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Prestonwood, Dallas TX

Dallas, Texas

Prestonwood, Dallas

A Far North Dallas neighborhood of just over 1,000 homes, mostly 1970s ranch and mid-century designs, served mainly by Richardson ISD.

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Overview

Inside Prestonwood

Prestonwood is a Far North Dallas neighborhood in ZIP 75248 with just over 1,000 homes, mostly ranch and mid-century modern designs built around the 1970s. The Creek course of Prestonwood Country Club, founded in 1968, sits on Preston Road nearby, and Addison's restaurants and the Dallas North Tollway are a short drive away. It fits buyers who want a Dallas address with Richardson ISD schools, established trees and room to update a home to their own taste.

The lesson here is that most homes are now 50 years old, so condition separates the prices. Two houses with the same square footage can sell far apart depending on the roof, HVAC, plumbing, windows and whether the kitchen and baths have been redone. From my remodeling background, I help buyers estimate update costs before they offer, and I help sellers decide which repairs pay back and which ones the next owner will redo anyway.

Around town

Around Prestonwood

Fountain Place tower at sunset in downtown Dallas, Texas
Fountain Place
Flower gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Dallas Arboretum
Downtown Dallas towers on a clear day
Downtown Dallas

Photos via Wikimedia Commons. Fountain Place: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dallas Arboretum: David R. Tribble (Loadmaster), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Downtown Dallas: Roland Arhelger, CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

The facts

Just over 1,000 homes[1]
Size
Mid-century modern and ranch[1]
Home styles
1977[2]
Median year built
D Magazine neighborhood guide
Richardson ISD (mostly)[3]
School district
one May 2026 listing showed Bowie Elementary, Parkhill Junior High, Pearce High; verify by address
75248[3]
ZIP code
$650,000[3]
Recent listing
2,343 sq ft, built 1972, no HOA, listed May 2026
Prestonwood Country Club, The Creek[4]
Nearby club
founded 1968, 15909 Preston Rd
Amenities

Prestonwood Country Club (The Creek course, private), Mature trees and established lots, Short drive to Addison restaurants, Quick access to the Dallas North Tollway and Plano

Location

Prestonwood is in Far North Dallas (ZIP 75248), north of LBJ Freeway near Preston Road, with Addison to the west and Plano to the north.

Taxes, MUD and PID

Most Prestonwood homes are in Dallas County and Richardson ISD, which with the city, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College came to about 2.34% for tax year 2025 before exemptions. A few addresses near the area may fall in other districts, so I confirm the taxing entities for each property.

On the map

Where Prestonwood sits

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

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Albert Angarita, REALTOR
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FAQ

About Prestonwood

What school district is Prestonwood in Dallas?
Prestonwood mostly feeds into Richardson ISD, even though it is in the City of Dallas. Campuses vary by street; one May 2026 listing showed Bowie Elementary, Parkhill Junior High and Pearce High School, and Prestonwood Elementary also serves the area. Confirm zoning by address.
Is there an HOA in Prestonwood?
Many Prestonwood homes have no mandatory HOA; one May 2026 listing showed none. Some sections or nearby subdivisions have voluntary associations or dues, so check the listing and title documents for each address.
How much is my Prestonwood home worth?
It depends on size, lot, updates and the age of major systems. A 2,343 square foot 1972 home listed at $650,000 in May 2026, while larger renovated homes list well above that. I prepare a free comparative market analysis using recent sales of similar homes in your section.
Should I renovate before selling in Prestonwood?
Focus first on items that show up in inspections, like roof, HVAC, electrical and plumbing, plus fresh paint and lighting. Full kitchen remodels do not always pay back. I walk the home with you and flag which projects are worth it based on recent sales.
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