Collin County · US 380 east
Living in Princeton
New homes at entry prices on the east side of Collin County, for buyers who prioritize space and price over commute.
Home typesSingle-family, New build
Home ageMostly 2015–present new construction
LotsStandard master-planned lots
HOAHOAs common in new communities
School districtsPrinceton ISD
Getting around
US 380 west to McKinney and US 75. Dallas is a long drive, and US 380 congestion is the main tradeoff.
- Downtown Dallas ~51 min 40 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~32 min 24 mi
- DFW Airport ~58 min 45 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~78 min 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton (Collin County, Princeton ISD) | 0.4402 | 1.2072 | 0.2306 | 1.878% |
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
- Entry-level new construction
- Space for the money
- Lake Lavon nearby
Tradeoffs
- US 380 traffic
- Long drive to job centers
- Services still being built
Nearby
Lake Lavon access, Downtown Princeton
Development watch
Very rapid residential growth. Watch planned US 380 improvements.