Why Live in Royse City
Royse City is a rural neighborhood located 32 miles east of Dallas, known for its old-fashioned main street and over 45 acres of parkland, including a community lake. The area features a mix of historic architecture and master-planned neighborhoods like Highlands of McKamy, which offers brick, new-traditional homes with fenced-in backyards, sidewalks, and a private community clubhouse with a pool and tennis courts. Near Main Street, residents find larger lots with ranch-style houses, country cottages, and craftsman homes, while further out, properties offer ample acreage for working homesteads. Royse City became a Texas Main Street City in 2007, promoting downtown revitalization and preservation. Main Street hosts local boutiques, eateries like Texas Cafe Diner Royse City and Alejandro's, and Joe's Meat Market. For daily essentials, a Walmart is located about a mile southwest of Main Street. Outdoor attractions include City Lake Park with a playground and fishing pond, a splash park, Walker Hawk Sports Complex, and Stone River Golf Club. Families with children may attend highly rated schools such as Davis Elementary and Royse City High, which offers a partnership with Texas A&M Commerce and Paris Junior College for earning an associate degree by graduation. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is car-dependent, with Star Transit providing scheduled rides around the county and to Dallas. Royse City is 57 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and home to Royse City Emergency Hospital.
Home Trends in Royse City, TX
On average, homes in Royse City, TX sell after 239 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Royse City, TX over the last 12 months is $349,990, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$349,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$279,964
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$167
Number of Homes for Sale
453
Last 12 months Home Sales
313
Median List Price
$388,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%