5 Reasons to Live in Colleyville, Texas
By: Moira Brunken, Realtor at Safari Real Estate by Moira, ABR, GRI, IRES, CDPE, SRES
Colleyville, Texas is a wonderful place to live. It’s safe, has stunning homes, and is very friendly. It’s made up of approximately 25,000 people, and has a small town feel with access to everything you could want out of city life.
Here are the top 5 reasons to live in Colleyville:
1. Heath: Colleyville is an extremely healthy suburb in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It has numerous trails, gyms, grocery stores, and a nature center. There are also 11 award winning parks, playgrounds, greenbelts and full service recreational facilities where families can gather and enjoy the outdoors. In the summer months you can also take the kids to enjoy local splash pads. Colleyville Nature Center includes an amphitheater, nine ponds, and 3.5 miles of multi-use trails.
2. Schools: The City of Colleyville has a great public school systems and numerous resources for students. The local schools are rated very highly and have excellent reputations.
3. Safety: Colleyville has one of the lowest crime rates in the entire country. It’s a great place to raise a family. It has taken the 1st and 2nd spot for the safest city in Texas over the past few years.
4. Location: Colleyville is located to the West of DFW International Airport so you can conveniently get there quickly. Also there is minimal flyover so you don’t have to worry about aircraft disturbance. You can enjoy the country feel while you’re commuting. It’s not uncommon to pass horses or longhorns while driving around town.
5. Most homes in Colleyville are situated on a minimum of a half acre lot. This is not common in DFW so having the extra space is an added luxury. Colleyville has also been a Tree City USA for over 17 years. Several years ago the city commissioned a tree audit to make sure there was a balanced representation of all local trees in the parks and recreational areas. It’s a great preventative measure in case diseases attack certain species. The Tree City USA program also reduces costs for energy, stormwater management and erosion control, in addition to cutting energy consumption by up to 25% and boosting property values.
With an extensive background in real estate sales, as well as in-depth knowledge of construction, interior design and landscaping, Moira puts a lot of care and attention into making sure you have all the information and guidance you need to make the right decisions. Whether it’s skillfully assisting you to stage your home for sale and marketing it for maximum exposure or helping you find the home of your dreams and uncovering all the possibilities for decoration and renovation, she gives you a distinct advantage when selling or buying. Contact her today for help with any of your real estate needs.