M Streets

The M-Streets are located east of Central Express way and south of Mockingbird. Its general boundaries are McCommas to the North, Ridgedale to the south, Central Expressway to the west and Greenville Ave. to the East.

In the 1920’s, the M-Streets were a suburb to downtown Dallas, sitting at the edge of the city. Originally called Greenland Hills, the neighborhood was developed with strict architectural and landscaping guidelines. Over time, that forethought has resulted in a well maintained community of homes with broad appeal. With rows of immaculate Tudors, tree-lined streets and easy access to Greenville Ave. entertainment, this has been one of Dallas’ most popular neighborhoods for decades.

Frank and Fletcher McNeny purchased the land that is now Greenland Hills in 1926. The supplied the infrastructure and sold the land to several different builders who erected the homes that still stand there today. The neighborhood was developed as a middle class enclave for young white-collar professionals, similar to the residents who live there today.

Most of the 1100 or so homes in the M-Streets echo the Tudor Revival theme. Distinctive elements such as steep pitched roofs, art glass windows, variegated stone work, chimney pots and carved columns are consistently visible on every block. Inside hardwood floors, wood windows and ornate fireplaces are the norm.  A few years ago, Greenland Hills became a Conservation District. A zoning ordinance was developed to ensure that new homes being built in the area maintained the integrity of the neighborhood.

The Greenland Hills Neighborhood Association (GHNA) was reconstituted in 2002 after being dormant for several years. GHNA is now a thriving organization that meets regularly, holds multiple social events throughout the year, publishes a neighborhood newsletter (The Greenland Hills Gazette) and maintains an active Crime Watch organization.