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    Homes for Sale in Arlington TX

    Contents

    • 1 Search Homes for Sale in Arlington TX by Price
    • 2 About Arlington, Texas an Overview
    • 3 Search Recent Homes for Sale in Arlington TX
    • 4 Arlington Public Schools
    • 5 Best Private Schools in Arlington TX
    • 6 The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or UT Arlington)
    • 7 Things to Do In Arlington, TX
    • 8 Six Flags Over Texas
    • 9 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
    • 10 Texas Rangers
    • 11 Dallas Cowboys
    • 12 AT&T Stadium
    • 13 Top Neighborhoods in Arlington, TX
    • 14 Map Search of Homes for Sale in Arlington TX
    • 15 Find Your Instant Home Value | On-Line | 15 Seconds
    • 16 Client Reviews

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    About Arlington, Texas an Overview

    Settled comfortably in the eastern portion of Tarrant County, and covering a total area of 99 square miles, Arlington, TX is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth “Metroplex” area.  It is located in the center of DFW, approximately 12 miles from downtown Fort Worth, and about 20 miles away from Dallas. According to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, published in 2016, Arlington has a population of 388,125 inhabitants, making it the third largest municipality in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, as well as the 7th most populated city in the state.  The real estate market is robust with increasing prices for homes for sale in Arlington TX.  For Arlington TX real estate, the median price is $179,900 which is an 8.9% increase from last  year the trends indicate prices will rise 4.4% within the next year. The price ranges for homes for sale in Arlington TX are from the low $100,000 range to over $1 milllion

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    A Brief Taste of History

    The area in which Arlington, TX is currently located was first settled during the early 1840’s when a trading post was established after the Battle of Village Creek, fought by General Edward H. Tarrant, after whom the county was named. Even so, the city itself was not founded until 35 years later, in 1876, when it began growing as a cotton-ginning and farming center.

    Arlington, Texas grew quickly and was incorporated in 1884. By the time the new century rolled around, in 1910, Arlington, TX had established a series of public services, such as water, electricity, and natural gas. The city could also boast of a public school system, a feat achieved due to its strategic location in relation to the Texas and Pacific Railway, which brought a number of new residents to the area, helping it grow to a population of well over 4,000 inhabitants during the 1930’s.

    Image of Map of Arlington TXArlington TX real estate started seeing a growth in industrialization in 1954 when the General Motors assembly plant was established in the area. This, together with aerospace development, were the main reasons why Arlington lived through one of the greatest growth rates in the country in the four decades after the post-war era (1950-1990). The growth experienced by the city achieved the establishment of some of its most popular attractions, including Six Flags Over Texas, and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

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    Cost of Living and Housing in Arlington

    One of the most interesting facts about homes for sale in Arlington TX is that the cost of living is approximately 3% below the national average, which means that even though it might seem like an expensive area to live in, the reality is completely different. This, in part, is due to the cost of housing, where the average rental is below that of cities of a similar size and characteristics. Another factor which influences the cost of living is the unemployment rate, which is 3.90% below the national average.

    The purchase price of Arlington TX real estate start around $164,300, within a market that has shown a growth in home appreciation of 14.62% over the last decade, and 7.3% in the last year alone. This, in and of itself, points to the financial and economic stability and growth in a city famous for being one of the “boomburbs” of the 1990’s and which today has become one of the flagstones for the well-being and prosperity of Texas.

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    Arlington Public Schools

    From Kindergarten to College: Private and Public Education in Arlington, Texas

    The residents of Arlington, TX live within five Independent School Districts, known as ISDs, which are formed by 75 schools, of which 10 are high schools, 13 are junior high schools, and 52 are elementary schools. Additionally, there are at least two dozen public charter elementary and middle schools not affiliated with any ISDs.

    The Arlington, TX Independent School District, is considered to be the 11th largest public school system in Texas, enrolling a total of 64,000 students in 2016, across all grades. One of the biggest incentives for parents to enroll their children in public school is the District’s hefty annual budget, which was $508,353,783 in 2016, which means that the school system spends $7,937 per student each year.

     

     

    Best Private Schools in Arlington TX

    Additionally, to the Public School System, Arlington, TX offers at least 29 private schools, most of which are of a religious nature (mostly Christian and Catholic). These schools, which range from Pre-K to high school serve approximately 5,402 students. The cost of tuition for the average private elementary school is approximately $5,488 per year.

    Together with the aforementioned elementary education schools, Arlington, Texas is also home to four different private colleges and universities, including Arlington Baptist College, Kaplan College, a branch of the University of Phoenix and the prestigious Ogle School, which specializes in cosmetology.

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    The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or UT Arlington)

    With a student body consisting of approximately 40,000 students, of which almost 27,000 are undergraduate students, and a little over 13,000 are graduate students (data obtained from the fall 2016 enrollment), the University of Texas at Arlington is the largest university in the northern portion of Texas, covering a total of 420 acres (main campus).

    Offering over 180 baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, the University of Texas at Arlington is the fourth largest university in the state of Texas and is the only one which has been granted the distinguished title of “Next Generation University” by the New America Foundation. Additionally, The Princeton Review named it “Best in the West” for 2016, and the Carnegie Foundation has classified it as a “Highest Research Activity” school.

    UT Arlington is formed by 11 different schools and colleges, including the College of Engineering, the School of Social Work, the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the College of Business, the College of Science, the College of Education, the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Urban and Public Affairs, and the Honors College, which is the first of its kind in the northern portion of the state. All of these programs, including the architecture program, have received a number of distinctions and certifications for excellence and research.

    UTA has a number of special traditions and events, including Bed Races, Oozeball, Homecoming, Soaping the fountain, and Rubbing Hereford’s Head, which have served as a source of mischief and fun for many generations of students. Additionally, the university is home to a total of 31 national and local fraternities and sororities, which are ruled by four governing councils.

    Known as the UTA Mavericks since 1971, the university boasts of participating in 15 different sports as part of Division I of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference. Of special interest is the fact that some of the buildings at UT Arlington, including Preston Hall, Ransom Hall, College Hall, Brazos House, and Arlington High School, are among the oldest buildings in the DFW Metroplex area.

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    Things to Do In Arlington, TX

    There is no need to leave Arlington TX to find culture or great activities.  Looking for romantic things to do in Arlington TX for your next date or to impress that special someone?  There are many great ideas without leaving our city.

    Restaurants

    The restaurant industry in Arlington is one of the most abundant and well represented throughout the southern portion of the United States. With at least 400 different restaurants serving both residents and visitors alike, not a single form of cuisine seems to have been left out of the list.

    Most numerous are Mexican and Italian restaurants, both within a wide range of prices, from the least expensive to the most costly, followed closely by a variety of grills serving southwestern food, and Chinese restaurants offering a good selection of Cantonese and Sichuan menu items.

    Some of the most popular restaurants in the area are the elegant Restaurant506, Chamas Do Brazil, The Keg Steakhouse, and the Melting Pot, all of which are in the upper price range. For a more informal and less expensive setting, J Gilligans Bar and Grill, Jay Jay Café, and Pioneer Restaurant offer wholesome food at great prices.

    Boutique Shopping

    Shopping is one of the most popular activities in Arlington, Texas, thanks to a myriad of shops, outlets, and boutiques, located in strategic areas of the city. One of the most well-known boutiques is the Melinda Renay Salon, which not only offers some of the best salon and spa services in town, but also has a wonderful boutique showcasing a variety of hand chosen fashion items.

    Other boutiques of note are the K&G Fashion Superstore, Fabulously Fierce Shoez, Spirit Threads, and Half and Half, all of which offer a good selection of clothing and shoes at a varying range of prices.

    Concerts and Annual Events

    Arlington, TX is a bustling city fraught with activities and events for all ages. Of special interest are the Tejano Music Festival, a free outdoor concert held during the month of August at the Big Red Patio in Traders Village, which showcases a number of popular bands; the Annual American Indian Pow Wow, which features tribal dance contests, an arts & crafts show, teepees, and a good variety of ceremonies, singing and much more; and the Donray Traveling Exhibits which are housed at the Arlington Museum of Art.

     

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    Family Attractions and Parks

    Arlington is home to over 90 public parks, and many more family attractions, all of which promise tons of fun, something that makes choosing only one of them a difficult task. One of the most popular, given the quality of its exhibits and interactive capabilities, is the International Bowling Museum. Another family favorite is Flight Deck Trampoline Park, which features an incredibly large area with connected trampolines, an air bag, and dodgeball courts.

    Arts & Culture

    Sports, cowboy hats, and shopping are a natural part of the scenery in Arlington, TX, but the city also hosts a vibrant cultural life, which includes the Arlington Museum of Art, the Arlington Music Hall, the very popular AT&T Stadium Art Tour, the Levitt Pavilion and much, much more.

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    Six Flags Over Texas

    Covering approximately 212 acres, Six Flags Over Texas, located in the heart of Arlington, was the first of the Six Flags theme parks. It opened in August 1961, during the initial part decade of the city’s exponential growth in the post-war era. It took only one year of construction work and an investment of $10 million to get what has become a flagship of family fun up and running. The park is open to the public from March through January and features 45 different rides, of which 13 are roller coasters and 3 are water rides. The park also offers a number of seasonal events, including Spring Break Out, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park.

    Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

    Originally part of the Wet ‘n Wild franchise, Hurricane Harbor was acquired by Six Flags in 1995 and features a variety of body slides, speed slides, tube slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, play areas for children and shopping, making it one of Arlington’s most popular attraction during the hot summer months.

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    Texas Rangers

    Originally known as the Washington Senators, this member of the West division of the American League in Major League Baseball moved to Arlington in 1971 and changed its name to the Texas Rangers in 1972, with its spring debut. The team has played at Globe Life Park since 1994 and has made eight appearances in the MLB postseason, winning two AL pennants (2010 and 2011) and seven West Division titles, the most recent of which was in 2016.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Even though the Dallas Cowboys is headquartered at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, the team plays its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which inaugurated the 2009 season, but which wasn’t given its current name until 2013. The Dallas Cowboys are members of the NFL’s NFC East Division, and have played at the Super Bowl eight times, during which they won 5 national titles, the most recent one in 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). The Cowboys are, according to Forbes magazine, the most valuable sports team in the world, and are valued at $4 billion.

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    AT&T Stadium

    Inaugurated in 2009, AT&T Stadium is the home of the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the Cotton Bowl Classic and other large events, including concerts, soccer games, and much more. Featuring two monumental arches, the world’s largest HD quality video board, and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world, the stadium also offers a series of site specific paintings, sculptures, and installations, created by 18 different contemporary artists, including Franz Ackerman, Doug Aitken, Ricci Albenda, Mel Bochner, Daniel Buren, Olafur Eliasson, Teresita Fernandez, and others. Special tours are available daily, except during home games and other events.

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    Top Neighborhoods in Arlington, TX

    Arlington, TX is not only a bustling city, it also boasts of quietly nestled neighborhoods that draw new residents to the area every single day. Featuring sleepy and quiet settings, friendly neighbors, nearby attractions, and schools, as well as very low to non-existent crime rates, and a wide range of home prices, some of the best neighborhoods in Arlington are Dalworthington Gardens, Southwest, Southeast, North, Pantego, Central, and East.

    Living in Arlington, TX brings the excitement of a busy city life, and mixes it with the peacefulness of the suburbs. This, together with the short driving distance to Dallas and Fort Worth, make it one of the best places to live, not only in Texas, but in the entire nation.

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    Client Reviews

    • Tim did a wonderful job for us! He showed us a variety of homes that were in our style and price range. We found a home the first day. He was very supportive, answered all our questions, and even gave us contact information for different resources we needed. This has been my best experience in home buying. Thank you Tim for all of your hard work. I highly recommend Tim as your real estate agent. �

      Gregg Chesterman Avatar Gregg Chesterman
      July 25, 2017

      Tim did a fabulous job with selling my Mother's home for us after she passed away. We had another realtor that had the property listed for 6 months and he did nothing. He only called two times to discuss activity with the property and the second time was 2 weeks before the contract was to expire. So glad I found Tim. He stayed in contact with me and got busy and sold it. He knows what he is doing and on top of that he really is a nice guy.

      Juli Odom Prather Avatar Juli Odom Prather
      June 27, 2017

      Tim has been such a great help to us as first time home buyers! He walked us through each step and has made the process of buying a house a lot less overwhelming. He is an outstanding realtor who is extremely knowledgeable about the market. We highly recommend him to anybody looking to buy a house!

      Katrina Benecasa Avatar Katrina Benecasa
      June 12, 2017
    • Tim did a great job selling our house. I recommend hi highly.

      Thom Wofford Avatar Thom Wofford
      October 12, 2016

      Tim Lockhart is an outstanding Realtor. What is most impressive is his work ethic which was evident the first day we met. Tim was walking neighborhood to neighborhood, on foot prospecting homes. We had our home listed for sale by owner and at the time we did not receive the attention we had hoped. We figured a Realtor committed enough to walk a neighborhood looking for business is the type of person we want committed towards helping us sell our home. Im happy to say our intuition was correct Tim is a VERY hard working and dedicated Realtor. He will do everything he can to get your home sold, I highly recommend Tim Lockhart.

      Brandon Bailey Avatar Brandon Bailey
      July 29, 2016

      We attempted to sell our house for sale by owner, but we did not get very many showings. Then we met Tim and listed our house under him. He was very professional and did a great job marketing our house. We had a lot more showings and sold our house. I highly recommend Tim Lockhart.

      Sarah Robison Gray Avatar Sarah Robison Gray
      June 2, 2016

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