Fairview Real Estate, Your Fairview Realtor
Upscale country living between three top school districts
Fairview is an upscale town in southern Collin County, tucked between McKinney, Allen, and Lucas, that has grown from rural horse country into a sought-after, higher-end community while keeping a semi-rural feel. Homes range from gated golf and active-adult living to large-lot estates, and the town pairs that residential character with Fairview Town Center (formerly the Village at Fairview), its open-air retail and dining hub, and easy access to the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary just over the McKinney line. The defining quirk for buyers is schools: Fairview has no school district of its own. Most of the town is served by top-rated Lovejoy ISD, the western side feeds McKinney ISD, and parcels along the Stacy Road corridor sit where Lovejoy, McKinney, and Allen ISD boundaries run close together. That makes Fairview one of the most important places in the county to confirm the school district by exact address rather than by the town name or ZIP.
$700,000
$400K - $2.5M
Why Fairview?
A Fairview Landmark
Schools
- Fairview has no district of its own; most of the town is served by Lovejoy ISD (2024-2025 TEA: A)
- The western side of Fairview feeds McKinney ISD (2024-2025 TEA: B)
- Along the Stacy Road corridor, Lovejoy, McKinney, and Allen ISD (2024-2025 TEA: A) boundaries run close together
- Lovejoy campuses in Fairview include Puster Elementary and Sloan Creek Middle School, with the high school in Lucas
- Always confirm the district and exact campus by address, especially anywhere near Stacy Road
Parks & Recreation
- Heritage Ranch golf - an 18-hole, par-72 championship course inside the gated community
- The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, just over the McKinney line
- Fairview Town Center for open-air shopping, dining, and events
- Larger lots and semi-rural open space throughout much of the town
Kristy's Local Tip
"Fairview is the single most important place in this part of the county to verify the school district by exact address, not by the town name. Fairview has no district of its own: most of it is top-rated Lovejoy ISD, the western side is McKinney ISD, and right around the Stacy Road corridor the Lovejoy, McKinney, and Allen ISD lines all run close together, so two homes a short distance apart can feed three different, well-regarded districts. The side of the road, the mailing address, and the ZIP can all point you wrong here. Before you fall for a Fairview house, I confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high campus against the district maps and Collin County records, so you know precisely what you are buying into. It is also a higher-end market with everything from gated golf living in Heritage Ranch to large-lot estates, so I will pull comparables that actually match the home and lot you are considering."
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Kristy Purtle, Your Fairview REALTOR
Fairview buyers and sellers have trusted Kristy Purtle since 1997. As Broker/Owner of Purtle Realty Group, she has guided roughly 100 DFW families through every kind of move, from nervous first-time buyers to repeat clients she has represented across seven transactions and three decades.
Her Fairview business is built almost entirely on referrals, and her goal never changes: sell you this home and your next five. As she puts it, "I want to sell them their first home and their next five homes. I want to be their REALTOR for life."
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Fairview FAQs
What school district is Fairview, TX in?
Fairview has no school district of its own. Most of the town is served by top-rated Lovejoy ISD (2024-2025 TEA: A), while the western side feeds McKinney ISD (2024-2025 TEA: B). Along the Stacy Road corridor on the town's southern edge, Lovejoy, McKinney, and Allen ISD (2024-2025 TEA: A) boundaries run close together, so the district can change within a short distance. Confirm the exact district and campus for a specific address before you buy, especially anywhere near Stacy Road.
What is the median home price in Fairview, TX?
Fairview is an upscale market, with recent median prices running roughly in the $620,000 to $750,000 range depending on the month and whether you are looking at sold or listed homes. Prices span from around $400,000 for some gated and lower-acreage homes to well over $2 million for large custom estates. Because the mix of gated golf homes, active-adult living, and large-lot estates is so varied, I pull comparables that match the specific style and lot you are considering.
What is Fairview, TX like?
Fairview is an upscale town of about 11,000 people in southern Collin County, between McKinney, Allen, and Lucas. It has grown from rural horse country into a higher-end community while keeping a semi-rural feel, with everything from gated golf and 55+ active-adult living to large-lot estates. The Village at Fairview anchors its retail and dining, and the Heard Natural Science Museum sits just over the McKinney line nearby.
What is Heritage Ranch in Fairview?
Heritage Ranch is a gated, guard-attended active-adult (55+) community in Fairview built around an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, with roughly 1,144 homes on about 575 acres of rolling, wooded country setting. It is one of the most recognizable communities in town and a popular choice for buyers who want resort-style amenities and a lock-and-leave lifestyle.
How far is Fairview from Dallas?
Fairview is roughly 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. Most commuters reach US-75 (Central Expressway) through Allen or McKinney, so plan for 35 to 50 minutes off-peak and longer at rush hour. Driving your real commute at your real departure time is the best way to judge it before you commit to an address.
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"After seven successful transactions together over three decades, I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares about her clients and consistently delivers outstanding results."
"She was incredibly thorough, organized, and knowledgeable every step of the way. From preparing and listing our property to guiding us through the buying process, she made sure every detail was handled professionally and nothing was overlooked."
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