Lucy Knox
FloraVista Realty, LLC
(817) 672-9695
384 Total Sales
3
$165K - $223K Price Range
Balch Springs
Located in Dallas County
An eclectic mix of housing offers something to meet every desire in Balch Springs. This suburban city is just a 20-minute drive east of downtown Dallas, making it a convenient location for commuters while also being one of the most affordable.
“It’s really just a mix of everything,” says local Realtor Cacey Cason with Nest Finders. “You can have a brand-new house – well, not brand-new but two years old – or you can have a house built in the 60s, 70s, 80s.”
Most of the homes in the small city are ranch-style houses, but you can find plenty of other styles as well. Two-story houses are rare, but some Millennial Mansions are throughout the area with tall arched entryways and built-in garages. Cason says there are some smaller subdivisions throughout the city, so you can find places where many houses are similar. As Cason mentioned, there’s not a lot of new development going on in the city, so most homes are from the last century. Balch Springs is one of the more affordable suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with a median home price of around $240,000.
The city is split almost in half between the Mesquite and Dallas Independent School Districts. Students in the southwest portion of the city will attend Dallas schools, although there is only one in the city. Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Middle School opened in 2016 as the district’s first all-girls school. The school heavily focuses on STEAM subjects and aims to empower its students to become leaders in those fields while preparing them with college and career skills. There are five Mesquite ISD elementary schools in Balch Springs and one middle school. A.C. New Middle School feeds into West Mesquite High School. Students here can participate in clubs and organizations, including Campus Crime Stoppers, Robotics and Coding, and Battle of the Books.
Residents in Balch Springs have several public parks to take advantage of when they want to get outside. Luedeke Park features a walking trail that leads to a secluded pond with benches to enjoy the scenery. The park has a playground and splash pad for children to enjoy, making it a popular place to spend time with the whole family. Another splash pad is available at Oak Ridge Park. Head to Irwin Park to get all your sports in. The park has four baseball and softball fields open to residents, two tennis courts and two basketball courts. The Balch Springs Recreation Center is located near the park, offering a weight room, indoor basketball courts, group fitness classes, and karate.
The city is home to many popular fast-food chains but also has a few popular local restaurants to check out. Pine Tree Garden Chinese is among the highest-rated local restaurants, serving Chinese classics in a relaxed setting. Locals say the sesame chicken is some of the best they’ve ever tried. Bell’s Better Burgers is a local drive-in with a classic burger joint menu. While burgers are the main draw here, locals also recommend trying the catfish.
If you want to cook at home, there is a Walmart on Lake June Road or a Kroger on Elam Road for all your grocery needs. And with I-635 and the C.F. Hawn Freeway nearby, you’ll have an easy commute throughout the Metroplex.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lucy Knox
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Elizabeth Siller
Elizabeth Siller
JPAR Dallas
(469) 754-9880
47 Total Sales
1
$245,000 Price
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Ray Meeks
Ray Meeks
Keller Williams Realty DPR
(469) 617-5694
68 Total Sales
1
$210,000 Price
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August Trevino
August Trevino
WILLIAM DAVIS REALTY
(682) 328-0058
53 Total Sales
1
$165,000 Price
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Gustavo Martinez Perez
Gustavo Martinez Perez
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
(833) 359-7096
4 Total Sales
1
$249,990 Price
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Edel Trejo-Gonzalez
Edel Trejo-Gonzalez
Keller Williams Central
(214) 643-8090
96 Total Sales
2
$180K - $285K Price Range
Schools
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Balch Springs Housing Trends
On average, homes in Balch Springs, TX sell after 133 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Balch Springs, TX over the last 12 months is $449,990, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,990
Median Sale Price
$449,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$429,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$180
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,068
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,545
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
812
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 2Open Sat 12PM - 1PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,225 - $1,718 per month
- 3 Springs Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 743+ Sq Ft
- 4520 Ambassador Way
- Balch Springs, TX
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Balch Springs Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,410
Median Age
32
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,562
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,161
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.