Sherwood Forest
Traditional ranch-style homes with renovations
Mature oak and elm trees shade wooden clapboard and brick ranch-style homes built around the mid-1900s. "A lot of older homes are being rehabbed, so the houses look a lot nicer. The renovations are making the neighborhood more attractive," Ulloa says. Common upgrades include new roofs, front porches and fresh paint jobs. Homes sit on landscaped lots with an average size of just under a quarter acre, giving homeowners plenty of room for a patio or garden. "You get larger lots than you would in the surrounding areas, and the homes sell quickly. On average, they're under contract within the first week or two," Ulloa says. Prices range from around $300,000 to $390,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home. A five-bedroom with recent renovations starts at around $445,000.Commuting around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Sherwood Forest is less than 10 miles north of Interstate 30 and about 3 miles southeast of the intersection of Routes 161 and 183. “It’s a great location,” Ulloa says. “Because of the proximity to highways, you can work in Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco or Mansfield and be there in 30 minutes.” Residents are also about 7 miles south of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit provides local bus service to the community with stops along Belt Line Road – the neighborhood’s western border.
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Local eateries and proximity to shopping centers
The western quarter of Sherwood Forest is largely industrial and is home to the North Briery Industrial Park and Irving Sanitation. Restaurants line the neighborhood’s eastern border along Story Road. Residents can grab a sweet treat from Swiss Donuts, order homestyle tacos from the El Jefe food truck or head to Restaurante Latino and dine on authentic Salvadorian dishes. Less than 2 miles north is the Park Plaza shopping center, which includes a Kroger where locals can pick up groceries.
Opportunities for outdoor and indoor recreation
Residents are less than 2 miles east of West Park, which has a basketball court and an inclusive playground with interactive musical instruments, a quiet space for children with sensory issues and a swing set with lap bars and safety straps. The green space is also home to the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center, where members can access a gymnasium and game room. Across the street is the West Irving Aquatic Center, which features outdoor pools, waterslides and a water playground open from May through September.Kids attend the Irving Independent School District
Younger students attend Barton Elementary School, which sits just north of the neighborhood and earned a C from Niche. Older students attend the nearby C-rated Crockett Middle School and Irving High School, rated a B-minus. The high school offers several career and technical education pathways through which students can earn industry certifications in computer science, culinary arts, and aviation science.
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Festivities in Irving’s Arts District
The suburb is about 3 miles south of Irving’s Arts District, where the Irving Arts Center hosts live performances and features rotating art exhibits – including pieces on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. Just 6 miles north is the Toyota Music Factory, a mixed-use entertainment complex with an expansive outdoor amphitheater.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gregory Ness
Gregory Ness
BK Real Estate
(972) 236-7801
72 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$325,000 Price
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Anthony Coleman
Anthony Coleman
NB Elite Realty
(888) 415-9254
365 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$275,000 Price
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Chrissy Mallouf
CM
Chrissy Mallouf
REAL Broker, LLC
(940) 240-3133
345 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$300,000 Price
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Tammy Watson
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Tammy Watson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty DPR
(682) 297-3640
250 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
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Chevy Saucier
Chevy Saucier
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty DPR
(817) 727-8229
50 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$210,000 Price
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Candace Larkin
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Candace Larkin
Responds QuicklyMartin Realty Group
(817) 783-9328
39 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Luzon Park
M.C. Lively School Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Kings Square
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
West Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Wyche Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Irving Cricket Ground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Sherwood Forest Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
491
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1961
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,841
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,891
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,846
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,162
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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