Texas
Princeton neighborhoods: affordable, and still building
Affordable new construction on US 380, popular with first-time buyers.
Living in Princeton
Most people choose Princeton neighborhoods for one reason: affordability. Princeton, east of McKinney on US 380, has plenty of land, so new homes keep going up.
The basics are here: a Walmart, several restaurants, and a grocery store expected (as of September 2026).
Talk to Terri about Princeton
How I help buyers and sellers in Princeton
Princeton is popular with first-time buyers, and I spend a lot of time here walking people through their first purchase: what they can really afford, how builder contracts work, and what to watch for in the inspection. See buying your first home in Princeton or buying new construction in Princeton.
Sellers compete with a steady supply of new homes. Start with what your Princeton home is worth.
Princeton homes
Most of Princeton is affordable new construction. With land still available, builders keep adding homes, which gives buyers plenty of options.
What you give up choosing Princeton
Traffic. Roads and infrastructure haven't kept up with how fast Princeton has grown, and US 380 in particular carries heavy traffic. If your commute runs along 380 every day, drive it at rush hour before you buy.
Princeton schools
Princeton is served by Princeton ISD. I confirm assigned schools for every address before you make an offer.
Talk to me about Princeton neighborhoods
If Princeton neighborhoods are on your list, especially for a first home, let's talk. Get in touch or call me at (469) 693-3839. You can also start at my home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people move to Princeton, TX?
Mostly for affordability. There's still plenty of land, so new homes keep going up.
What school district is Princeton in?
Princeton ISD. Confirm assigned schools for the specific address.
What's the downside of living in Princeton?
Traffic, especially on US 380, because roads and infrastructure haven't kept up with the growth.
Princeton
Princeton at a glance
- The homes
- More affordable new construction; popular with first-time buyers. There is still plenty of land, so new homes keep going up.
- Why people choose it
- Most people move to Princeton for affordability.
- Schools
- Princeton ISD.
- Getting around
- US 380, which carries heavy traffic because roads and infrastructure have not kept up with the growth.
- Nearby
- A Walmart, several restaurants, and a grocery store expected (as of September 2026).
- The trade-off
- Traffic, especially on US 380, and infrastructure that is still catching up with how fast the town has grown.
The method
How I do it in Princeton
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