Moving to Southlake, TX: Best Neighborhoods, Homes & Schools
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 10, 2026
Southlake is a benchmark luxury suburb in North Texas — a walkable town center at Southlake Town Square, Carroll ISD zoning, and a location about 15 minutes from DFW Airport. I was born and raised in Fort Worth and work with buyers across DFW. Here's what to know before you make the move.
Where Southlake Fits in the DFW Picture
Southlake sits in northeast Tarrant County, bordering Colleyville, Grapevine, and Westlake. Typical drive times outside rush hour:
- About 15 minutes to DFW International Airport
- About 25 minutes to downtown Fort Worth
- About 30 minutes to downtown Dallas
- Southlake Town Square sits at the center of the city — a walkable, upscale retail and dining district
A Walkable Town Center
Southlake Town Square functions as a downtown — walkable streets, upscale shopping, and restaurants at the center of the city.
Close to DFW Airport
About 15 minutes to DFW International Airport, making travel efficient for buyers who fly often.
Best Neighborhoods in Southlake
Southlake's median sale price over the past 12 months was about $1.38 million, and most established neighborhoods sell between $1.1 million and $1.4 million. These six each had at least 14 sales in the past year.
| Neighborhood | Best for | Median sale price | Sales (12 mo.) | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Meadow | Lowest median on this list | $1,185,000 | 14 | 4,090 sq ft |
| South Ridge Lakes | Established, steady demand | $1,252,000 | 15 | 3,820 sq ft |
| Stone Lakes | Family-friendly area | $1,260,000 | 17 | 3,690 sq ft |
| Timber Lake | Established, similar price | $1,262,500 | 14 | 3,860 sq ft |
| Timarron | Golf course community, most sales | $1,300,000 | 52 | 3,880 sq ft |
| Carillon | Upper end of this list | $1,800,000 | 19 | 4,060 sq ft |
Myers Meadow
The most space for the money on this list: about 4,090 sq ft at a median of $1.19 million. Most sold between $1.06 million and $1.28 million.
South Ridge Lakes, Stone Lakes and Timber Lake
Three established neighborhoods at nearly the same price, medians of $1.25 million to $1.26 million for about 3,700 to 3,900 sq ft. Stone Lakes is known as a family-friendly area. With prices this close, the choice comes down to location, lot and condition.
Timarron
Southlake's golf course community and its busiest neighborhood, with 52 sales across its sections. The median was $1.3 million, but sales ran from about $1.13 million to $1.61 million for the middle half, so section and lot matter.
Carillon
The upper end of this list, with a median of $1.8 million for about 4,060 sq ft. Most sold between $1.3 million and $2.1 million.
Also Worth a Look
Cross Timber Hills had 10 sales at a median of about $1.22 million. Southlake's ultra-premium enclaves trade too rarely for a meaningful median; I'd price those home by home.
Schools
Most of Southlake is served by Carroll ISD. A small portion of Southlake falls within Keller ISD instead.
A few things to know:
- Confirm school zoning by address. The Carroll ISD/Keller ISD boundary within Southlake varies by street.
- Districts adjust attendance boundaries, so check the current map.
- 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 Southlake was about $1,489,990 from July through September 2026.
- Time on market was 23 days median, 54 days average, for homes sold in that period.
- Property taxes are a substantial ongoing cost at this price range — get a detailed, address-specific estimate early.
- HOA dues apply in some neighborhoods, so factor them into the monthly cost alongside taxes.
- No state income tax, which matters if you're coming from a high-income-tax state.
Southlake Property Tax Calculator
2026 rates. Pick the address, enter a price, and the estimate updates as you type.
| Taxing unit | Taxable value | Rate per $100 | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll ISD | $260,000 | 0.926900 | $2,410 |
| City of Southlake | $320,000 | 0.290000 | $928 |
| Tarrant County | $320,000 | 0.186000 | $595 |
| JPS Health Network | $320,000 | 0.159000 | $509 |
| Tarrant County College | $395,000 | 0.120000 | $474 |
Without a homestead exemption, this home would owe about $6,728, so the exemption saves about $1,812 a year.
Estimate only. It includes the state school homestead exemption ($140,000, plus $60,000 for owners 65+ or disabled) and the city and county homestead exemptions published by the appraisal districts. Any local exemption not shown in the table's taxable values isn't included, so your bill may be a little lower. It doesn't include the over-65 school tax ceiling. Check your appraisal district record for your actual taxing units and exemptions.
See current Southlake homes for sale →
Getting a Feel for the Community Before You Arrive
- Southlake Town Square functions as a downtown — walkable streets, upscale shopping, and restaurants.
- Distinct neighborhoods — golf-course communities like Timarron, areas like Stone Lakes, and ultra-premium enclaves.
- A mix of housing styles — townhomes and smaller single-family homes alongside estate homes on larger lots.
Practical Relocation Steps
- Get pre-approved early and be prepared for jumbo financing — most of Southlake's market sits well above conventional loan limits.
- Confirm Carroll ISD zoning for every specific property, since a small portion of Southlake falls within Keller ISD.
- Compare against Colleyville and Grapevine if budget is a real constraint.
- Budget property taxes and any HOA dues as real monthly costs, not just closing-cost line items.
- Visit Town Square in person if you can — it tells you more about living here than any listing will.
Who Southlake Fits
- Buyers who want a walkable town center alongside luxury housing
- Buyers who want Carroll ISD zoning
- Buyers who travel frequently and want a short airport commute
- Buyers comparing Southlake against Colleyville and Grapevine
Selling a $700K+ Home in Southlake?
Over the past 12 months, Southlake homes at $700,000 or more that never cut their price went under contract in a median of 9 days. About 24% of the $700K+ homes listed here didn't sell at all.
See the full $700K+ numbers for North Tarrant County →Bottom Line
Southlake offers a walkable town center, Carroll ISD zoning, and a short drive to DFW Airport. Prices sit at the top of the North Texas market, so it's worth comparing against Colleyville and Grapevine before committing.
Relocating to Southlake 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Southlake
What county is Southlake, TX in?
Tarrant County. Southlake sits in northeast Tarrant County, bordering Colleyville, Grapevine, and Westlake.
What school district serves Southlake?
Most of Southlake is served by Carroll ISD. A small portion of the city falls within Keller ISD. Confirm by address.
How much do homes cost in Southlake?
The median sale price for single-family homes was about $1,489,990 from July through September 2026, and about $1.38 million over the past 12 months.
How long do homes take to sell in Southlake?
About 23 days median, 54 days average, for homes sold in that period.
How far is Southlake from DFW Airport?
About 15 minutes to DFW International Airport outside rush hour.
What are the best neighborhoods in Southlake?
It depends on your budget. Myers Meadow has the lowest median on my list, about $1.19 million. South Ridge Lakes, Stone Lakes and Timber Lake run about $1.25 million to $1.26 million. Timarron, the busiest neighborhood and a golf course community, is about $1.3 million, and Carillon is about $1.8 million.
What is there to do in Southlake?
Southlake Town Square functions as the city's downtown, with walkable streets, upscale shopping and restaurants.
How far is Southlake from downtown Dallas and Fort Worth?
About 25 minutes to downtown Fort Worth and about 30 minutes to downtown Dallas outside rush hour.
Is all of Southlake in Carroll ISD?
No. Most of Southlake is served by Carroll ISD, but a small portion falls within Keller ISD. The boundary varies by street, so confirm by address.
Do I need a jumbo loan to buy in Southlake?
Most likely. Most of Southlake's market sits well above conventional loan limits, so get pre-approved early and be prepared for jumbo financing.
Are there homes under $1 million in Southlake?
Yes, but they're a small share of the market. About 1 in 8 single-family sales closed under $1 million in the past 12 months: 49 of 391. Those homes had a median price of about $875,000 and about 2,730 sq ft, and the lowest sold for $485,000. Vista Trails, Dove Estates and parts of Timarron had the most sales in this range.
How much are property taxes in Southlake?
The 2026 total rate for a Carroll ISD address is about $1.71 per $100 of value. On a $1.4 million home, that's about $23,900 a year, or about $20,800 with a homestead exemption. Homes in the Keller ISD part of Southlake pay a higher rate, about $1.87. Your actual bill depends on the address and your exemptions, so get an address-specific estimate.
Is Southlake or Colleyville more expensive?
Southlake. The median sale price from July through September 2026 was about $1,489,990 in Southlake and about $928,850 in Colleyville. Southlake offers a walkable town center, while Colleyville is known for larger lots and more privacy.
Is Southlake or Grapevine more expensive?
Southlake. The median sale price from July through September 2026 was about $1,489,990 in Southlake and about $601,912 in Grapevine. Southlake has Town Square, while Grapevine offers Historic Main Street, lake access and a shorter drive to DFW Airport.
Nearby Areas and Related Guides
Local Resources & Citations
- City of Southlake ↗
- Carroll ISD ↗
- Tarrant County Government ↗
- Texas Education Agency school ratings ↗
- Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) ↗
Neighborhood figures cover single-family sales from Nov. 1, 2025 to Oct. 31, 2026. The July through September median covers homes sold in that period, and the under-$1 million count covers single-family sales from Nov. 1, 2025 to Nov. 1, 2026. Property tax rates are from the Tarrant Appraisal District's 2026 rate sheet.
Market figures are my analysis of NTREIS MLS data for single-family homes in the city of Southlake. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.