2727 Shelby AveJ, Dallas, TX

About the Neighborhood

OakLawn is a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood just north of downtown Dallas—about a 12sqmi area officially designated as Dallas Planned Development District No.193 Architecturally Significant Homes+13Wikipedia+13Visit Dallas+13. Known as the city’s “gayborhood,” it has been home to a thriving LGBTQ+ community from the mid-20th century onward, including Texas’s first gay bar (Club Reno in 1947), the state’s inaugural Pride Parade in 1972, and landmark bars like SueEllen’sDallasites101+3cityofdallaspreservation.wordpress.com+3cityofdallaspreservation.wordpress.com+3.

Housing & Demographics

A mix of upscale highrise condos and apartments on McKinney Avenue and Turtle Creek, alongside historic single-family homes and Tudor cottages in areas like OakLawn Heights and Perry HeightsVeryApt+12Wikipedia+12Architecturally Significant Homes+12.
Median home values range between roughly $410K and $465K, with rents around $1.7K–$2.2K .
Population: around 36900–50800 (estimates vary depending on inclusion of Uptown)YouTube+5Dallasites101+5Dallas Voice+5.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Ranked the third most walkable neighborhood in Dallas, with great access to local retail, dining, and bars Visit Dallas+7Redfin+7Redfin+7.
Parks & Trails: Turtle Creek’s Reverchon Park (est. 1915), connected to the 3.5mile Katy Trail—ideal for strolling and recreation Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
Nightlife & Community: Lively LGBTQ+ venues along Cedar Springs Road, including Station 4, SueEllen’s, JR’s, Woody’s, the Round-Up Saloon, and drag shows at the Rose Room Wikipedia+5Visit Dallas+5VeryApt+5.

Festivals & Events

Hosts Dallas Pride (Alan Ross Freedom Parade) each September, a Halloween Block Party, Purple Party weekend, and more—all cornerstones of the neighborhood’s community spirit Wikipedia+2Visit Dallas+2D Magazine+2.

History & Architecture

Settlement began in the 1870s, surrounded by oak and cedar trees and natural springs; important early structures include the 1874 Methodist church and 1909 fire stationcityofdallaspreservation.wordpress.com+1cityofdallaspreservation.wordpress.com+1.
Redeveloped significantly in the 1980s, transforming historic “Little Mexico” into high-rise condos, offices, and hotels Wikipedia.

‍ Resident Insights

From r/Dallas:

“Gorgeous neighborhood… overall it’s a wonderful area, perfectly located close to everything… almost makes Dallas feel like a small town. And as a member of the lgbt community, I wouldn’t be in Dallas if not for Oak Lawn.” D Magazine Neighborhoods+2Reddit+2Visit Dallas+2

Quick Niche Ratings

A+ overall
A+ for nightlife, diversity, health & fitness, commuting
Cish for housing costs and schools .

More details

Bring Your Vision to Life! This two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath, two-story condo is your canvas in the heart of Oak Lawn. Located in a gated, well-maintained community with a Walk Score of 92, you're just steps from dining, shopping, and nightlife. The home features high ceilings downstairs, stainless steel appliances, double paned windows for energy efficiency, attic space for storage, stack washer and dryer area, a wood burning fireplace, double doors onto a private patio, walk-in shower, and covered assigned parking. With great bones and plenty of potential, all it needs is your personal touch. This community is almost entirely owner occupied with healthy reserves in the bank and self managed association make this a smart investment!

Located in OakLawn, one of Dallas’s most walkable, architecturally varied, and LGBTQfriendly neighborhoods—boasting lively nightlife, scenic parks, diverse housing, and deep historical roots. It’s perfect for young professionals, families, or anyone seeking a community with urban flair and inclusive culture.