Elm Creek is a growing community just north of Eagle Pass, Texas
Just north of Eagle Pass, Texas, and just east of the Mexican border, Elm Creek is a rapidly developing residential community that offers buyers the opportunity to buy a newly built or to-be-built home. “Elm Creek is a subdivision outside of the [Eagle Pass] city limit but close to all attractions,” says Realtor Diana Betancourt with RE/MAX Real Estate Services. “It offers easy access to Eagle Pass or Del Rio, Texas. Eagle Pass and the Elm Creek area are experiencing a large economic opportunity due to new restaurants and stores coming to the area, and, most importantly, a third international bridge for commerce.” In June 2025, President Trump approved plans for the expansion of the international bridge between Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Mexico, allowing for increased economic opportunities between the two cities.
Newly built Craftsman and New Traditional homes
Elm Creek has entirely single-family homes, with about 90% of residents owning their properties. Elm Creek has ongoing home construction, so many of its houses are newly built, with Craftsman and New Traditional architecture being typical. Buyers looking to build can typically find land for sale in the neighborhood. Recent land sales in Elm Creek have ranged from around $60,000 to $115,000, while recent single-family home sales have mostly been between $225,000 and $325,000. Betancourt warns home buyers: “A new resident should look at the flood zone map due to the proximity of a large creek - Elm Creek.” Homes closest to Elm Creek have the highest risk of flooding during storms.
Advanced Placement and dual credit in Eagle Pass ISD
Students can attend schools in Eagle Pass Independent School District, which gets an overall B-minus grade from Niche. They can start at Pete Gallego Elementary School, which is located in the neighborhood and gets a C from Niche, before continuing to the C-plus-rated Eagle Pass Junior High and the B-rated Eagle Pass High School. At Eagle Pass High School, students can take Advanced Placement and dual credit courses to get a head start on their college coursework.
A flea market at Elm Creek Park and additional parks in Eagle Pass
Elm Creek Park is a public park along Elm Creek where residents can jog, kayak, fish and enjoy picnics using the park’s tables and grills. The park also hosts a seasonal flea market where patrons can shop from local vendors and enjoy Mexican cuisine. Five miles south, Eagle Pass has additional city parks, like San Juan Park, which hosts the annual Festival de Luces Christmas lights display, and Jando Guedea Park, which has walking trails and a shaded playground.
Mangonadas, fried chicken and food trucks
Elm Creek has a mangonada shop called La Texanita and a small grocery store called Casino Grocery & Market #4. A mile and a half south, Dollar Tree and Dollar General provide access to household items, and Church’s Texas Chicken and Champs Chicken offer quick meal options. Apache Tacos & More is a nearby taco truck, and Wok N Roll is a food truck selling a mix of Asian and American cuisines. For additional dining options, residents can head to Eagle Pass, 5 miles south.
North of Eagle Pass, east of Mexico
U.S. Route 277 runs along the east end of Elm Creek, connecting it to Eagle Pass, 5 miles south. The Rio Grande separates Eagle Pass from Mexico to the west, where the city of Piedras Negras is just across the border. The nearest medical center to Elm Creek is Stat Specialty Hospital in Eagle Pass, 5 miles south. When traveling out of town, residents can fly out of Del Rio International Airport, 53 miles north.
