2008 Fairmount Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Fairmount- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,000 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 sqft
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*****The history of our home and its early residents is unique and surprisingly colorful. It also provides important links to Fort Worth's economic and social environment during the first half of the 20th century.
*****Launching that, was this first classified ad placed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in December 1913:
*****NO. 2008 FAIRMOUNT AVE.
*****THIS IS AS SWELL A LITTLE BUNGALOW AS EVER BUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE. IT IS JUST THREE MONTHS OLD. WE HAVE IT AT A SACRIFICE PRICE. It was not built to sell; is larger and better furnished than those you buy at $5,000; has a fine large novelty front porch with brick foundation and pillars. The house is built on concrete deep in the ground; has 6 large rooms, large center hall, hardwood floors, large brick mantel, bookcases, beam ceilings, elegant light fixtures, 5 fine large closets, side entrance, mirrored doors on closets, extra fine bathroom with all conveniences built in, and the kitchen is the prettiest we ever saw. The hot water boiler is in the kitchen storeroom; has all kinds of things built in that please the housewife. This home is plastered and is beautifully finished. You could not duplicate this home in Fort Worth for less than $5,000. But if we can sell this before Christmas, we can turn it to you for only $4,850, on very easy terms. What would be better for a Christmas present than this? Remember, there is nothing better on the southwest side!
*****Historic note: After what appears to be sporadic attempts, Joseph B. Clark did sell this, which he briefly assumed as his primary residence, to Mary C. Martin on April 28th, 1917 for $5,500 (about $115,000 today).
*****During a period spanning across both the Clark and Martin ownerships, Harry and Beryl (wife) Vinnedge, rented the home. Mr. Vinnedge owned "The Vinnedge Company" which eventually grew into "Worth Brand Wholesale Foods". The company specialized in wholesale distribution of Mr. Vinnedge's "home roasted" Worth Brand & Worth Blend coffees, flavoring extracts, French mustard, salad dressings, and grocers' sundries. (In 1928, Mr. Vinnedge went on to build and open an eponymous historic structure ... The Vinnedge Building. The 40,000 sq/ft warehouse cost $100,000 -- $1.3M today -- to construct, and eventually featured a railroad spur line to facilitate distribution. Mr. Vinnedge employed numerous salespeople, roasters, packers and shippers. His building still stands today at 2100 North Main Street, Fort Worth.)
*****All of that said though, our home's most romantic and intriguing stories begin when it was sold to a widow from Sicily (and her 10 children) for a bargain basement price during the spring of 1923, near the start of the Prohibition era...
*****Launching that, was this first classified ad placed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in December 1913:
*****NO. 2008 FAIRMOUNT AVE.
*****THIS IS AS SWELL A LITTLE BUNGALOW AS EVER BUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE. IT IS JUST THREE MONTHS OLD. WE HAVE IT AT A SACRIFICE PRICE. It was not built to sell; is larger and better furnished than those you buy at $5,000; has a fine large novelty front porch with brick foundation and pillars. The house is built on concrete deep in the ground; has 6 large rooms, large center hall, hardwood floors, large brick mantel, bookcases, beam ceilings, elegant light fixtures, 5 fine large closets, side entrance, mirrored doors on closets, extra fine bathroom with all conveniences built in, and the kitchen is the prettiest we ever saw. The hot water boiler is in the kitchen storeroom; has all kinds of things built in that please the housewife. This home is plastered and is beautifully finished. You could not duplicate this home in Fort Worth for less than $5,000. But if we can sell this before Christmas, we can turn it to you for only $4,850, on very easy terms. What would be better for a Christmas present than this? Remember, there is nothing better on the southwest side!
*****Historic note: After what appears to be sporadic attempts, Joseph B. Clark did sell this, which he briefly assumed as his primary residence, to Mary C. Martin on April 28th, 1917 for $5,500 (about $115,000 today).
*****During a period spanning across both the Clark and Martin ownerships, Harry and Beryl (wife) Vinnedge, rented the home. Mr. Vinnedge owned "The Vinnedge Company" which eventually grew into "Worth Brand Wholesale Foods". The company specialized in wholesale distribution of Mr. Vinnedge's "home roasted" Worth Brand & Worth Blend coffees, flavoring extracts, French mustard, salad dressings, and grocers' sundries. (In 1928, Mr. Vinnedge went on to build and open an eponymous historic structure ... The Vinnedge Building. The 40,000 sq/ft warehouse cost $100,000 -- $1.3M today -- to construct, and eventually featured a railroad spur line to facilitate distribution. Mr. Vinnedge employed numerous salespeople, roasters, packers and shippers. His building still stands today at 2100 North Main Street, Fort Worth.)
*****All of that said though, our home's most romantic and intriguing stories begin when it was sold to a widow from Sicily (and her 10 children) for a bargain basement price during the spring of 1923, near the start of the Prohibition era...
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Home Details for 2008 Fairmount Ave
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Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood, BrickLawnPorchSprinkler System |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1913Year Updated: 2013 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 7013 sqft |
Market trends in Fort Worth
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$322K
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$171
$3MoM
Available listings
3328
85MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,934 |
| Assessment | $485,545 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2008 Fairmount Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.01 | Single-Family Home | - | 07/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,798 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | - | 06/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,613 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | - | 07/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,515 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | - | 11/07/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,004 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | - | 03/28/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,497 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | - | 01/30/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,915 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | - | 07/25/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,983 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | - | 06/11/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,711 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | - | 05/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,596 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | - | 06/19/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,823 |
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What Locals Say about Fairmount
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94 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
83 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say kids play outside
81 % Say parking is easy
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
68 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say car is needed
66 % Say neighbors are friendly
61 % Say there are community events
48 % Say there's wildlife
42 % Say it's quiet
34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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