Lake Dallas, TX Homes for Sale & Local Guide
Lake Dallas sits on Lewisville Lake along I-35E, between Denton and Lewisville. Settled in the 1850s as the French Settlement, the town took the name Garza when the railroad arrived in 1881, then became Lake Dallas after the original lake was built in the late 1920s. It incorporated in 1965 and had about 7,700 residents at the 2020 census. It’s one of the four Lake Cities, along with Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores.
Why People Move to Lake Dallas
- The lake: parks and boat access on Lewisville Lake.
- Lake Dallas ISD: a hometown district shared by the Lake Cities.
- Location: I-35E runs to Denton and Lewisville, and the Swisher Road bridge crosses the lake to Little Elm.
- Value: often more affordable than the bigger suburbs nearby.
Lake Dallas Real Estate Market Snapshot
Lake Dallas is one of the more affordable spots in this part of Denton County. Many homes list in the $300Ks to low $400Ks, with lake-area and newer homes running higher.
Want current numbers? Our live Lake Dallas market report tracks median prices, new listings, and days on market, and it updates on its own. You can also sign up to get it by email each month.
Denton County runs from lake towns and big suburbs to small farm towns, so prices can change a lot from one side of the county to the other. Ask us for a breakdown of the neighborhoods you’re considering.
Communities and Home Types in Lake Dallas
- Established neighborhoods: older homes on settled streets close to the lake and I-35E.
- Lake-area homes: homes near the shoreline and lake parks.
- Newer homes and townhomes: newer construction scattered through town.
Lake Dallas Schools
Lake Dallas is served by Lake Dallas ISD, which also serves much of Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores. Check the latest state ratings on the Texas Education Agency’s TXschools.gov, and ask us which campuses serve any home you’re considering.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Hickory Creek · Corinth · Lewisville · Denton · Flower Mound · Argyle · Krum · Ponder · Justin · Northlake · Roanoke
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Working With The Morris Team in Lake Dallas
Ryan grew up in Lake Dallas, so the Lake Cities are home turf for us. Today we work throughout Denton County and meet clients at our Rhome and Bedford offices. Buying? We’ll help you compare neighborhoods, school zones, and HOA rules, and negotiate the right price. Selling? Your home gets Premier Agent placement on Zillow and Homes.com, professional photography, digital floor plans, and boosted social media ads.
Lake Dallas Real Estate FAQs
Is Lake Dallas, TX a good place to live?
If you want lake access, a hometown school district, and an easy commute on I-35E, Lake Dallas is worth a look.
What school district is Lake Dallas in?
Lake Dallas ISD.
What are the Lake Cities?
Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores, four neighboring towns along the west side of Lewisville Lake.
How far is Lake Dallas from Dallas?
About 35 to 45 minutes to downtown Dallas on I-35E, depending on traffic.