Located in northeast Dallas County approximately 20 miles from downtown Dallas and a ten minute drive from the golf course community of Waterview, the community of Rowlett is definitely one that is “On the Water, and On the Move!” Providing residents with an easy-going lifestyle with quick and easy access to all the big city amenities that the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer, residents are afforded a quality of life that is second to none. In fact, national publication MONEY magazine even recognized Rowlett as one of the Top 25 “Best Places to Live” and it’s easy to see why.
Rowlett is one of the fastest growing cities in the area with a population of almost 55,000 residents, yet it has managed to maintain its quiet lakeside environment. Residents of Rowlett are afforded many opportunities to take advantage of a wide variety of recreational activities on Lake Ray Hubbard.
The community of Waterview also provides its residents with many recreational opportunities as they have access to the 18-hole Waterview Golf Club in addition to their own waterpark, tennis courts, community parks and playgrounds, and plenty of lake fishing.
Rowlett and Waterview are situated near Lake Pointe Medical Center and a few other health care facilities. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, major league sporting events, shopping, dining, and entertainment are all less than 45 minutes away in nearby Dallas.
Real estate options in Rowlett consist primarily of single-family homes for sale, waterfront homes, condos and townhomes. Prices for homes in Rowlett range from $80,000 for a charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom waterfront home to $725,000 for a 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom home that comes with a horse barn and plenty of acreage for your horses to roam. Million dollar Rowlett estates are also available for purchase; some have spectacular views of the lake. If you’re looking for homes on a smaller scale, opportunities to purchase a Rowlett condominium or townhome are also available; prices start in the $135,000 range.
The golf course community of Waterview features golf course homes and a resort-like lifestyle unlike any other. Prices for homes in Waterview are very affordable, starting from $150,000 to $300,000 for brick homes and estates.
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Rowlett Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $162,248 compared to $161,518 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Sunday, May 20th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Rowlett TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Rowlett to help you find the best home!