Denton County · Lewisville Lake
Living in Little Elm
Newer homes near the lake with a beach-town feel and a lower entry price than Frisco next door.
Home typesSingle-family, New build, Lakefront
Home ageMostly 2000s–present
LotsStandard master-planned lots; lake-adjacent options
HOAHOAs common in newer communities
School districtsLittle Elm ISD, Denton ISD (parts), Frisco ISD (parts)
Getting around
Frisco is close. Dallas is a long drive. FM 423 and US 380 get congested.
- Downtown Dallas ~46 min 34 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~21 min 13 mi
- DFW Airport ~42 min 27 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~62 min 51 mi
Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer.
2025 property tax rates
| Location | City | School district | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm (Denton County, Little Elm ISD) | 0.5499 | 1.2252 | 0.1859 | 1.961% |
2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions.
Strengths
- Newer homes at moderate prices
- Lake and beach access
- Close to Frisco amenities
Tradeoffs
- Traffic on FM 423 and US 380
- Longer drive to Dallas
- MUD/PID exposure in places
Nearby
Little Elm Park & beach, Lakefront district, Hidden Cove Park
Development watch
Lakefront district growth and new subdivisions.