Large homes and highly-rated schools near Grapevine Lake
On any regular day, Emerald Bay residents can grab a kayak or fishing pole and head down to the lake. Pristine green lawns, well-maintained trees to match and large upscale homes a few blocks away from Grapevine Lake are among the many reasons the area is desirable. “It’s not your typical neighborhood,” Joe Unell, a realtor at JRU Properties with Gildenson Real Estate and has over five years of experience, says. “With big lots and great school districts, it has a lot to offer.”
Residents of Emerald Bay enjoy the comfort of their large houses.
Shadow Ridge Middle School near Emerald Bay prioritizes safety and student well-being.
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The luxurious large houses in Emerald Bay attract discerning buyers.
Million-dollar homes that rarely hit the market
Emerald Bay’s windy streets don’t include sidewalks and are wide enough for vehicles to pass each other. Driveways range from a few feet to around a quarter of a football field, with some winding around to the front door. Towering homes built in the late 1900s and early 2000s feature stone and exposed brick exteriors on several thousand square feet. Prices range from around one-and-a-half million for a traditional architecture estate to over three million for a brick exterior estate with modern architectural features. “Homes there are very high end; one I sold had a putting green in the back yard,” Unell says. There are not a lot of homes in Emerald Bay, and they rarely hit the market. “I sold a house that was coming soon; it never even went to market, Unell says.
The convenient location of Liberty Elementary School near Emerald Bay benefits local families.
Circle of Friends Club at Liberty Elementary
The community is part of the Lewisville Independent School District, ranked the second best in Denton County by Niche. Students can attend Liberty Elementary School, which gets an A from Niche. Liberty Elementary offers a Circle of Friends Club, which allows students to connect with special needs students and participate in games, stories, and other activities. Shadow Ridge Middle School also earns an A and offers fine arts electives, like band, choir and theatre. Flower Mound High School receives an A-plus and is ranked the number one public high school in the county by Niche. Flower Mound High also won the baseball state championship in 2023 and the boys’ soccer state championship in 2019.
Kayaking and fishing on Grapevine Lake
Emerald Bay sits a couple of miles north of Grapevine Lake, an 8,000-acre reservoir surrounded by trails, boat docks and fishing spots. “You often see people kayaking on the lake,” Unell says. “Lots of great trails for hiking and biking just a few blocks away.” Twin Coves Park and Campground overlooks the lake, with picturesque views of the setting sun to the west and thick, green forests across the water. The towering pavilion over a section of picnic tables offers a shady place to have lunch before getting on the water or hitting one of the nearby trails. Mountain bikers go to the North Shore Trail and take the dirt and gravel trail around the lake and through the forest. Emerald Bay has no parks in the neighborhood; however, Green Acres Farm Memorial Park is two-and-a-half miles east. Monarch butterflies enter the Monarch Garden in the park, laying eggs on milkweed plants. Residents can connect with nature, enjoying the colorful flowers and vast green space with dog-friendly areas.
Lake life in Emerald Bay includes fishing on Grapevine Lake.
Emerald Bay is perfect for those who cherish lake life and boating.
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Costa Vida near Emerald Bay is known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and salads.
Baja-style tacos and surf boards at Costa Vida
A few miles west on Flower Mound Road, Emerald Bay residents will find Walmart Neighborhood Market, and a little further down the road, they will find a Kroger for groceries and everyday essentials. Dix Café offers breakfast and lunch favorites, like Ruben sandwiches and French toast, in a modern environment with white brick walls and porcelain table tops. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill serves Baja-style tacos and burritos in a blue and yellow surfing aesthetic, even having a rack of surfboards by the front door. Close to home, Bella Sweets by Andie serves up baked goods, like cookies, for any special occasion. Major retailers, like Target, are several miles outside the neighborhood, with the closest being about six miles north.
Emerald Bay in Flower Mound offers stunning lakeside views and serene surroundings.
Close to DFW International Airport
Emerald Bay residents need a vehicle, and no public transportation options are nearby. Flower Mound sits between the Metroplex’s two major cities, with downtown Fort Worth about 33 miles away and Dallas around 31 miles away. DFW International Airport is around 11 miles away, so there is sometimes noise from the air traffic; however, the town council and staff maintain a strong partnership with the DFW Airport staff and DFW noise team to mitigate it as much as possible. Prairie View Medical Plaza and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Room are a few miles away along Long Prairie Road.
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Parks in this Area
Rockledge Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Green Acres Farm Memorial Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International
23 min drive
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
63
Median Year Built
2003
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,840
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,431
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
229
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$240,476
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$235,500
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
64.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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