Why Live in Watters Creek
Watters Creek in Plano blends suburban living with natural beauty, surrounded by nature preserves and hiking trails. Located just 5 miles from downtown Plano, the neighborhood offers easy access to Route 75 and various amenities. The Courses at Watters Creek, a public golf venue with 6,000 acres of rolling hills and a scenic lake, is a central feature, hosting over 200 events annually. High Point Park and Endfield Park provide numerous sports fields, while Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, Dayspring Nature Preserve, and Oak Point Park offer extensive trails and outdoor activities. Watters Creek Village, a resort-style mixed-use development, serves as the neighborhood's hub for shopping, dining, and community events, featuring restaurants like The Lion & Crown Pub and Shivas Bar and Grill, as well as stores and a Market Street grocery. Homes in Watters Creek range from smaller ranch-style houses to grand two-story brick homes, with prices starting at $350,000 for townhouses in Chase Oaks Village. The area is served by the highly rated Plano Independent School District, including Rasor Elementary, Hendrick Middle, and Clark High School. The neighborhood's proximity to US-75 ensures convenient travel, with downtown Plano 5 miles away, Dallas 23 miles away, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 30 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watters Creek a good place to live?
Watters Creek is a good place to live. Watters Creek is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Watters Creek is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Watters Creek has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.2 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $78,808 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 45.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Watters Creek are renters, with 74% of residents renting and 26% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Watters Creek, TX a safe neighborhood?
Watters Creek, 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 Watters Creek?
The median home price in Watters Creek is $430,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Watters Creek. The average household income in Watters Creek is $79K.
What are the best public schools in Watters Creek?
The best public schools that serve Watters Creek are:
- Ereckson Middle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Allen High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Plano Senior High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the best private schools in Watters Creek?
The best private schools that serve Watters Creek are:
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Home Trends in Watters Creek, TX
On average, homes in Watters Creek, Plano sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Watters Creek, Plano over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$519,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$361,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%