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Uptown, Dallas TX

Dallas, Texas

Uptown, Dallas

A walkable district just north of downtown Dallas, served by the free M-Line trolley and bordered by the Katy Trail.

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

Inside Uptown

Uptown covers less than one square mile between Woodall Rodgers Freeway, US 75 and the Katy Trail, and it packs in high-rise condos, townhomes, apartments, offices, restaurants and the West Village shopping area. The free M-Line trolley runs along McKinney Avenue to downtown, which is why Uptown fits buyers who want to walk to dinner, work in the urban core, or keep a lock-and-leave home base in Dallas. For sellers, that same buyer pool includes relocation clients, downsizers and investors.

The lesson here is that the building matters as much as the unit. In a condo, your monthly cost includes HOA dues that can cover very different things from one tower to the next, and Uptown also sits inside a public improvement district with its own assessment. Before you write an offer, I get the HOA budget, reserve information and resale certificate, and I check the PID status for the address, because two units at the same price can carry very different monthly costs.

Around town

Around Uptown

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

0.925 square miles[1]
Land area
75201, 75204[1]
ZIP codes
Uptown PID, created 1993[3]
Public improvement district
about 2,181 properties; current term through Dec 31, 2026
Milam Elementary, Rusk Middle, North Dallas High[1]
Zoned schools
Dallas ISD; Houston Elementary closed June 2025; verify by address
About $620K[2]
Median sale price
Homes.com neighborhood data, Oct 2026
About $478[2]
Avg price per sq ft
Homes.com, Oct 2026
Free M-Line trolley[1]
Transit
McKinney Avenue to downtown
Amenities

Katy Trail along the northwest edge, M-Line trolley with stops at West Village, McKinney Avenue, Klyde Warren Park and the Arts District, West Village mixed-use retail and residential center (completed 2000), Restaurants, nightlife and shopping along McKinney Avenue, Short trip to Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arts District

Location

Uptown is bounded roughly by Woodall Rodgers Freeway on the south, US 75 on the east, the Katy Trail on the northwest and Cedar Springs Road on the west, just north of Downtown Dallas.

Taxes, MUD and PID

Uptown addresses in Dallas ISD paid about 2.23% combined for tax year 2025 before exemptions, based on Dallas County Tax Office rates. Properties inside the Uptown PID also pay a PID assessment set each year by the City Council, so I confirm the PID status and current assessment for the specific address.

On the map

Where Uptown sits

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

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FAQ

About Uptown

Is Uptown Dallas good for buying a condo?
Uptown has a large condo and townhome inventory, from older mid-rise buildings to luxury towers. Homes.com showed a median sale price around $620K and about four months of supply in October 2026. Compare HOA dues, reserves and what the dues cover building by building, not just price per square foot.
What schools serve Uptown Dallas?
Uptown is in Dallas ISD. Milam Elementary covers portions (Sam Houston Elementary, which also served Uptown, closed in June 2025), and residents are zoned to Rusk Middle School and North Dallas High School. Confirm zoning by address, since boundaries can change.
How much is my Uptown condo worth?
It depends on the building, floor, view, parking, HOA dues and finish level. I prepare a free comparative market analysis using recent sales inside your building and comparable towers, so your price reflects what Uptown buyers are actually comparing.
Does Uptown Dallas have a PID fee?
Yes, Uptown has a public improvement district created in 1993 that covers about 2,181 properties, and its term currently runs through December 31, 2026. The assessment is set annually, so check the current amount for your address before closing.
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Sources
  1. Wikipedia: Uptown, Dallas
  2. Homes.com: Uptown, Dallas neighborhood homes and market data
  3. Dallas Economic Development: Uptown PID
  4. Uptown Dallas Inc: The Uptown Story
  5. Wikipedia: Oak Lawn, Dallas (Sam Houston Elementary closed June 2025)
  6. Dallas County Tax Office: 2025 Tax Rates

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