JHHD September 2026 Yard of the Month

LeeAnna McComas

713 Ridgeway

Congratulations to LeeAnna McComas, our September Yard of the Month recipient in the Junius Heights Historic District!

After collectively pushing through another very hot Texas summer, an escape to the Italian Riviera sounds pretty wonderful right about now. But if a Mediterranean vacation wasn’t in the cards this year, the next best thing might just be a stroll past LeeAnna’s home. With its cheerful yellow-and-white parasol shading the front porch, it’s easy to imagine settling in with an Aperol spritz and pretending the Mediterranean is just beyond the front yard.

LeeAnna purchased her 1922 Tudor-style home in March, but her connection to it began before the renovation was even complete. Following the passing of its longtime owner, the house sat vacant for several years while going through probate and had fallen into considerable disrepair. Eventually, a developer purchased it and took on the restoration. Though historic homes aren’t typically his specialty, he had a personal connection to this one through a family member who had previously owned it, making the project a labor of love.

While the renovation was still underway, LeeAnna happened to drive by and, out of curiosity, stopped to take a look. The crews were still working inside but graciously showed her around, where she fell in love with the house almost immediately. She loved the Tudor architecture, the cozy, defined rooms, and especially the abundance of windows and natural light.

A lifelong DFW resident who grew up in the suburbs north of Dallas, LeeAnna discovered East Dallas about four years ago and quickly fell for its character and energy. When the time came to find a home of her own, she knew she wanted to stay in the area. LeeAnna especially loves the beautiful mature trees and says her neighbors have been incredibly welcoming since the day she arrived.