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Deforest Court is a small cul-de-sac enclave of fewer than twenty homes in Coppell, built mainly between about 2003 and 2006, where the houses are large and the lots are not uniformly so. Homes here commonly run from four thousand to over six thousand square feet with four to six bedrooms and three-car garages, while lot sizes range from roughly a tenth of an acre to more than a quarter. That gap is the most important thing to understand before touring: two homes of similar size here can sit on very different parcels. This page covers that and the rest of the checks.

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

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What the enclave is

The subdivision sits off Deforest Road, reached from North MacArthur Boulevard, in the 75019 postcode and Dallas County. Appraisal district legal descriptions read simply as Deforest Court with a lot number, and the street addresses run in a short sequence, which tells you how small it is.

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Homes are substantial two-storey builds in brick and stone, many with pools, outdoor fireplaces and covered patios. Because the enclave was completed over a short window, construction era is consistent and the differences between homes come down to lot, plan, position on the cul-de-sac and what each owner has done since.

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Lot size varies more than the homes do

This is the point to anchor on. Listing and appraisal records for this street show lots spanning from roughly 4,500 square feet to around 12,000, and in one case a corner lot measured at about 92 by 129 feet. On homes of this size, that difference determines whether there is usable yard beyond the pool and patio, how close the neighbouring houses sit, and what the outdoor space actually offers.

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So compare lots, not just square footage and finish. Walk the specific parcel, look at where the house sits on it, and get a current survey showing boundaries and easements before the option period ends.

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A very small association

The enclave has a mandatory association, billed annually rather than monthly, covering management. In a community this small, the association is necessarily limited in what it does and what it holds in reserve — there is no amenity centre to fund, but equally there are few owners to share any shared-cost item that does arise.

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Before the option period ends, obtain the resale certificate and governing documents and confirm the current dues and billing cycle, exactly what they cover, the reserve position, any assessment history, how the association is governed and by whom, and the rules on exterior alterations, fencing, parking, letting and pets. Published dues figures for this street vary between sources, which is a good reason to take the number from the certificate rather than a listing.

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Homes from the mid-2000s: what to ask for

Twenty years on, first-generation components are at or past the point of replacement even though these homes present as substantial and well finished. Ask for records with dates:

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

• HVAC systems, usually several in a home of this size, with install dates.

• Water heaters.

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

• Pool, spa and equipment, including heaters and cleaning systems.

• Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and built-in grills, which are common here and have their own maintenance.

• The extent and date of any kitchen or bathroom updating.

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Get an independent inspection regardless of how the home shows.

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Check the subdivision name on the record

Portal neighbourhood labels do not match recorded subdivisions, and this street is a live example: at least one major portal files a Deforest Court home under a different Coppell neighbourhood entirely.

Confirm the recorded subdivision from the appraisal district record for the specific address. The legal description determines which association applies and which deed restrictions govern the property, and on a street this small it is quick to check.

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Schools

Listing records for this street cite Coppell ISD with Denton Creek Elementary, Coppell North Middle School and Coppell High School, including the ninth grade campus. Those are the campuses recorded on individual listings rather than a district confirmation, and assignments change.

Confirm the district and the exact campuses for the specific address with Coppell ISD before you make an offer. Coppell is served principally by Coppell ISD, though some addresses in and around the city fall into neighbouring districts.

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What to verify before you offer

• The recorded subdivision 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 and rules.

• A current survey showing lot boundaries, dimensions and easements.

• System ages and renovation history, documented, including pool and outdoor equipment.

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Common questions

How many homes are in Deforest Court?

Fewer than twenty, on a single cul-de-sac. Turnover is therefore limited, and when a home lists it tends to attract buyers who have been waiting for one.

When were the homes built?

Mainly between about 2003 and 2006, so the construction era is consistent across the enclave and the differences are lot, plan and subsequent updating.

Why do the lot sizes vary so much?

Records for this street show parcels ranging from roughly a tenth of an acre to more than a quarter. On homes of this footprint, that determines usable outdoor space and how close neighbouring houses sit, so it is worth comparing lots directly rather than relying on square footage.

How are the association dues charged?

Annually rather than monthly, covering management. Published figures differ between sources, so take the current amount and inclusions from the resale certificate.

Which schools serve Deforest Court?

Listings cite Coppell ISD with Denton Creek Elementary, Coppell North Middle and Coppell High School. Confirm the exact assignments for the address with the district, since listing data is not a district confirmation and assignments change.

Why do portals show this home in a different neighbourhood?

Portal boundaries do not match recorded subdivisions, and at least one files homes on this street under a different Coppell neighbourhood. The appraisal district record settles it.

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Thinking about Deforest Court?

Send what you are looking for — lot size and 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 enclaves, with the recorded subdivision confirmed, the campus assignment checked 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 Chateaus of Coppell, Copperstone, Arbor Manors, Big Cedar and Blackberry Farm 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 the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CRS, GRI 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.