3309 74th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423

A painted-brick fireplace that rises all the way into the vaulted ceiling. A loft looking down over the living room. And then you remember there are two of these. Built in 1978, with the kind of character newer duplexes skip, 3309 74th St is two mirror-image units. Each one has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and about 1,400 square feet. Step inside and the ceiling opens up above you, with light spilling down from the high windows. A step-up dining area slides open to a fenced backyard, and the wet bar sits right where the evening naturally ends up. The kitchens are clean and practical: crisp white cabinetry, wraparound counters, a mosaic tile backsplash, a stainless dishwasher and a double wall oven. Downstairs, the primary bedroom anchors the main level. Upstairs, the second bedroom opens onto the loft and a private balcony. Marble-look vanities, glass shelving and walk-in closet storage round it out. Each side has its own two-car garage. Mature trees shade the front walk on this tree-lined...