Kings Ridge, Plano TX: Homes, Lewisville ISD Schools, HOA and Prices
 

Kings Ridge is a 214-acre neighborhood of 579 homes in the northwest corner of Plano, Texas, built largely from around 2000 onward. Homes generally run from about 3,000 to 6,000 square feet in a mix of Texas traditional, Mediterranean, English Tudor and transitional styles, and recent market guides place values roughly between $620,000 and $1.4 million. The neighborhood is built across three phases on some of the hilliest terrain in Plano, with a roughly 50-foot elevation change, two ponds with fountains, a waterfall, three greenbelts and a creek. Its schools are Lewisville ISD, not Plano ISD. Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, represents buyers and sellers here and across Plano. Call 469-269-6541 or contact Nitin to start with a conversation.
 

A Plano address in Lewisville ISD

The neighborhood association states that public school students feed into Tom Hicks Elementary, Arbor Creek Middle School and Hebron High School, all part of Lewisville ISD. Several real estate sites describe Kings Ridge as Plano ISD, which is incorrect, and it is the kind of error that sends a buyer down the wrong path entirely. Hebron is a single four-year high school, unlike Plano ISD's split between a ninth and tenth grade campus and a senior high, so the school experience differs structurally as well as by name. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district before you write an offer. Compare districts with the DFW school district ratings guide.
 

The HOA is unusually well documented

The Kings Ridge HOA is a Texas non-profit corporation run by a five-member homeowner-elected board with administrative support from a professional management firm, and it publishes its own site with community information. Dues have recently been cited at around $1,000 a year, covering common area maintenance including ponds, fountains, greenbelts and entry monuments, landscaping and tree care, professional management, community events and insurance reserves. An architectural control committee reviews exterior modifications, including paint, fence, pool, patio cover, landscaping and roof color, typically responding within about 30 days. Restrictions include no commercial use, no above-ground pools and no extended RV or boat parking. If you plan a pool, an addition or an exterior change, read those covenants before you buy, not after. Request the HOA resale certificate and the current dues, reserves and architectural guidelines in writing.
 

Terrain is the differentiator

Plano is famously flat, and Kings Ridge is not. The association describes roughly 50 feet of elevation change across the neighborhood, with hilly vistas, a winding creek and wildlife, plus walking trails including a tree-lined walkway tied into the City of Plano trail system. For buyers, that topography is the reason many choose here over a flatter neighborhood at a similar price. It also means lot-specific due diligence matters more than usual: drainage and grading, retaining walls, how water moves across the site during heavy rain, and the condition of any creek bank or slope on the property.
 

What homes cost

Recent market guides put values roughly between $620,000 and $1.4 million, against older published figures that started in the $400,000s and are no longer current. Within that range, price turns on phase and lot, size, elevation and view, and above all the age and quality of updates on homes that are now around twenty-five years old. For a current read on a specific home, use the home value analysis or contact Nitin.
 

What to check before you buy

With most homes built around 2000 to 2006, major systems are reaching replacement age. Roof, HVAC, water heaters, windows, foundation performance and pool equipment deserve attention, along with the age and quality of any renovation. A number of homes here use EIFS or stucco-style exteriors, which warrant specific inspection attention for moisture intrusion, flashing and sealant condition, and which some inspectors handle better than others. On sloped lots, add drainage, grading and retaining wall condition to the list. The seller's disclosure covers only what the seller knows, so the inspection period is where the real information comes from. Learn about the Texas option period.
 

Community and recognition

The City of Plano awarded Kings Ridge its highest BEST Neighborhoods honor in both 2016 and 2021, a program recognizing neighborhoods that are beautiful, engaged, safe and thriving. The association runs a full events calendar and has hosted the city's largest National Night Out for years. Those are verifiable civic recognitions rather than marketing adjectives, and for buyers who want an active neighborhood association rather than a passive one, they are the substance behind that claim.
 

Location

Kings Ridge sits along Plano's western gateway, a short drive from the Legacy Drive corporate corridor, which makes for a reverse commute for many residents rather than a run into Dallas. The Dallas North Tollway and SH 121 carry regional traffic, with Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy and The Shops at Willow Bend nearby, and Arbor Hills Nature Preserve a short drive south. Drive your own route at the hours you would travel before committing.
 

Comparing Kings Ridge with nearby neighborhoods

Kings Gate shares the same Lewisville ISD feeder and sits nearby, with far larger homes on acreage at a much higher price point. Hills at Prestonwood is partly Lewisville ISD and partly Plano ISD. West Plano neighborhoods such as Creeks of Willow Bend, Cypress Point and Castlemere sit in Plano ISD with flatter terrain. Newer guard-gated communities nearby typically cost meaningfully more per square foot and carry much higher dues. The trade at Kings Ridge is terrain, an active association and value per square foot, with Lewisville ISD schools. See the Plano subdivision directory and the DFW communities directory.
 

Selling a home in Kings Ridge

With 579 homes across three phases, there is usually inventory, so buyers compare directly and condition decides outcomes. Pricing works from recent sales in the same phase and lot type, adjusted for elevation, view and updates. Because several sites list the wrong school district for this neighborhood, stating Lewisville ISD and the campuses plainly in the listing helps buyers searching by school find the home. See the seller marketing plan and seller services, or learn about landlord leasing services if you plan to rent the home out.
 

Kings Ridge FAQs

What school district serves Kings Ridge?

Lewisville ISD, with Tom Hicks Elementary, Arbor Creek Middle School and Hebron High School, according to the neighborhood association, despite the Plano address. Several websites list Plano ISD incorrectly. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district.

How many homes are in Kings Ridge, and how big is it?

579 homes across 214 acres in three phases, southern, central and northern, in the northwest corner of Plano.

What are the HOA dues, and what do they cover?

Dues have recently been cited at around $1,000 a year, covering ponds, fountains, greenbelts and entry monuments, landscaping and tree care, management, community events and insurance reserves. An architectural control committee reviews exterior changes, typically within about 30 days.

What do homes cost in Kings Ridge?

Recent market guides put values roughly between $620,000 and $1.4 million for homes of about 3,000 to 6,000 square feet. Older figures starting in the $400,000s are out of date.

What makes Kings Ridge different from other Plano neighborhoods?

Terrain. The association describes roughly 50 feet of elevation change with hilly vistas, two ponds, a waterfall, three greenbelts and a creek, which is unusual in a city known for flat ground.

Are there restrictions on exterior changes?

Yes. An architectural control committee reviews paint, fence, pool, patio cover, landscaping and roof color changes, and restrictions include no commercial use, no above-ground pools and no extended RV or boat parking. Review the covenants before buying if you plan changes.
 

Work With Nitin Gupta in Plano

Nitin Gupta is a Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty with 480+ closed DFW transactions, 13 professional designations including CRS and GRI, 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.