While your kids are enjoying their summer, we all know that the start of school comes faster than you can anticipate. For our clients in the Lovejoy ISD area, we are always so pleased to be able to find them the best home for them in a community that provides them with a world class education. Lovejoy ISD’s mandate is to be “committed to providing opportunities for students to reach their academic and personal potential in a changing world.” Collin County offers such a great quality of life, and what a joy is it to live in a neighborhood that supports our common goals for our children.

We’ve already written about the challenges of the Lovejoy ISD boundaries and how we can help you buy a great home in this competitive market. Now, we want to share with you a unique, interactive Lovejoy ISD map that can help you decipher if the real estate listing you’re looking at is actually in Lovejoy ISD.  And yes, the school mascots were actually created by the students!

There are a number of resources online that can help you learn about all that Lovejoy ISD has to offer. Here are a few that our clients have found to be useful:

1. A complete list of the Lovejoy ISD Campuses and addresses
2. Lovejoy ISD’s list of parent resources, including the school year calendar
3. A list of all public and private schools in Lovejoy ISD with parent reviews
4. Online reviews of Lovejoy High School
5. Zillow offers online rankings of Lovejoy ISD schools, where you can sort by Great School ranking, student to teacher ratios, as well as see at a glance which schools have the most students. The rankings are listed next to a map of Lovejoy ISD, so you can evaluate each school in relation to its neighborhood.
6. City data hosts a number of forums, where many Lovejoy ISD parents are active to help people learn about the educational system and real estate in the area.
7. College counseling offered by Lovejoy High School
8. Real estate listings that search by educational district: Find the most current and real time MLS information on real estate listings in Lovejoy ISD by using our custom MLS Search tool.   To access the exclusive Matlock Real Estate listings, click here, and remember to contact us directly about our Lovejoy ISD listings that are not in MLS!

At Matlock Real Estate Group, we are dedicated to helping our clients find the home of their dreams. For a number of our buyers, this means purchasing property in Lovejoy ISD, so that their children can take advantage of the best educational opportunities available. We have been selling real estate in the Lovejoy ISD area for over a decade now and l would love the opportunity to show you the difference that working with a boutique luxury brokerage makes when it comes to having a great real estate experience. Whether you are buying or selling in Lovejoy ISD, get in touch with Pam at 469-269-0PAM or Pam@PamMatlock.com to learn more about why we are Lovejoy ISD’s top real estate brokerage.

We all know that homes for sale in Lovejoy ISD is a hot commodity these days, in part because of its “exemplary” status from Texas Education Agency (the highest possible ranking). Serving most of the communities of Lucas, Fairview and a part of Allen, Lovejoy ISD is one of those districts that can be difficult to get into because of the many buyers interested in this area, but it can also actually be equally tough to determine where its borders actually are! Because the district was established in 1917 and roads and community boundaries have changed greatly since that time, you could find yourself buying in Allen, Texas thinking that it falls under the Lovejoy ISD boundaries, when in fact, the district’s border stops on the other side of your street!

If a home you’re looking at is in, say, Allen, Texas and you would like to ensure that your children are enrolled in Lovejoy ISD, you want to be sure that you’re looking in the right neighborhood. Here’s a link to a detailed map of LISD, which can be an invaluable resource if you want to make sure you are buying a home in Lovejoy ISD. If you’re wondering which school services each neighborhood, here’s a map of Lovejoy ISD’s attendance zones. As you will see, the border jots through neighborhoods and cuts off midway through a few streets. If that’s not confusing enough, a number of Lucas residents from Stonegate, a community in McKinney ISD, have recently petitioned to have a portion of their district transferred over to Lovejoy ISD, and talks of annexation are currently underway.

It’s understandable that every parent wants the best educational opportunities for their children, and many of our clients move to Lovejoy ISD because they’ve unfortunately been less than satisfied with other school districts. If you are looking for a great Lovejoy ISD realtor to help you through the process, work with the best: Matlock Real Estate Group. There are many individuals and websites out there to help you learn about the market and the area, but it simply doesn’t compare to talking with an expert.

When buying a home in Lovejoy ISD, it’s important to work with a great brokerage that has a thorough knowledge of the neighborhood and can direct you to the current opportunities. In a competitive market, it can be tough to find the perfect home in Lovejoy ISD and you need to be confident that you have a great realtor in Lovejoy ISD who knows how to ensure you get the deal. We have been working closely with homeowners in Lovejoy ISD for the better part of a decade and even have insight into available homes not listed on MLS! As a boutique brokerage, we offer dedicated attention to your needs, and that includes making sure that your dream home is not on the other side of your desired ISD border!

Contact us today for a private viewing of any of our luxury properties or to see the most beautiful properties Lovejoy ISD has to offer; visit our listings page!  And remember, we have many homes that are for sale but NOT on MLS!

Serenity Farms in McKinney, Texas

Located within the city limits of McKinney, Texas but part of the Lovejoy School District, the Serenity Farms neighborhood offers an incomparable living experience in close proximity to stunning natural beauty but without sacrificing access to the amenities and features of McKinney or even the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area to the south.   Built on the site of the first golf club in all of McKinney, this neighborhood is nestled in an amongst old growth trees, several ponds and backs to the Heard Nature and Wildlife Sanctuary!  For those seeking luxury living in North Texas, the incredible homes in Serenity Farms certainly fit the bill.

The Greater Area

Serenity Farms is set in McKinney, Texas, one of the fastest growing cities in the country and recently awarded the number one city in the country to live in by Money Magazine!  The neighborhood home values range from 700k to 1.2m with a picturesque setting of old growth hardwood trees, incredible estates, rolling terrain and several lakes set far and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing residents with quiet, dark sky nights, a rich sense of community and the number three ranked school district in the state!

McKinney is located not far from Fairview, Allen, Lucas and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The town has been in existence since 1859, and is actually the county seat for Collin County. As one of the fastest growing areas of the country, you’ll find a considerable number of things to do, see and experience. From fine dining to family-oriented options, from upscale shopping to outdoor excursions, it’s all here. Most of McKinney is part of the McKinney ISD, but Serenity Farms falls under the jurisdiction of the Lovejoy ISD, one of the top ranked in the entire state, with exemplary K-12 ratings.

About Serenity Farms

Serenity Farms covers 61 acres of lush, rural land that backs up to the Heard Museum Nature Preserve. You’ll discover 73 home sites with lots ranging from a half-acre up, and there’s even a private lake in the neighborhood for the use and enjoyment of residents.

One of the most striking features you’ll notice on first entering the neighborhood is the extensive use of natural stone. Not only is it elegant and beautiful, but it gives the neighborhood an immense sense of durability and timelessness, as well as a direct connection to the natural world impossible with other building materials. From the guardhouse at the entrance gate to the retaining walls throughout the neighborhood and even the pavilion on the lake, natural stone dominates.

While the neighborhood enjoys an open development plan, it also includes both rolling hills and lush, mature trees. Most homes are set back from the road, although the neighborhood is one of the quietest and most peaceful in North Texas. Home design varies from one to another, but you’ll find a mixture of high-end materials and inspired architecture. That holds true for the interior as well – every home in Serenity Farms was designed for comfort and luxury.

And remember, nobody knows the Lovejoy School District like Matlock Real Estate Group!  With over a decade of experience in the Lovejoy Luxury Real Estate Market, we are setting the standard for excellence in luxury real estate. Let us show you what dedication to professional integrity and distinction is all about – experience the difference that a boutique real estate firm can make for your next luxury real estate transaction.

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