Living in Fairmount, Fort Worth: Historic Homes, Schools & What to Know
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 4, 2026
Fairmount is Fort Worth's largest historic district: about 375 acres of front porches and bungalows just south of the Magnolia Avenue restaurants and the hospital district. Most homes went up between 1905 and 1920, and the whole neighborhood sits under a local historic overlay, which shapes what you can change on the outside. Here's what to know before you buy here.
At a Glance
- Median sale price (12 months)
- $505,000 (24 sales)
- Median price per sq ft
- $286
- Location
- About 2 miles south of downtown
- Zip codes
- 76104 and 76110
- Built
- Mostly 1905–1920 (platted 1890)
- Historic status
- Local historic district + National Register
- High school (FWISD)
- Paschal (verify by address)
- Short-term rentals
- Not allowed (residential zoning)
Prices: NTREIS closed single-family sales in the Fairmount Addition and Bellevue Hill Addition, Nov. 4, 2025 – Nov. 3, 2026.
Where Fairmount Is
The Fairmount Neighborhood Association covers the blocks between Magnolia Avenue (north), Jessamine Street (south), Hemphill Street (east) and 8th Avenue (west). The National Register district follows roughly the same lines. North of Magnolia is the Near Southside and the Medical District; south of Jessamine is Ryan Place.
- About 6–10 minutes to downtown Fort Worth
- About 2–5 minutes to the Medical District (Baylor Scott & White All Saints, Cook Children's, Texas Health Harris Methodist, JPS)
- About 8–12 minutes to TCU
- About 30–45 minutes to DFW Airport
The Homes
Fairmount grew as a middle-class streetcar neighborhood between 1890 and 1938. The National Register district counts more than 1,000 contributing buildings: mostly Craftsman and Prairie-style bungalows, plus Late Victorian homes, larger two-story houses and a few early apartment buildings.
Character and location
Original woodwork, deep porches and walkable streets, a few blocks from Magnolia Avenue's restaurants and coffee shops.
Century-old systems
Pier-and-beam foundations, older plumbing and electrical, and smaller closets and kitchens unless a home has been renovated.
What Homes Cost in Fairmount
| Last 12 months | Fairmount |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes sold | 24 |
| Median sale price | $505,000 |
| Price range | $232,500 to $800,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $286 |
| Median size | About 1,710 sq ft |
| Median days on market | 13 |
In a neighborhood of 100-year-old houses, the price spread mostly comes down to size and condition: original homes that need systems work sit at the low end, and renovated bungalows and larger two-story homes sell at the top. Half of the homes that sold went under contract within about two weeks.
Historic District Rules
Fairmount is both a local historic district (an "HC" overlay from the City of Fort Worth) and on the National Register of Historic Places (listed 1990, expanded 1999). The local overlay is the one that affects you as an owner.
What a local historic district means for you: exterior work (windows, siding, roofing, porches, fences, additions, driveways), new construction and demolition need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City of Fort Worth before you can pull a permit. City staff approve most requests; new construction and demolition go to the Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission, which meets monthly. Interior work isn't reviewed. Owners who do a major rehab may also qualify for a city historic tax exemption, so ask before you start work.
The neighborhood association's Historic Preservation Committee has worked with the city on updated Fairmount design standards. Ask for the current version before you plan exterior work, an addition or a new build.
Schools
Fort Worth ISD has been run by a state-appointed board of managers since March 2026, and it's consolidating schools through 2029. Zones below are from FWISD's 2026/27 school finder for sample addresses. Verify any specific address before you rely on it.
| Sample address | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 Fairmount Ave | Daggett | Daggett | Paschal |
| 1500 Lipscomb St | Daggett | Daggett | Paschal |
Before You Buy in Fairmount
- Add a sewer-line scope and a foundation evaluation to the standard inspection. Many homes here are on pier-and-beam foundations with original plumbing.
- Check flood risk by address on FEMA's map (msc.fema.gov) and the city's own map of flood-risk areas outside FEMA zones.
- Expect a lead-based paint disclosure on any home built before 1978. It's a federal requirement.
- Confirm school zoning by address with Fort Worth ISD's school finder. The district is closing and consolidating campuses through 2029.
- Get insurance quotes early. Roof age, wiring and plumbing on an older home can change the premium.
- Plan for review time on any exterior project. Build the Certificate of Appropriateness into your renovation schedule.
No short-term rentals in residential zoning. Fort Worth doesn't allow Airbnb-style rentals in single-family or other residential districts. They're only allowed in mixed-use, form-based, commercial and industrial zones, with city registration and the 9% hotel tax.
Who Fairmount Fits
- Buyers who want a historic home with a porch and a walkable street
- Medical District employees who want a short commute
- Buyers who like the protection a historic district gives the streetscape, and accept the review process that comes with it
- Not a fit for buyers who want a short-term rental or a low-maintenance new build
Thinking about buying or selling in Fort Worth? I was born and raised here, and I help buyers and sellers across DFW from my office in the Mid-Cities. Call or text anytime, no pressure.
Brent Reiter, REALTOR®
Brent Sells DFW · 817-874-1602
Local Resources & Citations
- City of Fort Worth historic districts ↗
- Fairmount–Southside Historic District (National Register nomination, Texas Historical Commission) ↗
- Fairmount Neighborhood Association ↗
- Fort Worth ISD school finder (2026/27 zones) ↗
- City of Fort Worth short-term rental rules ↗
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗
- EPA lead-based paint disclosure rule ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do homes cost in Fairmount, Fort Worth?
The median single-family sale price in the Fairmount Addition was about $505,000 over the 12 months ending Nov. 3, 2026 (24 sales, NTREIS), with sales from about $232,500 to $800,000 and a median of $286 per square foot.
Is Fairmount a historic district?
Yes. Fairmount/Southside is a City of Fort Worth local historic district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1990, expanded 1999). Exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city.
What are Fairmount's boundaries?
Roughly Magnolia Avenue on the north, Jessamine Street on the south, Hemphill Street on the east and 8th Avenue on the west, about 2 miles south of downtown Fort Worth.
What schools serve Fairmount?
Sample addresses are zoned to Daggett Elementary, Daggett Middle and Paschal High School in Fort Worth ISD for 2026/27. Verify any address with the district's school finder.
Can I use a Fairmount home as an Airbnb?
Generally no. Fort Worth doesn't allow short-term rentals in residential zoning districts, which covers Fairmount's single-family streets.