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The city of Dallas started small, but with the discovery of the East Texas Oil Field in 1930, the city started its meteoric rise to the cosmopolitan metro area it is today. First, Dallas took on the role of the drilling industry’s base of operations in Texas. Second, in 1965, Dallas and Fort Worth built the DFW International Airport. When that facility opened in 1973, Dallas became an easily accessible destination. Finally, an effort was undertaken to rejuvenate downtown Dallas as a center for business, culture and entertainment.

One of the ten largest cities in the United States, Dallas is host to the largest wholesale merchandise mart in the world and is a major financial center. Additionally, Dallas has six professional sports teams, wealth and cultural attractions and excellent shopping.

Many corporations are headquartered here due to the city’s central location for traveling from DFW airport, and the cost of housing and living which Dallas area employers can offer employees. Today, Dallas is a melting pot of different cultures and lifestyles. Its vibrant downtown area is a draw for visitors and residents alike. The DFW metropolitan area is experiencing steady growth, with a population of 7,233,323.

The Dallas area enjoys a moderate climate. There are approximately 234 sunny days per year, the average July high is 98 degrees, and the average January low is 35 degrees.

Things to Do
There are too many events and activities in Dallas to name them all. The city itself has a very active Parks department that manages 47 recreation centers, golf courses, 22 community pools, and facilities for tennis, baseball, basketball and football.

Dallas boasts more than 6,000 restaurants, according to the Texas Restaurant Association. The Dallas Farmers Market is the largest in the United States, hosting more than 1 million visitors each year. The city hosts the Cotton Bowl, the State Fair of Texas and the Byron Nelson Golf Classic.

The city’s cultural opportunities include the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science, the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Opera, and the Meyerson Symphony Center to name a few.

Dallas has also become known as a world-class shopping destination. You’ll find every type of shopping experience, from upscale boutiques and malls to vintage shops.

Schools
The Dallas Independent School District manages the schools in the city such as the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in downtown Dallas which is one of the highest ranked schools in the nation. Additionally, the DISD has International Baccalaureate school programs. There are many private schools in Dallas and the surrounding areas. Preparatory, Christian, Catholic, and special needs schools are some of the schools available to residents of Dallas. Higher education is provided by 17 colleges and universities in the area. The most well-known are Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.

Popular Dallas Neighborhoods
Bluffview is located south of Northwest Hwy. and north of Lovers Ln. and between Inwood Rd. and Midway Rd. Bluffview has tree-lined winding country-like roads, and many impressive homes located on creek lots.

Devonshire is located south of Northwest Hwy. and north of Lovers Ln. between the North Dallas Tollway and Inwood Rd. Charming cottages and new construction line the streets. Shopping and restaurants at nearby Lovers and Inwood are an added bonus to the popular area.

Downtown Dallas is not just home to law firms and corporations, or the Arts District. Exclusive high-rise condos such as Museum Tower and One Arts Plaza with their skyline views are being constructed. These buildings offer contemporary styles with five-star concierge services to their residents. In addition to condos, downtown apartments are available for rent such as Mosaic Dallas, which was formerly the Fidelity Union Life Insurance building. Residents may walk to work, enjoy the arts, dine at fine restaurants, or stroll thru Klyde Warren Park.

Greenway Crest is located south of Lovers Ln. and north of Mockingbird Ln. between Inwood Rd. and the North Dallas Tollway. Here you will find ranches on greenbelts and tear down new construction homes. The easy access to the North Dallas Tollway makes Greenway Crest a popular commute to downtown Dallas.

Lake Forest is an exclusive guard gated community in north Dallas located near Preston Hollow at Forest Ln. and Hillcrest Ln. Quality builders, cul-de-sac streets, and patio homes to mansions are all located in Lake Forest.

Midway Hollow is located between Midway Rd. and Marsh Ln., and Northwest Hwy. and Walnut Hill Ln. It is known for its well-constructed ranch style homes of the 1950s. This area has larger lots, a central location, and it is turning over with teardowns followed by new construction and complete remodel jobs. Midway Hollow is located near some of Dallas’ best private schools, and it has become very popular for those wanting to live south of LBJ Frwy. without paying Park Cities prices.

Northwood Hills is located north of LBJ Frwy. in North Dallas. It is known for predominantly having .5 acre lots and trees. Quality construction and one-story homes are common in Northwood Hills. Its close proximity to LBJ Frwy. and the North Dallas Tollway makes it a popular choice for luxury living among commuters. It is located near the Galleria Shopping Center and the nightlife of Addison.

Preston Trails and Bent Tree are adjacent golf course communities which feature luxury homes and many large cul-de-sac lots. They are nestled between the North Dallas Tollway and Preston Rd. and they have easy access to the George Bush Frwy. The Galleria Mall, and The Shops at Willow Bend.

Dallas TX Real Estate
The same diversity you’ll find in all aspects of life in Dallas is represented in the types of real estate you can find here. There are established neighborhoods and new construction neighborhoods. Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, gated communities, master-planned communities, golf communities and lake communities are present in Dallas real estate.

Dallas TX real estate also has a great deal to offer in terms of luxury homes. There are communities in the Dallas area that rank among the wealthiest communities in the country.

  • Homes for Sale in Collin County
112.5 acre development project in Princeton!  28 parcels combined and must be purchased all together.  Amazing land opportunity located in the growth path of Princeton with peaceful lake views!  Total project of over 121 acres being sold together.  Investors, Developers, and Luxury Home Builders will appreciate this prime location of over 112.5 acres for development within the ETJ of Princeton.  Easy access to Highway 380 and major highways.  Multiple new development projects nearby! $34,000,000 Active

829-1425 County Road 490 Princeton, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

Prime acreage in the heart of Frisco. Minutes to the tollways.  Dedicated turn lane off Main St. This Blank slate is ready for the next great development. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify all details about the property. $25,000,000 Active

TBD Main Street Frisco, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

340 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL LAND, WITH TWO LAKES (27 ACRE & 5 ACRE) ON PROPERTY NESTLED AMONG THE TREE LINES. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR EQUINE, RANCH LIVING AND MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTRY LIFE! PROPERTY IS ZONED FOR SOUGHT AFTER ANNA ISD. EASY ACCESS TO HWY 75 & HWY 121. $15,900,000 Active

5880 Fm 2862 Anna, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

One of the last opportunities in Anna's ETJ and located just North of Anna's $800M lagoon-based development. Prime development opportunities in this fast growing area. Approximately 3,496 feet of Road frontage on FM 371. Per city of Anna, the property currently has a 6 inch water line on CR 371, west of the property, 12 inch waterline and sewer nearby. $15,000,000 Active

453 County Road 371 Anna, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

PROSPER ISD ACREAGE FOR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. Located in the ETJ of McKinney on the edge of current development. Great location north of 380 in developing area near Lake Forest, FM1461 Laud Howell, Bloomdale and Custer. Just a few miles north of the Baylor Hospital on 380. New communities nearby like Highland Lakes and Painted Tree. Open land and treed areas with creek crossing and stock pond in NE corner. No known restrictions, currently ag exempt. $13,750,000 Active

5596 Baxter Well Road McKinney, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

Located in a highly sought after corridor of Collin County, this 402 acre tract is situated within the Farmersville, Josephine and Nevada area. This area continues to be a desirable place for new home developments. This a prime opportunity for a developer or investor. Approximately nine miles from both I-30 and US HWY 380 making Dallas and McKinney easily accessible. Located in Community ISD. $13,082,030 Active

402 County Road 695 Farmersville, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

An excellent property for a retail development, and can be divided, with lot sizes of one -half acre or more.  Owner financing possible. Along the west frontage of State Hwy. 78, a six lane divided highway, and FM 6, it sits across Hwy 78 from the new 200 acre LakePointe Community currently under development. Adjoining that development is Elevon Community, a mixed use development of Approx. 1,600 acres with the first phase under construction.  Lavon is experiencing explosive growth as residential development continues with these and other developments in process.  This increase in residential development is adding to the need for commercial-retail development to service the increasing population in the area. $12,876,162 Active

0000 State Highway 78 Highway Lavon, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

This One of a kind Dream Ranch has so many possibilities. This Ranch has a beautiful home, to live in, use as a resort weekend retreat, have corporate meetings, as well as having your very own Venue. Park like setting with a pool away from the city but nestled in the beautiful trees and sunsets just away from town. Plenty of area and space just for that perfect event, special wedding, and many endless possibilities. Enjoy the piece and quite, as well as enjoyment for the Prime Investment until ready for Development. The Property is located on approx. 650 foot of Preston Rd Frontage. Huge advantage to this property is having the North Bound turn Lane median cut in front of location. Per City The Future Land use calls the Preston Rd. Corridor Overlay Zoning which is Commercial Corridor. Buyers and buyers agent to verify all information. $12,851,942 Active

1600 N Preston Road Celina, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

This site is located in Anna Texas on Hwy 75 and offers over 1,000 feet of highway frontage which provides excellent visibility from HWY 75 and FM 455. Pad sites can be purchased out of this tract, and pricing will be subject to the size and location. Pad sites can have a depth of approximately 300 feet and frontage is adjustable. Site is zoned for commercial use with ample infrastructure on site for your restaurant, retail, office or other business. 2018 traffic count of U.S. 75 North of FM 455 is 74,163 vehicles per day. The U.S. 75 Southbound exit for Fm 455 terminates to frontage just before reaching this site making for optimal ingress to the site. Purchase, BTS or Ground Lease are options. $12,850,200 Active

TBD US Highway 75 Anna, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

Be ready for Future development. No zoning on this property it is located in the Anna ETJ  205 ac just north of the Trinity Falls area. Close to US75 and the Outer Loop.  This property does have 4 homes and misc outbuildings. $12,095,000 Active

TBD CR 206 Celina, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

16.516 commercial acres offered in four parcels on SH 121 Melissa, TX, as follows:
Parcel 1, 9.077 Acres $15 SF;
Parcel 2, 2.855 Acres $18 SF;
Parcel 3, 1 Acre $13 SF;
Parcel 4, 3.25 Acres $10 SF.
Parcels available for sale individually or grouped. Utilities Accessible. Brochure in Documents. $10,151,440 Active

3033 Sam Rayburn Highway Melissa, Texas

Beds Baths Sq Ft

Chateau Lumier is a truly picturesque estate on a gated, heavily wooded 7.66 acre lot overlooking a scenic pond. Live in luxury with gold leaf accents, exquisite architectural detailing, soaring ceilings, & upscale features in every corner! Kitchen has hand-painted tiling, upscale appliances, China & Silver Room. Great Room has walk-in wet bar and wine room. Luxurious master and guest suites. Additional uniquely designed bedrooms. Large media room & game room. Elevator! Guest-live-in quarters having two bedrooms, living room, and kitchen. Incredible outdoor living with huge covered patio with kitchen, and fireplace. This home offers the utmost in elegance and is a one-of-a-kind home perfect for those looking for a private luxury oasis in the country! There is an option to purchase an additional adjoining heavily wooded 8.173 acres with ponds and country bridge at a sales price of $2,100,000! $9,995,000 Active

1201 Gray Branch Road McKinney, Texas

8 Beds 9.3 Baths 14,665 Sq Ft

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