Plano TX, located mostly within Collin county, is one of the largest and populous Dallas suburbs. Plano, TX has a wide variety of perfect homes and affordable housing Plano and in beautiful neighborhoods around Plano TX. The homes for sale Plano TX is a gateway to promising future. Plano real estate is special and unique for several reasons. Plano TX has been designated the best place to live in United States by CNN Money Magazine for several years, including the current year. It was also selected as the safest city in America for multiple years. It has been rated as the wealthiest city in the United States by CNN Money and the United States Census Bureau declared Plano the wealthiest city of 2008 by comparing the median household income for all U.S. cities whose populations were greater than 250,000.

 

Knowing the history of the city is an interesting aspect for people looking for homes for sale in Plano TX. The history of the city dates back to 1840s. The city attracted population by facilities like sawmill, gristmill, mail service and other stores. The name Plano was suggested by the locals, which was a reference to the local terrain. The completion of Houston and Central Texas Railways in 1872 helped the city grow. In 1980s, the city attracted some large corporations to shift their headquarters to Plano, including J.C.Penney and Frito-Lay. By 2000, the population grew to 222,030, making it one of the largest suburbs of Dallas. In 2013, Plano received top-scoring nationally in a livability index according to an algorithm created by AreaVibes.com.

 

Plano Realty provides all sorts of amenities for all age and income groups. The homes for sale Plano TX provides ample sources of recreation, entertainment and education. The two main Open Space Preserves, Bob Woodruff Park and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve are connected by biking trails making the green space one large uninterrupted park space that is larger than Central Park in New York City (840 acres). Plano is one of 12 suburbs of Dallas that opts into the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) public transportation system. During most of its membership in DART, Plano was lightly served by bus lines, but in recent years, the Red Line of the DART Light Rail project has opened stations in Downtown Plano and at Parker Road, which provide access to commuters traveling to work elsewhere in the Dallas area. Plano was the first city in Collin County to adopt a master plan for its road system. The use of multi-lane, divided highways for all major roads allows for higher speed limits.

 

City of Plano is served directly by several major roadways and freeways. Central It has U.S. Highway 75 on the east, Dallas North Tollway on the west, President George Bush Turnpike on the south, Texas State Highway 121 on the north, along with Preston Road (Texas State Highway 289) that runs through the city. Approximately 80% of Plano's visitors are business travelers, due to its close proximity to Dallas and the many corporations headquartered in Plano. The city also has a convention center. Plano TX has several retail outlets and shopping malls, featuring all the premium brands.

 

Plano Real Estate is filled with phenomenal schools and beautiful neighborhoods. There are 70 public schools, 16 private schools, two campuses of the Collin County Community College District (Collin College), and six libraries in Plano. Houses for sale Plano TX are at advantage as small portions of Plano are served by the Lewisville Independent School District, Frisco Independent School District, and Allen Independent School District

 

Your Plano home gives you access to great things like:

• Your kids will attend fantastic Plano schools. Plano has some of the highest rated schools in all of Texas, and for good reason!
• You will be away from some of the hustle-bustle of the city of Dallas
• You will have a 25-35 min. commute to and from downtown Dallas
• You will find great recreational opportunities with several great fresh water lakes and parks within 1.5 hrs. in Plano, TX
• You will find great Plano shopping opportunities, such as the Shops at Legacy or take a short drive the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco or one of the many malls in Dallas
• You will live in a moderately low crime area
• There are excellent hospitals in Plano, McKinney, and Allen all within a 15 min. commute, including the brand new Baylor Hospital of McKinney
• Plano, Texas is located approximately 18 miles north of the Central Business District of Dallas Texas, via U.S. Hwy 75 (I-45)