Why Live in El Tierra Estates
El Tierra Estates in Mesquite features 1970s ranch-style homes with attached garages, typically offering three bedrooms and spacious backyards. Sidewalks line the streets, creating a walkable environment. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from downtown Mesquite and provides easy access to U.S. Route 80 and Interstate 635, making downtown Dallas reachable in under 20 miles. The nearby Rutherford Recreation Center offers fitness and art classes, a baseball field, and basketball courts. Within 5 miles, residents can enjoy numerous parks, including Paschall Park with its disc golf course and the Travis Williams Softball Complex. Local amenities include a Dollar General half a mile away, several supermarkets within 5 miles, and dining options like Boomer Jack’s and Espadas Brazilian Steakhouse. For shopping, Town East Mall, with over 160 stores, is just over 5 miles north. The closest major hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale, is less than 3 miles away. Public schools in the area are highly rated, with Sam Rutherford Elementary, Frank B. Agnew Middle School, and Mesquite High School all earning commendable grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Tierra Estates a good place to live?
El Tierra Estates is a good place to live. El Tierra Estates is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. El Tierra Estates is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. El Tierra Estates has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $80,984 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.3% of residents. A majority of residents in El Tierra Estates are home owners, with 18.1% of residents renting and 81.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving El Tierra Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
El Tierra Estates neighborhood guide.
Is El Tierra Estates, TX a safe neighborhood?
El Tierra Estates, TX is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in El Tierra Estates?
The median home price in El Tierra Estates is $614,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $123,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,190 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $137K a year to afford the median home price in El Tierra Estates. The average household income in El Tierra Estates is $81K.
What are the best public schools in El Tierra Estates?
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Home Trends in El Tierra Estates, TX
On average, homes in El Tierra Estates, Mesquite sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in El Tierra Estates, Mesquite over the last 12 months is $665,000, up 87% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$665,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$665,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$3,849,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$308
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$614,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
87%