Westchester
A community with 17 subdivisions with a variety of housing, styles and prices
The quiet, tree-lined community has 17 subdivisions enclosed by green spaces and cradled by a lake. Westchester is filled with ranch-style houses, traditional brick two-story homes and custom-built Craftsman-style homes. Most were built in the early 1990s. Prices range from the high-$200,000s for an 1,800-square-foot three-bedroom to the high-$600,000s for a 3,400-square-foot five-bedroom. "Compared to the northern side of town— Capel, Carrollton, Lewisville, Frisco, all of those areas — you can get a little bit more for your money,” says Donnell. “You get larger lot sizes, and your price per square foot isn't as high.” Most properties have rear garaging parking or front-facing multi-car garages and spacious paved driveways for boats or other toys. Higher-priced homes have in-ground pools, pergolas and large backyard entertaining spaces. Lot sizes are large, most averaging around 10,000 or 11,000 square feet, but some stretch over a half acre. All residents are within walking and biking distance of multiple parks, schools, convenience and grocery stores. The housing market in Westchester is relatively competitive, with many homes being sold within four to five weeks. Westchester Homeowner’s Association, which oversees maintenance and other community upkeep, is the largest of the 61 HOAs in Grand Prairie, with over 2,300 homes. Dues are voluntary. Community enhancements are also handled by the Westchester Public Improvement District (PID), a public-private partnership with the city council to maintain and upgrade public lands and areas. The gated Mariposa at Westchester is a 55-plus subdivision within the community. It features 93 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with a pool, clubhouse, a rose garden, a pet spa and a pavilion. Prices range from $544 to $2,400 a month.On the shores of Joe Pool Lake and close to a nature preserve and state park
The 20-acre Friendship Park is at the heart of Westchester and has basketball and tennis courts, a playground, a pond and shaded walking paths. One street west, Parkhill Park features soccer and football fields and 26 acres of picnic space. Freedom Park is a few blocks west and includes baseball and softball fields and pavilions to rent. On the eastern side of Westchester, Mountain Creek Soccer Complex stretches 116 acres and sits on the western edge of Mountain Creek Lake, boasting over six lit fields. Prairie Lakes Golf Course sits directly above the soccer complex on the lake. The public venue offers 18-hole and 9-hole courses and the largest practice area in Texas. Less than 2 miles north, Fish Creek – Dallas County Nature Preserve provides 37 acres of heavily wooded forest to explore and several multi-use trails. Westchester hugs the northern shore of Joe Pool Lake, a popular boating spot and place to catch largemouth bass and catfish. Cedar Hill State Park is 5 miles from the community and sits on the lake’s southern shore. The 1,800-acre park provides swimming, 350 campsites and 45 miles of hiking and cycling trails. Its DORBA Trail spans 1,200 acres and is one of the top mountain biking trails in the state. Cedar Mountain and Cedar Hill Park Reserve trails are two other popular routes that weave through the Dallas County Nature Preserve. On the northern shores of Joe Pool Lake, Lynn Creek Park covers nearly 800 acres and includes a sandy swimming beach, boat ramps and a volleyball court. The park is also a holiday favorite for “Prairie Lights,” a 2-mile-long display with 4 million lights and 500 decorations illuminating the night sky. "When you go through it, it's just a forest full of Christmas lights, so it's a big draw for families," Donnell says.Home to the 10th-best school district in the county
Grand Prairie Independent School District serves the area, which is ranked the 10th-best district in Dallas County. It’s also the city’s top employer. Students can attend Mike Moseley Elementary, which has an A-minus rating and offers regular planetarium community nights, followed by the B-plus Ronald Reagan Middle. Kids can finish their education at the B-rated South Grand Prairie High School, which has a coding club and wrestling and soccer teams. Westchester also has the John Nance Garner Fine Arts Academy, an A-minus-rated school with a curriculum focusing on dance, music, theatre and visual arts.Surrounded by shopping and dining
Most shopping and dining options are along Highway 360 and Interstate 20. Pizzaiolo’s Pizzas and Pasta is a popular small local chain known for its New York-style slices and cheesesteaks. Tom Thumb and CVS are also in this strip mall. Ton’s Mongolian Grill BBQ is a favorite for all-you-can-eat stir-fries and soups. The Finch is a restaurant for a more upscale meal, where locals rave about its oysters, steak frites and espresso martinis. For a sweet treat, Andy’s Frozen Custard serves up sundaes, milkshakes and other frozen treats in various flavors. Walmart is off 1-20 for essentials, and EpicCentral and Epic West Towne Crossing are 4 miles north for more shopping and dining options. Grand Prairie Premium Outlets is 3 miles in the other direction and features a diverse array of retail shops and boutiques. Historic Downtown Grand Prairie is 7 miles south for a quaint mom-and-pop shopping experience.A homeowners' association that celebrates
Established in 1987, Westchester HOA oversees maintenance, landscaping and community events. The group hosts an annual Christmas party, yard of the month contests, holiday lights contests, a spring festival and a yearly block party.Seven miles from Historic Downtown Grand Prairie
The community has no public transit, but Interstate 20 runs along Westchester’s northern edge, connecting to State Highway 161 and Texas 360 Toll Road. These routes provide access to the rest of the area. Historic Downtown Grand Prairie is 7 miles north, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 16 miles away and Dallas is a 20-mile drive. Medical City ER Grand Prairie is the closest hospital, 3 miles away, and the closest major medical facility is Medical City Arlington, an 8-mile drive.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Abbey Griffin
United Real Estate Insight
(682) 301-4575
73 Total Sales
1 in Westchester
$309,000 Price
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Missy Starling
Coldwell Banker Realty
(817) 670-2056
95 Total Sales
1 in Westchester
$295,000 Price
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Holly Beckley
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
(817) 799-8046
89 Total Sales
1 in Westchester
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Wendy Thurmond
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS
(817) 839-3164
24 Total Sales
1 in Westchester
$405,000 Price
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Vivian Vance
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
(682) 328-0240
63 Total Sales
7 in Westchester
$215K - $1.3M Price Range
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Jennifer Warn
6th Ave Homes
(682) 297-3442
67 Total Sales
1 in Westchester
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westchester | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westchester Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westchester, Grand Prairie sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westchester, Grand Prairie over the last 12 months is $416,250, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This Grand Prairie neighborhood offers easy access to both Dallas and Fort Worth