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D.R. Horton · Dallas, TX
Living in Dowdy Ferry, Dallas TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Dowdy Ferry is a newer D.R. Horton Express Series community on Dowdy Ferry Road in southeast Dallas, with about 122 two-story homes planned and prices starting in the $240s. It sits just off I-20, so buyers get a brand-new home with a quick drive to downtown Dallas.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Dowdy Ferry listings are shown below this guide.
Dowdy Ferry at a Glance
| Builder(s) | D.R. Horton (Express Series) |
| Builder pricing | From about $250,000 (October 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 3 active listings from $254,990 to $282,990 (October 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,381 to 1,667 sq ft (up to about 2,000 sq ft on select homes), 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths |
| Homesites | About 122 single-family homes planned |
| HOA | Yes, with low annual dues |
| Schools | Dallas ISD — E.B. Comstock Middle School, H. Grady Spruce High School |
| Location | 1216 Dowdy Ferry Road area, southeast Dallas (75217), just off I-20 |
What Buyers Love About Dowdy Ferry
- Some of the lowest new-home prices in Dallas
- Five two-story plans with 2-car garages
- Park and walking trails nearby
- Right off I-20
- New community with homes under construction now
This is an Express Series community, so finishes are simpler than D.R. Horton's other lines, which keeps the price point attainable. 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 Dowdy Ferry
Dallas ISD: Dallas ISD serves about 139,000 students, making it one of the largest school districts in Texas. The district runs about 240 campuses across Dallas and several neighboring cities. Dallas ISD offers a wide range of magnet, choice and P-TECH college-and-career programs alongside neighborhood schools.
E.B. Comstock Middle School
Grades 6-8 | A Dallas ISD middle school in southeast Dallas that feeds H. Grady Spruce High School. |
H. Grady Spruce High School
Grades 9-12 | A Dallas ISD high school in the Pleasant Grove area of southeast Dallas. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Dallas grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near Dowdy Ferry: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: Southeast Dallas (75217) on Dowdy Ferry Road just off I-20
- Groceries and shopping: Grocery and shopping along I-20 and Town East Mall in Mesquite
- Parks and recreation: Nearby park and nature trails, with the Great Trinity Forest to the west
- Downtown Dallas: about 20 min
- Closest shopping hub: about 15 min to Town East Mall
- Highway access: About 2 minutes to I-20
Approximate off-peak drive times from Dallas: Downtown Dallas about 10-25 min from most of these communities via I-30, I-35E, I-45 or US-175; Uptown about 10-25 min via I-35E or Woodall Rodgers Freeway; Dallas Love Field about 10-30 min via I-35E or the Dallas North Tollway; DFW Airport about 25-40 min via TX-183, I-635 or TX-114; Mansfield about 30-45 min via US-287, I-20 and US-67.
Dowdy Ferry Questions Buyers Ask
How much are homes in Dowdy Ferry?
D.R. Horton's plans start around $250,000, and the three active listings in October 2026 ranged from about $255,000 to $283,000.
Which schools serve Dowdy Ferry?
Dowdy Ferry is in Dallas ISD, with E.B. Comstock Middle School and H. Grady Spruce High School serving the area. Elementary assignment can vary by street, so Carlee can help confirm it for a specific home.
How many homes are planned in Dowdy Ferry?
About 122 single-family homes are planned across five floor plans.
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