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Holford homes are close to parks, shopping centers and a well-regarded school district
The appeal of Holford – located in Garland, Texas, and named after early 20th-century Garland Times editor William A. Holford – is not exactly breaking news. Folks have been drawn to the area's charming retro homes, sprawling neighborhood park and convenient location for decades. "It's a popular area for a lot of people," says Realtor Paula Gatlin with Coldwell Banker Apex. "They like the mature trees and older custom homes. Plus, it's close to major thoroughfares, which makes it an easy commute into Dallas." With Dallas 15 miles away, Holford is within reach of some of the most prominent employers in the Metroplex. Within 5 miles of Holford is downtown Garland, which has undergone recent renovations that exceeded $25 million. The new downtown includes an imaginative play area and a community lawn where residents enjoy live music and other events, illuminated by prism gateways.
Parents and kids in Holford frequent many of the Garland parks on beautiful days.
The park in Downtown Garland is a favorite lunch spot in nice weather for Holford locals.
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70s, 80s and 90s bungalows designed by Fox & Jacobs
Most of the homes in Holford are Traditional or midcentury, single-family bungalows built in the 1970s, 1980s, and into the mid-1990s. Like neighboring Camelot, homes were crafted by prominent Dallas-area developer Fox & Jacobs and often have older, custom features like crown molding and wet bars, which Gatlin says are making a comeback. Prices for Holford's older retro homes tend to fall between $225,000 and $580,000, depending on the property size. According to Gatlin, square footage varies between 1,000 to 5,100 square feet, with three to four bedrooms, which are lower price points than other Garland neighborhoods.
Contemporary ranch homes with painted brick are gaining popularity in Holford.
Traditional style homes in Holford feature cozy wood-burning fireplaces in their living rooms.
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Garland ISD's Planetarium and educational programs
Through Garland Independent School District's Choose Your School program, families can pick from 72 schools, including Wallace Ethridge Elementary for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and Bussey Middle for grades six through eight. The two schools earn a B-minus and C-plus from Niche, respectively. North Garland High School is given an A rating by Niche. Garland ISD students can learn more about Earth, space and NASA at the GISD Planetarium. The facility offers a 360-degree interactive simulation of different periods on Earth.
Ethridge Elementary School in West Garland has excellent ratings and students are excelling at learning.
North Garland High School in West Garland is the higher learning center for the MST Magnet program.
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Getting in and around Holford
President George Bush Turnpike offers access to nearby areas of Garland, the city of Dallas, and the nearby suburbs of Plano, Richardson, and Sachse. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) serves Holford with bus lines that run to light rail stations in Downtown Garland and nearby Cityline (Richardson, Texas). For immediate medical care, Methodist Richardson Medical Center is 3 miles away. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is roughly 30 miles away.
Many Holford locals use the DART bus to get around town.
Holford residents can enjoy morning walks along the neighborhood's open sidewalks.
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The expansive Holford Park, Duck Creek Golf Club and Nickelrama arcade
Holford Park has 30 acres of green space featuring a playground, softball and football fields, basketball and tennis courts, a paved walking trail and a recreation center with a swimming pool. The park is undergoing a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation that began in July of 2023. Duck Creek Golf Club's scenic 18-hole public course lies less than a mile from Holford Park. A day out on the water at Lake Ray Hubbard is roughly 16 miles from Holford. When storm clouds threaten to spoil the fun, locals can grab their spare change and head to the nearby Nickelrama arcade. This 25-year-old mainstay has an expansive selection of popular arcade games, from skeeball and pinball to Space Invaders and Pac-Man played on larger-than-life, flat-panel screens.
Head to Duck Creek Golf Course for a relaxing game with friends in Holford.
Nickelrama, near Holford, is where kids go to play retro games like Space Invaders.
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Retail and grocers at multiple shopping centers near Holford
Nearby restaurants include Vitto's Pizza & Grill on Buckingham Road. The eatery specializes in classic Italian fare like fettuccine Alfredo or pepperoni-topped, deep-dish Sicilian pizza. Another option is Mi Pueblito Colombiano, which features traditional Columbian dishes like chicken empanadas and carne asada served with sweet plantains. Between Richardson Square off South Plano Road and Firewheel Town Center on President George Bush Turnpike, there are plenty of options for grocers and retail outlets, such as Target, PetSmart and The Home Depot. Cali Saigon Mall is only a few miles away and has a Vietnamese supermarket, food court and specialty shops.
For immediate medical care, Holford locals can head to the nearby Medical City ER.
Firewheel Town Center is a nearby shopping mecca for Holford residents.
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Close to annual events in Richardson, Plano, Firewheel and downtown Garland
Annual events include a Taste of Firewheel and the Wildflower Arts and Music Festival. Enjoy live music at the July Music Festival in Wylie or garner new wall art at the Cottonwood Arts Festival in the City of Richardson. Each March, Plano hosts the Texas Forever Fest. Families enjoy theme parks in the summer like Adventure Landing, Play Street Museum, Hawaiian Water Garland and Rowlett Wet Zone. Strike + Reel off President George Bush Turnpike provides a weekend afternoon of bowling, bumper cars and movies.
Music is a big draw for locals at Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson, near Holford.
Richardson Cottonwood Park Cottonwood Art Festival Cafe
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On average, homes in Holford, Garland sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Holford, Garland over the last 12 months is $316,500, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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