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Copperstone is a neighbourhood of roughly 130 homes in central Coppell, built between about 1996 and 1999, with an amenity package unusual for a subdivision its size: a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, a pond, greenbelt and walking paths, with Andy Brown Community Park adjoining the area. Homes are typically four to five bedrooms in the three-thousand to four-thousand-two-hundred square foot range on lots commonly between a fifth and half an acre. This page covers what varies within the neighbourhood, one naming point that trips buyers up, and what to verify before making an offer.

By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ABR, REALTOR® and Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, who has closed more than 480 DFW transactions.

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What the neighbourhood is

Copperstone sits in central Coppell, in the 75019 postcode and in Dallas County, accessed from Parkway Boulevard. Its streets include Copperstone Trail, Auburn Way, Avalon Lane, Martel Lane and Martel Court.

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Appraisal district records show homes dating mainly from 1996 through 1999, so the neighbourhood was built out over a short window. Houses are substantial, generally four to five bedrooms with three or more bathrooms, and lots vary enough that two similar homes can sit on quite different parcels.

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Check which association governs the property

There is a naming point worth resolving before you get far. Coppell has a Copperstone Homeowners Association, Inc., established in 1998 and serving this subdivision, and separately a Copperstone Estates homeowners association with its own community site. Similar names, different entities.

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Confirm from the appraisal district record and the resale certificate which association actually governs the specific address, and get the governing documents for that association rather than whichever one a search engine surfaces first. The association determines the dues, the rules and what is maintained, so starting with the wrong set of documents wastes the option period.

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The association and the amenities

The amenity package here — clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, pond, greenbelt and paths — is substantial for a neighbourhood of about 130 homes, which is part of its appeal and also the thing to examine. Those are capital assets with replacement cycles, shared among a relatively small number of households.

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Listings indicate dues are billed annually rather than monthly, which is worth knowing when budgeting: an annual bill lands in one go. Before the option period ends, obtain the resale certificate and governing documents and confirm:

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• The current dues, the billing cycle and exactly what they cover.

• The reserve position against what the association maintains — pool, clubhouse, courts, pond and common landscaping.

• Any assessment history, and anything currently contemplated.

• Who manages the association currently, since management companies change frequently.

• The rules on exterior alterations, fencing, parking, letting and pets.

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Late-1990s homes: what to ask for

A neighbourhood built in the late 1990s has generally been through at least one round of major system replacement, and may be due another. Ask for records with dates:

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• Roof age, and any claims or repairs following significant hail.

• HVAC systems, usually more than one, with install dates.

• Water heaters.

• Foundation performance and any repair history, with documentation and any transferable warranty.

• Plumbing and electrical, including whether any original materials remain.

• Windows, and the extent and date of any kitchen or bathroom renovation.

• Pool and equipment where present.

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Get an independent inspection regardless of how a home shows. In a neighbourhood this consistent in age, the difference between a documented, updated home and an original one is where the price differences sit.

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Lot and position

With lots ranging from roughly a fifth to half an acre, position matters more here than the headline square footage suggests. Greenbelt and pond adjacency, interior versus corner lots, tree cover and proximity to the amenity area all vary within the neighbourhood and affect both price and how the home lives.

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Obtain a current survey and have the easements, drainage and common area boundaries explained, particularly on lots backing onto the greenbelt or the pond.

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Schools

Coppell is served principally by Coppell ISD, which covers most of the city, though some addresses in and around Coppell fall into neighbouring districts. Confirm the district and the specific elementary, middle and high school assignments for the address with the district before you make an offer, since assignments change.

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What to verify before you offer

• The recorded subdivision for the address from the appraisal district record, and which association governs it.

• The district and the specific campuses, confirmed with the district.

• The full list of taxing units on the parcel and a tax certificate, so your lender builds the escrow estimate from real figures. A first-year bill may reflect the previous owner's assessed value and exemption status.

• The association's resale certificate, dues and billing cycle, reserves, assessment history and rules.

• A current survey showing boundaries, easements and any greenbelt or pond adjacency.

• System ages and renovation history, documented.

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Common questions

How many homes are in Copperstone and when were they built?

Around 130 homes, built mainly between 1996 and 1999. The short construction window means homes are consistent in age, so condition and updating rather than era account for most of the difference between them.

What amenities does the association provide?

A clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, greenbelt, a pond and walking paths, with Andy Brown Community Park adjoining the area. Confirm current dues, what they cover and the reserve position from the resale certificate rather than a published summary.

Is Copperstone the same as Copperstone Estates?

They are separately named associations in Coppell. Confirm from the appraisal district record and the resale certificate which association governs the specific address before obtaining documents, since the dues, rules and maintained areas differ by association.

How are the dues billed?

Listings indicate annual billing rather than monthly. Confirm the current amount and cycle from the resale certificate, and budget for a single annual payment rather than a monthly one.

How big are the lots?

Commonly between about a fifth and half an acre, with real variation by position. Greenbelt and pond adjacency and corner versus interior position affect both price and use, so compare specific lots.

Which schools serve Copperstone?

Coppell ISD serves most of the city. Confirm the specific campus assignments for the address with the district, since assignments change and not every address in and around Coppell is in the same district.

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Thinking about Copperstone?

Send what you are looking for — lot position, whether you want an updated home or are prepared to renovate, your price range and how soon you need to move — and you get back what is realistically available here and in comparable Coppell neighbourhoods, with the governing association identified, the campus assignment confirmed and the association documents flagged. Call 469-269-6541 or get in touch.

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More on the city is on the Coppell page, other neighbourhoods on the Arbor Manors, Big Cedar, Blackberry Farm and Chateaus of Coppell pages, and if you are selling here, the Coppell listing agent page covers that side.

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Nitin Gupta, REALTOR®, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty. He holds thirteen professional designations, including CRS, GRI, CLHMS and ABR, has closed more than 480 DFW transactions, and was named a D Magazine Best REALTOR® in 2020, 2023 and 2024. His background is on his bio page and client feedback on his reviews page.