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Northlake, Texas · Denton County
Last reviewed: October 22, 2026
Discover Northlake Living: Master-Planned Communities, Luxury Homes & New Construction.
Northlake is an incorporated town in Denton County where master-planned communities, new construction and estate-style homes sit along the I-35W and Alliance corridors. This guide explores the communities, outdoor recreation and everyday conveniences that make Northlake a distinctive place to consider, from Pecan Square's village-center model to The Highlands' one-acre estate homesites.
According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Vintage 2025), the July 1, 2025 population estimate for the Town of Northlake was 12,036, up +129.8% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base of 5,238. Because a Northlake mailing address does not by itself establish the municipality, school district or taxing entities, compare actual homesites, school assignments, tax districts and community amenities before selecting a neighborhood.
Ask the In DFW Living Group team about Northlake communities, schools or a specific property, and browse live Northlake listings.
Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Northlake town, Texas, Vintage 2025: July 1, 2025 population estimate (12,036), April 1, 2020 estimates base (5,238), change of +129.8%. Census source.
Main roads: I-35W, FM 407 and SH 114. School districts: Northwest ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD, assigned by address. Boundary caveat: a Northlake mailing address does not by itself establish the municipality, school district or taxing entities. Market: active new construction alongside established resale. Last reviewed: October 22, 2026.
The Coventry Lockhart at Pecan Square
The Coventry Lockhart by Coventry Homes at Pecan Square in Northlake. Explore the floor plan, construction progress, and current spec-home opportunities.
Also featured at Pecan Square: the Claude, a four-bedroom quick move-in by Coventry Homes.
Coventry's 40-foot-lot plans at Pecan Square include quick move-ins like the Walker, Zapata, and Roberts.
Explore Lockhart HomesNorthlake offers a combination of master-planned communities, rural surroundings, newer homes, and access to the I-35W and Alliance corridors. Housing options range from amenity-rich planned neighborhoods to estate-style properties. Buyers should compare actual homesites, school assignments, tax districts, and community amenities before selecting a neighborhood.
The sections below walk through the communities and housing options, local life, schools and ownership costs, and the questions buyers most often ask. All figures are sourced and dated in the sources and verification section at the bottom of this page.
Northlake and the surrounding corridor hold some of Denton County's largest master-planned communities, with village centers, resort-style pools and amenities governed by each community's HOA. Each section differs in builders, lots and phases, so the right fit comes down to the specifics of the neighborhood.
Housing runs from amenity-rich planned neighborhoods to one-acre estate homesites, with active builders alongside established resale. Verify the exact property, lot and phase, and confirm current inventory and incentives with the builder before comparing.
Recreation is community-based: neighborhood parks and trails, an 11-acre lake and working farm at Harvest, roughly 14 miles of trails across Canyon Falls, and the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport for year-round indoor sports. Most of these are resident amenities, so access rules vary by community.
I-35W runs along the town's eastern edge, FM 407 crosses the corridor and SH 114 connects south and west toward Fort Worth. Everyday stops such as the FM 407 dining cluster, Harvest Town Center's Tom Thumb and the StarCenter sit within the corridor; actual travel time depends on route, traffic, weather and construction.
Every corridor community has tradeoffs. These are the ones Northlake buyers should plan around, based on the details verified on this page.
I-35W, FM 407 and SH 114 carry regional traffic, and posted distances and nominal drive times do not reflect peak conditions. Evaluate any commute with live trip data; actual travel time depends on the property, destination, route, traffic, weather and construction.
Property taxes plus any PID, MUD or HOA obligations follow the exact property, its taxing entities and its assessment area. Check the current Denton Central Appraisal District record, special-district documents, the HOA resale certificate and an estimated post-purchase tax calculation before budgeting.
Northlake is covered by Northwest ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD, and campus assignments remain address-specific. Verify the applicable district and current school year directly with the district for each address before relying on an assignment.
Community amenities such as pools, fitness centers and parks are typically resident amenities governed by each community's HOA. HOA, PID and MUD obligations vary by section, so confirm current fees, rules and special-district obligations for each property with the HOA and title documents.
Northlake is a quieter town where recreation is community-based: neighborhood parks and trails, year-round indoor sports, and dining along the FM 407 corridor. The cards below separate what is in Northlake from what sits nearby in Argyle, Roanoke, Denton and Flower Mound, and mark which facilities are public versus resident-only.
Resident amenity marks facilities limited to a community's residents or HOA members; Open to the public marks town facilities, civic venues and businesses anyone can use. Access rules vary by community and season, so confirm current policies with the community or venue.
Actual travel time depends on the property, destination, route, traffic, weather and construction, so evaluate any commute with live trip data. Verify the property's municipality and district first using the exact-property verification steps.
For the latest openings and development updates, read the What's New in Northlake, Texas, 2026 update, the StarCenter guide and the infrastructure and commercial growth along the Northlake and Argyle corridor.
Northlake and the surrounding corridor hold some of Denton County's largest master-planned communities. Each one differs in builders, lots, amenities and school context, from Pecan Square's village-center model to Harvest's working farm and Canyon Falls' canyon terrain, and the Harvest, Pecan Square, and Canyon Falls comparison shows how the three stack up. For the full picture on the community, the Pecan Square homes and builders in Northlake guide covers active builders, advertised prices, schools, amenities, and ownership costs. I work across these communities regularly and can help you compare them against your priorities.
A note on boundaries: mailing address, municipality, ETJ, school district and marketing area are separate in this corridor. Follow the verify the exact property steps before comparing communities. New-construction buyers can start with the Argyle and Northlake new-construction comparison or request current inventory and builder incentives on the Northlake New Construction page.
Communities described here as located within the Town of Northlake. Confirm each property against the official Town of Northlake map using the verification steps below.
A master-planned community by Hillwood built around a village-center model, with The Greeting House, The Arena events pavilion, resort-style pools and high-speed fiber internet in the Northlake area. Confirm the exact property's municipality and school district with the official Town of Northlake map and Northwest ISD.
An estate community in Northlake with one-acre homesites, community trails and green space. The community has an HOA and sits within The Highlands PID; Providential Custom Homes is the currently verified builder, and current availability must be checked against the MLS.
A maturing master-planned community of roughly 1,000 homes planned across five phases, with a 4-acre amenity complex, resort-style pools, a fitness center and trails. Active new construction from Taylor Morrison and David Weekley Homes sits alongside established resale, served by Argyle ISD.
Developments that cross city limits: the municipality that serves a specific home section, and the school district, both depend on the individual address. These are not single-jurisdiction Northlake communities.
A 1,200-acre Hillwood "agrihood" in the Argyle-Northlake area, with a working farm, community gardens, and an 11-acre lake. The developer describes the community as located in Argyle and Northlake, but that wording does not prove that every home sits inside incorporated town limits, so verify each property's municipality, school district and special-district obligations by address.
A nature-focused community that spans the Towns of Flower Mound, Northlake and Argyle, with canyon terrain and approximately 14 miles of paved and natural-surface trails. The municipality that serves a specific home section depends on the individual address.
A community in the Town of Flower Mound that Northlake-area buyers frequently compare. It is located in Flower Mound, not within Northlake town limits; a postal address and municipal boundaries are separate things.
A master-planned community located in the Town of Flower Mound at the Highway 377 and FM 1171 corridor, not within Northlake town limits. It is grouped here as a nearby comparison for Northlake-area buyers; postal addresses and municipal boundaries are separate things.
Listings, availability, pricing and new-home inventory change daily. Verify any property's current status, price, incentives, taxes and school assignment against the current MLS (NTREIS data) and with the listing agent or builder before relying on it.
Community amenities such as pools, fitness centers, clubhouses and community parks are typically resident amenities governed by each community's HOA, while town-operated parks and facilities, civic venues and commercial businesses are open to the public. Access rules vary by community and season, so confirm current policies with the community or venue.
Browse more communities across North TexasSource: third-party public listing-portal data, not MLS statistics; captured October 20, 2026
The figures below are town-wide public listing-portal data for the City of Northlake, Denton County, Texas, not MLS statistics and not a single community's numbers. In late October 2026, DFW Moves showed approximately 222 active listings town-wide with a median list price of about $638,450, while Texas Real Estate Source reported 193 active listings with a median list price of about $631,435 and HAR.com reported 214 active listings with a median list price of about $635,735. The most recent town-wide median sale price available from a dated public source was about $549,725 (Redfin-based figure, three months ending July 2026). Portal figures change daily, differ by source and boundary, and were not independently verified for this guide.
DFW Moves, October 20, 2026; other portals show 193-237
DFW Moves $638,450 / HAR.com $635,735, October 20, 2026
Average of active listings, portal range about $233-$242, October 2026
DFW Moves 95 / Texas RE Source 89 / HAR.com 86.5, October 2026
These are town-wide Northlake figures that blend the city's master-planned communities (Pecan Square, Harvest, The Ridge at Northlake and Canyon Falls sections) with acreage, farm and custom-estate listings, so ZIP-level and city-wide counts and prices are not community-specific numbers. Active-listing counts include new-construction inventory from builders, whose pricing is set separately from resale listings and changes with phases, incentives and specifications. Portal figures vary by source and by what was active on the capture date, and no count, price or average here is a forecast or a valuation. The specific home, lot, phase and current terms matter more than town-wide averages, and every ownership cost should be verified by address. A current Northlake market report for your exact community is available from the MLS (NTREIS) on request.
Source: third-party public listing-portal data (DFW Moves, Texas Real Estate Source and HAR.com, captured October 20, 2026; Redfin-based median sale figure, three months ending July 2026), not MLS statistics, retrieved October 22, 2026. Portal figures change without notice. Verify current listings and pricing with the MLS (NTREIS), the active builders and your agent.
School assignments, taxing entities and special-district obligations in Northlake are set by the exact property, not by the city name or mailing address. Check each item for the address in question, beginning with the callout below.
A mailing address by itself tells you little about the municipality, the school district or campus, the taxing entities, PID or MUD obligations, HOA obligations, or utilities and service providers that apply to a home. Boundaries in this corridor are address-specific, so confirm each detail for the exact property before comparing communities or budgeting. Town of Northlake maps
Northlake is covered by Northwest ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD. Most of the town's area is served by Northwest ISD, but district boundaries are address-specific. Northwest ISD confirmed that Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened for the 2026-27 school year; the campus a property feeds into still depends on its address. Verify the applicable district and current school year directly with the district. No school rankings are used on this page; assignments are the address-specific fact to confirm.
Read the full schools guideWhat you pay in property taxes and any PID, MUD or HOA obligations follows the exact property, its taxing entities and its assessment area. Check the current Denton Central Appraisal District record, any special-district documents, the HOA resale certificate, title documents, and an estimated post-purchase tax calculation before you settle on a budget. On the county line of the bill, Denton County adopted its lowest county tax rate in 40 years for FY 2026-27, but the total bill still depends on every taxing entity for the exact property.
Read the ownership costs guideMailing address, municipality, ETJ, school district and marketing area are separate things in this corridor. The callout above is the full verification checklist; the official Town of Northlake maps are the starting point for confirming city limits and special districts for the exact address.
Town of Northlake mapsNorthwest ISD's October 2026 update covers financial accountability, grade-level assessment results, and campus plans. Theresa De La Rosa explains what the information tells you, and what to verify for the exact home.
Theresa De La Rosa
Broker, Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC
In DFW Living Group
"As a broker working the Northlake corridor, I hear the same question a lot: which community is right for my family? My short answer is that the right fit comes down to the specifics: homesite, school assignment, tax district, and community fees vary a lot within a few miles here. That's why I start every conversation by comparing those details before the model-home tour, not after."
I work across these communities regularly and can help you compare them against your priorities: new construction, resale, school context, taxes, amenities and commute. Every comparison starts with the exact property, because that is where the answer lives in this corridor.
Northlake's trade-off is usually the same one: an amenity-rich master-planned community versus an estate or acreage property, with school district and special districts changing by section. Share the Northlake neighborhoods you are weighing, your timing and what matters most, and I will help you compare them property by property.
Answers to the questions Northlake buyers and sellers ask most, grounded in official sources wherever possible, with any detail that shifts flagged for a re-check.
Northlake is an incorporated town in Denton County along the I-35W corridor, north of Fort Worth and near the Alliance employment area. The town includes master-planned communities, new construction, and rural or estate properties.
Housing includes master-planned communities such as Pecan Square, The Highlands and The Ridge at Northlake, sections with larger acreage or estate properties, and new construction from multiple builders. The mix varies by section, so verify the exact property, lot and phase.
Northlake is covered by Northwest ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD. Most of the town's area is served by Northwest ISD, but school and campus assignments remain address-specific. Buyers should verify the applicable district and current school year directly with the district before relying on an assignment.
Property taxes and any PID, MUD or HOA obligations depend on the exact property, its taxing entities, and its assessment area. Review the current Denton Central Appraisal District record, any special-district documents, the HOA resale certificate, title documents, and an estimated post-purchase tax calculation before budgeting.
Communities this guide describes as in the Northlake area include Pecan Square, The Highlands, The Ridge at Northlake, Harvest (an Argyle-Northlake-area community whose jurisdiction must be verified property by property) and parts of Canyon Falls, which spans Northlake, Flower Mound and Argyle. A Northlake mailing address does not by itself establish the municipality, so verify each property with the official Town of Northlake map.
Northlake is served by the I-35W corridor, with regional connections toward Alliance, Fort Worth, Denton and State Highway 114. Actual travel time depends on the property, destination, route, traffic, weather and construction.
Verify the exact property address before purchasing: municipality and ETJ status, school district and campus assignment, taxing entities and special districts, utilities and service providers, and any HOA, PID or MUD obligations. A Northlake mailing address does not by itself establish any of these.
Review recent official public-safety information from the Northlake Police Department rather than relying on a town-wide label. Compare equivalent reporting periods and offense categories, and consider road safety and emergency services alongside crime information. Safety cannot be guaranteed for any neighborhood. Source: Northlake Police Department: https://www.town.northlake.tx.us/168/Police-Department.
Availability depends on current listings and the property's recorded restrictions. Master-planned communities often have HOA requirements, while other housing options may have different arrangements. Verify lot size, deed restrictions, HOA membership and permitted uses for each property. A larger lot or rural appearance does not establish that a home has no HOA.
Evaluate the individual property's flood mapping, drainage, seller disclosures and insurance options. Obtain insurance quotes before committing so you can compare premiums, deductibles and coverage. A town-wide flood-risk score cannot establish the risk or insurance cost for a specific home. Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home; Texas Department of Insurance home insurance guidance: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/consumer/home-insurance.html.
Track Northlake development, zoning requests, road projects, schools, and community amenities. Review each article's current status and sources when evaluating a specific property.
This section is maintained manually by Theresa De La Rosa, Broker, REALTOR® | Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC | In DFW Living Group. Updates are added here as articles are published and their statuses verified; it does not update automatically.
Status Town Council action could not be verified in the official records reviewed
Status verified October 10, 2026
Status Mixed: open, active and proposed
Status verified September 21, 2026
Status In progress, multiple projects
Status verified October 8, 2026
Status Open and operating
Status verified September 2026
Status Open
Status verified September 1, 2026
Two proposed site plans at Pecan Plaza, near the FM 407 and Gibbs Road intersection in Northlake, Texas, were listed on the October 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission agenda: an approximately 11,587-square-foot daycare on Lot 4R and an approximately 6,195-square-foot commercial building on Lot 8.
The October 13, 2026 agenda listed these site plans for consideration; the meeting outcome has not been verified.
Status checked October 14, 2026
| Project | Proposed use | Location | Verified status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Plaza Lot 4R | Daycare, approximately 11,587 sq ft | Southwest corner of FM 407 and Gibbs Road | Proposed; listed for consideration, October 13, 2026 |
| Pecan Plaza Lot 8 | Commercial building, approximately 6,195 sq ft | Near FM 407 and Gibbs Road | Proposed; listed for consideration, October 13, 2026 |
If built, these projects could add services within walking distance of homes near the intersection. Pecan Plaza is separate from Pecan Square, the Hillwood residential community; Gibbs Road is also distinct from Cleveland-Gibbs Road. Before buying nearby land, verify approvals: the Town of Northlake posts Planning and Zoning Commission agendas, packets and minutes in its Document Center, and you can confirm what applies to a parcel by its exact address.
Pecan Plaza and its tenants are covered in What's Being Built Near Pecan Square in 2026 and What's New in Northlake. Official source: the October 13, 2026 agenda packet.
Not per official records. As of October 14, 2026, the daycare was proposed on the October 13, 2026 agenda only, and the meeting outcome has not been verified. No construction or opening timeline is in official records.
The town agenda lists proposed uses and square footages, not named tenants. This site's articles What's Being Built Near Pecan Square in 2026 and What's New in Northlake, Texas: 2026 Update report certain announcements and targets; see those articles for details.
The Town of Northlake posts Planning and Zoning Commission agendas, agenda packets and minutes in its Document Center. Search by agenda date or case number, and confirm what applies to a specific parcel by its exact address.
Evaluating a specific property near FM 407 and Gibbs Road? Theresa can help you research the land and nearby development. Get in touch to discuss your property.
Northlake sits in the middle of some of Denton County's most-compared communities. Each city guide covers housing, schools by address, taxes and local life, with the same verify-by-address standard.
An incorporated town in Denton County near US 377 and FM 407, with established neighborhoods, acreage properties and nearby master-planned communities.
An incorporated city in western Denton County at FM 156 and FM 407, with established neighborhoods and new communities such as Treeline and Timberbrook.
A Denton County hub with a historic courthouse square, shops, restaurants and live music, plus a broad mix of neighborhoods and new construction.
A lakeside city with established neighborhoods, newer master-planned communities and everyday conveniences in the western DFW suburbs.
A small town on the north shore of Lake Lewisville with town lake-access parks, established neighborhoods and Lake Dallas ISD schools.
An incorporated town along FM 407 known for custom homes, acreage and an equestrian character.
An established Tarrant County city anchored by Southlake Town Square, served mostly by Carroll ISD, close to DFW International Airport.
Communities, schools, taxes, commute routes, and what is open versus planned for relocating buyers.
Builders, lots, floor plans, incentives, and what to know before buying new construction in Northlake.
Current market conditions, pricing against builders, preparation, and the listing process for sellers.
How Northlake relates to Argyle and Justin along FM 407: where the corridor communities sit, commute routes and a shortlist of new and resale homes.
Nearby comparison: buyers weighing Northlake often compare the surrounding corridor towns in the North Texas area guide or explore new-home options in Northlake new construction.
The factual claims on this page are supported by the primary sources below. Figures and boundaries change, so verify current information with these sources before making decisions. Mailing addresses never substitute for official boundary verification.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Northlake town, Texas, Vintage 2025: July 1, 2025 population estimate (12,036), April 1, 2020 estimates base (5,238), and change of +129.8%.
Census QuickFacts: NorthlakeTown of Northlake official maps for city limits and special-district information. Mailing address, municipality, ETJ, and marketing area are separate; verify each property individually.
Town of Northlake mapsNorthlake is covered by Northwest ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD, per the Town of Northlake education page. Northwest ISD attendance boundaries and the district school locator cover most of the town; Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD boundary resources apply to specific properties in the area. Select the correct school year and confirm assignments by address.
Official developer sources: Pecan Square FAQ (Hillwood), Harvest location page (Hillwood), and Canyon Falls by-the-numbers page for the approximately 14-mile trail total.
Last reviewed: October 22, 2026.
This city guide highlights curated community picks for Northlake buyers, while the Northlake New Construction page carries the full inventory of builders, lots, floor plans and incentives.
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