--- title: "The Colony TX Real Estate | Raven Mok" url: https://ravenmok.com/cities/the-colony description: "Discover The Colony TX real estate with Raven Mok. Lakeside living, Grandscape entertainment, and affordable North Texas homes near Lewisville Lake." lang: en --- Image: The Colony Texas Grandscape (https://ravenmok.com/assets/hero-main-njmvY6xR.jpg) North Dallas Living # The Colony The Entertainment Capital of the North ## Who Lives Here? 🎮 ### The Lifestyle Enthusiast Entertainment & Lake Life Often working in the nearby Legacy corridor, these residents love being walking distance to Grandscape. They want lake access (Lewisville Lake) combined with ultra-modern entertainment and dining options. Work hard, play harder is the motto here. Typical Income $90K - $180K Core Values Entertainment Lake Access Modern Amenities Convenience Nightlife ### The Details Population 58,000+ Median Home Price $435K Property Tax Rate 2.1% YoY Appreciation +1.6% Avg Household Income $95K+ Walk Score 34 ### Lifestyle Vibe Check Family Friendly 7/10 Luxury Factor 7/10 Commute Rating 8/10 Dining & Food Scene 9/10 Cultural Diversity 6/10 Outdoor Lifestyle 9/10 ### Education School District Deep Dive #### Lewisville ISD Public School District B+ Overall Rating ##### District Highlights Solid academic programs Strong fine arts Growing STEM focus Career & technical education Diverse student population Community partnerships #### Notable Public Schools ##### The Colony High School B+ High School (9-12) Strong athletics program ##### Griffin Middle School B+ Middle School (6-8) ##### Lakeview Elementary A Elementary (K-5) #### Private School Options ##### Covenant Christian Academy 4.0/5 K-12 Private 10 min drive ##### Liberty Christian School 4.2/5 K-12 Private 12 min drive ### Food & Culture The Dining & Market Scene #### Asian & International Markets 99 Ranch Market (Plano) Chinese Grocery 18 min H Mart (Carrollton) Korean Grocery 15 min India Bazaar (Lewisville) Indian Grocery 10 min Mitsuwa (Plano) Japanese Grocery 20 min #### Grocery & Everyday Tom Thumb General Grocery 5 min Kroger General Grocery 5 min Whole Foods (Plano) Organic/Premium 15 min Trader Joe's (Plano) Specialty 18 min #### Dining Diversity 8/10 Variety Score ##### American/BBQ 9/10 Truck Yard, Local spots at Grandscape ##### International Variety 8/10 Multiple options at Grandscape, Growing diversity ##### Entertainment Dining 10/10 Andretti's, Grandscape restaurants, Brewery concepts #### Cultural Amenities Grandscape Lewisville Lake Hawaiian Falls Nebraska Furniture Mart ### Commute & Connectivity Getting Around #### DFW Airport 15 mi 18-25 min drive #### Downtown Dallas 25 mi 30-40 min drive #### Legacy/Plano 10 mi 15-20 min drive #### Major Highways SH-121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) I-35E Dallas North Tollway #### Public Transit Limited public transit. Car-dependent area with excellent highway access. Close to DART stations in Plano. ## Local Lifestyle Raven's _Insider Guide_ ### Raven's Picks - Scheels Destination Store Not just a store—a destination with a Ferris wheel inside - Truck Yard Entertainment Ultimate backyard vibe with live music and food trucks - Lewisville Lake Outdoor Recreation Boating, fishing, and sunset views ### Weekend Vibes - • Shopping and dining at Grandscape - • Boating on Lewisville Lake - • Go-karts at Andretti Indoor Karting - • Concerts at Lava Cantina - • Hawaiian Falls water park ### Parks & Outdoors - • Stewart Creek Park - • B.B. Owen Park - • Lewisville Lake beaches - • The Tribute Golf Club ### Annual Events Liberty by the Lake (July 4th) Grandscape seasonal events Lake festivals Insider Tip "The Colony is bucking the market trend with +1.6% appreciation—driven entirely by Grandscape growth. If you want entertainment, lake life, and easier access to DFW Airport, this is your spot. It's the 'fun' suburb." \- Raven ## Real Estate Intel Market _Snapshot_ ### Price Ranges Single Family (Entry) $350K - $450K Single Family (Mid) $450K - $650K Luxury/Lakefront $650K - $1.2M Townhomes/Condos $250K - $400K ### Costs to Know Typical HOA $75 - $250/mo MUD Tax Districts Common Some communities have MUD taxes. Factor in 0.3-0.6% additional. Market Status Hot Market ### Active Builders Meritage Homes Taylor Morrison Shaddock Homes Highland Homes ### Investment Outlook The Colony is outperforming the market thanks to Grandscape development. Strong rental demand from young professionals. Best value for lake/entertainment lifestyle in North Dallas. Continued appreciation expected. ### Explore Notable Areas in The Colony Grandscape Area Stewart Peninsula Austin Waters ### Ready to Call The Colony Home? Let's find your perfect spot in this entertainment hub. Book a Strategy Call (https://ravenmok.com/contact) Next Steps ## Run the numbers on The Colony Most buyers comparing The Colony are also weighing nearby communities and the monthly cost of getting there. These pages cover both sides of that decision. - The Fields in Frisco: https://ravenmok.com/neighborhoods/the-fields - All North Texas city guides: https://ravenmok.com/cities - Mortgage payment calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/mortgage-payment - Texas property tax estimator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/property-tax - Buy versus rent calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/buy-vs-rent - Relocation cost calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/relocation-cost - Seller net sheet: https://ravenmok.com/tools/seller-net-sheet ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Raven Mok", "jobTitle": "Real Estate Advisor & Former CPA", "description": "Raven Mok is a licensed Texas real estate agent and former CPA serving North Dallas. 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