Valley Ranch
In-demand homes at every price point
The many subdivisions of this master-planned community are filled with a mix of single- and two-story houses that share features like red and brown brick facades, outdoor patios, and one- or two-car garages and are connected along a series of oak tree-lined residential streets. While Valley Ranch offers a variety of home styles and sizes, all the community’s offerings are popular with buyers. “Demand is strong because inventory is still low,” Hines says. “There is not one style that is more popular because price and move-in ready condition are more important than style.” A single-family home in Valley Ranch ranges between $400,000 to $800,000 and custom-build homes can reach up to $1 million or $2 million. Valley Ranch also has other housing options, like condos that hover around $300,000.Riverfront and canal-bordered parks
Valley Ranch is known for its greenbelts, pedestrian paths, and landscaped canals that are scenic and protect the community from flash flooding that is common in the area. One of the largest dedicated green spaces in the area is Sam Houston Trail Park, which is off Interstate 635 and bordered by the Elm Fork Trinity River. The park provides a resting spot along the 22-mile paved Campion Trail, which stretches from Valley Ranch to Las Colinas. The Valley Ranch development is also dotted with some community parks, like North Lake Ranch Park on Ranch Trail and Cimarron Park, which is just off Valley Ranch Parkway and home to sports fields, a jogging trail, a recreation center and an aquatic center.
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Tech education at Ranchview High
Valley Ranch families can send their children to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The district includes schools like Freeman Elementary School and Bush Middle School, which both score a B on Niche, and Tom Landry Elementary School, which has a B-minus. Ranchview High School has a B-plus score on Niche and offers specialized cybersecurity courses alongside regular coursework. Valley Ranch is about 8 miles away from the University of Dallas campus.
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Shop and eat along MacArthur Boulevard
There are over 100 businesses inside the Valley Ranch development, spanning from medical offices to restaurants. While shops are dotted across the community, the neighborhood’s major retail hub is MacArthur Marketplace on Walton Boulevard. Residents will find almost everything they need here, from grocery stores like Kroger and Sam’s Club to fast-casual restaurants and department stores.North MacArthur Boulevard, located at the heart of Valley Ranch, is home to many of the community’s best restaurants, like Bruno’s Ristorante, an upscale Italian eatery where guests can dine on steak and pasta while overlooking Valley Ranch’s canal system. On the same street, Our Place Indian Cuisine serves classic Indian and halal entrees cooked in a clay tandoor oven, and on hot summer days, locals can go to Kwality Ice Cream for frozen treats, cakes and gourmet ice cream.
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A short drive into the DFW metroplex
Valley Ranch is bordered by the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway and Interstate 635 to the south and to the east by President George Bush Turnpike. These major highways connect the community is several nearby urban hubs. Valley Ranch is 10 miles from the center of Irving, 20 miles northeast of Dallas and 30 miles from Fort Worth. The community is also just 10 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Most locals prefer to drive, but those who rely on public transportation can find Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus stops on North MacArthur Boulevard and Valley Ranch Parkway.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Wandell
Scott Wandell
EXP REALTY
(806) 370-3158
59 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
$369,900 Price
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Josh Mills
Josh Mills
Relo Radar
(817) 839-4386
210 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
$410,000 Price
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David Heape
David Heape
Keller Williams Realty DPR
(469) 461-4816
162 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
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Lincoln Fisher
LF
Lincoln Fisher
TDRealty
(817) 672-9675
40 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
$420,000 Price
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Angel Mickle
Angel Mickle
Keller Williams Realty Allen
(469) 461-4516
73 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
$519,500 Price
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Jeff Hollingsworth
Jeff Hollingsworth
Keller Williams Realty
(817) 785-9191
55 Total Sales
1 in Valley Ranch
$359,900 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Champions Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Rodeo Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Cumberland Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
North Lake Ranch Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Sam Houston Trail Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Cimarron Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Saddlehorn Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Valley Ranch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valley Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley Ranch, Irving sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Valley Ranch, Irving over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,990
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$443,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$431,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
169
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$363
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,387
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,526
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,148
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,282
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,093
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,040 - $2,373 per month
- Santa Fe Ranch Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 698+ Sq Ft
- 8203 Ranchview Dr
- Irving, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
31,438
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,606
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,623
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
College Graduates
68.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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