Renner Middle School (Dallas, Plano, Lewisville: real estate, mortgage, houses)

[MarkSilver039]

I am house hunting in North Dallas. I really liked some homes near Renner Middle School. Is this a good area and school. My son would start middle school in fall. I found only few homes below $400,000. I was told during my job interview that Plano is really affordable.

[Betty_Baylor99]

As a whole, the city of Plano is affordable depending on location. You will find them mostly in the central and eastern parts of the city. That being said, Renner MS feeds into the most expensive real estate of Plano so I'd try looking at houses not directly by the school, but within the Renner zone. Not sure what your budget is, but if you are dead set on having him go through the Renner/Shepton/Plano West route, try looking for houses west of the Tollway in 75093 and 75024 (make sure the home is zoned for Plano schools, not Lewisville) or north central Plano (north of Spring Creek Pkwy between Ohio and Coit). You will be able to find homes less than $400K in those areas.

[frenzyrider]

It is a great school and area. I think Betty answered very well and I will echo her points...

[CheerBeer]

Renner is a great school located in Collin County's most desireable pocket. You can't go wrong with those neighborhoods. They are expensive but offer whole package so very good value.

Total listings 112
Highest $7 Million
Under $400k 15 (7 already under contract)

As Betty mentioned don't limit your search to immediate area, whole feeder is nice. Homes West of DNT are usually a better value as most buyers and even many realtors assume that west of DNT is LISD though 70% of it feeds to PISD. Barksdale, Cenntenial and Brinker are elementary schools that feed to Renner, Shepton & PWSH are secondary schools. Bus service is available to and from STEAM, Health and International Baccalaureate Acadamies. PWHS already sits on top of all ranking charts and things just got sweeter as Jasper joined it recently.

Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Costco, Shops at Willowbend, Legacy Town center, all tollways, Shops at Park/Preston, Stone Briar, Galleria, DART Bus, Tom Muhlenback Center, Texas Presbyterian, Children's Medical Center, Baylor Heart, Arbor Hill Nature Reserve and a world of dinning/shopping/activities/services near by. Unlike most parts of Collin County, lot sizes are bigger, homes interesting ( you must take a fantasy tour of WillowBend Country, Kings Lake and Ranchero estates)and most streets are tree lined. You get all the benefits of an established neighborhood. Its a short commute to elite private schools of Dallas and DFW airport so that adds value. We have two golf courses/country clubs in area that feeds to Renner. You get option to pick alley, drive way, front or side garages.

I am totally biased but you can ask any long time resident who knows his real estate.

[LFC74]

Yes, I second everything that CheerBeer said here. I live in this area and my son attends Renner and it has been excellent. This area is fantastic and there really isn't anything of significance that you can't get to within 30mins from this location with close proximity to three tollways. I moved here from out of state in the summer and couldn't be happier with the West Plano area.

[MarkSilver039]

Thanks every one. Just had a chat with an investor acquaintance and he explained DFW housing market in a nut shell. My budget is $400,000-600,000 depending on the package. I've got some recommendations for local realtors so hunting begins soon.

I'm hoping for listings to come on market near end of school term. Is it good to wait for that?

[frenzyrider]

You can wait after the end of the school year if you'd like buy I doubt it will help you in dfw. It is growing explosive in that area. Also, if you plan to take out a mortgage then you are risking an interest rate hike!!!

[fndmom]

If you don't need the elementary school the Huffman area also feeds to Renner, Shepton, and Plano West. It also has some nice homes within your budget, but the elementary has issues. Good luck on your search.

[CMC_TX]

Originally Posted by fndmom

If you don't need the elementary school the Huffman area also feeds to Renner, Shepton, and Plano West. It also has some nice homes within your budget, but the elementary has issues. Good luck on your search.

Agree. Huffman is a train wreck. There are much better options in that area for elementary level.

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/commu...n-rezoning.ece

[CheerBeer]

I've heard about positive changes brought by rezoning. They earned performance distinction for current year but still not in the same league as Barksdale/Brinker/Centennial/Rice/Skaggs.

I wouldn't recommend waiting, don't let go of a good house if you find one. There are never too many listings below $500k in that area.