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Welcome to Lavon, TX: Your Ultimate Guide to Relocating for First-Time Buyers

  • Writer: Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
    Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
  • May 12
  • 4 min read




If you're relocating to North Texas and searching for your first home, Lavon, TX should be on your radar. Tucked in Collin County near Lake Lavon, this fast-growing community offers affordability, modern homes, and a relaxed lifestyle that first-time buyers love.


This guide walks you through everything you need to know before relocating to Lavon—schools, housing, neighborhoods, cost of living, and the home buying process.


Why Relocate to Lavon, TX?

Lavon is the perfect blend of small-town charm and suburban growth. It’s a place where first-time buyers can own a home with space, style, and access to nature—without overpaying.

Top reasons people are relocating to Lavon:

  • Lower home prices than Frisco, Plano, or Wylie

  • Safe, quiet neighborhoods with new construction homes

  • Family-friendly master-planned communities

  • Proximity to Lake Lavon, US-78, and the DFW Metroplex

“Lavon gives first-time buyers what they’re losing in bigger cities—affordable space, community connection, and long-term value,”— Nitin Gupta, Broker Associate, REALTOR®

Housing in Lavon: What First-Time Buyers Can Expect

Lavon is booming with new construction homes. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready property or want to build from scratch, Lavon has options.

Average new home price: $340,000 – $390,000Property tax rate (Collin County): ~1.63%HOA fees: Vary by community (average $450–$700/year)

Popular communities include:

  • Elevon – Resort-style amenities, trails, and parks

  • LakePointe – Affordable DR Horton homes near Lake Lavon

  • Traditions at Grand Heritage – Lennar homes with community pools and playgrounds


Commute and Location Advantages

Lavon sits just northeast of Dallas and offers access to major job markets.

Key commute times:

  • 15 mins to Wylie

  • 25 mins to Rockwall

  • 40 mins to Plano

  • 50 mins to Downtown Dallas

Major employers in nearby areas include Texas Instruments, Toyota, Raytheon, and several healthcare systems.


Local Schools and Education

Lavon is served by Community Independent School District, which is known for:

  • New, modern school campuses

  • Lower student-teacher ratios

  • Emphasis on academic and extracurricular balance

“Families relocating to Lavon are impressed with the district’s growth and investment in student success,” says Gupta.

Lifestyle and Recreation

Living in Lavon means enjoying the outdoors without sacrificing convenience.

Things to do in and around Lavon:

  • Boating, fishing, and camping at Lake Lavon

  • Hiking and biking trails in nearby parks

  • Local events and farmer’s markets

  • Easy access to shopping and dining in Wylie and Rockwall


First-Time Buyer Programs Available in Lavon

New to buying? Lavon buyers can take advantage of several helpful programs:

  • TSAHC (Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation) down payment assistance

  • TDHCA first-time buyer grants and loans

  • USDA loans available in eligible Lavon areas (0% down)

“First-time buyers in Lavon can often secure financing with less out-of-pocket than they expected—especially in USDA-eligible zones,”— Gupta

Steps to Relocate and Buy in Lavon

Step-by-step relocation process:

  1. Get pre-approved for a mortgage

  2. Partner with a Lavon buyer’s agent

  3. Compare neighborhoods and builders

  4. Tour homes (in-person or virtually)

  5. Submit an offer and negotiate incentives

  6. Complete inspections and final walkthrough

  7. Close and move in!

Start your home buying journey here:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact/


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Why Work with Nitin Gupta for Your Lavon Relocation?

Nitin Gupta is a top-rated buyer’s agent who has helped dozens of families relocate to Lavon and nearby North Texas communities. He specializes in:

  • New construction negotiations

  • First-time buyer education

  • Virtual tours and relocation support

  • Local insight on schools, builders, and neighborhoods

Certifications include:

  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)

  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®)

  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™)

Learn more about Nitin here:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/about/


Make Lavon Your First—and Best—Home

Lavon, TX is more than just an affordable suburb—it’s a community built for families, first-time buyers, and anyone ready to plant roots in a growing town with long-term potential.



Schedule your buyer consultation here:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact/



Call us at 469-269-6541 for more information about Lavon real estate!



About us: Lavon New Construction Expert Real Estate Agent


As a Top Real Estate Professional in Lavon, I understand the challenges that arise when buying a new construction home. There are over 100 builders in the DFW area. I work with most of the new home builders in Lavon and understand how various builders operate. I am familiar with the options they offer, current incentives and I frequently visit the upcoming communities they are building. I guide my clients through all steps of the new home construction process and aggressively protect their interests in the transaction.


As a holder of top real estate industry certifications and designations like CRS, ABR & GRI, I can offer my clients experience as a Buyer's Agent and REALTOR®, top Industry Customer Service, in-depth, up-to-the-minute and comprehensive market knowledge; honesty, integrity, dedication, and professionalism in my business.


Whether you are a first time buyer in Lavon looking to buy a home in Lavon or whether you are relocating to Lavon from California or moving your entire family from areas like San Francisco, Fremont, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego in California due to job transfer with your company, I can help you find a new construction home in Lavon. Our relocation team eases the transition - whether you are moving across town or across the globe. We will work with you to find an area that best suits your professional, family and lifestyle needs. We have all the tools you need to help your home search. Whether it is video previews of homes, extended work hours, digital signatures for documents or more, we can make this process as comfortable as possible no matter where you are located.



What is most important to you in your new construction home in Lavon? Send us an email at info@NitinGuptaDFW.com or give us a call at (469) 269-6541 to schedule a no obligation consultation. We’ll give you honest advice about Lavon community that you can use to help make your home buying decision.




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