Originally named for its rich farming soil, Farmers Branch is now known for its parks. There are over 28 within its 12 square mile radius, with the newest addition, Joya, featuring a glow-in-the-dark playground. "It's a place that you can come and live forever," says local Angela Romine, the office manager at the local Montessori school. From its toddler pools to its senior centers and homes right by convenient bus stops, this city caters to all stages of life. Farmers Branch's diverse amenities combined with its convenience in North Dallas are inspiring a wave of new residents. "A lot of houses are being built, and tons of townhomes are coming up all along the dart rail."
Nestled in Texas, Farmers Branch boasts diverse homes, from cozy suburbs to modern flats.
Farmers Branch is known as a “city in a park,” and with good reason, as there are many parks.
Parks and recreational facilities in Farmers Branch cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
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Townhomes by DART bus stops
The average price of a home in Farmers Branch is around $425,000. For that price, someone might find a fully remodeled 1800-square-foot ranch-style cottage. A new townhome a short walk from a DART bus stop might range from $500,000 to $650,000. A condo on the belt line can be as low as $225,000. Brookhaven Country Club community has custom-built luxury homes from $1 to $2 million. Subdivisions-styles in Farmers Branch range from homes on this golf course to ranch-styles on spacious lots with mature trees, to snug neo-traditionals and townhomes. Romine says some areas outside the golf community see neglect; her concerns included trash build-up, broken down cars on neighborhood streets, and broken fences.
Farmers Branch's DART Station gives residents a convenient way to get around the area.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
Most kids go to Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, but a few homes are zoned to the Dallas ISD. Farmers Branch Elementary School, Field Middle School and R. L. Turner High School is a familiar pipeline through Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. They all score B minus Niche ratings, and the high school offers career and technical training. There are several private schools nearby, including ArborCreek Montessori School, serving infants to sixth grade.
Farmers Branch Elementary School cultivates young minds with care and quality education.
Students in Farmers Branch can attend Field Middle School.
Turner High School provides education to teens in the neighborhood of Carrollton.
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Taking the train at the Farmers Branch Station
"We have an excellent DART system here. There is a stop everywhere," says Romine. "If you don't have a car, you don't need it if you're a dart ride railer." Many of these stops are along Valley View Lane, Josey Lane, Denton Drive and Luna Road. The rail stop is at Farmers Branch Station off Denton Drive. Romine says bike paths are okay here, but they are built along busy main roads. Being surrounded by several highways and toll roads, it would be easy to commute to work from Farmers Branch, but some might feel incentivized to stay. This city just moved to a 4-day work week for city employees.
Farmers Branch DART station provides locals and works easy access across DFW
Elegant classics at Roots Southern Table
Farmers Branch is actively beefing up its restaurant options. Craft Beer & Fine Wine opened in 2023, bringing a craft cocktail and wine bar to the area. Roots Southern Table, which put Farmers Branch on the map in 2021, has been nominated for several James Beard awards; menu staples include fried shrimp and gumbo and duck confit pasta. Shopping is slim, but everything is close. Addison Town Center, 4 miles northeast, has a Kroger for groceries and a Target for essentials. The Galleria Dallas, 5 miles east, has Guess, Gap, H&M, high-end places like Louis Viton, and an indoor ice-skating rink.
Roots Southern Table is a popular evening dining option in the ever expanding Farmers Branch.
Charming restaurants in Farmers Branch serve cuisines worldwide.
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Joya glows in the dark
Locals can tour over 100 years of history at Farmers Branch Historical Park, which houses historical buildings from the 18th century. Gussie Field Watterworth Park runs along a creek, housing a butterfly garden, bird sanctuary, rose garden and more. Joya, Spanish for Jewel, has a 27-foot, LED-lighted spherical playground with mesh surfaces and slides. Surrounding the sphere are mushroom cup springers, hammocks, a zip line and more. These parks are less than a mile from each other to the west. Brookhaven Country Club is just north on Golfing Green Drive. Farmers Branch also has a recreation center with a kid's pool, indoor sports courts, and a workout room. Barney Wood Bark Park is just next door.
Farmers Branch offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities such as Joya in Oran Good.
Families bond over outdoor adventures in playgrounds areas throughout Farmers Branch.
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Live music at Farmers Branch Historical Park
Fishin' Fun, an annual fishing tournament for kids 16 and under, is held in April at Gussie Field Watterworth Park. Denton Drive Live! hosts live music at Farmers Branch Historical Park from April to July; the same park hosts Christmas celebrations come December. There's a craft fair in October at The Branch Connection — a recreation center for 50-plus residents. The local theatre in town hosts a range of live performances.
On average, homes in Farmers Branch, TX sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Farmers Branch, TX over the last 12 months is $469,990, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Evan Downey is a broker associate with eXp Realty based in the great city of Dallas, TX. Evan grew up with an entrepreneur father who helped his clients do single-family and commercial 1031 exchanges in the TIC industry for 30+ years. Evan leaned more into single-family sales and specializes in getting deals done for Luxury buyers/sellers, investors looking for long-term rentals and fix & flip opportunities, and buyers/sellers all over the D/FW metroplex in North Texas. Evan’s 20+ years in sales have prepared him to negotiate the best deal on your behalf and never leave you with the question, “Maybe we could have gotten a better price?”. He understands that buying or selling a home can also be a time-consuming and emotional experience, his goal is to provide a positive, easy, and seamless process for all of his clients.
With a deep understanding of the intricate nuances of luxury properties, Evan specializes in orchestrating seamless transactions for high-net-worth individuals, guiding them through the complexities of the upscale real estate market with finesse and precision.
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When not working real estate deals for his clients, Evan loves to spend time with his dear wife and 3 little children. Evan is active in homesteading and is an avid vegetable and fruit tree gardener and has a not-so-secret chicken obsession (he has 11!). Being an active church member is a central part of Evan’s life and he takes care of numerous young people including SMU students and has an open-home and open-fridge policy for fellowship with anyone seeking God.
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