Arcadia Farms
New constructionA Lennar master plan with a resort-style pool, amenity center, greenbelt and park, close to US-380 and downtown Princeton.
Homes near Arcadia Farms
2026 Princeton community guide · Collin County
Living in Princeton, TX
Lake Lavon on the doorstep, some of the most attainable new construction in Collin County, and one of the fastest-growing cities in America.
By Shayla Eadler, Broker & Owner (TREC #747934) · Updated
- Population
- 43,524Census estimate, July 2025
- County
- CollinOn US-380, east of McKinney
- School district
- Princeton ISDSome edge areas are McKinney ISD
- Median sold price
- $304,990Resideline, 6 mo. to Oct 2026
- Est. total tax rate
- ≈1.88–1.91%City + Princeton ISD, before exemptions
- To downtown Dallas
- ~30 mi40–55 min
For sale now
Homes for sale in Princeton, TX
Princeton is mostly new construction from national builders, with lake-area homes and a few older in-town streets. Start with the latest listings or jump to a popular search.
$270,000
$172
Active
4806 Everly Court
Princeton, TX 75071
3
Beds,
2
Baths,
1,566
square feet,
LOWER YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENT! SELLER WILL CONTRIBUTE TOWARD A BUYER'S INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN with acceptable offer! Discover the perfect combination of modern comfort, thoughtful design, and low maintenance living in this immaculate, single-story home in the desirable Eastridge community! Built in 2023, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence offers an inviting open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the common areas, creating a stylish and cohesive look. The kitchen features beautiful granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and an open layout that connects seamlessly with the main living and dining areas. The bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Beyond the home, Eastridge offers an impressive collection of community amenities, including an amenity center, fitness center, swimming pool, playgrounds, and a dog park. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Princeton, Anna, and McKinney, this home combines neighborhood charm with everyday convenience. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with owning a nearly new home without the wait of new construction. Move-in ready and waiting for you.
Residential
MLS# 21417906
Serhant Texas, LLC
$319,990
$152
Active
2306 Warm Glow Way
Princeton, TX 75407
4
Beds,
3
Baths,
2,111
square feet,
MLS# 21425252 - Built by Trophy Signature Homes - Ready Now! ~ Step into the Hayden, where you’ll find four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms designed for maximum comfort and flexibility. An open-concept layout offers plenty of room to entertain, while the first-floor primary suite serves as a private getaway. With ample space, a large kitchen island, and additional storage, this plan is perfect for people who love to host.
Residential
MLS# 21425252
HomesUSA.com
$409,990
$152
Active
2126 Sunshining Road
Princeton, TX 75407
4
Beds,
3
Baths,
2,705
square feet,
MLS# 21425254 - Built by Trophy Signature Homes - Ready Now! ~ Spacious and superior, the Claret boasts everything you could want in a home and more. The four-bedroom design is sure to be the go-to home for holiday dinners with a family room large enough to provide ample seating. Your guests will be impressed by the spectacular gourmet kitchen and dining area. Entertain at the center island so everyone can mingle. Direct guests upstairs to bound about in the game room or enjoy movies in the media room. A home office, cordial primary suite, and covered patio add to the allure.
Residential
MLS# 21425254
HomesUSA.com
$343,990
$141
Active
1115 Sundog Drive
Princeton, TX 75407
4
Beds,
3
Baths,
2,448
square feet,
MLS# 21425255 - Built by Trophy Signature Homes - November 2026 completion ~ The Haylee is perfect for those who appreciate both modern and practicality. This four bedroom, three bathroom home features a flexible floor plan with a spacious open kitchen, a dedicated dining area, and a large family room. The primary suite offers privacy, while the other three bedrooms are strategically placed for comfort. A great option for those who enjoy extra space for guests or hobbies.
Residential
MLS# 21425255
HomesUSA.com
$343,990
$141
Active
2404 Warm Glow Way
Princeton, TX 75407
4
Beds,
3
Baths,
2,448
square feet,
MLS# 21425259 - Built by Trophy Signature Homes - November 2026 completion ~ The Haylee is perfect for those who appreciate both modern and practicality. This four bedroom, three bathroom home features a flexible floor plan with a spacious open kitchen, a dedicated dining area, and a large family room. The primary suite offers privacy, while the other three bedrooms are strategically placed for comfort. A great option for those who enjoy extra space for guests or hobbies.
Residential
MLS# 21425259
HomesUSA.com
$300,000
$164
Active
5911 Broadacre Drive
Princeton, TX 75071
3
Beds,
2
Baths,
1,833
square feet,
BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION, WITHOUT THE NEW CONSTRUCTION PRICE! Why pay more for new construction when you can own Meritage Homes' popular Oleander floor plan for just $300, 000, with upgrades already completed? Offering 1, 833 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, this barely lived-in home combines the appeal of new construction with the convenience of thoughtful improvements that are already done for you!
The sellers have taken care of the finishing touches, including a beautifully finished garage with epoxy flooring, painted walls, and baseboards. The covered back patio features an added ceiling fan, perfect for enjoying Texas evenings, while the concrete on both the back patio and front porch has been sealed for years of beautiful enjoyment. ANOTHER BIG BONUS? The sellers have already had the home inspected, and the inspection report is available for buyers to review! That's added transparency before you even make an offer. Originally purchased as a personal residence and occupied for only a few months, this home has seen very little use. Now, the opportunity to enjoy it belongs to you! Why wait for a new build, pay more, and then spend additional money on upgrades? This move-in-ready Meritage home offers the popular Oleander layout, completed improvements, and exceptional value at $300, 000.Quartz countertops, LVP flooring, flex space for an office or extra dining, walk in closet, window blinds, refrigerator, washer and dryer, tankless water heater, garage door opener, and much more. Enjoy all the fabulous community features, including pool, clubhouse, basketball court and trails. The home and community are perfect for you! Nearly new home. Nicely upgraded for your enjoyment. Priced to move. Schedule your showing before someone else discovers this opportunity!
Residential
MLS# 21422513
Local Realty Agency
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01Overview
Is Princeton, Texas a good place to live?
For buyers who want a newer home at a lower price, Princeton is one of the best values in Collin County. The median sale is about $305,000, versus $500,000 or more in McKinney and Celina, and Lake Lavon is minutes away. In return you accept US-380 traffic, a higher combined tax rate and a city that is still catching up with its growth.
Princeton was founded in 1881 and named for landowner and town promoter Prince Dowlin. For most of the 20th century it was a small farming town known for onions and cotton, which the annual Princeton Onion Festival still celebrates. In 1945 it was the site of a World War II German POW camp, remembered today at City Park on College Street.
Then came the growth. Princeton went from 17,027 residents in the 2020 Census to an estimated 43,524 in July 2025. The Census Bureau ranked it the fastest-growing city in the U.S. in its 2024 estimates and third-fastest in 2025. Nearly all of that growth is production-builder new construction along US-380 and toward Lake Lavon.
Growth this fast has costs. In September 2024 the city paused new residential development permits so water, wastewater and roads could catch up, and later extended the pause into late 2025. Existing communities kept building out, so ask us where each one stands.
Local tip from Shayla
Some “Princeton” communities, like Eastridge, actually have McKinney mailing addresses and are zoned to McKinney ISD. The drive is the same, but the school district and tax rate are not, so always check the address rather than the marketing name.
What locals love about Princeton
- Lake Lavon’s parks, boat ramps, camping and fishing
- New homes with builder warranties and amenity centers
- The Princeton Onion Festival each April
- About 15 minutes to McKinney’s jobs, hospitals and downtown
- New Princeton ISD campuses opening under the 2023 bond
02Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Princeton
What we tell our own clients before they make a move.
Pros
- Attainable pricesA median sale around $305,000, among the lowest in Collin County.
- New construction everywhereLennar, D.R. Horton, Meritage and Trophy are all building, often with incentives.
- Lake LavonAbout 22,000 acres of water with parks, camping, boating and fishing on the city’s south side.
- Schools are investingA $797 million bond (2023) funds eight new campuses, and the 2024–25 graduation rate was 97.5%.
- Close to McKinneyAbout 8 miles to McKinney’s employers, hospitals and restaurants.
Cons
- US-380 congestionWidening runs to about 2028, and the planned freeway bypass is not yet funded.
- Growing painsThe city paused new residential permits from 2024 into late 2025 to catch up on infrastructure.
- Higher tax rateRoughly 1.88–1.91% combined before exemptions, above McKinney.
- Few local jobsMost residents commute, and there is no hospital in town.
- Crowded schoolsPrinceton ISD added about 1,400 students in a single year. The district is rated B (81).
03Where to live
Best neighborhoods in Princeton
Most Princeton neighborhoods are newer master plans from national builders, each with its own amenity center. Here is how the main ones compare.
Winchester Crossing
New constructionAbout 700 homesites near US-380 and FM 982, with pools and splash pads, playgrounds, a fishing pond and trails. Harper Elementary sits just south.
Homes near Winchester CrossingWhitewing Trails
Master-plannedMore than 800 acres and about 2,500 planned homesites off Monte Carlo Blvd, with an amenity center, pools, a ball field, bocce and trails.
Homes near Whitewing TrailsBridgewater
Near the lakeAbout two miles from Lake Lavon, with a lazy-river pool, fitness center, ponds for paddle boarding, a dog park and trails.
Homes near BridgewaterSouthridge
New constructionThree- and four-bedroom homes of about 1,300 to 2,350 sq ft, with a pool, playground and trails.
Homes near SouthridgeLowry Trails
New constructionA newer community of 435 planned homesites on about 40-foot lots; model homes opened in September 2025.
Homes near Lowry TrailsEastridge
McKinney addressAbout 2,400 homesites with roughly 90 acres of parks and an amenity center on the Princeton–McKinney line. Homes carry McKinney 75071 addresses.
Homes near EastridgeCypress Creek
Near the lakeA Lennar community next to Lake Lavon with a resort-style pool, playground and shade structures.
Homes near Cypress CreekNew construction & builders in Princeton
| Community | Builders | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Farms, Bridgewater, Cypress Creek | Lennar | Plans from about the mid-$300s; amenity centers |
| Winchester Crossing, Whitewing Trails | D.R. Horton (Lennar also at Whitewing) | About 1,400–2,700 sq ft |
| Southridge | Meritage Homes | About 1,300–2,350 sq ft |
| Lowry Trails, Eastridge | Trophy Signature Homes (Meritage also at Eastridge) | About 40-ft lots at Lowry Trails; Eastridge is McKinney ISD |
Builders and incentives change often. Bring us to your first model-home visit and we’ll represent you, not the builder. How we help new-build buyers →
04Market
Princeton real estate market
Princeton’s median closed price was about $305,000 over the six months to early October 2026, across about 270 sales at a median of $157 per square foot (Resideline). Homes took a median of 51 days to go under contract, longer than in McKinney, and about 98% of sales were single-family houses.
With so much new inventory, resale sellers compete with builder incentives, so price and condition matter. For buyers, the same competition can mean rate buy-downs and help with closing costs.
Princeton homes today: live MLS numbers
711
Homes For Sale
$317,490
Median List Price
72
Average Days on Site
$309,945
Median Sold Price
236
Homes Sold
Live from the NTREIS MLS for homes in Princeton (houses, townhomes and condos). Sold figures cover the last 60 days.
Monthly Princeton market report with trends Compare Princeton with nearby towns
Types of homes you’ll find
- New constructionProduction homes on about 40–50-ft lots from Lennar, D.R. Horton, Meritage and Trophy.
- Lake-area homesCommunities near Lake Lavon such as Bridgewater and Cypress Creek.
- Older in-town homesRanch-style and Craftsman homes near City Park and downtown.
- Acreage nearbyCountry properties east toward Farmersville and the Hunt County line.
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05Budget
Cost of living & property taxes in Princeton
Princeton’s adopted city rate for FY2025–26 was $0.440226 per $100, unchanged for three years. The council proposed a higher rate for FY2026–27, so confirm the final figure before you budget. With Collin County, Collin College and Princeton ISD, most homes land around $1.88–$1.91 per $100 before exemptions.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 of value |
|---|---|
| City of Princeton (FY2025–26) | $0.440226 |
| Collin County (2026) | $0.151414 |
| Collin College | $0.081220 |
| Princeton ISD (2025–26) | $1.207200 |
| Typical total | ≈ $1.88–$1.91 |
At about 1.9% before exemptions, a $305,000 home would owe roughly $5,800 a year. A homestead exemption lowers the school portion.
Ask about MUDs & PIDs
Some newer subdivisions in and around Princeton carry PID assessments or special-district taxes. They show up on the tax certificate, not always in the listing, so we pull it for you before you write an offer.
Utilities
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Retail choice (deregulated); compare plans at Power to Choose |
| Water, sewer & trash | City of Princeton |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy |
Tax rates are the adopted 2025 rates and change every year. Verify any address with the Collin Central Appraisal District before you buy. Estimate your payment →
06Education
Schools in Princeton
Princeton ISD is a 6A district covering about 60 square miles, from Princeton to the west side of Lake Lavon. Enrollment topped 11,500 in early 2026, and voters approved a $797 million bond in 2023 for eight new campuses over about ten years. TEA rated the district B (81) for 2025–26.
| School district | What to know |
|---|---|
| Princeton ISD | Nearly all of Princeton. B (81) for 2025–26; 97.5% four-year graduation rate (2024–25). Banschbach Middle School opened in 2026. |
| McKinney ISD | Some Princeton-area communities with McKinney addresses, including Eastridge. |
High schools
Lovelady High School (grades 9–10)Princeton Senior High School (grades 11–12)
Colleges nearby
- Collin College McKinney Campus, about 15–20 minutes west
Always verify zoning
School boundaries change as districts grow. We confirm the assigned campuses for every home before you make an offer.
07Location
Commute & getting around Princeton
Princeton sits on US-380 about 8 miles east of McKinney. Most commuters head west on US-380 to US-75 or SH-121. The stretch through town is being widened to six lanes, with completion expected around 2028, and a planned freeway bypass north of town has environmental clearance but no construction funding yet.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney | ~8 mi | 15–20 min |
| Downtown Dallas | ~30 mi | 40–55 min |
| DFW Airport | ~38 mi | 45–60 min |
| Legacy West, Plano | ~25 mi | 35–45 min |
Drive times are typical off-peak estimates. Allow more time at rush hour.
08Lifestyle
Things to do in Princeton
Lake Lavon
About 22,000 acres of water with four major park areas for camping, swimming, fishing and boating.
Princeton Onion Festival
A hometown festival held each April since 2005, celebrating the town’s farming roots.
City Park & WWII memorial
The park on College Street marks the site of a 1945 German POW camp.
Community amenity centers
Lazy rivers, resort pools, ponds and trails in Bridgewater, Whitewing Trails and Arcadia Farms.
Downtown McKinney
Dining, shopping and festivals on the historic square, about 15 minutes west.
Heard Natural Science Museum
A 289-acre wildlife sanctuary in McKinney, about 20 minutes away.
09Everyday life
Jobs, shopping & healthcare near Princeton
Princeton is mainly a commuter city. Princeton ISD, with about 1,470 employees, is the largest local employer, and most residents work in McKinney, Allen, Plano or Frisco. Shopping and services are filling in along US-380.
What’s being built in Princeton
- US-380 widening to six lanes (expected around 2028)
- Eight new Princeton ISD campuses under the 2023 bond
- New phases at Whitewing Trails, Lowry Trails and Eastridge
- A planned US-380 freeway bypass north of town (cleared, not yet funded)
Major employers nearby
- Princeton ISD
- McKinney employers such as Raytheon, Globe Life, Encore Wire and Collin County
- Retail and services along US-380
Hospitals & healthcare
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–McKinney
- Medical City McKinney
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
10Quick answers
Princeton, TX FAQ
Is Princeton, TX a good place to live?
Princeton offers some of the lowest new-home prices in Collin County, with a median around $305,000, and Lake Lavon access. Buyers trade that for US-380 traffic, a higher combined tax rate and growing pains as roads, utilities and schools catch up.
Is Princeton, TX the fastest-growing city in America?
It was number one in the Census Bureau’s 2024 estimates, up 30.6% in a year. In the July 2025 estimates it ranked third among U.S. cities of 20,000 or more, growing 18.1% to 43,524 residents.
What are property taxes in Princeton, TX?
The city rate was $0.440226 per $100 for FY2025–26, and Princeton ISD’s was $1.2072. With county and college taxes, the total is roughly $1.88–$1.91 per $100 before exemptions. A higher city rate was proposed for FY2026–27.
What school district is Princeton, TX in?
Princeton ISD, a 6A district rated B (81), with Lovelady High School (grades 9–10) and Princeton Senior High (11–12). Some nearby subdivisions with Princeton or McKinney addresses, such as Eastridge, are zoned to McKinney ISD.
How far is Princeton, TX from Dallas?
About 30 miles northeast of downtown Dallas and about 38 miles from DFW Airport, per the city. Plan on 40 to 55 minutes to downtown depending on US-380 and US-75 traffic.
What is the average home price in Princeton, TX?
The median closed price was about $305,000 for the six months to October 2026 (Resideline), at a median of $157 per square foot.
Who builds new homes in Princeton, TX?
Active builders include Lennar (Arcadia Farms, Bridgewater, Cypress Creek), D.R. Horton (Winchester Crossing, Whitewing Trails), Meritage (Southridge, Eastridge) and Trophy Signature Homes (Lowry Trails, Eastridge).
Why did Princeton pause home building?
In September 2024 the city council paused new residential development permits because water, wastewater and road capacity were stretched. The pause was extended into late 2025 while infrastructure caught up.
Is Princeton, TX safe?
Crime statistics are published by the Princeton Police Department. We encourage every buyer to review the data for the specific area they are considering and to visit at different times of day. As agents, we share data sources rather than opinions about which neighborhoods are “safe.”
About this guide. Written by Shayla Eadler, Licensed Broker & Owner of Ten Twenty Realty (TREC #0747934), and reviewed October 2026. Facts come from public sources, including: U.S. Census Bureau (Vintage 2025), City of Princeton, Princeton ISD, Princeton Herald, Resideline market data.
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