North Keller

North Keller is on a mission to become the most family-friendly suburb in Texas. Located about 20 miles outside Downtown Fort Worth, North Keller is known for its combination of small-town charm, community amenities and a stellar school system, which helps it appeal to kids, parents and singles alike. “Keller provides a real sense of family and community,” says Denise Johnson, broker associate and owner of Torelli Properties at Compass. North Keller’s housing stock is quite varied, with different pockets of homes offering vastly different lifestyles. “You’ll definitely find more new construction on the north side,” Johnson adds. Compact subdivisions like Marshall Ridge offer a true suburban neighborhood feel with spacious, tall and brick-clad homes bordered by manicured lawns and clean sidewalks. These $600,000 to $800,000 homes take up most of their quarter-acre lots, but you’ll still have room for a small pool or backyard patio.

Moving east, traditional suburban vibes transition to a more rural atmosphere, with ranch-style homes from the 1970s spread out and set back from the street by winding driveways and towering oak trees. Here, you’re more likely to find lots of at least a half-acre, but you’re less likely to have sidewalks and streetlights. With the best of both worlds and a heaping spoonful of elegance, developments such as the Manors at Waterford present a high-end experience and a price tag to match. “This is where you get privacy, seclusion and custom-built homes, and it’s popular with families of executives that work in Dallas or Fort Worth,” Johnson says. Usually listed for around $2 million, these five-bedroom, 6,000-square-foot homes stand out with French Countryside and Tudor-style architecture, and many properties include private pools and regal landscaping. There may be about an acre between you and your nearest neighbor, but lighted sidewalks make the area safe and easy to navigate.

But no matter which lifestyle you choose, you’ll be purchasing a home in the award-winning Keller Independent School District, in which very few schools have a grade below A on Niche. Many students will start their academic career at Keller-Harvel Elementary, a Kindergarten through fourth grade institution, before completing fifth and sixth grade at the nearby Bear Creek Intermediate School. After spending two years at Keller Middle, students can join one of the many award-winning fine and performing arts groups at Keller High School, which also boasts a grade of A on Niche. Here, interested students can audition for the Indianettes dance and drill team, which has won numerous national championships for both solo and group work over the last decade. The team even hosts an annual indoor craft show, which helps fundraising efforts while bringing the community together.

When it comes to bringing the community together, though, there’s no better place than The Keller Pointe. This state-of-the-art community center is most popular for its monumental indoor and outdoor water park, complete with towering slides, splash zones and wading pools. You can also sign up for group fitness classes or attend one of the many events held here, which include holiday breakfasts with Santa and a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt. After spending some time on the shaded playground, you can explore the colorfully adorned Keller Rock Art Trail, where visitors are encouraged to add to the collection of whimsically painted rocks. From here, you can easily connect to the smoothly paved Big Bear Creek Greenbelt trail, which leads west to 44-acre Bear Creek Park. With everything from a kids’ sandbox to sand volleyball courts, Bear Creek Park is the community’s go-to spot for outdoor sports and recreation. And if that’s not enough, you’ll find an additional 20 acres with a playground, half-mile bike trail and picnic pavilion at nearby Overton Ridge Park.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, hop in the car and head down to Keller Parkway for a bit to eat. With no public transportation in the city, Keller Parkway acts as the area’s main east-west artery. Here, you’ll find international options such as Ashim’s Eastern-Euro Buffet, where you’ll be greeted by the warm aroma of homemade beef kabobs and falafel. Just down the street, Joe’s Pizza and Pasta invites you to take your tastebuds on a trip to Italy with rich pasta dishes and huge calzones. If you’d prefer to pick up ingredients for your own pizza night, you’ll find everything you need at the Kroger just south of Keller Parkway. And across the parking lot, you can catch the latest release at the Cinépolis Moviehouse.

Surrounded by highways, North Keller makes it easy to explore shopping districts like Downtown Fort Worth and outdoor recreation hot spots like Lake Grapevine, which is less than 8 miles away. With a highly regarded school system, community pride and homes fit for every lifestyle, North Keller offers homebuyers a family-friendly suburban experience in Texas.

Written By

Hannah Rainey

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Brandon Benham

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Francesco Basti