Why Live in Terrace Bellaire
Terrace Bellaire in Garland, located 17 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, is a neighborhood known for its affordability and variety of home styles, making it attractive to first-time home buyers. The area features a mix of older homes from the 1940s and more contemporary builds, with ranch-style homes being the most common. The neighborhood is served by the Garland Independent School District, with students attending Kimberlin Academy for Excellence, Austin Academy for Excellence, and the highly rated Garland High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program and competitive athletics. Residents enjoy local amenities such as Douglas Park and Embree Park at Fields Recreation Center, which offer playgrounds, fitness classes, and basketball courts. The nearby Rowlett Creek Preserve, just 3 miles away, features picnic areas and a 16-mile trail system for hiking and cycling. Lake Ray Hubbard, a popular fishing spot, is only a 7-mile drive. Garland Town Square, a mile west, has been revitalized with an event lawn, water features, and a play area, surrounded by shops and restaurants. Local dining highlights include Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery and Meshack's Bar-B-Que. For shopping, residents frequent Kroger and El Rancho Supermercado, with Plaza Garland offering additional retail and dining options 2 miles south. Terrace Bellaire has convenient road access via State Highway 78 and Interstate 635, and public transportation is available through Dallas Area Rapid Transit routes 203 and 251. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terrace Bellaire a good place to live?
Terrace Bellaire is a good place to live. Terrace Bellaire is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Terrace Bellaire is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Terrace Bellaire has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $61,799 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 1.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Terrace Bellaire are home owners, with 34.2% of residents renting and 65.8% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Terrace Bellaire, TX a safe neighborhood?
Terrace Bellaire, TX is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Terrace Bellaire?
The median home price in Terrace Bellaire is $774,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $155,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $172K a year to afford the median home price in Terrace Bellaire. The average household income in Terrace Bellaire is $62K.
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Home Trends in Terrace Bellaire, TX
On average, homes in Terrace Bellaire, Garland sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Terrace Bellaire, Garland over the last 12 months is $770,000, up 251% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$770,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$770,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$774,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
251%