Lewisville

Castle Hills is situated 25 miles from the heart of Dallas and about 8 miles from the sparkling waters of Lewisville Lake. This enclave of nine subdivisions has amenities conveniently planted throughout. “It’s approximately a 2,900-acre master-planned community that has more than 25 parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball and several community pools. There’s just so much to do without leaving the neighborhood,” says local Realtor Nicole Arenas, lead of the Nicole Arenas Team with Keller Williams Realty DPR, who has 20 years of experience in the industry. Developed with community in mind, residents can meet up with neighbors at the amenity center, pop by the annual outdoor market at Castle Hills Village, or enjoy the privacy offered in their own castle-like home. Castle Hills house-styles include Mediterranean villas and English storybook mansions with turrets and pointed roofs, on close to an acre of land. Most streets feature traditional brick homes with spacious front yards full of shady trees and paved sidewalks. Home prices range from half-million dollars to about $900,000 and features include major curb appeal and private rear-entry garages. The neighborhood has expanded in recent years, adding townhouses and condos that range from the $200,000s to the $500,000s, along with mixed-use developments. Some of the most luxurious, custom-built homes are scattered around the golf course and boast private pools. on almost an acre of land. These homes casually sell from $1 million to $4 million. “This community is known for its excellent schools and strong sense of community, attracting families who prioritize those factors,” says Levi Lascsak, Realtor with Exp Realty and co-host of the Living in Dallas, Texas YouTube channel. The Lewisville Independent School District serves the community, scoring outstanding ratings on Niche. Students might attend A-rated schools like Castle Hills Elementary and Killian Middle, the highest-rated middle school in the district. The school offers a robotics elective for students and has a National Junior Honor Society chapter. Students will likely attend Hebron High School, an A-plus-rated school known for its successful athletics program. Students in the neighborhood can also qualify for college tuition reimbursement, thanks to the Castle Hills Foundation, which receives money from property transfers. Castle Hills was designed with walkability in mind, and with 25 parks, every home is within walking distance of at least one. These parks have unique play structures for kids to explore, like castles, pirate ships or dragons. Seven community pools are scattered throughout the neighborhood, along with amenity centers offering fitness equipment and summer camps for kids. Numerous sports fields lead to friendly games of tennis or basketball against neighbors. 6 miles of trails meander through the community’s rolling hills, offering a scenic workout option for runners. Those looking for a different scene of greenery can get their hands dirty in the community garden or spend the afternoon on the range at The Lakes at Castle Hills. Outside of the neighborhood, locals can spend the weekends hiking and camping at the Llela Nature Preserve or spend the day boating, fishing or swimming amongst the waters of Lewisville Lake. Residents don’t have to go far for shopping and dining. Castle Hills Village is a state-of-the-art shopping center in the neighborhood with a mix of shops, upscale restaurants and other local businesses. Stop in Hills Café for brunch in a bright, chic environment. Locals enjoy the fluffy buttermilk pancakes or any of the skillet breakfasts. Head across the street to The Grind Burger Bar for craft burgers, beer and cocktails in a sports bar atmosphere or opt for an evening on the patio at Pie 314 Everyday Eatery, known for its Italian fare. Along the toll road, locals can grab groceries at Kroger Marketplace, Aldi, or Walmart Supercenter. The strip is also home to Target, Topgolf and Studio Movie Grill. Castle Hills Village, home to the Castle Hills Village Amphitheatre, is also the gathering spot for neighborhood events. The community holds numerous outdoor markets, classic car shows and movie nights throughout the year. The area is also where locals go for the annual Fourth of July celebration, which draws crowds in the thousands, Arenas notes. The festival includes food trucks, a DJ, kids’ games, and fireworks. Parker Road is the dividing line between Castle Hills and Castle Hills North. Yet the convenience of the neighborhood isn’t limited to the amenities it provides. “It’s nestled in the heart of North Dallas, convenient to the airport and highways,” says Arenas. Residents have easy access to the Sam Rayburn Tollway, offering access to downtown Dallas 25 miles away. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 15 miles away, while Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is about 5 miles away.

Sitting on the edge of Lewisville, the neighborhood of Vista Ridge has easy access to the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. “Vista Ridge is newer, it kind of grew up to be in the world of commuters,” says Lori Blad, who has been a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty since March 2024 and an agent overall since 2018. “It’s an easy jump to Dallas, Addison, the rest of the area.” The neighborhood has both Interstate 35E and the Sam Rayburn Tollway through it, with both routes reaching into the other sections of the metroplex. “It’s more about the businesses,” says Blad. “People are here to work.” Vista Ridge is also home to multiple shopping areas, including The Vista mall and Vista Ridge Plaza. In the southeastern section of Vista Ridge sits the intersection of Interstate 35E and the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT). I-35E actually acts as the eastern border of the neighborhood, with the SRT weaving through the southern section of Vista Ridge. Both roads have tolls. The Denton County Transportation Authority has a commuter rail line with a station about a mile east. The A-train connects further to Dallas and its public transportation through the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a little more than 5 miles south. Townhomes line the streets, often built anytime after 2000. Styles can range widely, but often have Tudor or English style elements. Townhomes have smaller yards and often have a two-car garage. Most of the townhomes have the appearance of being stacked. Homeowners associations are also common. Prices for townhomes begin around $365,000 and can reach up to $500,000. While Vista Ridge may look as though it is filled with single-family homes, they simply have more property than the townhomes, allowing them to spread out. The most common style is New Traditional, but contemporary homes built after 2020 can be found. Some contemporary homes will look like townhomes on first glance with how close they sit next to each other. Prices for both New Traditional and contemporary styles range between $450,000 and $600,000. Along Interstate 35E, The Vista is a shopping center with 64 stores and anchored by a Dillard’s, Cinemark and Zion’s Market, a Korean-based grocery store. Within the mall, The Charming Cat Corner is a cat adoption store with inspirations from cat cafes. Vista Ridge Village and Vista Ridge Plaza round out the other shopping areas, ranging from Hobby Lobby to Pet Smart to various chain and locally owned restaurants. “We eat a lot in Texas,” says Blad. “There’s a lot of good food here.” Cotton Patch Cafe, Taste of Asia Lewisville, Inlay Burmese Kitchen and Spring Creek Barbeque are only some of the offerings in the area. Along State Highway 121 is a Walmart Supercenter while on the other side of the neighborhood is a Costco Wholesale. Old Town Lewisville, about 2 miles north, hosts several events throughout the year. The North Texas Tribute Jam takes place at the Wayne Ferguson Plaza in October. “Our area has a lot of bands come out of it,” says Blad. “We actually saw the Randy Rogers Band before they got big.” For smaller events, the Lewisville Public Library has children's programs through the summer, including a Friday Family Matinee. For adults, the library offers yoga and pickleball classes. Students can begin at Rockbrook Elementary in kindergarten and continue through fifth grade. Located in the neighborhood, this elementary school earns a B from Niche. Marshall Durham Middle School for sixth through eighth grades receives a B-minus. Ninth and tenth graders will attend the Lewisville Harmon campus before transitioning to the main Lewisville High School campus for eleventh and twelfth grade. Lewisville High earns an A-minus from Niche and offers Advanced Placement, honors and dual credit classes to students. In the southern section of the neighborhood, the Vista Ridge Athletic Complex covers over 20 acres and is focused on outdoor recreation with several ballfields, a fishing pier into the Denton Creek and a trail about half a mile long. Additionally, the area is a designated flood plain for the creek from Lake Grapevine, about 9 miles west. Across State Highway 121 to the west, Central Park is filled with trees and has several pavilions and a bandshell in addition to a playground and a mile-long trail.

Named after the Creekside Elementary School and located just south of Timber Creek, Creekside is divided to the north with homes and a small strip of commercial businesses and to the south with warehouses for companies such as Kellog. The southern section is also home to the Lewisville high School – Harmon campus for ninth and tenth graders. “Creekside is reflective of the growth of the country,” says Blad. “Lewisville definitely grew up in the 80s.” A home built in 1980 will sit next to one built in 2017, but new construction is rare. Conveniently nearby are shopping centers and access to major thoroughfares into the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “It’s a really affordable place to be able to jump on the freeway to get to where you need to go,” Blad says. Highway 121 acts as the eastern border and connects to the Sam Rayburn Tollway to the south. Creekside homes have been built through the years, leading to a large range of styles, mostly consisting of ranch-style and New Traditional. Sidewalks weave through the neighborhood, and street parking can be a common sight. Some homes have backyard alleys with access to garages. The streets are neatly laid out, with a few curves through the residential portions. There are a few homeowners associations throughout the area, but the majority of the homes are not within an association. “In general, there is more affordability,” Blad says. Prices for duplexes and ranch-style homes begin around $230,000 and reach $389,000. New Traditional homes begin around $330,000 and reach up to $690,000. To the south is the Creekside Manufactured Home Community, with prices between $85,000 and $110,000. Creekside is part of the Lewisville Independent School District, rated an A from Niche. “It’s a great school district,” says Blad. “There’s a lot to pick through.” Creekside covers five elementary schools, three middle schools and both Flower Mound and Lewisville High School. The majority of the neighborhood is zoned to Lewisville High School and its subsequent feeder schools. Students can begin at Creekside or Southridge Elementary School before transitioning to Marshall Durham Middle School. Creekside earns a B-plus, Southridge a B and Durham a B-minus. Ninth and tenth graders attend Lewisville High School – Harmon campus before transitioning to the main Lewisville campus for eleventh and twelfth grade. Lewisville receives an A-minus from Niche and offers Advanced Placement, honors and dual credit courses. At almost 25 acres, Memorial Park is also the location of Thrive, a recreation center. Thrive offers adult and youth camps, both year-round and just for the summer. Pickleball, tennis and karate classes are also offered. Outdoors, there is a sand volleyball court and a walking trail. Crossing South Valley Parkway, the Thrive Nature Park has several paths and a restored prairie area. Willow Grove Park is smaller, just over an acre, with a playground and covered picnic areas. A section of Central Park sits within Creekside, leading to almost 40 acres of green space, a playground, and picnic pavilions, as well as a mile-long trail. At the intersection of West Round Grove Road and South Valley Parkway, the Market at Valley Parkway is anchored by a Tom Thumb for groceries. “We eat a lot in Texas,” says Blad. “There’s a lot of good food in Texas.” Bahama Buck’s – Lewisville serves shaved ice and smoothies, while Wok N’Roll sells sushi and Chinese. Continuing along West Round Grove, The Human Bean is a drive-through coffee shop with some outdoor seating options and Chante Mexican Cantina and Grill has house specials like diabla shrimp. The Vista shopping mall has over 60 stores and just over a mile east. The southern border of Creekside, following Highway 121, connects to the beginning of the Sam Rayburn Tollway. The tollway stretches to Fairview, almost 30 miles northeast. Interstate 35E is about 2 miles east. Lewisville itself does not operate public transportation, but the Denton County Transportation Authority has a commuter rail line into Dallas a little more than 2 miles east. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 5 miles south. The Lewisville Western Days has live music and a tamale eating contest. “They have some fun bands, and the festival goes for a few days,” says Blad, “It’s small and outdoor and just kind of fun.” In Old Town Lewisville, a little more than 3 miles north, the Lewisville Grand Theater has an art gallery in addition to a performance hall.

Tucked amongst the residential enclaves that make up Lewisville is the Lewisville Valley community. About 30 miles from Dallas and a short drive from the Green Line commuter rail, Lewisville is popular amongst those seeking quiet suburban streets. “Lewisville offers a mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments, with a more suburban feel than neighboring Flower Mound,” says Levi Lascsak, Realtor with Exp Realty, who has four years of experience and is the co-host of the Living in Dallas, Texas YouTube channel. Yet one of the biggest draws to the area is the proximity to Lewisville Lake, offering residents a mix of waterfront activities and nature trails, along with a small downtown lined with eateries and suburban convenience. In Lewisville Valley, ranch-style and minimal traditional homes with low, hipped roofs line quiet, residential streets with prices that range from the low $300,000s to the upper $500,000s. “The area is also popular for its relative affordability compared to surrounding communities in the Metroplex,” Lascsak says. Many properties feature rear-entry attached garages, while sidewalks line bright green lawns. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1980, although many have been renovated since, boasting tasteful updates like modern appliances, open floor plans and fresh coats of paint. Fenced-in backyards are large enough for patios, children’s playsets, or private pools to escape the summer heat. Homeowners also enjoy safe streets, with a crime score of 3 out of 10 according to the CAP Index, which is on par with the national average. The Lewisville Independent School District serves the students of Lewisville Valley, with schools scoring above average ratings on Niche. Children may attend either the A-minus-rated Valley Ridge Elementary or the B-plus-rated Degan Elementary before moving to B-rated Huffines Middle School. Older students finish their education at Lewisville High School, which scores a high A-minus rating on Niche and offers Advanced Placement courses, honors classes and numerous extracurricular activities. Communities in Schools, a mentorship program aimed at increasing attendance and graduation rates, also provides services for students at Lewisville High. Lewisville Valley is home to one of the larger parks in the city, Lenard L. Woods Park or L.L. Woods Park. Spanning 28 acres, L.L. Woods Park offers residents a tranquil spot to get some fresh air and exercise. Amenities include a basketball court, a colorful playground, a disc golf course and walking trails leading to Prairie Creek Park. Lake Park, nestled along the shores of Lewisville, is another favorite for weekends spent camping, golfing, swimming or boating along the water. Locals can also explore the hiking trails next door at Llela Nature Preserve. On the occasional rainy day, get lost in a book at Lewisville Public Library, hit the bowling alley at AMF Lewisville Lanes, or opt for an adventure-filled afternoon at Airborne Trampoline Park or Labyrinth Reality Games. Shopping and dining options are found along West Main Street. Grocery stores like WinCo Foods and Aldi offer fresh produce, along with Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter down the street. Retailers like Big Lots and specialty hardware and auto parts shops are scattered nearby. Big box stores like Target, PetSmart, and The Vista, an indoor mall, are clustered along East Round Grove Road and Interstate 35E for more retail options. Eateries range from locally owned shops to popular chains. 151 Coffee serves up custom brews that pair with a breakfast sandwich from Starship Bagel. Head to Soulman’s Barbecue for some southern classics, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for casual meals, or Sushi Rollin’ for authentic Japanese. Even more restaurants, breweries and entertainment options are a short drive away in Old Town. The City of Lewisville holds various annual events throughout the year. With mild winters and warm summers year-round, First Fridays are a popular monthly event where locals can eat, drink, shop and enjoy live music in Old Town. Like many other communities, the city also hosts the Sounds of Lewisville concert series, where residents can enjoy live performances at Old Town’s Wayne Ferguson Plaza every Tuesday from May to June. Thoroughfares like North Garden Ridge Boulevard run through the neighborhood, while major roads like Interstate 35E and State Highway 121 are nearby. Old Town Lewisville is about 4 miles away and offers a commuter rail for those heading to downtown Dallas on the Green Line. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is less than 15 miles away for regional and international travel options. Other amenities include proximity to numerous houses of worship and hospitals like Medical City Lewisville.

From its 2-mile proximity to Lewisville Lake to its vibrant local parks, the leafy neighborhood of Highlands is a highly attractive Lewisville community with a wide array of perks and amenities. "It's always at the top of the list for best places to live. It goes to really good schools — if you live in the neighborhood, you're for sure gonna be going to a good school," says local Realtor Shaune Corbett of eXp Realty LLC, who grew up in Highlands. "It's an area you move to and you don't leave." You'll find a wide selection of homes along Highlands' leafy, loose-gridded streets. Brick, hipped roof ranch homes are common throughout the neighborhood, but you'll also discover modern colonials along with Tudor and Craftsman homes. Single-story homes can sell between $350,000 and $450,000 while larger homes with upwards of four bedrooms may price north of $600,000. Many homes in Highlands last between 24 to 27 days on the market, says Corbett. One of the big draws to Highlands is its outstanding schools, served by the Lewisville Independent School District. Children can go to Highland Village Elementary at the neighborhood's northside or Briarhill Middle School stationed to the west. Teens may attend the nearby Marcus High School. With an overall Niche grade of A-plus, the high school offers an AVID program and a highly competitive athletics department, which has produced several notable professional athletes, including NBA star Marcus Smart. Stationed directly next to the middle school, Unity Park serves as one of Highlands' top gathering spots. The park's playground, Kid's Kastle, was originally built in 1994, but has since been reconstructed since it was partially destroyed by a fire in 1999. "Every local person knows what Kid's Kastle is. It's an enormous playground, pavilion, dog park and duck pond that's kind of exclusive to the neighborhood," says Corbett. "It's got a parking lot, they have food trucks, every summer they run the ice cream trucks through there. It's just a fun place to go." The neighborhood also hosts the Celebrate Highland Village festival each June. The annual event features a 5K run and live entertainment before being topped off with fireworks on Lewisville Lake. For a day on the green, Lake Park Golf Course is just 2 miles east of Highlands. Sitting along the shores of the lake, the golfing facility is an excellent place to take in spectacular views during the warmer months. If you're eating out, visit Sneaky Pete's for chicken wings and their bacon cheese fries. Settled right on Lewisville Lake, the restaurant is a local hot spot for its scenic views and live music on weekends. You can also gather the family for lunch at Motor City Pizza off Justin Road, which is known for its square-sliced Detroit-style pizza. The pizza restaurant sits just down the street from Walmart Neighborhood Market, so groceries are always close by. For additional shopping needs, visit The Shops at Highland Village at the corner of Justin and Village Parkway. The local shopping mall contains restaurants, boutiques and a myriad of retail shops. Highlands residents are largely car-dependent, but have easy access to Garden Ridge Boulevard and Interstate 35, which feeds directly into Dallas.

Lewisville suburb Meadow Lake draws homebuyers for its variety of outdoor opportunities and urban conveniences. Lewisville is at the northern end of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and at its core is Lewisville Lake, an economic and recreational driver since the 1950s. The community hugs the lake’s eastern side and is also surrounded by nature preserves, waterfront parks and hiking trails. Proximity to a major thoroughfare provides access to diverse amenities and the city’s historic downtown, less than 5 miles away. “Lewisville offers a mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments, with a more suburban feel than neighboring Flower Mound,” says Levi Lascsak, Realtor with Exp Realty, who has four years of experience. “The area is also popular for its relative affordability compared to surrounding communities in the Metroplex.” Parks/Rec The 1-acre Meadowlake Park offers a playground, walking trails and a gazebo for picnics. Doubletree Ranch Park is 2 miles north of the community, with trails surrounding a lake, a fishing pier, eight soccer fields and a splashpad. Lewisville Lake is 2 miles east and is one of the most popular recreational spots, especially during summer. “That’s one of the biggest draws for my clients,” says Realtor Shaune Corbett with eXp Realty, who has served the area for over 20 years. “There’s fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding. And they host a lot of bass fishing tournaments.” The lake has six marinas, with Eagle Point Marina the closest for Meadow Lake residents. The 2,600-acre Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is 4 miles away from the neighborhood, on the shores of the lake. Two miles east, Tower Bay Park sits on the shores of Lake Lewisville and has a boat ramp, kayak rentals, fishing spots and a lakeside multi-use trail. The preserve offers hiking, camping, kayaking and an education center. Lake Park is less than 3 miles from the community and stretches over 660 acres along Lake Lewisville. The park, divided into four major areas, is popular for camping, swimming, boating and fishing. Lake Park also has a disc golf course, a regular 18-hole golf course and a marina. Copperas Branch Park sits 3 miles north, surrounded by the lake. The 75-acre regional park offers a beach and swim area, boat ramps and shaded picnic areas. Shop/Din Most shopping and dining options are along Justin Road and off Interstate 35E. Rusty Beagle is a popular sports-themed bar known for its wings and burgers. Jam-packed on game days and for trivia nights, the bar and grill is known for “The Rusty,” a half-pound Angus burger topped with brisket, cheddar cheese, bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos and barbecue sauce. Taqueria la Esperanza is another local favorite for its al pastor tacos and tortas in a low-key atmosphere. Seven Mile Café is the go-to spot to grab brunch on the weekends, 5 miles away. Sneaky Pete’s is 2 miles east and is loved for its lakefront views, wings and seafood baskets. The bar also has dancing, beach volleyball and swimming pools. Old Town Lewisville, the city’s historic downtown, is less than 5 miles south for more shopping and dining. Anchored by Walmart, Lewisville Commons is less than 1 mile west, or a quick bike ride, and offers a gas station, a bank and a 7-Eleven. Vista Ridge Village is 7 miles south and offers PetSmart, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree and Old Navy. The Vista is directly south of this strip mall, a sprawling shopping mall with department stores, boutiques and a movie theater. Housing Meadow Lake’s tree-lined streets are filled with ranch-style homes, bungalows and two-story traditional brick properties. Most houses were built in the early 1990s and range from the low $300,000s for a 1,400-square-foot bedroom to the mid-$400,000s for a 2,000-square-foot renovated four-bedroom. Most older homes have rear garage parking, and the larger builds have front-facing multi-car garages. Lot sizes are small, averaging around 8,000 square feet, but most have fenced-in backyards with in-ground pools and covered patios. The neighborhood is next to the interstate, so there is some traffic noise, but towering oak trees provide a bit of a buffer. Education Lewisville Independent School District serves the area and is ranked the second-best district in Denton County, according to Niche. Students can attend the A-minus-rated Valley Ridge Elementary, which partners with the LISD STEM Academy to provide STEM education, followed by Huffines Middle, which receives a B grade from Niche. Kids can finish their primary education at Lewisville High School, which scores an A-minus on Niche and offers swimming and football teams. Transportation Interstate 35E runs along Meadow Lake’s eastern edge, providing access to the rest of the area. Downtown Lewisville is less than 5 miles away, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 11 miles away and Dallas is a 29-mile drive. While no bus stops are within walking distance, the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake Train Station, a Dallas Area Rapid Transit service, is less than 2 miles east. Medical City Lewisville is the closest hospital, 4 miles south.