3256 Ray Simon Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76106

LESS THAN 3 MILES FROM THE STOCKYARDS Welcome to this charming 1949 pier & beam starter home located in the high-demand 76106 ZIP code of Fort Worth. Priced competitively at just $165,000, this property offers an incredibly rare, affordable opportunity for homeownership or a cash-flowing investment in one of the most rapidly growing cultural hubs in Texas. WHY THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL: Buying an older home usually means worrying about hidden, expensive structural issues. Not here! The current owners have already invested heavily in the most expensive "invisible" costs so you don't have to. Check out these massive capital upgrades completed within the last 3 to 5 years: •BRAND NEW ROOF •NEW WATER HEATER •NEW FRONT & BACK EXTERIOR DOORS •PREMIUM KITCHEN PACKAGE: Brand new, high-end Samsung black stainless steel gas range and matching refrigerator stay with the home! MODERN FLOORING: Beautiful new flooring spans the entire main living and dining areas. STUNNING ORIGINAL WOOD FLOORS: Gorgeous, original 1949 hardwood floors are perfectly preserved and ready to showcase if you do want—just waiting for your final custom polish! THE LOCATION VALUE: Location is everything! Situated less than 3 miles from the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, you are under 10 minutes away from world-class dining, live music, rodeo events, and entertainment. This prime proximity makes the home an absolute goldmine for a high-yield long-term rental or a premium short-term vacation destination (Airbnb/VRBO).?? UNBEATABLE METROPLEX PROXIMITY (THE ULTIMATE DFW LOCATION): Whether you are looking for a highly commutable starter home, a rock-solid long-term rental, or a premium short-term vacation destination (Airbnb/VRBO), this address places you right at the center of the entire DFW sports and entertainment ecosystem: ?? Fort Worth Stockyards District: Under 3 Miles (7-minute drive!) ??? Downtown Fort Worth & Sundance Square: 4.0 Miles (10-minute drive) ?? Dickies Arena (Concerts & Fort Worth Rodeo): 7.6 Miles (12-minute drive) ?? The World-Famous Fort Worth Zoo: 7.3 Miles (15-minute drive) ??? Texas Motor Speedway (NASCAR): 18.3 Miles (20-minute drive) ?? AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys): 18.1 Miles (25-minute drive) ? Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers): 18.7 Miles (25-minute drive) ?? Six Flags Over Texas: 19.2 Miles (25-minute drive) ?? American Airlines Center (Dallas Mavericks/Stars): 35.8 Miles (38-minute drive) The property is being sold strictly AS-IS and is priced with a built-in discount to reflect its minor remaining needs. With a simple weekend cosmetic update to the exterior siding and updating 5 original windows, you can instantly bridge the gap to the neighborhood's $200k+ After Repair Value (ARV). The pier & beam foundation features an easy-access crawlspace with only a minor, localized hairline crack typical for the area.