Farmers Branch Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas
Farmers Branch, otherwise known as the “birthplace of Dallas County,” offers an abundance of recreational activities, “hot spots,” and an ideal location to its 24,500 residents. The community was first settled in 1842 and was widely advertised and known for its rich soil and flourishing crops. During the mid-1850s, Farmers Branch was the best known of all Texan settlements and many people settled in the area. Although Farmers Branch has not been a farming community for decades, many things still grow there such as charming neighborhoods, excellent schools and career opportunities. Many of the community’s neighborhoods are undergoing revitalization. Branch Crossing was the first neighborhood selected for the Farmers Branch Neighborhood Renaissance, a program introduced in 1997. The unique character of Branch Crossing is highlighted by mature trees and its proximity to parks and historical areas. It is just a short walk to a public pavilion and greenbelt with a walking path and nature area. This city sits in an ideal location -- approximately 15 minutes away from both Dallas and the Dallas Forth Worth International Airport near the intersection of Interstates 35 and 635. Farmers Branch is just minutes from the Galleria shopping center, sports complexes, cultural and business centers, the Brookhaven Country Club and more.
The real estate market offers quaint neighborhoods and affordable homes in a variety of styles. A select few condominiums and townhouses can be found ranging in price from under $50,000 to the mid $150,000s. Single-family properties begin at about $90,000 and run up to $1 million and more for homes offering acreage and recreational amenities. Parcels of land are also available for custom homes.
Farmers Branch TX Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $126,871 compared to $132,344 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -4%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Farmers Branch TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Farmers Branch, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Farmers Branch, Farmers Branch neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Farmers Branch to help you find the best home!
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