upstairs. She'll pack up a bunch of pillows and blankets, often sneaks some salty treats (we don't eat outside of the kitchen and dining room), to attempt what she calls a "24 hours challenge," which is basically just her camping out in the bathroom and trying not to leave. My favorite spot is going to be on my red couch in the living room with the blinds pulled up and the natural light shining in on me. That red sofa is my happy place.
A look at the varied spaces within 2600 Lipscomb in Fort Worth’s Ryan Place neighborhood, from a dedicated workshop and an upstairs bathroom retreat to a light-filled living room—each supporting a different rhythm of daily life.
How would you describe Ryan Place Fort Worth?
In one word, HAPPY. People are so friendly. There are neighborhood sub-groups you can get involved with, such has the RPIA (Ryan Place Improvement Association), or the Candlelight Christmas committee. You can also just be yourself and show up when it's convenient for you. We keep a text thread of parents who can share when they're going to the park, a text thread for mom's who may need 500 cotton balls in a moment's notice. There's even a book club. You can do as little or as much as you like, but no matter what, you'll be welcomed.
What are your favorite local restaurants?
Oh, we love food. Braum’s on the fly. My husband takes my daughter to Old Neighborhood Grill on Friday mornings before school so she can eat a great meal and study for her spelling test. For authentic Mexican, we do a lot of Benito’s on Magnolia. You can't go wrong with Paris Coffee Shop. Pie Tap has great pizza, salads, and brunch. The house is exactly one mile to Cane Rosso, which is a great family walk or bike ride.
This is an ongoing series shaped by conversation. Neighborhood suggestions are always welcome here.
