 Plano TX Real Estate Plano Texas Real Estate was named "One of the six best places to live in the Unites States" by Money Magazine. Plano is 15 miles north of Dallas in Central Collin County and can be accessed from the north and south by three major thoroughfares: the Dallas North Tollway, U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway), and State Highway 289 (Preston). For east and west travel, Plano is bordered by State Highway 121 and Highway 190 (George Bush turnpike). Plano is also easily accessed from Dallas along interstat e 635. The Dart light rail system provides fast transportation to many Dallas destinations including Mockingbird Station, the West End, and the Dallas Zoo.
The exceptional quality of life the city offers has enticed more than 245,000 citizens to call Plano home. World-class schools and a renowned park system make it an ideal place to raise a family. There are endless ways to spend your leisure time in Plano. The Artcentre of Plano offers a wide array of local and national exhibits of interest for the whole family, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is the most visited Museum in Collin County, The Heritage Farmstead Museum is a reminder of Plano's early years, four acre complex with row crops, gardens, a windmill, and a handsome 1891 Victorian farmhouse with 12 original outbuildings. Enjoy the Plano Symphony Orchestra or for outdoor activities there are more 3,800 acres of parks and playgrounds and 50 miles of hike and bike trails. Plano is also known as the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas, hosting the annual Plano Balloon Festival each September. From the inviting red-brick streets, Haggard Park gazebo, and historic homes in the restored area of Old Downtown Plano, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The real estate values in this "All American City" have gone up consistently for the past 15 years due to the city's dynamic economic development, big-business corridors, and research and technology districts. The Plano real estate will continue to grow in value. - In Second Quarter of 2009 the median home price in Plano was $210,000.
- There were 803 home sales, the highest home sold for $1,325,000., and the lowest priced home sold for $56,000.
To find great real estate deals in this "All American City" you need a local market expert to help you. Vida Assadi is an experienced real estate consultant who lives in Plano and has more than half-decade of home buying and selling experience in the Plano area. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Plano Texas real estate market, contact Vida directly at 469-223-4009. Useful Links: |