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Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek

$726,183 Average Value
$226 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

North Dallas neighborhood residents don’t want to leave

At first glance, Cottonwood Creek looks like a small sliver of Richardson between Canyon Creek and The University of Texas at Dallas, but a closer look shows a community centered around families and laying down roots. Kids race on their bikes while families walk around the area together, waving to their neighbors and saying hello as they pass. "Most people know each other," says Angela Green, a broker with Keller Williams Central Broker who has lived in North Dallas for over 40 years. "The community is priceless; that's why people want to be there." 4th of July parades and other neighborhood functions bring the neighborhood together. Well-kept homes, highly rated schools and the country club catch people's attention initially, but the neighborhood residents make them stay. "It's a community that is hard to explain, but once you live there, you never want to leave," Green says.

Cottonwood Creek in Richardson is a beautiful neighborhood with friendly residents.
Cottonwood Creek in Richardson is a beautiful neighborhood with friendly residents.
Living in Cottonwood Creek in Richardson offers a peaceful and serene environment.
Living in Cottonwood Creek in Richardson offers a peaceful and serene environment.
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Variety of home styles from the 1970s and 80s

Emerald green lawns and towering, bushy trees forming a canopy of shade over the homes fill the streets of Cottonwood Creek. Narrow roadways offer street parking, but it condenses the street and makes it difficult for cars to pass each other. Houses built in the 1970s and 80s come in various shapes and sizes. "That is the beauty of the neighborhood; not all the houses are the same," Green says. Prices typically range from $625,000 for a ranch-style house with a brick exterior to more than a million for a two-story vernacular-style home with a fenced-in backyard. Houses don't hit the market often, with less than ten sold in the last couple of years. "Once people move in, they don't go anywhere," Green says. "Even if they need to expand or downsize, they don't leave the neighborhood."

The ranch style homes in Cottonwood Creek are known for their classic architectural design.
The ranch style homes in Cottonwood Creek are known for their classic architectural design.
Traditional homes in Cottonwood Creek offer a timeless aesthetic that residents love.
Traditional homes in Cottonwood Creek offer a timeless aesthetic that residents love.
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Focus on the fine arts in Cottonwood Schools

Canyon Creek Elementary School receives an A rating from Niche and ranks as the 19th best public elementary school in the county by Niche. Green says Canyon Creek and other nearby elementary schools are "a big reason why people move to the area." Wilson Middle School earns an A-minus and introduces students to the fine arts with band, theatre, art and choir electives. Vines High School, a B-plus-rated institution, continues the fine arts education, ranked as the 25th best school for the arts in the state. Students looking to continue their education don't have to look far, with the University of Texas at Dallas, across North Floyd Road, offering two and four-year degrees.

The University of Texas at Dallas near Cottonwood Creek offers student involvement.
The University of Texas at Dallas near Cottonwood Creek offers student involvement.
Students at Vines High School excel in arts, athletics, and academic competitions.
Students at Vines High School excel in arts, athletics, and academic competitions.
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Hit the green at Canyon Creek Country Club

Cottonwood Creek locals are often members of the nearby Canyon Creek Country Club. Golf enthusiasts tee up on the 18-hole, 7,000-yard course with manicured greens and fairways. Tennis and pickleball players grab their racquets and compete on one of the 17 tennis courts or ten pickleball courts. Kids swish down the water slide and cool off on a hot summer's day in one of the three pools or the splash pad. The country club also hosts live musicians and cook-offs for members. Crowds of kids race through Canyon Creek Park, exploring the colorful playground equipment and flying down the brown slides. Side-by-side blue water slides fling swimmers into the pool's deep end while sunbathers soak up the hot Texas sun. Soccer and cricket players compete on the vast fields at Point North Park while younger kids climb on the blue and yellow playground equipment. Green says parents "are often coaching if they are on a soccer team."

Golf enthusiasts near Cottonwood Creek enjoy nearby courses like Canyon Creek Country Club.
Golf enthusiasts near Cottonwood Creek enjoy nearby courses like Canyon Creek Country Club.
Golfing at Canyon Creek Country Club is a favorite pastime for Cottonwood Creek residents.
Golfing at Canyon Creek Country Club is a favorite pastime for Cottonwood Creek residents.
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AJ's Hot Chicken in Cottonwood Creek is famous for its flavorful and spicy chicken dishes.
AJ's Hot Chicken in Cottonwood Creek is famous for its flavorful and spicy chicken dishes.

Wide-ranging spice meter at AJ’s Hot Chicken

Critics rave about the Mediterranean-Lebanese grilled fare at Ali Baba Mediterranean and the lunch buffet. AJ's Hot Chicken serves several chicken-centric dishes with a spicy meter that ranges from 'my water is spicy' to 'liability waiver required.' Guitars and Growlers Richardson invites people in with live music and dozens of drinks on tap. Shoppers can browse the aisles at Natural Grocers, British Emporium-Richardson and Docs Food Store without making an extra trip since all three stores are in the same area on Campbell Road. Big-name retailers, like Walmart and Target, require hopping in the car and driving a few miles to the west.

Cottonwood Creek residents rely on Highway 75 for their daily commute to work and school.
Cottonwood Creek residents rely on Highway 75 for their daily commute to work and school.

Take Interstate 75 straight into downtown Dallas

Like many parts of the Metroplex, Cottonwood Creek residents need a vehicle to commute. West Campbell Road, on the neighborhood's southern edge, leads to Interstate 75, which offers a straight shot south to downtown Dallas, about 18 miles away. The intestate usually comes with heavy traffic, typically taking more than 30 minutes. Travels fly worldwide from the DFW International Airport, roughly 25 miles to the west. Methodist Hospital Campus for Continuing Care is the nearest hospital, a little more than a mile south of the area.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas Love Field

28 min drive

Bus

Campbell & Floyd - W - Mb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cottonwood Creek US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Cottonwood Creek Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$668,000
Median Sale Price
$539,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$668,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
298
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,842
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,365

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
709
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$115,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,130

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
68.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 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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