Parker is home to large ranches seen in “Dallas,” 7 miles from Plano
If you ever watched the opening credits of the 1970s hit television series “Dallas” and wished you could live in the same neighborhood as the Ewing family, your wish can come true in Parker. This small city in Collin County is home to several large ranches, including Southfork Ranch, which was used to shoot exterior scenes of the iconic TV drama and is as green and picturesque today as it was during the series’ heyday. However, you don’t have to be as wealthy as the Ewings to live in Parker; the city boasts charming single-family homes with lots of land in a range of price points.
Beautiful homes, highly rated schools, and lots of land draw homebuyers to Parker.
The city of Parker is a beautiful community with vibrant and luscious scenery.
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Large, modern homes draw from Tudor, Colonial and French architecture
Those homes are primarily large, custom builds with elegant brick facades and stonework. Most are new two-story builds from the 2000s and 2010s in architectural styles, including Colonial, Tudor and French Provincial. If you're looking for something more retro, you can also find traditional single-level ranch-style homes from the 1970s, with low-pitched roofs and big, front-facing windows. Lot sizes are large, many boasting an acre or more of space, so front and back yards are roomy, and many homeowners opt to include pools, barns and stables on their properties. Leafy green trees are abundant, dotting front yards, as is shrubbery and other local flora. The residential streets that wind through each subdivision are wide and provide an optimal place for bike riding or walking with friends. Prices range from $450,000 to $4.2 million, with a median single family price of $1.4 million.
Large Colonial-style homes stand proudly in Parker, blending traditional charm with modern comfort.
Parker boasts beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles, including French Provincial designs.
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Plano Independent Schools include the highly rated Plano East High
Neighborhood children may start school at Hickey Elementary, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has an A rating on Niche. For sixth through eighth grade, they head to Bowman Middle, which has an A-minus. For high school, they begin at Williams High, which serves ninth and 10th grade and has a B, then finish at Plano East Senior High, which earns an A-plus. Plano East is the only senior high school in the district to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and students from neighboring high schools who want to participate are allowed to transfer to East Plano without forfeiting their University Interscholastic League (UIL) eligibility.
Bowman Middle School serves 6th through 8th grade in the Parker community.
Plano East Senior High School earns an A-plus from Niche.
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City Park and Preserve is a natural greenspace with a lot of wildlife
While Parker's residents have plenty of space in their neighborhoods to get outside in the fresh air, when they want a more traditional park experience, they often head to City Park and Preserve. Located in the city’s center, this sprawling green space is surrounded by tall, mature trees and is the place to be when you want to get one with nature. Take the mile-long, sun-dappled trail that snakes through the park, and you'll find the bubbling waters of Maxwell Creek and the quiet preserve where you might catch a glimpse of some of its wildlife inhabitants like birds, armadillos, rabbits, skunks and squirrels.
Beautiful ponds are scattered throughout Parker’s neighborhoods, creating serene spots for outdoor enjoyment.
Maxwell Creek runs through City Park & Preserve in Parker, a relaxing area to enjoy the sounds of nature.
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Locals frequent big-box stores and chain restaurants
To cross everything off your weekly to-do list, head to the retail hub at the intersection of East Bethany Drive and Angel Parkway. You'll find Walmart, where you can pick up groceries and all your daily essentials; Walgreens, where you can drop off a prescription; and services like salons, an urgent care center and a Bank of America branch. While there, you can grab lunch at familiar favorite restaurants Chipotle, Wendy’s or Taco Bell.
Chipotle is a popular spot to get lunch in Parker.
Walmart is where residents go to pick up groceries in Parker.
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U.S. Route 75 leads to Plano and other surrounding cities
Parker is about 15 miles from Garland and just 7 miles from Plano, which offers additional shopping and restaurant options. If you’re commuting for work or looking for a bit of excitement, Dallas is about 30 miles south, which you can access via U.S. Route 75.
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