Where to live near private schools (Farmers Branch, Highlands: 2015, renting, houses)

[jbsb]

Our son will start at Greenhill in the Fall and we are debating making the drive from Lake Highlands or move closer to school.

Part of our decision making involves the LBJ Express and if it would significantly help our commute. It looks like it is scheduled for completion by late 2015.

Any thoughts on the commute and family friendly neighborhoods near Greenhill? Our budget is $500k-$650k.

[Renu.Uner]

My niece is enrolled in Greenhill, her brother is going to Barksdale. Their dad said that it takes them 15-20 minutes from Hills of Prestonwoods to Greenhill and they are glad that they have best of both worlds. Excellent public schools and short commute to private school of their choice and his work in Carollton.

[tuesday2]

Check out Schreiber Manor, not sure exact boundaries of Schreiber but general area is - Forest to the South, Midway to the West, Inwood to the East and Harvest Hill/635 to the North (I wouldn't want to live north of Harvest Hill though, too close to 635). Fits with your price range, mix of families and original home owners, but that is turning over to young families.

Super convenient to 635 and Tollway, and shopping at Preston/Forest and Inwood/Forest.

It's about 2.5 miles to Greenhill.

[tuesday2]

Oh, and the zip is 75244

[jbsb]

Thanks, we are going to look at some homes in Schreiber Manor and the Hockaday neighborhood this weekend. Does anyone have thoughts on homes around Brookhaven Country Club? There is a demo/rebuild tax incentive in this area, but I wonder how long it will take for this area to really start trending upwards.

It seems like a good quality of life to be near the club/pool and a lot of house for the money. Feel like I am missing something.

[SMS_Parent]

While you are looking at Schreiber manor and the Hockaday neighborhood, also check out Northaven park -- which is just the other side of Midway from the Hockaday neighborhood (and includes the Disney streets as well as the larger houses to the north of the park). Your money will go a little farther there and the park is a great amenity to have close by. You will find more classmates in these neighborhoods than in Farmer's Branch, which is up and coming, but is definitely still in the revitalization phase and likely to be for years.

[TX75007]

I'd suggest renting until you are sure Greenhill will work.

[theloneranger]

Originally Posted by SMS_Parent

While you are looking at Schreiber manor and the Hockaday neighborhood, also check out Northaven park -- which is just the other side of Midway from the Hockaday neighborhood (and includes the Disney streets as well as the larger houses to the north of the park). Your money will go a little farther there and the park is a great amenity to have close by. You will find more classmates in these neighborhoods than in Farmer's Branch, which is up and coming, but is definitely still in the revitalization phase and likely to be for years.

I think you're right there will be more classmates in the Disney Streets, though I'd venture to say most Greenhill kids live in Preston Hollow.

There are a good number of Greenhill families in the most upscale parts of Farmers Branch like Glad Acres, Branch Crossing, and The Courtyards at Valley View. I would suspect there are also some near the country club. Honestly, though, the eastern part of FB is 5 minutes from Disney Streets and 10 minutes from Preston Hollow, so in practical terms it doesn't make much difference.