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D.R. Horton · Allen, TX
Living in The Avenue, Allen TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
The Avenue is an 80-acre mixed-use community where D.R. Horton is building detached homes alongside offices, shops and a central plaza with a food hall, water features and a container park. It sits across the Sam Rayburn Tollway from McKinney's Hub 121.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current The Avenue listings are shown below this guide.
The Avenue at a Glance
| Builder(s) | D.R. Horton |
| Builder pricing | From about $455,000 (November 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 3 active listings from $449,990 to $502,990 (November 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,553 to 2,610 sq ft, 3 to 5 bedrooms, two- and three-story single-family homes |
| Homesites | Detached homes with rear-entry 2-car garages and greenway front yards |
| HOA | About $2,000 per year |
| Schools | Allen ISD — Green Elementary, Ereckson Middle School, Lowery Freshman Center, Allen High School |
| Location | 1508 Dulwich Drive, northwest Allen near the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121) |
What Buyers Love About The Avenue
- Single-family homes under $600K in Allen ISD
- Walkable plaza with food hall and container park
- Quick access to SH-121 and US-75
- Smart home features and tankless water heaters
- Rear-entry garages
Most plans are three stories on compact homesites, so this community fits buyers who value location and walkability more than a big backyard. Builder prices, incentives and HOA dues change often. Carlee confirms school zoning, HOA and tax rates by address for her buyers before contract.
Schools Serving The Avenue
Allen ISD: Serves more than 21,000 students from pre-K through 12th grade. Elementary schools serve kindergarten through sixth grade, middle schools serve seventh and eighth, Lowery Freshman Center serves ninth grade, and every student finishes at one high school, Allen High School. Earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for 2024-25.
Green Elementary
Grades K-6 | Flossie Floyd Green Elementary is on Comanche Drive in west Allen and serves kindergarten through sixth grade. |
Ereckson Middle School
Grades 7-8 | Ereckson Middle School is on Tatum Drive in west Allen and opened in 2004, home of the Huskies. |
Lowery Freshman Center
Grades 9 | Lowery Freshman Center in Allen is the district's ninth-grade campus, giving every freshman a dedicated year before Allen High School. |
Allen High School
Grades 10-12 | Allen High School on Rivercrest Boulevard is one of the largest high schools in Texas and reports a 97% graduation rate. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Allen grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near The Avenue: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: Northwest Allen along the Sam Rayburn Tollway, across from McKinney's Hub 121
- Groceries and shopping: On-site plaza with a food hall and container park, plus retail at Hub 121 across the tollway
- Parks and recreation: Greenway front yards, sidewalks and nearby parks and trails
- Downtown Dallas: about 35 min
- Watters Creek: about 5 min
- Highway access: Right next to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121), with quick access to US-75
Approximate off-peak drive times from Allen: Downtown Dallas about 30-35 min via US-75; Legacy West in Plano about 20 min via the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121); Downtown McKinney about 15 min via US-75; Dallas Love Field about 40 min via US-75; DFW Airport about 40 min via SH-121; Downtown Fort Worth about 60 min via SH-121 and SH-183.
The Avenue Questions Buyers Ask
What is The Avenue in Allen?
An 80-acre mixed-use community with D.R. Horton single-family homes, offices, retail and a central plaza with a food hall, water features and a container park.
How much are homes in The Avenue?
D.R. Horton pricing starts around $455,000, with three active listings from $449,990 to $502,990 in November 2026.
What schools serve The Avenue?
Homes are zoned to Allen ISD: Green Elementary, Ereckson Middle School, Lowery Freshman Center and Allen High School. Confirm each address with the district.
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