Carrollton real estate can be situated in one of three north Texas Counties; Collin County, Dallas County or Denton County. Carrollton, a northwestern Dallas suburb, was named to America’s Top 100 Places to live for 2006 by Relocate America, and also in 2006, the 19th best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine. In 2008, Carrollton climbed to the 15th best place to live in the U. S. according to Money Magazine.
Carrollton, Texas was first settled in 1842, and is most likely named for Carrollton, Illinois, where many of the original settlers had first lived. Carrollton was officially incorporated in 1913 and Carrollton real estate experienced tremendous growth in the post World War II era. The population of Carrollton grew from 1,600 in 1950 to 14,000 in 1970 to its approximate 130,000 residents today.
Carrollton real estate prices generally start in the $50,000 range for some small, older condominiums and townhomes to the $600,000.00 range in the Gates of Prestonwood subdivision. The median price of a home in Carrollton is $155,500.00. Carrollton real estate is extremely easy to access with Interstate 35E on it’s western edge, the North Dallas Tollway on it’s eastern edge, Beltline Road as it’s southern boundary and the recently completed George Bush Turnpike cutting through it’s northern sector. And with the new DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Green Line set to be open in December 2010, Carrollton and other North Texas residents will have an easy commute to Downtown Dallas and beyond.
With such a convenient location and moderately priced real estate, a piece of Carrollton real estate should be on your shopping list. Contact me today for information or questions you might have about Carrollton.
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