The Colony TX Homes for Sale

The Colony, TX offers many beautiful homes for sale in new and established communities with Austin Ranch being the largest master planned community located on 1,500-acres on the southeast portion of the city near the intersection of State Highway 121 and the Dallas North Tollway. This development is to include 448 acres of multi-family housing, 314 acres of corporate and retail space, 48 acres of mixed-use facilities including apartments and retail stores, and 179 acres of dedicated park-land. In addition the Stewart Peninsula subdivision offers homes for sale ranging from the $200s, many of which are located adjacent to the Corps of Engineers land surrounding Lake Lewisville. Many of these homes offer lake views while others back up to wooded areas.

The Colony, TX is quickly growing and developing. It has several shopping centers and a 208,500 square foot Wal-Mart Supercenter which employs 550 associates and serves the community 24 hours per day. Home Depot opened in the Spring of 2001 at the corner of SH 121 and Paige Road. Stonebriar Mall in Frisco (see link below) is a short drive from almost anywhere in The Colony and offers a wide range of shopping.

Furthermore, The Colony has two suite-style motels with over 400 units. The connection of Josey Lane to State Highway 121 is a significant transportation improvement expected to lead to a $50 - $100 million in tax base growth. One of the newest forms of expansion in The Colony is Hawaiian Falls, a water park that opened in 2004. The City of The Colony has eight churches, and a local newspaper The Colony Courier Leader.

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Home for Sale in The Colony

What a backyard! This home boasts a 3 tiered pool with waterfalls and kiddie pool. Stonework is exquisite! Walking distance to elementary school, Stewart Creek Park, Lake Lewisville, New Shoreline Trail, Hike and Bike Trails, and 5 Minutes to Stewart Peninsula Golf Course! A must See!
$285,000

The Colony Home for Sale

Beautiful home in a great location. Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and two living areas. With a game room upstairs what's not to love? Minutes from golf, shopping, and schools.
$220,000

Information about The Colony, Texas

The Colony, Texas - “The City by the Lake”

The Colony, Texas is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Lewisville near the intersection of State Highway 121 and Farm Road 423. It is eight miles east of the City of Lewisville, fifteen miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and twenty-four miles north of downtown Dallas in southeastern Denton County.

The city has 23 miles of shoreline on Lake Lewisville. On May 1, 1995, The Colony acquired an abandoned State Park from the State of Texas formerly known as Lake Lewisville State Park. This park is now called Hidden Cove Park. It offers a vast array of activities such as fishing, boating, tent camping, shelters, conference center, picnicking, hiking, and much more. Stewart Creek Park is another city facility with many of the same activities.

More information on The Colony Parks & Recreation

As of March, 2002, The Colony population has grown to approximately 30,985. The North Central Texas Council of Governments projects a population of 45,450.

Learn more about The Colony, Texas at - www.ci.the-colony.tx.us

History of The Colony, TX.

The Colony, Texas named after the Peters' Colony, was established as a housing development by Fox and Jacobs, Incorporated, on some 3,000 acres in 1973. The developer established a municipal utilities district and secured services from the Lone Star Gas, Texas Power and Light, and Southwestern Bell Telephone companies. The Colony residents later organized a volunteer fire department. In 1977, a homeowners' association initiated incorporation of the city once a release of the land from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city of Frisco, Texas was negotiated. Residents approved a charter that established a council-manager government with a seven-member city council in 1979.

Schools - The Colony, Texas

The Colony is served by the fast growing Lewisville Independent School District (LISD), recognized for its academic excellence as one of the best in Texas. Students win annual honors in science, art, math, journalism, instrumental music, industrial arts, health occupations, and sports. LISD operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school in The Colony. Visit the LISD web site at www.lisd.net.

Additional websites of interest:

City of The Colony Information

Golf in The Colony, TX - www.stewartpeninsulagolf.com

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