Over 30 miles from central Dallas, Nevada offers old and new housing options and easy access to a massive lake. While its housing market is growing quickly, the quiet community has maintained its country atmosphere and is known for its roomy lots. Lake Lavon is a major draw, with several lakefront parks and marinas within reach. Residents rely on nearby cities for shopping, dining and employment.
You have options when buying a house in Nevada. There are quite a few established ranch-style homes and cottages across the community, built between the 1950s and ’90s. Some are near Lavon Lake in a small subdivision, while others are spread throughout the community. These established homes can sell from the low-$100,000s to the upper $500,000s, depending on the size of the home and the lot.
As suburbs sprawl out from the Metroplex, subdivisions spread into areas like Nevada. Developments built in the past 10 to 15 years, like Nevada Lakes and Oak Bend, feature contemporary homes that make up a decent number of the community’s listings. “You’ve got a lot of new communities popping up, and there’s some acreage in the area,” says local Realtor Toni Morrow of RE/MAX Corners. She’s sold homes across the area for around 14 years. These 21st-century homes sell from the low-$200,000s up to around $1.3 million. Many owners have sizable lots, often measuring around three acres.
Nevada is zoned for the Community Independent School District. The district does not allow school choice or appeals for school zone changes. Students in Nevada attend Community High School, the home boundary school for the area. In 2025, Texas expanded education options through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. This program allows parents and guardians to apply for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which they can use to pay for private school tuition or other educational expenses, like homeschooling or tutoring.
Lavon Lake, owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a major hub for outdoor recreation. There are a couple of playgrounds and small parks in neighboring communities, like Royse City and Josephine, but folks mainly head to the green spaces along the lake when the weather is nice. Little Ridge Park, one of the closest lakefront spots to Nevada, has over two dozen picnic sites and a four-lane boat ramp, while Lavonia Park has nearly 40 full-hook-up camp sites and two more four-lane boat ramps. More public boat ramps surround the lake, from Twin Groves Park to Avalon Park. You can also bring your boat to the East Fork Harbor Marina, located in a small harbor along the lake’s southern edge. The lake has plenty of equestrian trails and beaches, and it’s particularly popular for fishing. “It’s more of a fishing lake,” Morrow says.
Outside of Dollar General and a couple of small businesses, Nevada doesn't have many shopping and dining options. Residents head to nearby communities to grab groceries or dinner. “People don’t mind the drive,” Morrow says. “If you have your sights set on Nevada, you know you’re going to be driving anywhere but the Dollar General.” You can head to several places, including:
Nevada’s fairly removed from Dallas and Fort Worth, but folks still head into the Metroplex for work. Public transit does not reach Nevada, so commuters rely on cars when heading into the city. Downtown Dallas is about 35 miles away, which is roughly a 50-minute drive without traffic. Fort Worth is about 70 miles away. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is 50 miles away.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Sarah Howell
eXp Realty LLC
(509) 410-4557
38 Total Sales
1 in Nevada
$314,990 Price
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Michele Brown
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
(469) 608-7831
58 Total Sales
1 in Nevada
$559,900 Price
Andrea Flores
Only 1 Realty Group Dallas
(469) 815-6697
7 Total Sales
1 in Nevada
$233,000 Price
Amy Huynh
Cope Realty, LLC
(469) 277-9410
17 Total Sales
5 in Nevada
$200K - $1.1M Price Range
Dayton Schrader
eXp Realty
(210) 879-1270
4,500 Total Sales
8 in Nevada
$350K - $440K Price Range
Katrina Heifner
RE/MAX DFW Associates
(469) 278-7152
56 Total Sales
3 in Nevada
$230K - $375K Price Range
On average, homes in Nevada, TX sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Nevada, TX over the last 12 months is $399,900, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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