Belmont Addition, Greenland Hills (the M-Streets), and Vickery Place all sit within a short walk of Greenville Avenue, but they buy very differently. Greenland Hills offers the largest lots and the most 1920s-1940s Tudor and bungalow stock, protected by a conservation district. Belmont Addition skews smaller and more walkable with a mix of original cottages and newer builds. Vickery Place has the widest range of options, from historic homes to modern townhomes closer to Ross Avenue.
If you’re cross-shopping all three, the differences come down to lot size, home age, renovation flexibility, and how close you want to be to the restaurant corridor on Greenville Ave.
What’s the difference between Greenland Hills and the M-Streets?
Nothing — they’re the same neighborhood.
“M-Streets” is the nickname locals use because most streets start with M: Milam, McCommas, Mercedes, Monticello, Martel, Miller. “Greenland Hills” is the official neighborhood name and the name tied to the Greenland Hills Conservation District.
That conservation district matters for buyers. It sets rules on things like front-facing garages, roofline pitch, and setbacks, so you can’t tear down a 1930s Tudor and build something wildly out of scale next door. Buyers who want architectural consistency lean toward this. Buyers who want maximum renovation freedom sometimes look elsewhere first.
How does Belmont Addition compare on lot size and home style?
Belmont Addition, roughly bounded by Skillman, Ross, and the eastern edge of Greenland Hills, tends to run on smaller lots than the M-Streets.
Homes here are a mix of:
- Original 1940s-1950s cottages, many updated
- Newer construction infill on rebuilt lots
- A handful of duplexes and small multi-family properties
Belmont is a good fit for buyers who want a smaller footprint to maintain, don’t need conservation-district restrictions, and want quick access to both Greenville Ave and Skillman corridor amenities.
What makes Vickery Place different for buyers?
Vickery Place, sitting closer to Ross Avenue and bumping toward Old East Dallas, has the most architectural variety of the three.
You’ll find:
- Craftsman bungalows dating to the early 1900s-1920s
- Larger updated homes with modern additions
- Townhomes and small-lot new construction, especially toward the western edge
Because Vickery Place isn’t under the same conservation-district rules as Greenland Hills, it’s often the neighborhood where you’ll see the most contrast between an untouched original home and a full modern rebuild on the same block. That can mean more negotiating room on a fixer, but it also means more due diligence on what’s been permitted versus what hasn’t.
Which neighborhood has the most home value stability?
Think of it like three different insurance policies on your investment.
Greenland Hills’ conservation district acts like a built-in guardrail — it limits how drastically a neighboring lot can change, which tends to appeal to buyers who want predictability over decades, not just years.
Belmont Addition and Vickery Place have more flexibility, which can be an upside if you want room to renovate or add on, but it also means the block you buy on today could look structurally different in ten years.
None of this means one area appreciates faster than another — for current price ranges and days-on-market trends, check the weekly Live Lower Greenville market update rather than relying on a fixed number here.
Which one is walkable to Lowest Greenville?
All three are within range, but distance varies block by block.
- Vickery Place and the eastern edge of Belmont Addition tend to be the closest quick walk to the restaurant strip near Greenville Ave and Sears/Belmont.
- Greenland Hills streets further north, near Southwestern or Vanderbilt, are more of a bike ride or short drive.
If daily walkability to Lowest Greenville’s restaurant row is a top priority, narrow your search to specific blocks rather than the neighborhood as a whole — proximity shifts fast once you’re a few streets in.
The Bottom Line
Want architectural consistency and larger lots: Greenland Hills.
Want a smaller, more affordable footprint with renovation flexibility: Belmont Addition.
Want the widest style range and the most negotiating room on fixers: Vickery Place.
All three put you inside the same walkable 75206 core — the real decision is how much control you want over what gets built next door.
FAQ
Is Greenland Hills the same as the M-Streets?
Yes. Greenland Hills is the official neighborhood name; M-Streets is the local nickname based on the street names.
Does the Greenland Hills Conservation District restrict renovations?
It sets guidelines on things like garage placement, roof pitch, and setbacks to preserve the neighborhood’s original character, but it doesn’t prevent renovation or additions that comply with the rules.
Are Belmont Addition and Vickery Place under any historic or conservation district?
Not currently, which is part of why you’ll see more architectural variety and more full rebuilds in those areas compared to Greenland Hills.
Which neighborhood has the smallest lots?
Belmont Addition tends to run smaller on average, though lot size varies block by block in all three areas.
Where can I find current price ranges for these neighborhoods?
The weekly Live Lower Greenville market update tracks current listings and trends across Belmont Addition, Greenland Hills, and Vickery Place.
Live Lower Greenville is published by Karen Cuskey-Hartmann, your neighbor on Greenville Avenue.