Ok, so give me the low down on Keller

daveshell1

We've seen a couple of houses online that seriously are rediculous. ?I've checked out the schools and while southlake was all exemplary schools, keller isd wasn't. ?That is the only concern we have... so tell me about the town. ?Is there any area's of keller we should steer clear of?

M&RinTexas

I loved the houses in Keller, I just hated trying to get in and out of the town! ?There aren't many roads in/out of Keller, that was my main reason for not buying there. ?I live in Colleyville, and we own a business in Southlake, so if you have questions once you guys start looking at different areas....feel free to ask!

WyWysMommy

I have a friend whose parents are selling their house in Keller. If you would like to see the listing I can PM it to you. Its listed around 425k I believe, with a pool and a good size backyard, 4 or 5 beds 4.4 baths if I remember right. May be more house than your looking for though. Let me know.

I don't know much about Keller except my friend enjoyed growing up there.

Jessibell

Keller is actually known for its schools, which is one of the main reasons we bought there. The school ratings (I think this is right) change every year, and I know that at times Keller has been rated higher than Southlake. I remember that because DH went to Southlake Carrol HS and I was tormenting him with that little tidbit

The other reason we bought there is because it is a good investment. Southlake is basically out of room. Keller is right next to Southlake, so McMansion (and some real ones) construction commenced in Keller. It is really a growing community and I expect to make a lot of $$ on our house once the market comes back. Buying now, you will get a lot more house for your money in Keller.

PP was right about it being something of a pain to get in and out of town. The main roads that I take are 1709 and 170. But, 1709 also runs straight through Southlake and is just as congested there. I have very easy access to 35 and I can get to 114 in about 10-15 minutes.

Both towns are very nice, as is Colleyville. It's a good area no matter where you decide to buy or build. GL!

gigimarie

Jessibell:

Keller is actually known for its schools, which is one of the main reasons we bought there. The school ratings (I think this is right) change every year, and I know that at times Keller has been rated higher than Southlake. I remember that because DH went to Southlake Carrol HS and I was tormenting him with that little tidbit

The other reason we bought there is because it is a good investment. Southlake is basically out of room. Keller is right next to Southlake, so McMansion (and some real ones) construction commenced in Keller. It is really a growing community and I expect to make a lot of $$ on our house once the market comes back. Buying now, you will get a lot more house for your money in Keller.

PP was right about it being something of a pain to get in and out of town. The main roads that I take are 1709 and 170. But, 1709 also runs straight through Southlake and is just as congested there. I have very easy access to 35 and I can get to 114 in about 10-15 minutes.

Both towns are very nice, as is Colleyville. It's a good area no matter where you decide to buy or build. GL!

Ditto! We love the area except for the traffic in and out, but the schools are great and the house prices are pretty reasonable. We would stay in the area but with all our family/friends and DH's job being in the Plano/ Frisco area we are looking to move that way. 

daveshell1

Thanks for all the great input. ?I don't think traffic will be an issue since I stay at home and when DH is home he works from home. ?Its good to know the schools there are great as well. ?Now I guess we just need to find the home we love.

M&RinTexas

daveshell1:

Thanks for all the great input. ?I don't think traffic will be an issue since I stay at home and when DH is home he works from home. ?Its good to know the schools there are great as well. ?Now I guess we just need to find the home we love.

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Then you should be in good shape! ?Good luck! ?Gigi....maybe she needs your house?!?!?!?

reynah

GL! If you need any help finding all the active properties in a certain area, just PM me and I can help you out.

MrsTotty

Traffic/location is the only reason we did NOT look at Keller when we bought a house.  It's got great access to 35W, but we preferred citites that had quick access to (what I call) the crossroads ... 121, 635, 114 ... I feel like I can equally get to Dallas or Ft. Worth with ease.  DH didn't want to have to sit in 114 / Trophy Club traffic either. 

It's a shame too, because PPers are right, Keller is a great up and coming city, with a lot to offer.  Great schools, great shopping, a a broader range of housing prices.  There is no way we could have afforded Southlake/Colleyville ... but Keller we could have swung.  Also, Keller was listed as the #7 best suburban area to live in on Yahoo.com the other day 

mrsjones06

I live between 377 & 35 where it's technically FW city limits, but our mailing address is Keller & we're in Keller ISD.  I really like the area.  I used to live off 820 between 35 & Rufe Snow, so the Keller traffic isn't bad at all compared to trying to go anywhere on 820.  I drive 35 south to/from work everyday & take 114 to Souhlake/Grapevine/Dallas all the time.  The schools are supposed to be great..that's one of the reasons we moved to Keller, but I don't have kids in school yet to speak on personal experience.