Allen, Texas homes for sale

There are a lot of things to consider when you’re looking into homes for sale in Allen, Texas, but for many the choice of a community boils down to ‘quality of life.”

Allen shines in this regard, with excellent schools, safe and serene neighborhoods, and a variety of entertainment and shopping options.

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Shopping and Dining

Allen is a city of about 84,000, located less than 25 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. As such, its residents enjoy the perfect blend of small town charm and big city conveniences.

Major retail shopping choices abound in the greater Allen area, as do myriad popular restaurants and eateries. Residents typically go to Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms, and The Village at Allen to fulfill their shopping and dining needs.

Parks and Recreation

The City of Allen’s Parks and Recreation Department oversees more than 700 acres of neighborhood and community parks, greenbelt areas, and recreational facilities and programs.

Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers have an incredible variety of activities from which to choose. In addition to its 40 miles of nature trails for hiking, biking, jogging or walking, Allen offers a community indoor ice rink, public golf club, city pool and senior recreation center.

Perhaps the most intriguing recreational resource in town is The Edge @ Allen Station Park. The Edge offers indoor and outdoor amenities and activities, such as the state’s largest outdoor skate park, two in-line hockey rinks and a BMX track.

Living

Allen offers a diverse selection of leisure, art and cultural and entertainment options.

If you want sophistication, take in a performance of the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus or a production by the Allen Civic Ballet. For a wide variety of popular music, check out the concert and event calendar at the Allen Event Center.

Those who enjoy an afternoon on the links will gravitate to the 27-hole municipal Chase Oaks Golf Club or to the Twin Creeks Golf Club, noted for its beautiful natural setting.

Schools, Health, Transportation

The Allen Independent School District features a challenging and diverse curriculum. It oversees fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, one freshman center and one high school. Graduates do not have to go far to continue their educational pursuits because Collin County Community College shares the same campus.

Healthcare options in the area include the Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, North Central Medical Center (about 6 miles away in McKinney) and IHS Hospital at Plano (about 7 miles away).

Allen’s close proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth means its residents don’t have to travel far when they need the services of an international airport, and if they don’t want to or can’t drive themselves, an airport shuttle service is available. Public transportation options in the region include Greyhound bus service and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).