Located in Grayson County
Small-town life and burgeoning growth meet in Gunter. New residents head to this city for peaceful, spaced-out living that’s still in commuting distance of cities on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Homebuilders have responded to the demand by developing new subdivisions. These new homes often come with at least half an acre of land; many properties fit sheds, barns and ponds on their lots.
Homebuilders have constructed big homes on spacious lots. “People, when they move here, are looking for room to grow,” says Stephanie Hudson, a Realtor with Monument Realty and a Gunter native. In The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Mattamy Homes is building four- and five-bedroom houses alongside an 18-hole golf course. Many homes sit on lots measuring half an acre or larger. Meanwhile, the acre-plus lots at The Meadows are even bigger. Risewell Homes is primarily building four-bedroom homes in the subdivision. These new developments typically rise on the community’s outskirts, while ranch-style homes are more common in the middle of Gunter. “We’re seeing some homes in the immediate downtown are being updated and renovated, and some turned into commercial [buildings].”
Two- and three-bedroom homes sell from the low $200,000s to the low $400,000s. Four- and five-bedroom houses, many of which have been built since 2020, cost between the mid-$500,000s and the high $800,000s. Large homes with 5 or more acres typically sell from the low $900,000s up to $3.5 million. Homebuyers in Gunter are eligible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program. Low- and moderate-income homebuyers in rural areas can use the program to qualify for mortgage loans that don’t require a down payment.
The Gunter community includes homes in the city limits and houses in unincorporated areas of Grayson County. The city and county each levy their own property taxes. Homeowners in the city pay both, so their tax bills are higher.
The Gunter Independent School District stands out to many new residents, Hudson says. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade can attend two top-rated schools: Gunter Elementary School and Gunter Middle School. The middle school is next door to the highly rated Gunter High School.
Recreation in Gunter is highlighted by Gunter City Park. Nets, bridges and walkways interconnect the park’s expansive playground, and Gunter Youth Association baseball and softball teams play at the ball fields. The Bridges Golf Club, located inside The Bridges at Preston Crossings development, is open to the public. Eight miles west of Gunter, people use the boat launch at Buck Creek to take boats and kayaks out onto Lake Ray Roberts. Anglers head to the 29,000-acre lake to fish for bass, catfish and crappie.
When it comes to shopping, locals have to leave town to access stores such as:
Most people use cars to get around the sprawling community. Texas state Highway 289 extends south from Gunter toward Dallas, which is about 50 miles away. The drive can take nearly two hours during rush hour. Hudson says Dallas commuters are still willing to make the move to Gunter. “It’s worth it to them.” Residents are also likely to commute to Frisco, 25 miles away, and Sherman, 20 miles away.
The Texoma Area Paratransit System operates a shuttle service that’s available to Grayson County residents. Riders can call and schedule rides to anywhere in Clay, Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, Montague and Wise counties. It’s about 45 miles to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Nikki Butcher
Ebby Halliday Realtors
(682) 297-2663
215 Total Sales
1 in Gunter
$245,000 Price
George Herring
RE/MAX DFW Associates
(469) 599-7374
101 Total Sales
1 in Gunter
$1,195,000 Price
Sandra Wortham
940 REALTY
(940) 716-3917
411 Total Sales
1 in Gunter
$155,000 Price
Blake Scroggins
Trophy Homes Realty
(972) 944-8897
37 Total Sales
2 in Gunter
$120K - $128K Price Range
Jeanna Jackson
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
(469) 515-8050
159 Total Sales
1 in Gunter
$899,000 Price
Paula Johnston
RJ Williams & Company RE
(972) 944-8850
23 Total Sales
1 in Gunter
$430,000 Price
On average, homes in Gunter, TX sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Gunter, TX over the last 12 months is $822,225, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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