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2026 Sherman community guide · Grayson County
The Grayson County seat, a college town and the center of North Texas’ semiconductor boom, with new homes from the low $200s.
By Shayla Eadler, Broker & Owner (TREC #747934) · Updated
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Sherman has older homes near downtown, a fast-growing west side of new construction and acreage just outside town. Start with the latest listings or jump to a popular search.
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01Overview
Sherman is one of the best values in North Texas right now, with a growing job base to back it up. Texas Instruments began production at its new Sherman fab in December 2025 and GlobalWafers opened its plant in May 2025, while typical home values (about $253,000) sit well below Collin County. The trade-offs are a combined tax rate around 2.2%, average school ratings and an hour’s drive to Dallas.
Sherman was founded in 1846 as the seat of the new Grayson County and named for Gen. Sidney Sherman, a hero of the Texas Revolution. Austin College, founded in 1849, moved here in 1876, giving Sherman a college-town side it still has today, along with a courthouse square and historic homes near downtown.
The city is growing quickly: about 52,400 residents in the July 2025 Census estimate, up roughly 20% since 2020. The reason is semiconductors. Texas Instruments began production at SM1, the first of up to four 300-millimeter fabs and a potential $40 billion investment, on Dec. 17, 2025, and GlobalWafers opened its U.S. silicon-wafer plant in May 2025.
Most new homes are on the west side along FM 1417 and US-82, from national builders like Lennar, LGI, Highland and K. Hovnanian. Prices have softened over the past year, which gives buyers more negotiating room than they have had in years.
A Sherman address doesn’t always mean Sherman ISD. Hickory Hill, for example, is zoned to S&S Consolidated ISD, and other pockets are in Denison or Howe ISD. Several new subdivisions also carry MUD or PID charges, so check both before you compare homes.
02Honest take
What we tell our own clients before they make a move.
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03Where to live
Sherman’s housing ranges from 1900s homes near downtown to brand-new subdivisions on the west side. These are the areas buyers ask about most.
Older homes, some from around 1900, along South Crockett, South Walnut and West King near downtown and the courthouse square.
A 440-acre mixed-use master plan at FM 1417 and US-82, less than a mile west of US-75, with 750-plus homes on 40- to 60-foot lots and a pool, cabana, playground and pickleball.
Two Lennar communities that opened in February 2025, with homes from about 1,260 square feet.
An LGI Homes community of 196 homesites that opened in April 2026, with a park expected in late 2026.
Century Communities homes of about 1,800 to 2,450 square feet off Branding Iron Road.
A 678-acre master plan near Dorchester, just outside Sherman, planned for 2,156 lots in five phases. First lots go to builders in 2026.
Redfin also lists Preston Club and The Legends among Sherman’s most-searched neighborhoods. Ask us for current sales in either.
| Community | Builders | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Meadows & Luella Crossing | Lennar | From the low $200s; Sherman ISD |
| Sherman Heights | LGI Homes | From the $270s |
| Heritage Ranch | Highland, K. Hovnanian | 40- to 60-ft lots; MUD |
| Hickory Hill | Century Communities | From about $275K; S&S CISD |
| Cottonwood (near Dorchester) | Beazer, D.R. Horton, M/I, Pulte | 2,156 lots planned |
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
Zillow’s typical Sherman home value was about $253,000 in August 2026, down about 6.8% from a year earlier, while Redfin’s May 2026 median sale price was about $314,000 with a median of 88 days on market. The difference reflects the mix: newer, larger homes on the west side sell for more than older in-town homes.
With softer prices and builders competing for buyers, 2026 has been a good year to negotiate in Sherman. Sellers do best with sharp pricing and good presentation, especially against nearby new construction.
Live from the NTREIS MLS for homes in Sherman (houses, townhomes and condos). Sold figures cover the last 60 days.
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05Budget
For the 2025 tax year, the City of Sherman’s rate is $0.508 per $100, unchanged since 2023. Sherman ISD, Grayson County and Grayson College bring the combined rate to about $2.19 per $100 before exemptions. Some newer subdivisions add MUD taxes (about $0.60 to $1.20 per $100) or flat PID charges.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 of value |
|---|---|
| City of Sherman (2025) | $0.508000 |
| Sherman ISD (2025) | $1.234200 |
| Grayson County (2025) | $0.305100 |
| Grayson College (2025) | $0.145980 |
| Typical total | ≈ $2.19 |
At about 2.19% before exemptions, a $275,000 home would owe roughly $6,000 a year. A homestead exemption lowers the school portion.
Grayson CAD lists MUDs such as Heritage Ranch MUD #1 and flat-fee PIDs in several new Sherman subdivisions. We pull the full tax picture before you write an offer.
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Oncor area with retail choice; some rural edges are Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op |
| Water, sewer & trash | City of Sherman |
| Internet | Varies by street; ask us for providers at a specific address |
Tax rates are the adopted 2025 rates and change every year. Verify any address with the Grayson Central Appraisal District before you buy. Estimate your payment →
06Education
Most of Sherman is in Sherman ISD, which TEA rated C for 2024–25, with a 94.4% four-year graduation rate. Its new Sherman High School, about 500,000 square feet with room for 2,600 students, opened in January 2021. Parts of the city are zoned to Denison, Howe or S&S Consolidated ISD.
| School district | What to know |
|---|---|
| Sherman ISD | Most of the city; about 7,800 students; C for 2024–25; new high school opened 2021. |
| S&S Consolidated ISD | Some west-side subdivisions, including Hickory Hill. |
| Denison & Howe ISDs | Edges of the city. Confirm by address. |
School boundaries change as districts grow. We confirm the assigned campuses for every home before you make an offer.
07Location
Sherman sits where US-75 meets US-82, with SH-11, SH-56 and SH-91 (Texoma Parkway) also running through town. Most commuters head south on US-75 to McKinney, Allen and Plano. North Texas Regional Airport (general aviation) is between Sherman and Denison; the nearest airline service is at DFW or Love Field.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Van Alstyne | ~15 mi | 15–20 min |
| McKinney | ~32 mi | About 34 min |
| Downtown Dallas | ~64 mi | About 1 hr |
| DFW Airport | ~67 mi | 1 hr+ |
| Lake Texoma (Denison Dam) | ~15 mi | 20–25 min |
Drive times are typical off-peak estimates. Allow more time at rush hour.
08Lifestyle

About 89,000 acres, with the only self-sustaining striped bass population in Texas.
11,320 acres on the lake’s Big Mineral Arm, with 316 bird species documented.
Parks on both sides of the creek, plus a disc golf course, among Sherman’s many city parks.
Restored buildings around the Grayson County Courthouse and the renovated public library.
Summer collegiate baseball, now in the Texas Collegiate League.
Swim cove, fishing piers and trails on Lake Texoma, about 25 minutes north.
09Everyday life
Sherman is the economic center of Grayson County and one of the most closely watched job markets in Texas. Alongside semiconductors, it has long-established manufacturers, Austin College and the county government.
10Quick answers
Sherman offers lower home prices than Collin County, a fast-growing job base and quick access to McKinney and Lake Texoma. The trade-offs are higher property tax rates, a longer Dallas commute and average school ratings.
Yes. TI began production at its first 300-millimeter fab, SM1, on Dec. 17, 2025. The site can hold up to four fabs and about 3,000 TI jobs.
About 64 miles by US-75, roughly an hour without traffic. McKinney is about 32 miles (34 minutes) and DFW Airport about 67 miles.
Zillow’s typical home value was about $253,000 in August 2026, and Redfin’s May 2026 median sale price was about $314,000. New construction starts in the low $200s.
Yes, modestly. Zillow showed values down about 6.8% year over year in August 2026, and homes took a median of about 88 days to sell in spring 2026.
Mostly Sherman ISD, rated C for 2024–25 with a 94.4% graduation rate. Some addresses are zoned to Denison, Howe or S&S Consolidated ISD.
For 2025, the city ($0.508), Sherman ISD ($1.2342), Grayson County ($0.3051) and Grayson College ($0.14598) add up to about 2.19% before exemptions. MUD and PID charges apply in some new subdivisions.
Austin College (founded 1849), its role as Grayson County seat since 1846, and now semiconductor manufacturing at Texas Instruments and GlobalWafers. It’s also a gateway to Lake Texoma.
Crime statistics are published by the Sherman 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), Grayson CAD tax rates (2025), Texas Instruments Sherman, Texas Tribune school data, Zillow home values.

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Shayla’s home base of Van Alstyne is 15 minutes south of Sherman, and she has helped Grayson County buyers and sellers for more than six years.
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