What's it like to live in Overton Park?
Most of the single-family homes in Overton Park, a southwest Fort Worth neighborhood, went up between 1955 and 1968 on former ranch land, and a 49-acre greenbelt park runs right through it. It's about five miles southwest of downtown, near Hulen Street.
The park is the reason a lot of people end up here. A paved path of about 2.7 miles starts here and runs south through a chain of parks, which is rare this close to the middle of the city. (Great Runs)
Where is Overton Park?
The Overton Park Neighborhood Association's boundaries, as registered with the city, run roughly from Ranchview and Autumn on the north to Westdale, Sarita, and Inwood on the south, with Overton Park East on the east and Lands End, Arborlawn, and Hulen Street on the west. (City of Fort Worth)
It's in the 76109 ZIP code. Tanglewood is directly north, and Foster Park is south, connected by the same greenbelt.
The Edwards Ranch story
This land was part of a ranch L.G. Edwards founded in 1846. The neighborhood is named for his son, Cass Overton Edwards, who was born on the ranch in 1851. The Edwards family sold land to the city in 1913 that became Trinity Park, and the hills here were still a working cattle ranch until 1954.
That year, the family's Cassco Land Company started developing the land, and most of the homes went up between 1955 and 1968. Tanglewood Elementary now sits on the site of the old Edwards Ranch School. (Overton Park Neighborhood Association)
The Edwards name is still all over this part of town. Clearfork, just to the north, was built on Edwards Ranch land. (PaperCity)
What kind of homes are in Overton Park?
Mostly Texas ranch-style single-family homes under mature trees. The original deed restrictions are commonly described as calling for brick or stone construction with attached garages, but I couldn't confirm that from a primary source. If it matters to your plans, ask your title company for the actual restrictions on that lot.
Because the building period was fairly tight, the streets feel consistent. Sixty-plus years means most houses have been updated in pieces, by different owners, at different times. When you're touring, pay attention to which systems are original. A 1960s house with a new roof and a 25-year-old HVAC system is a very different purchase than one where both are new.
What about the park and flooding?
The park itself is 48.68 acres at 3500 Overton Park Drive East. Cassco deeded the first 12 acres or so in 1959. Today it has playgrounds, tennis courts, a basketball court, and trails, and it works as a greenbelt linking Tanglewood and Overton Park to Foster Park to the south. (City of Fort Worth)
The city describes the park as following the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, and its 2022 bond program set aside money for streambank stabilization there. That's a good reminder: a lot backing up to the greenbelt might be lovely, and it might also sit in or near a flood zone. Check the exact address on FEMA's flood map, ask the seller about any past water issues, and get an insurance quote before your option period ends.
What schools serve Overton Park?
Fort Worth ISD. In 2020 the district opened Overton Park Elementary at 4865 Briarhaven Road, at Kings Ridge, to relieve crowding at nearby Tanglewood Elementary. (Bennett Partners, the school's architect) Which campus a specific house is zoned to depends on the address, so check it on the district's School Finder.
What's near Overton Park?
Hulen Street handles daily errands, and Clearfork is a few minutes north. These were open when I checked in fall 2026:
- Barnes & Noble, 4801 Overton Ridge Blvd
- Mexican Inn Cafe, 5017 S Hulen St
- Cousin's BBQ, 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd
- Hulen Mall, 4800 S Hulen St
- Press Café, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd at Clearfork
- Malai Kitchen, 5289 Monahans Ave at Clearfork
- Central Market, 4651 West Freeway
The trail through the park connects south through Hartwood, Foster, and Kellis parks, and the wider Trinity Trails system is close.
The neighborhood association
The Overton Park Neighborhood Association is voluntary. Annual dues start at $30, and it runs committees for parks and trails, citizen patrol, and traffic and safety, among others. (OPNA) If you're coming from a suburb with a mandatory HOA, note the difference: joining here is your call.
What to weigh before you buy
- The greenbelt is an everyday perk, but lots near it need a flood check.
- Homes are roughly 60 to 70 years old. Budget for updates even in a house that shows well.
- You're close to Clearfork and Hulen without being on top of the traffic.
- School zoning has changed here before, so verify it per address.
- No mandatory HOA, so neighbors' houses can evolve in different directions.
Overton Park suits people who want a settled neighborhood with a park as the centerpiece and don't mind owning a mid-century house. If you're weighing whether to update or move up, my post on renovations that add value might help.
Overton Park FAQs
Who developed Overton Park in Fort Worth?
The Edwards family's Cassco Land Company began developing the former Edwards Ranch land in 1954. Most homes were built between 1955 and 1968.
How big is Overton Park the park?
The city lists it at 48.68 acres, with trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a basketball court.
Is Overton Park in a flood zone?
Some lots near the greenbelt may be. It depends on the property, so check the address on FEMA's flood map and get an insurance quote early.
Does Overton Park have an HOA?
It has a voluntary neighborhood association, not a mandatory HOA. Dues start at $30 a year.
What schools serve Overton Park?
Fort Worth ISD. Overton Park Elementary opened in 2020, but zoning depends on the address, so use the district's School Finder.
Want to know which Overton Park streets back up to the greenbelt and what they've sold for? Call or text me at 432.215.9177.