In the renowned Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, the suburban community of Garland, Texas, is a fantastic place to put down roots just northeast of Dallas. Most of Garland is in Dallas County, but a few small areas stretch into Collin and Rockwall counties. This well-established community has a rich heritage and long history dating back to the mid-1800s when it was first settled by cattle ranchers. When two railroad depots came to town, the area experienced significant growth and in 1891 it was incorporated. The Garland Power and Light Company that still powers the city today was constructed in 1920.
Home to approximately two hundred and twenty-three thousand residents, Garland consists of just over fifty-seven square miles and is the state’s twelfth most populous city. Among the many advantages residency in Garland offers, its proximity to Dallas and numerous significant transportation routes are among the best. It also provides access to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, which can deliver commuters to Dallas in fewer than forty minutes via the blue line. Also in proximity to Garland are the amenities, services, and attractions encompassed by the neighboring communities of Plano, Mesquite, Rowlett, Richardson, and Murphy. And in addition to all of those benefits, Garland also has easy access to numerous entertainment and recreation opportunities at destinations like Bradfield Park, Hawaiian Falls Water Park, Rowlett Creek Preserve, and Firewheel Town Center.
In the 75249 and 75040 zip codes, this family-friendly community also has conveniently located schools, including seven high schools, twelve middle schools, forty-seven elementary schools, and two preschools. But the icing on the cake is the vast array of Garland real estate. Real estate in Garland includes a little bit of everything, from older ranches to new construction, luxury estates to charming cottages, condos and townhomes to vacant land for building, and everything in between. Homes for sale in Garland include properties of all shapes and sizes, ages and architectural styles, so homebuyers in all seasons of life can find a property uniquely suited to their needs and tastes. Please connect with us as soon as you are able and we will happily provide you with more specific information regarding currently available properties in Garland, Texas.
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