Outdoor-centric city south of Fort Worth and north of Benbrook Lake
Home to over 24,000 residents and 11 miles southwest of Downtown Fort Worth, Benbrook is a suburban area known for its outdoor amenities. The city sits against Benbrook Lake to the south, a popular spot for boating, fishing and swimming. The lake has a collection of parks around it, highlighted by Dutch Branch Park, which is utilized to bring the city together for various annual events. The area’s relative affordability, quality school system and nearby shopping and dining options add to its appeal south of Fort Worth.
While many who live in Benbrook commute to Fort Worth for work, the city’s top employers include Walmart, Weatherford International and Western Hills High School.
Centered around Benbrook Lake, the City of Benbrook provides suburban and country charm.
Soccer is a great way for the City of Benbrook kids to burn off some energy
The City of Benbrook Heritage Fest is fun for all ages.
The City of Benbrook Locals can practice their archery at Heritage Fest.
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Lower median home price
Homes in Benbrook range from ranch-style houses built in the 1960s and 70s to new-traditional homes built in the last 20 years. The city also has spacious mansions with more than 5,000 square feet, many of which have sold for north of $1 million. The median home price in Benbrook is $330,000, lower than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area median price of $399,000, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center. “The average days on the market in Benbrook is currently 141 days,” says Marty Gray, a Realtor with Real Estate By Pat Gray.
The City of Benbrook is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood outside of Fort Worth, Texas.
Experience the charm of the City of Benbrook neighborhood near Fort Worth, TX.
Farmhouse style homes can be found near Benbrook Lake in the City of Benbrook.
The City of Benbrook neighborhoods have many different styles of homes to choose.
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Over 1,000 acres of parkland
The city of Benbrook is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland across five developed parks and natural areas. Dutch Branch Park is the largest park in the city, at 408 acres, and includes baseball/softball fields, a golf driving range, a par three golf course, mini golf and batting cages. The park also has horse stables and offers equestrian rides. Locals can launch boats from the park’s marina onto Benbrook Lake, commonly used for boating, fishing and swimming. Timbercreek Park has the Benbrook Community Garden, which is popular among gardeners in the city.
An old truck has been repurposed into an eclectic garden in the City of Benbrook.
Welcome to Z Boaz Park in the City of Benbrook.
The City of Benbrook has everything to offer residents from calming green parks to retail shopping centers.
The City of Benbrook neighborhood has many different home styles.
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Fort Worth Independent School District
Students here attend schools within the Fort Worth Independent School District, which earns a B grade from Niche. The district serves over 72,000 students across 144 schools and offers AP, IB and gifted student programs.
The City of Benbrook Middle/High School educates students in grades 6th through 12th.
The City of Benbrook Elementary drives to make every child's potential.
The City of Benbrook Western Hills High School has close to 1000 students.
Leonard Middle School serves the students in the City of Benbrook.
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Shopping and dining nearby along Bryant Irving Road
“We do have some sit-down restaurants,” Gray says. “We are also 5-7 minutes from Bryant Irving, which has a Sam’s Club, Costco and Whole Foods.” Nearby Bryant Irving Road is also the Hulen Mall, an indoor mall anchored by stores like Macy’s and Dillard’s. Big box stores and chain restaurants in Benbrook line U.S. Highway 377 along with the Benbrook Antique Mall. The mall has over 150 dealers that line its nearly 38,000 square feet of shopping space.
Fiesta grocery store offers fresh, quality and convenience in the City of Benbrook neighborhood.
The Paisano Pizzeria in the City of Benbrook offers traditional hand thrown Pizza and Italian delicacies.
Peruse and purchase a piece of history at Benbrook's antique mall in the City of Benbrook.
Stop by the Hulen Mall near Benbrook to fill up at the Food Court in the City of Benbrook.
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City events at Dutch Branch Park
The city of Benbrook comes together in September for the annual Trash Bash, where community members help clean up Dutch Branch Park. A month later, in October, is the Heritage Fest “Cowboy Roundup,” also at Dutch Branch Park. The event celebrates Western heritage with a variety of family-friendly activities. In December, the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks Show is held at Dutch Branch Park. The event is followed by a month-long light display as part of the city’s Winter Wonderland.
About 11 miles from Downtown Fort Worth
Interstate 820, Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 377 run through the city, providing direct routes to much of the Metroplex. Downtown Fort Worth is about 11 miles from Benbrook, while Downtown Dallas is about 40 miles away. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is about 30 miles away. The Trinity Metro Bus system offers service from Benbrook along Camp Bowie West Boulevard.
Benbrook crime and weather
“The average time for the police to be at your front door for a non-emergency phone call is less than 3 minutes,” Grays says. “Other areas are going to be 30-25 minutes.” According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent crime has increased for the last five years, while property crime had decreased for seven consecutive years before an increase in 2023.
Benbrook is prone to tornados and wildfires and experiences extreme heat in the summer and mild winters.
Jennifer has been in the real estate business for nearly 25 years when she started on the lending side of the industry. In 2011, she decided her skills were best utilized working directly with clients on the real estate side. Her experience since that time includes representing both Buyers and Sellers in the DFW area in residential, commercial, farm & ranch, multifamily and historical conversions. Skilled in negotiations, marketing, and one of only 200 in the US with the Certified Urban Expert title. In 2018, she was recognized as the single top agent in the company for sales. She is also active Vice President of the Society of Commercial Realtors for 2024.
In her downtime, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, as well as her work with helping produce fundraiser events for many charities in the area and her involvement in the local music and art communities.
Vice Chair Society of Commercial Realtors 2024 - GFWAR. Member of National Association of Realtors (NAR), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Wise County Chamber of Commerce
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