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First-time buyers achieve homeownership in McCommas Bluff
About 10 miles southeast of downtown Dallas sits McCommas Bluff, a residential neighborhood whose biggest claim to fame is the Trinity River Audubon Center, a 2008-constructed environmental education center along the Trinity River that's completely free to the public and attracts visitors from across the DFW metroplex. Though the neighborhood is on Dallas' outskirts, its placement within the city limits is critical in many residents' decision to move here. "A lot of my buyers are first-time homebuyers, so they'll choose to live in Dallas because the city gives up to $50,000 down payment assistance. Each city has different amounts, but Dallas gives the most," says local Realtor Nancy Garcia, who has over five years of experience in the DFW market and speaks both English and Spanish. "This neighborhood also has income limits on housing, so a lot of buyers want to take advantage of that."
Discover the perfect fusion of contemporary design and rustic allure in McCommas Bluffs, Dallas.
Residents enjoy privacy and shade at the many ranch homes in McCommas Bluff
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The Lake June DART rail station connects McCommas Bluff with the rest of DFW.
Getting downtown with I-45 and DART
McCommas Bluff is located less than 10 miles from downtown Dallas, and residents can take U.S. Route 175 to Interstate 45 to get there. DART's Green Line rail is the only direct public transit route to downtown, which leaves Lake June Station and gets residents there in about 30 minutes. The nearest hospital is the VA North Texas Health Care System, which is about five miles outside the neighborhood and serves veterans and their families and caregivers; all other residents travel nine miles north to the Baylor University Medical Center for medical attention. McCommas Bluff residents are about 15 miles from Love Field and 26 miles from DFW.
Affording single-family homes with the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program
In McCommas Bluff, buyers can find single-family homes for much lower prices than in most of DFW. This is due to the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program, which provides homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income homebuyers, and income limits on housing allow buyers to afford homes when they might otherwise be unable to. "Houses in this area often sell for less than their market value because of the income limits. They want to sell to lower-income families," Garcia says. "I've had some houses in that neighborhood that are valued at $300,000, but they sell them for $260,000 to make it work for the buyer." Houses in the neighborhood are primarily 1950s- and '60s-built cottages, though there has been some recent development in the area, adding splashes of modern architecture into the mix. Prices in McCommas Bluff start around $150,000 and rarely exceed $350,000, with a median overall price of $250,000.
Amidst nature's beauty, ranch-style homes in McCommas Bluffs, Dallas, provide a serene retreat.
Embrace the ranch-style homes in McCommas Bluffs, Dallas, where there is rustic charm.
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El Derado Cafe off of 175 is a breakfast and lunch staple in McCommas Bluff.
Access to errands and family-run restaurants
Residents dine at local restaurants like Crazy Brothers, which offers heaping portions of cooked-to-order American food and breakfast specials; Grannie's Kitchen and Catering, which serves soul food to go; and El Dorado Café, a family-owned restaurant with a mixed menu of Mexican dishes, burgers and traditional American breakfast items like pancakes and waffles. The neighborhood also has fast-food chains like McDonald's, Jack in the Box and Subway. At the Loop No. 12 South Shopping Center, residents can shop for groceries at Price Buster and run additional errands at shops like a beauty supply store, Family Dollar and a laundromat.
Trinity River Audubon Center Building offers classes, tours and other events in McCommas Bluffs.
Free environmental education at the Trinity River Audubon Center
McCommas Bluff is home to the Trinity River Audubon Center, a 120-acre nature preserve that holds the title of largest urban hardwood forest in the United States. Its five miles of trails allow visitors to explore hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands and view various birds and other wildlife. Admission to the park is completely free, and visitors can also check out the center's educational programs to learn more about the ecosystem. Smaller nature preserves along the Trinity in the neighborhood include the Joppa Preserve and the McCommas Bluff Preserve, both popular for hiking and biking along the water. At the nearby Trinity Forest Adventure Park, the neighborhood's most daring residents can swing from the treetops through a series of zip lines and ropes courses.
H Grady Spruce High School
Career pathways at H. Grady Spruce High School
Students in McCommas Bluff attend schools in the Dallas Independent School District, starting with Rufus C. Burleson Elementary School, which received a B-minus on the educational review site, Niche, followed by E.B. Comstock Middle School and H. Grady Spruce High School, which received Cs. H. Grady Spruce is home to the Eastfield College Career and Technical Education Early College High School, the first CTE early college high school in the Dallas metroplex. Through this program, students can graduate with a high school diploma, an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Dallas College Eastfield Campus and a Technical Certificate in a chosen pathway like manufacturing technology, air conditioning and refrigeration technology or digital multimedia technology.
Horseback riding and the local library unite the community
River Ranch Educational Charities, a neighborhood nonprofit providing educational and therapeutic equestrian experiences to marginalized populations, serves the community on the third Thursday of each month with free horse rides, field day games, a bounce house and a petting zoo. Residents can also get to know their neighbors at the Pleasant Grove Branch Library, which offers ongoing programming like bilingual story times, youth and adult guitar classes and family movie nights.
Pleasent Grove Branch Library outreach to the McCommas Bluff community is unmatched.
In McCommas Bluffs, Dallas, you can witness cowboys riding alongside the busy roads.
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Notice regarding the landfill and crime
The McCommas Bluff Landfill is located in the neighborhood, which could affect the smell of the immediate surrounding area, but all of the neighborhood's residential housing is in its northeast corner, opposite the landfill on the southwest side. The neighborhood also has a crime score of 7/10 on the CAP Index, which is higher than the national average of 4. Additional information regarding crime statistics can be found further down on this page's Crime and Safety section.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Springs Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Pemberton Hill Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Great Trinity Forest Gateway and Horse Trails Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
McCommas Bluffs and Overlook
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Joppa Preserve
Bike Trails
Lake
Picnic Area
Fireside Park
Transit
Airport
Dallas Love Field
33 min drive
Bus
Grt Trinty & Jim Miller - W - Mb
Bus
Grt Trinty & Murdeaux - W - Ns
Bus
Grt Trinty & Creek Cove - W - Ns
Bus
Grt Trinty & Jim Miller - W - Fs
Bus
Grt Trinty & Long Acre - W - Ns
Bus
Grt Trinty & Woodmont - W - Ns
Bus
Grt Trinty & Pemberton Hill- W - Ns
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
McCommas Bluff
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McCommas Bluff Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McCommas Bluff, Dallas sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in McCommas Bluff, Dallas over the last 12 months is $286,750, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,669
Median Age
31
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,774
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,684
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
56.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
52.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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