Princeton is one of many fast growing suburbs of Dallas, located 30 miles northeast of the city in Northeast Collin County and just 38 miles to DFW airport. Princeton is a safe community, with a quality public school system, making it a popular place to raise a family. Princeton's motto, "Naturally Home," conveys the tight-knit community atmosphere found in the area, where neighbors help neighbors, working together to build a better community. While it still has a country feel, there are lots of good new construction neighborhoods and things to do.
The area that is now known as Princeton began as a farm owned by the Wilson brother became known as Wilson's Switch around 1881 when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company brought its Greenville to McKinney line through the brothers' farm. As the town grew, a post office was established there in 1888, and the town became known as Princeton.
Princeton sits on the shore of Lake Lavon, a 22,000-acre freshwater reservoir on the east fork of the Trinity River. It is one of North Texas's largest recreational lakes with 121 miles of beautiful shoreline beaches and plenty of hiking and biking trails. Lake Lavon offers many other outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, water sports, camping, and fishing. It is a great spot for crappie fishing and is popular among anglers looking for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and blue catfish. There are several species of Sunfish as well.
In addition to Princeton's convenient access to Dallas, it is just 38 miles from DFW International Airport. Princeton is one of the hottest new construction areas in the Dallas Metro area with 60 new home builders constructing new homes in 358 different new home communities. To the West, along US 380, McKinney is also a popular for new home construction with many area builders constructing new homes on sites.
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Market Overview: New Construction in Princeton, TX
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Princeton, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Princeton:
| City | Princeton |
| State | Texas |
| Metro Area | Dallas |
| Subdivisions | 358 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 1,734 |
| Homes Under Construction | 1,431 |
| Starting Price | $179,999 |
| Average Price | $338,799 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $173 |
| Home Builders | 60 |
| Builders in Princeton | - Lennar
- Meritage Homes
- Centex Homes
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Customizable Options in Princeton
| Floor Plans Available | 3,530 |
| Bedroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Square Footage Range | 114 to 6,651 sq/ft. |
