Bent Tree West: 688 Custom Homes With a Dallas Address and Plano ISD Schools

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Bent Tree West is a neighborhood of 688 custom homes in far north Dallas, Texas, in the 75287 ZIP code, built largely between 1978 and 1989 among mature trees, with a neighborhood park, playground and shaded picnic area. Despite the Dallas address, it is served by Plano ISD, and the association reports that Mitchell Elementary is within walking distance of any home in the neighborhood. Homes generally run from about 2,100 to over 4,000 square feet on lots around a fifth of an acre, with recent listings and sales spanning roughly $650,000 to $1.2 million. Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, represents buyers and sellers here and across Dallas and Plano. Call 469-269-6541 or contact Nitin to start with a conversation.

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A Dallas address in Plano ISD

This is the reason most buyers look here, and it is worth stating precisely. The mailing address is Dallas and city services come from Dallas, while the schools are Plano ISD. The association names Mitchell Elementary as the campus within walking distance of every home in the neighborhood, and Bent Tree area addresses generally continue to Frankford Middle School, Shepton High School for ninth and tenth grade and Plano West Senior High for eleventh and twelfth. Plano ISD's two-campus high school structure surprises buyers relocating from districts with a single four-year high school, so plan for both. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district before you write an offer, and confirm the taxing entities with the appraisal district rather than assuming a Dallas address means Dallas County rates. Learn more about Plano ISD schools and compare districts with the DFW school district ratings guide.

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The HOA is membership-based, and low dues have a trade-off

The Bent Tree West association describes its dues as comparatively low and asks residents to consider membership and additional contributions that fund security, beautification, general maintenance and neighborhood improvements. Published association fee figures for the neighborhood have appeared in the range of roughly $175 to $230.

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A membership-based association works differently from a mandatory one. Dues are not an automatic obligation attached to the property, and what the association can deliver depends on how many neighbors participate each year. Before buying, ask the current dues, the participation rate, what the budget actually funds, and whether any recorded deed restrictions apply to the property independently of membership. Those are reasonable questions and the association keeps the answers. Read about the Texas HOA resale certificate and what it discloses.

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What homes cost

Recent activity gives a usable picture. Listings have included a 2,654-square-foot home at $649,900, a 3,110-square-foot home at $820,000 and a 3,060-square-foot single-story at $835,000. Recent sales have included homes listed at $659,000, $712,000, $765,000 and $1,199,000, the last a 4,029-square-foot home. That spread reflects size and, more than anything, renovation level: several of the higher sales were comprehensively updated homes, while original-condition homes of similar size sit lower. Lots commonly run about 9,600 square feet, roughly a fifth of an acre. For a current read on a specific home, use the home value analysis or contact Nitin.

Single-story homes are part of the mix

Several homes here are single-story plans of 3,000 square feet and more, which is uncommon at this size and price in north Dallas. That reaches buyers downsizing from larger two-story homes and buyers planning to age in place while staying in a Plano ISD attendance area. If a single-level floor plan matters to you, it is worth watching this neighborhood specifically. See senior real estate services if accessibility is part of your planning.

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What to check on a 1980s home

These homes are now roughly thirty-five to forty-five years old, so every major system has reached replacement age at least once. Roof, HVAC, water heaters, windows, plumbing, electrical panels and foundation performance deserve close attention, along with pool equipment where present. Because renovation quality varies widely across the neighborhood and drives most of the price difference between similar homes, ask what was done, when, by whom and whether permits were pulled. Mature trees add drainage, grading and tree health near foundations to the list. Permitting questions go to the City of Dallas, not Plano, which occasionally surprises buyers planning additions. Learn about the Texas option period.

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Location

Bent Tree West sits in far north Dallas surrounded by retail, restaurants and services, with the Dallas North Tollway and the President George Bush Turnpike carrying most commutes and the Legacy corridor, The Shops at Legacy and Galleria Dallas all a short drive. The private Bent Tree Country Club is nearby, with membership separate from home ownership, so buying here does not convey access. Confirm membership categories, costs and any waitlist directly with the club if that matters to you.

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Comparing Bent Tree West with nearby neighborhoods

Bent Tree North shares the Dallas-address-with-Plano-ISD combination and also has a voluntary association, with about 632 homes. The wider Bent Tree area includes Old Bent Tree, Bent Tree Village and Bent Tree Royal, developed for different lot sizes ranging up to estate parcels over an acre, so check which one a listing or a sold comparable refers to. In Plano proper, buyers often compare Castlemere, Cypress Point and Steeplechase. See the Plano subdivision directory and the DFW communities directory.

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Selling a home in Bent Tree West

The neighborhood's main draw is specific and easily missed: a Dallas address with Plano ISD schools and an elementary campus within walking distance. Listings should state the district and campuses plainly, since buyers searching by school will not assume a Dallas address qualifies. With 688 homes of similar vintage, buyers compare directly and renovation quality decides outcomes, so pricing should come from recent sales of comparable condition rather than size alone. See the seller marketing plan and seller services, or learn about landlord leasing services if you plan to rent the home out.

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Bent Tree West FAQs

Is Bent Tree West in Dallas or Plano?

The address is Dallas, in the 75287 ZIP code, and city services come from Dallas, but the schools are Plano ISD. Confirm both the taxing entities and the school assignment for the exact address.

What schools serve Bent Tree West?

Plano ISD. The association reports Mitchell Elementary is within walking distance of any home in the neighborhood, with Bent Tree area addresses generally continuing to Frankford Middle, Shepton High for ninth and tenth grade and Plano West Senior High for eleventh and twelfth. Confirm for the exact address with the district.

How many homes are there, and when were they built?

688 custom homes, built largely between 1978 and 1989, on lots commonly around 9,600 square feet, with a neighborhood park, playground and shaded picnic area.

What do homes cost in Bent Tree West?

Recent listings have included homes at $649,900, $820,000 and $835,000, with recent sales listed from $659,000 up to $1,199,000 for a 4,029-square-foot home. Renovation level drives much of the spread.

Is the HOA mandatory?

The association is membership-based, describing its dues as comparatively low and asking for additional contributions to fund security, beautification and maintenance. Published fee figures have appeared around $175 to $230. Ask the current dues, participation rate and what the budget funds.

Does buying here include Bent Tree Country Club membership?

No. The club is private and membership is separate from home ownership. Confirm membership categories, costs and any waitlist directly with the club.

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Work With Nitin Gupta

Nitin Gupta is a Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty with 480+ closed DFW transactions, 13 professional designations including CRS, GRI and SRES, and D Magazine Best REALTOR® recognition in 2020, 2023 and 2024. He serves clients in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Gujarati. Read client reviews, watch home tours on his YouTube channel, or call 469-269-6541

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