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Well-connected to golfing, shopping and the Dallas Metroplex
There are a lot of reasons to love Willow Bend. Locals list its proximity to shopping, easy access to nearby highways, and the beloved Gleneagles Country Club as reasons for settling in this west Plano neighborhood. “It’s simple, it’s beautiful, very pretty, surrounded by the golf courses,” says Kimberly Woodard, a Plano local who lives in Willow Bend and works as a Realtor for Ebby Halliday Realtors. “When you drive over to this area, it’s a very beautiful part of our city. It makes it an area where when people buy here, they stay here, they don’t want to move.” As one of the more expensive parts of the metro, Willow Bend specializes in luxury housing for residents who want to stay connected to the entire Metroplex.
Gleneagles Country Club in Willow Bend is a Golfers dream location.
Plano's Willow Bend neighborhood borders with the Dallas North Tollway.
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Willow Bend housing leans into luxury
Willow Bend is filled with luxury properties inspired by French and Spanish styles. Classic brick homes with curved entryways and prominent pitched shapes are built alongside houses with overlapping red tile roofs. Most properties have luxury features like three-car garages and extravagant backyard swimming pools. The fronts of residences are accented with walkable sidewalks and the shade of mature trees. Houses in Willow Bend start at around $700,000 for a traditional brick home and can reach up to $2 million for a five-bedroom structure. It is also not uncommon to find properties pushing 8,000 square feet listed for around $4 million.
There are some spectacular homes in Willow Bend for those that cannot get enough space.
Beautiful two story home in Willow Bend with an well manicured lawn that stuns the neighbors.
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Plano West is one of the country’s best high schools
Willow Bend is zoned within the well-rated Plano Independent School District. Centennial Elementary School, Renner Middle School and Shepton High School all earn an A score from Niche. Plano West Senior High School, which serves students in 11th and 12th grade, received an A-plus score from Niche. The school was ranked in Newsweek’s top 1% of American high schools between 2010 and 2016 and is acclaimed for its technical engineering courses and multiple athletic victories in women’s basketball, track, soccer, and tennis. The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the most popular college choices for students at Plano West Senior High, and the campus is less than 7 miles away from Willow Bend.
Renner Middle School is a high-rated school in Plano, TX.
Welcome to West Plano Senior High School.
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Be a “King” or “Queen” at Gleneagles Country Club
The residential communities in Willow Bend are built around the Gleneagles Country Club. The club is beloved for its 18-hour hole “King” and “Queen” courses, as well as its pools, tennis courts and kids’ club. One of the largest public parks near Willow Bend is Windhaven Park, which is next to Renner Middle School and Plano West Senior High School. The gem of the park is Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, which is packed with an indoor track, a martial arts dojo, a game room, and indoor and outdoor pools with water slides.
Grab friends and head to Willow Bend's Glen Eagles Golf Course to play a friendly round.
Duncan Park has a covered playground for residents of Willow Bend to enjoy.
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Shops at Willow Bend puts everything within reach
Willow Bend’s proximity to the Dallas North Tollway gives residents easy access to retail areas such as Shops at Willow Bend, Preston Towne Crossing, and Windhaven Village. These shopping centers have grocery stores like Tom Thumb, Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, large healthcare facilities like Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, and family-friendly attractions like the Crayola Experience and Willow Bend Center of the Arts. The commercial district is also close to Midway Road, which has a high density of non-denominational and Baptist churches. “You have everything that your fingertips, including hospitals,” Woodard says. “When I take people here, they go, ‘Wow, I don’t have to travel far to get anything I need.’”
These retail havens also host many restaurants. Shoppers at Preston Towne Crossing will want to stop for a salad at Texas chain Bellagreen or a beer and dinner at Katy Trail Ice House Outpost. Katy Trail prides itself on its “Real Texas BBQ” with meat smoked for 18 hours, as well as an extensive list of beers brewed in Texas and Mexico.
The Shops at Willow Bend is a place for taking time for yourself or with friends.
The bartender at Katy Trail Ice House serves up frosty cold beers, near Willow Bend.
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Dallas North Tollway connects the Metroplex
When locals need to travel around the Metroplex, the neighborhood’s location along the Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike provides an easy commute to several nearby cities. Willow Bend is only about 10 miles from Frisco and 20 miles from Dallas. The DART bus system also operates several stops on Preston Road to the east side of Willow Bend. The community is 6 miles away from Addison Airport and 25 miles from the larger Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Willow Bend residents have quick highway access with PGB Tollway and the Dallas North Tollway.
You can use the DART in Willow Bend to get to the shops at Willow Bend for a day of shopping.
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Parks in this Area
Parkwood Green Park
White Rock Trail Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area
Steeplechase Park
NorthBark Dog Park
Dog Park
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Dallas Love Field
24 min drive
Bus
Midway & Park - N - Mb1
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Plano & Chapel Hill - N - Mb1
Bus
Communications & Wedgewood - N - Mb
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Midway & Park - N - Mb
Bus
Chapel Hill & Communications - W - Mb
Bus
Plano & Horizon - E - Ns
Bus
Preston & Highland - S - Ns
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Willow Bend
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Willow Bend Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willow Bend, Plano sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Willow Bend, Plano over the last 12 months is $1,074,975, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Impeccably maintained, this home showcases a spacious open floor plan that seamlessly blends comfort and functionality. The gourmet kitchen features sleek granite countertops, ideal for everyday use and stylish entertaining. The primary bathroom offers a luxurious, spa like escape. Throughout the home, energy efficient Pella windows enhance comfort and help lower utility costs, while electric
Location! Location! Location! Corner property..Just minutes away from the Dallas North Tollway and PGBT. Highly Desirable Glen Heather Neighborhood. Zoned for award-winning Plano West schools. Open Floor Plan offering breath taking pool views from every room through stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. 2 bedrooms downstairs including the Master bedroom with bay window and en-suite large spacious
Welcome to this stunning single-story home located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Villas of Glen Meadows community. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,910 sq. ft. of living space, this residence combines comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to find an open floor plan filled with natural light, featuring wood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, crown molding,
Come make a home at The Hathaway at Willow Bend. Our beautiful apartment home community is located in the heart of Plano, Texas between the George Bush Turnpike and North Dallas Tollway. Our charming apartment home community brings you the convenience of shops, fine dining, and exciting entertainment destinations nearby. Let The Hathaway at Willow Bend be your gateway to fun and excitement in
Delightful home with a gated circular driveway and only a short walk to Gleneagles Country Club! This home has wood floors throughout. Plenty of space to entertain with a game room and a beautiful backyard oasis! The formal living room, which could also serve as a study, features a fireplace. The den offers a wall of windows overlooking the beautiful backyard, fireplace, and built-ins.
What do comfort, convenience, and an upscale lifestyle all have in common? The Wellington at Willow Bend! Our one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments offer everything you need to keep pace with your busy lifestyle, without cramping up your wallet or requiring long travels to reach all the areas you visit the most. Major employers are nearby and include Frito Lay, Pepsi-Co, and Wells Fargo, and a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,128
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,733
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,213
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
78.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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