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Downtown Denton, Denton TX

Denton, Texas

Downtown Denton

Denton's courthouse square, its A-train station and the historic streets around it, where older homes meet new downtown apartments.

By Albert Angarita, REALTOR®Updated October 2026Sources listed below
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Overview

Inside Downtown Denton

Downtown Denton centers on the courthouse square, bounded by Oak, Hickory, Locust and Elm streets, with the 1896 Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square in the middle. Its 1986 restoration sparked the downtown revival, the Downtown Denton Transit Center has connected the area to the A-train since 2011, and events like the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and Thin Line Fest draw crowds every year. Around it you find older homes in the Oak-Hickory and West Oak historic districts, small infill houses and new apartments such as The Renegade, a 104-unit building on West Mulberry Street opening in summer 2026.

The lesson here is that age and location both shape value near the Square. Walkability to the Square and the train is a lasting draw, but many homes are decades old, and a lot inside a historic district can come with rules on exterior changes. Before you buy, I check whether the address is in a designated district and get inspections that cover foundation, sewer and electrical; if you are selling, document what has been updated so buyers can compare you fairly with newer homes.

Around town

Around Downtown Denton

Victorian homes in the West Denton Residential Historic District
West Denton Historic District
Fine Arts Theatre and shops on the historic Denton square
Downtown Denton
Hurley Administration Building at the University of North Texas in Denton
University of North Texas

Photos via Wikimedia Commons. West Denton Historic District: Renegomezphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Downtown Denton: Steven Wagner from Fort Worth, Texas, United States, CC BY 2.0 · University of North Texas: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

The facts

Bounded by Oak, Hickory, Locust and Elm streets[1]
The Square
Built 1896, architect W.C. Dodson[2]
Courthouse
on the National Register since 1977
Began with the 1986 courthouse restoration[1]
Revitalization
Downtown Denton Transit Center (A-train)[1]
Rail
opened 2011
The Renegade, 104 apartments[3]
New housing
260 W. Mulberry St., opening summer 2026
Oak-Hickory and West Oak historic districts[4]
Historic neighborhoods nearby
Amenities

Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, Shops and restaurants on the Square, A-train commuter rail at the Downtown Denton Transit Center, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and Thin Line Fest, Walkable to Texas Woman's University

Location

Downtown Denton is roughly bounded by University Drive, Carroll Boulevard, Bell Avenue and Eagle Drive under the city's Downtown Plan, with the Square at its core and UNT and TWU nearby.

Taxes, MUD and PID

Homes downtown pay city of Denton, Denton County and Denton ISD rates, and some older properties carry historic designations that can affect what you may change. I pull the tax record and any historic status for the exact address before you make an offer.

On the map

Where Downtown Denton sits

Drive times, schools and shopping around it. Ask me for a tour of the area.

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FAQ

About Downtown Denton

Can I live within walking distance of the Denton Square?
Yes. The streets around the Square include older single-family homes in areas like the Oak-Hickory and West Oak historic districts, plus newer apartments like The Renegade on West Mulberry Street, which was scheduled to open in summer 2026.
Is there a train from downtown Denton to Dallas?
The Downtown Denton Transit Center opened in 2011 on DCTA's A-train, which connects to DART for trips toward Dallas. Check DCTA schedules for current times.
What is my historic home near the Square worth?
It depends on the lot, size, condition, updates and any historic district rules. I prepare a free comparative market analysis using nearby older-home sales and walk the property with you to show which repairs are worth doing before you list.
What should I know before buying an older home in downtown Denton?
Ask whether the property is in a designated historic district, and get a full inspection with extra attention to the foundation, sewer line and electrical. Those items affect both your budget and your insurance.
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Sources
  1. Denton, Texas (Wikipedia: downtown, the Square, A-train, festivals)
  2. Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square (Wikipedia)
  3. Denton Record-Chronicle: 104-unit apartment complex on track for 2026 opening in downtown Denton (Aug 2025)
  4. Denton LocalWiki: Neighborhoods

HOA dues, MUD and PID assessments and school zoning change by section. Albert verifies them for every address.