Cresson, TX
Cresson is a crossroads town that is turning into a new-home market. It sits where US-377 and Highway 171 meet, at the point where Hood, Johnson, and Parker counties come together, and builders have brought hundreds of new homesites to a city that had about 1,300 residents in 2020. I was born and raised in Fort Worth, and I work with the builders who are active here. Here's what to know before you make the move.
Where Cresson Fits in the DFW Picture
Cresson is about 25 miles southwest of Fort Worth on US-377, between Benbrook and Granbury. About 2,000 people live here, and that number is climbing. Typical drive times outside rush hour:
- About 30-35 minutes to downtown Fort Worth
- About 15-20 minutes to Benbrook and southwest Fort Worth
- About 15 minutes to Granbury
- About 25 minutes to Cleburne
- About 50-55 minutes to DFW International Airport
New Homes Near $300,000
The #1 reason buyers choose Cresson is price: new construction that starts in the $290,000s, well under most of the Fort Worth area.
Three Counties, Three School Districts
The address decides the county, the school district, and the tax bill.
Schools
Cresson is served by three districts. Most of it is zoned to Granbury ISD. Part of the Johnson County side is zoned to Godley ISD, and a small part of the Parker County side is zoned to Aledo ISD.
A few things to know:
- Confirm the school district by address, in writing, before you sign a contract on a new home.
- Cresson Estates is listed by its builder as Granbury ISD, with Acton Elementary, Acton Middle School, and Granbury High School.
- A Cresson mailing address tells you nothing about the county or the district.
- Check current campus ratings at txschools.gov, the state's accountability site.
What to Expect Cost-Wise
- Median sale price for single-family homes in Cresson was about $302,900 from May through September 2026, based on 34 sales.
- Time on market was long, a median of 161 days for those sales. New construction is a large share of sales here, and builders often list homes well before they are finished, which stretches that figure.
- New construction starts in the $290,000s, and custom homes on acreage run far higher.
- Property taxes depend heavily on the address. The county, the school district, whether the home is inside the city, and any utility district all change the rate, so get the full tax rate for a specific home in writing.
- No state income tax, which matters if you're coming from a high-income-tax state.
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Getting a Feel for the Community Before You Arrive
- Cresson Estates and Brookside. New-home communities, with Brookside planned for 900 homes or more.
- Acreage and custom homes. Build-on-your-lot options and larger homesites outside the new subdivisions.
- MotorSport Ranch. A private road-course club for driving enthusiasts.
- Bourland Field. A residential airpark with its own runway.
- The crossroads. Cresson has no major retail center yet, so most shopping is in Granbury or Benbrook.
- The US-377 relief route. The new bypass carries through traffic around the railroad crossing that used to block the highway through town.
The trade-off is that Cresson is early. Shopping, restaurants, and services are still a drive away, and construction will be part of the landscape for years.
Practical Relocation Steps
- Call me before you visit a model home. Builders usually require your agent to be registered on your first visit.
- Confirm the county and school district by address.
- Get the tax rate and any district assessments in writing before you compare two communities.
- Ask who provides water and sewer. It may be the city, a utility district, or a private well and septic system on acreage.
- Compare the monthly payment, not just the price. Builder incentives and tax rates can outweigh a difference in price.
- Drive US-377 at rush hour before you commit to the commute.
Who Cresson Fits
- Buyers who want a new home near $300,000
- Buyers who want acreage or a custom home within reach of Fort Worth
- Buyers who work in southwest Fort Worth, Benbrook, or Granbury
- Buyers who are comfortable driving 15 minutes or more for shopping and services
Bottom Line
Cresson offers some of the lowest new-home prices within reach of Fort Worth, in a town that is still mostly open land. You trade that for distance and uncertainty: three counties, three school districts, and tax rates that change by address. Get the county, the district, and the tax rate confirmed in writing before you choose a home.
Relocating to Cresson or anywhere in the greater DFW area? I help out-of-state and out-of-market buyers from wherever they're starting, including remote showings, school zone research, and introductions to local lenders, inspectors, and movers. Reach out anytime, no pressure.
Brent Reiter
Brent Sells DFW
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Cresson
What county is Cresson in?
Three of them. The city sits where Hood, Johnson, and Parker counties meet, so the county depends on the address.
What school district serves Cresson?
Mostly Granbury ISD, with parts in Godley ISD and Aledo ISD. Confirm by address.
How much do homes cost in Cresson?
The median sale price for single-family homes was about $302,900 from May through September 2026, and new construction starts in the $290,000s.
How far is Cresson from Fort Worth?
About 30 to 35 minutes to downtown on US-377, outside rush hour.
Is there new construction in Cresson?
Yes. Several new-home communities are building now, and more are planned.