Question about Plano neighborhoods (Lewisville, Flower Mound: homes, private school, universities)

[keribeth818]

Originally Posted by Soccernerd

If they’re sending their children to private school, then they should just look at The Colony or Hebron. There’s not much reason to live in more expensive areas such as Plano, Frisco, or Allen if you aren't going to utilize the public schools.

There's lots of reasons you would want to do that. For one, you want to live in the City where the majority of OTHER kids attending your private school lives or you will either be driving around DFW for playdates or your kids won't have friends outside of school. Similarly, after school activities. For example, lots of people drive from 30 minutes away to use the Plano sports programs. Living in the City keeps after-school activity driving to a minimum.

You might THINK you don't need a good public school system, until you do. Sometimes the private school you think will be a perfect fit doesn't turn out that way. Or changes. Or isn't right for one of your kids. Or you need special services for your kid (which they can get regardless of where they go to school if you pay ISD taxes). I have found it always helps to have a good plan B.

Added benefit of better resale potential.

If you aren't using the public schools I would move as close to work AND the school as you can while still being in a desirable neighborhood. You can find some nice older homes in Plano zoned to great elementary and middles schools north of Legacy, east of Coit for under $400k.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by keribeth818

There's lots of reasons you would want to do that. For one, you want to live in the City where the majority of OTHER kids attending your private school lives or you will either be driving around DFW for playdates or your kids won't have friends outside of school. Similarly, after school activities. For example, lots of people drive from 30 minutes away to use the Plano sports programs. Living in the City keeps after-school activity driving to a minimum.

You might THINK you don't need a good public school system, until you do. Sometimes the private school you think will be a perfect fit doesn't turn out that way. Or changes. Or isn't right for one of your kids. Or you need special services for your kid (which they can get regardless of where they go to school if you pay ISD taxes). I have found it always helps to have a good plan B.

Added benefit of better resale potential.

If you aren't using the public schools I would move as close to work AND the school as you can while still being in a desirable neighborhood. You can find some nice older homes in Plano zoned to great elementary and middles schools north of Legacy, east of Coit for under $400k.

I'll let them know, thanks!

[Soccernerd]

Originally Posted by keribeth818

There's lots of reasons you would want to do that. For one, you want to live in the City where the majority of OTHER kids attending your private school lives or you will either be driving around DFW for playdates or your kids won't have friends outside of school. Similarly, after school activities. For example, lots of people drive from 30 minutes away to use the Plano sports programs. Living in the City keeps after-school activity driving to a minimum.

You might THINK you don't need a good public school system, until you do. Sometimes the private school you think will be a perfect fit doesn't turn out that way. Or changes. Or isn't right for one of your kids. Or you need special services for your kid (which they can get regardless of where they go to school if you pay ISD taxes). I have found it always helps to have a good plan B.

Added benefit of better resale potential.

If you aren't using the public schools I would move as close to work AND the school as you can while still being in a desirable neighborhood. You can find some nice older homes in Plano zoned to great elementary and middles schools north of Legacy, east of Coit for under $400k.

I’m guessing that the family in question is wanting Catholic schools for religious reasons and less for academic reasons. Maybe if the OP could elaborate, then there isn’t much reason to get a house in Plano or Frisco when you could live in Hebron for a house that could be tens of thousands of dollars less. If they’re intending on staying in the same house for a long time, then resale could be less important.

Personally I value a good public school district and would gladly pay more for a house because of that. The family won’t be utilizing public schools, so unless they are wanting to time housing markets perfectly, I stand by my recommendation.

[UnfairPark]

If commute is towards Legacy/DNT and Prince of Peace then 75093 would be most suitable. You may have to compromise a bit on house itself at this budget but good resale, mature trees, nice neighborhoods, great location, excellent backup schools and literally everything within 0-10 minutes drive. Frisco, North Dallas, Carrolton, Colony are short drive away as well.

[UnfairPark]

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...0-500000/sby-2

If they are okay with single story homes, not many available but those may fit in their budget better.

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...th_singlestory

[stan4]

Let them know we know families who become upset and disenchanted with POP (administrative issues and culture) and were happy to have a great public fallback.

[Saintmarks]

Since when did the portion of the Lewisville ISD zoned for Hebron HS become infelicitous?

[UnfairPark]

Just for informational purposes, POP is in 75093 zip code and JPII in 75075.

[Waterdragon8212]

Also, just to note, there is a Prince of Peace Catholic school and a Prince of Peace Christian school - I'm assuming since they are interested in Catholic education, they are referring to the Catholic school, but just wanted to clarify for anyone reading the thread. They are only a couple of miles apart, but POPCS (Prince of Peace Christian School) is technically in Carrollton on the edge of Plano.

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by Waterdragon8212

Also, just to note, there is a Prince of Peace Catholic school and a Prince of Peace Christian school - I'm assuming since they are interested in Catholic education, they are referring to the Catholic school, but just wanted to clarify for anyone reading the thread. They are only a couple of miles apart, but POPCS (Prince of Peace Christian School) is technically in Carrollton on the edge of Plano.

I'm pretty sure it is Lutheran.