Northlake was once little more than a handful of ranches and a lot of open space. But these days, instead of mud-covered boots tromping the land, bailing hay and herding cattle, you'll find brand-new Nikes strolling wide sidewalks, walking dogs and pushing baby strollers in a series of master-planned communities. "I like to call it 'distant suburban' because you feel like you're in the country, but it's close to a lot of things like Alliance Town Center, the Amazon warehouses and downtown Denton," says Bianca Callahan of RJ Williams & Company RE LLC., a Realtor who was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and sells consistently in the Northlake community. “It’s really peaceful.”
Northlake locals have plenty of space to enjoy.
Newly build homes continue being built all over Northlake.
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Living in Northlake
Life in this community offers a wide array of amenities, depending on your address. In Pecan Square, neighbors enjoy resort-style living with covered tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center, while over in the "agrihood" of Harvest, amateur gardeners get their hands dirty working in private and community plots. The houses in these neighborhoods vary, but most are contemporary homes with multi-car garages, cozy front porches and big bay windows. While front lawns can be small, there's plenty of room for landscaping. Meanwhile, backyards are roomy enough for patios and pools. Prices range from $325,000 for 1,200 square feet to $1.7 million for 4,700 square feet.
Northlake is also home to Ponder and Dish, two small towns that offer a mix of housing styles, ranging from petite manufactured homes and brick ramblers to large, stately contemporary builds. Homes sit on acre lots with expansive yards, allowing for room to breathe. Prices range from $293,000 for 1,600 square feet to $600,000 for 4,000 square feet
Many residents are within walking distance of the amenities in Pecan Square.
There are many unique homes in Northlake.
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Served by several school districts
Kids in Northlake are served by five school districts: Argyle, Denton, Northwest, Krum and Ponder. They can start their education at Ponder Elementary before heading to Ponder Junior High and finishing at Ponder High School, which serves about 500 students. Ponder Elementary and Ponder High have B-plus ratings on Niche, while Ponder Junior High scores an A-minus. In 2015, the school district implemented a new digital technology initiative where students were given access to devices like iPads and Chromebooks to enhance classroom learning.
Many students in Northlake attend Ponder Elementary School.
Ponder High School has many sports fields available to their students.
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Private fitness centers, Robson Ranch and Wildhorse Golf Club
There is no shortage of recreational opportunities in Northlake. Each community offers small parks with manicured green space and playgrounds for kids, outdoor pools and indoor fitness centers. Additionally, Robson Ranch offers its residents access to Wildhorse Golf Club, which features three nine-hole courses. Harvest has an 11-acre artificial lake where you can cast a line and hide out until the sun sets. In Ponder, you can take advantage of the basketball court, large playground and green space at Remington Park off Saratoga Drive, and residents in Dish often head to Dish City Park, a pocket park off Tim Donald Drive for its playground.
Several community amenities are steps away from the locals at Pecan Square in Northlake.
Many locals at Dish enjoy taking their children to the local park.
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Visiting Denton for shopping
For shopping, head to nearby Denton. Pick up your weekly groceries at WinCo Foods or Albertsons, both on West University Drive. You’ll also find Walmart along West University Drive, where you can stock up on everyday essentials. When you want to dine out, you’ll have your pick from national and local favorites. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant is a Texas chain that has been serving the area for more than 11 years and is a go-to for Tex-Mex dishes. Or treat yourself to a Double-Double Animal Style at In-n-Out.
Northlake locals enjoy going to the shops in Denton.
Many locals in Northlake enjoy going to Villa Grande, a Mexican restaurant in Denton.
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Getting around Northlake
For your commute, Interstate 35 West and Texas State Route 380 are conveniently close, which will take you east into Denton or south to Fort Worth, about 30 miles away. Or, if you're traveling further, the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is about 35 miles south and will take you anywhere you want to go.
Born in Killeen, TX, Jeremy is a native Texan who was raised in Southern California but made his way back to Texas as soon as he could. He initially got into real estate in 2003 and quickly got out in 2006 when the market crash started in the High Desert of California. That led him to start a career at BNSF Railway where he worked for almost 10 years, moving up the ranks from a Train Conductor to a Train Dispatcher and eventually a Chief Dispatcher.
After moving to Texas in 2012 and being promoted to a Chief Dispatcher, life happened. Jeremy found himself not able to provide for his oldest son’s college tuition and that is the event that lit the flame that turned into a whole inferno. Jeremy got licensed again in 2015, closed forty-one transactions in his first year while still holding down a career at the railroad. He realized it was time to leave the railroad and closed seventy-eight transactions the first year he was able to completely dedicate time to building his real estate business. He joined forces with Venessa in the beginning of 2016 and the rest is history.
Today Jeremy and Venessa run The Smith Team out of Keller, TX. Jeremy is a coach, mentor, and friend to many in the industry. His experience and leadership skills make him a great choice for a business partner. He is also an investor in buy-and-hold properties and looking toward getting his private pilot license.
When not working Jeremy enjoys working out, tactical firearm training, and spending time with his beloved family.
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