Archive for the 'Denton County' Category

Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex and is becoming more and more of an integral part of the DFW area. Denton County has a population of just under three-quarters of a million, with its county seat located in the City of Denton, home to the main campus of the University of North Texas.

Denton County is one of the fastest growing counties in all of the United States, experiencing 36% growth between 2000 and 2006, and has been named a Top-100 Place To Live by Fortune Magazine, making Denton County an extremely rewarding place for real estate in which to invest. Denton County is neighbored by Tarrant and Dallas Counties to the south and Collin and Grayson Counties to the east.

Denton County’s population has a young median age of just 30 years old, and much of this population is comprised of young professionals. Denton County has several large lakes, such as Grapevine Lake and Lake Ray Roberts, leading to plenty of lake front properties all throughout Denton County.

Denton County also has many inincorporated areas yet to be developed, allowing Denton County residents access to the Texan “Country-side” within a matter of minutes.

Aubrey, Texas is located in the heart of “Horse Country USA” and is approximately 10 miles north of U.S. Highway 380 and 20 miles west of U.S. Interstate 35. Aubrey, Texas is a rural community that is just minutes away from Lake Ray Roberts and major shopping businesses in Denton, Frisco, and Lewisville, Texas.

For over 150 years, Pilot Point Texas has been a special place in the gently rolling hills of North Central Texas. Pilot Point, which is located in Denton County, is a beautiful mixture of old and new. Antique shops, two thriving shopping centers, one of the states best small town libraries, excellent schools, new subdivisions, an outstanding fire department and fine churches make Pilot Point a fine place to live.

The Town of Cross Roads is located between the Dallas North Tollway and I-35E and is only 8 miles from Denton and Frisco, 25 miles from Lewisville, and 50 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth. It has a convenient location along Hwy 380 and the North Tollway intersection on Hwy 380 and the future toll bridge across lake Lewisville connecting I-35 Flower Mound/Lake Dallas to Hwy 380. Cross Roads is located in the heart of “Horse Country” known for its fields, ranches, a modern medical complex and expansive prairie land.

Today the population is an estimated 500 and spans over 6,000 square miles.

There are ordinances in place to protect and preserve the natural scenery of the town, specific guidelines for commercial landscaping, sign specifications, residential subdivision requirements and others. Before any grading or clearing is done, specific plans must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council.