Roanoke Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas

Roanoke Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas

Roanoke is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. Just 30 miles northwest of Dallas, Roanoke is called the “Rising Star of the Metroplex.” Roanoke is a friendly and charming city that, despite its growth, still feels like a small town. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, new construction and land lots for custom building. Residents are committed to preserving the city’s history, most visible in Historic Downtown Roanoke which is undergoing redevelopment and preservation. Just two miles south of Grapevine Lake, there is plenty of recreation for city residents at Denton County’s three lakes, including fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking, and the county has many trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Annual community events include the Fishing in the Park, Children’s Theater at the Library and an Old Fashioned Christmas. Children in Roanoke attend schools in the highly respected Northwest Independent School District, which serves 13 communities and approximately 10,000 students. Texas Women’s College and University of North Texas are in nearby Denton. Other area colleges and universities include North Lake Community College, University of Dallas, University of Texas and Texas Christian University. Roanoke residents take pride in their community and value its location, quality education, and abundant recreational activities. The city’s proximity to large metropolitan areas provides for easy access to big city amenities while allowing residents to enjoy the best in small town living.