Why Live in Pecan Bend
Pecan Bend in Mesquite, located 10 miles from downtown Dallas, is a quiet and neighborly community. The neighborhood features predominantly brick ranch-style homes with rear-entry garages, along with a few Colonial-style houses. Residents enjoy modest lawns with flowering bushes, trimmed hedges, and mature trees along winding streets with sidewalks. Pecan Bend is bordered by Westover Park to the north and a business/industrial park to the south, providing a mix of recreational and commercial proximity. The area is highly convenient with quick access to U.S. 80, Interstate 635, and Interstate 30. Local amenities include a Walmart Supercenter 4 miles east and popular retail chains like Sephora and H&M at The Marketplace at Towne Centre and Town East Mall, both 2 miles north. Dining options in downtown Mesquite, just under 4 miles southeast, include Bear Cave Coffee, Dos Panchas, and Mesquite Barbeque. The Corner Theatre offers community-driven events such as worship services, poetry readings, and live music. Westover Park and DeBusk Park, connected by the Westover Park Greenbelt Trail, provide recreational features like a baseball field, disc golf course, and ADA accessible playgrounds. The neighborhood is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, with Rugel Elementary, Lanny Frasier Middle, and West Mesquite High School serving local students. Safety is bolstered by the nearby Mesquite Fire Station, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center is 6 miles east for medical emergencies. While the area has a moderate flooding risk, the last major flood occurred in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pecan Bend a good place to live?
Pecan Bend is a good place to live. Pecan Bend is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Pecan Bend is a suburban neighborhood. Pecan Bend has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.8 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $71,523 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Pecan Bend are home owners, with 18% of residents renting and 82% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pecan Bend can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pecan Bend neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pecan Bend?
The median home price in Pecan Bend is $276,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $55,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in Pecan Bend. The average household income in Pecan Bend is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Pecan Bend?
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Are home prices dropping in Pecan Bend?
Yes, home prices in Pecan Bend are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Pecan Bend, TX
On average, homes in Pecan Bend, Mesquite sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Pecan Bend, Mesquite over the last 12 months is $258,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$258,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$276,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%