Reunion Tower and the Dallas skyline glowing at sunset

Home/Neighborhood

East Dallas, at your doorstep.

1540 Apartments sits in the heart of East Dallas, minutes from the shores of White Rock Lake and the tree-lined streets of the Casa Linda and Lakewood neighborhoods. You're surrounded by some of the city's best outdoor escapes, local dining, and everyday conveniences — with downtown Dallas just a short drive down I-30.

Parks & Outdoors

Green space is the headline here.

White Rock Lake Park

Dallas's beloved 1,015-acre urban lake with a 9.4-mile shoreline trail for biking, running, kayaking, and sunset views.

7 min

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden

66 acres of world-class display gardens on the lake's southeastern shore — a year-round favorite for festivals and family afternoons.

8 min

Tenison Park Golf Course

Two classic public 18-hole courses (Highlands and Glen) practically in the neighborhood — a Dallas golf institution since 1924.

6 min

A snowy egret wades along a grassy lakeshore at golden hour

Lakeside mornings, minutes away

Cyclists cross a historic stone bridge over calm green parkland water

Trails & rides nearby

Dining & Coffee

Brisket, brunch & a proper cup of coffee.

Smoky Rose

Texas barbecue with a garden-patio vibe on Garland Road, right across from the Arboretum — a go-to for weekend brunch and brisket.

8 min

White Rock Coffee

Hometown roaster repeatedly voted among Dallas's best cups of coffee, with a relaxed patio near the lake.

10 min

Casa Linda & Lakewood dining

A deep bench of neighborhood restaurants, taquerias, and brunch spots stretches along Garland Road between Casa Linda Plaza and Lakewood.

5–10 min

Community lounge with bistro tables and teal upholstered chairs at 1540 Apartments

The community lounge at 1540

Shopping & Services

Errands that don't feel like errands.

Casa Linda Plaza

Dallas's oldest shopping center (1945), Spanish-Revival charm with an Albertsons grocery, restaurants, fitness, and everyday services.

5 min

Groceries, pharmacies, and everyday services cluster along Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard — most of your weekly list is inside a five-minute radius.

A shaded neighborhood park with picnic tables under mature trees

Established, tree-lined East Dallas

Beds of orange and pink tulips in full bloom along a garden path

Gardens in bloom around the area

Schools

Dallas ISD & private options

The community is served by Dallas ISD campuses, with several private and charter options nearby in East Dallas — contact the district to confirm current school assignment for your address.

varies by address

Getting Around

Downtown in fifteen, rails if you'd rather.

Downtown Dallas via I-30

Quick on-ramp access puts downtown's jobs, dining, and Deep Ellum nightlife about a quarter-hour away.

15 min

DART White Rock Station (Blue Line)

Park-and-ride light rail station on Northwest Highway with free commuter parking and direct trains to downtown Dallas and downtown Garland.

8 min

Downtown Dallas skyline with the historic Old Red Courthouse framed by green treetops

Downtown Dallas, a short drive west

1540 Chenault St

Find Us

Settled, central & connected.

1540 Chenault St puts you off Ferguson Road with I-30 minutes away — between White Rock Lake's green space and downtown's energy, in one of East Dallas's most established pockets.

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Visit

Come see the neighborhood for yourself.

Tour a home, then take the long way back — past the lake, through Casa Linda, down Garland Road. You'll see why people settle in here.

Schedule a Tour Call (469) 607-0133