Alger Park/Ash Creek Neighborhood Profile

The Alger Park/Ash Creek neighborhood was started in 1950 with most homes built from 1955 until 1960. Dallas real estate developer and United States Congressman Bruce Alger developed the subdivision. Initial price ranges were from $11,000 to $14,000. Currently the average prices are $324,421. There are approximately 300 homes in this neighborhood. The landscaped traffic islands between forked streets help distinguish the subdivision.

The neighborhood has an active neighborhood association and occasionally holds a wonderful garden tour. It also features many mature trees and is located very close to Casa Linda shopping and restaurants and is less than two miles from White Rock Lake. Jones Park is located right in the middle of the neighborhood and has two large sets of children’s playground equipment. Most homes are 1 story brick homes with pier and beam foundations. It is considered one of the most affordable neighborhoods close to the lake.