Donna, Texas goes by the motto, "The City with a Heart in the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley." The saying started in the 1940’s and still rings its jingle today. The city is named after Donna Hooks, daughter of J.T. hooks whom was a pioneering land developer in the Rio Grande Valley in the early 1900’s.
Donna is located in the very southern-most portion of Texas, only a few miles from the Mexican border. With a 1 hour drive to the east you can be on the hot tourist destination of South Padre Island. Essentially, living in Donna puts you within an hour drive of the Gulf of Mexico at any given time. The city is less touristy than its coastal-town neighbors. Residents enjoy the calmness of their city while yielding the fruits of being close to the coast.
Those who enjoy warm weather will take kindly to the climate of Donna, Texas. Long summer months and mild winters make a fantastic place to live for those whom enjoy time outside. The Rio Grande River is only a couple minutes drive and the surrounding areas are scattered with wildlife and natural areas. The warm climate has produced ideal conditions for successful agriculture which has been one of the fundamental economic forces in Donna for a century.
Prices for new homes for sale in Donna start in the high 100’s. In this price region you can expect 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 car garages. Floor plans begin around 1,400 sq. ft. If you have a more spacious home in mind, then check out the selections with up to 2,400 sq. ft. These houses, priced in the mid 200’s, are available with up to 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Options include up to 2 car garages. If these pre-built new homes are not exactly what you want, then use the custom home builders listed on New Home Source. Don’t forget to use New Home Source’s refining search options to help you find the perfect house.