Farmer's Branch -- (Dallas, Carrollton, Farmers Branch: apartments, leasing, buying)

[ocean2026]

In particular Mercer Crossing Area.

What is this area like?
Is Farmer's Branch growing on the up or declining?

[aznkobee]

Looks like a rather confused area in the middle of old declining farmers branch to the east and a nice happening place of las colinas as to the west.

[Tamara0914]

I technically live in Farmers Branch, but I am across the street from the Galleria, on the tollway side. When i originally moved in I loved the area.. and still do.. but.. it's rather odd. One side is vibrant with restaurants and shopping.. the other side is very industrial until you take Alpha to Midway - and well I dont care for that area either.

[theloneranger]

Both of these things are due to the city's master plan, which concentrates residences in the center 50% and industrial development in the west and east to arrive at an 80/20 industrial/residential tax base split. The city's not likely to zone many or any new areas in the east and west as residential because it would typically be a net loss in tax revenue with more people using city services as well.

[Tamara0914]

Originally Posted by theloneranger

Both of these things are due to the city's master plan, which concentrates residences in the center 50% and industrial development in the west and east to arrive at an 80/20 industrial/residential tax base split. The city's not likely to zone many or any new areas in the east and west as residential because it would typically be a net loss in tax revenue with more people using city services as well.

Had no idea about this.. thank you for the insight, makes sense!

[aggieplaya]

The rule of thumb for me is: If the area is one of the most talked about, then I would consider it on the rise. Let me tell you, Farmers Branch isn't even the first 10 talked about...

:-)

[Tamara0914]

Agreed..... I didn't even realize I was in Farmer's Branch until I actually signed my lease. My leasing office (which is within my apartments) actually is considered Dallas. Across the street is Dallas.. and less than a mile up is considered Addison. lol so...... I just say say I live at the Galleria, since I am across the street

[ocean2026]

Sometimes cities that are growing rapidly devour space. Have their been new businesses in the area or have establishments left?

[Restrain]

Look north in Carrollton instead if considering buying.