Will the Dallas Stars Arena in Plano Affect Home Values?

 

I get one question a lot lately: is the Stars arena actually coming to Plano? Short answer, it is not a done deal, and your vote is part of it.

Here is what is real. The Stars signed a nonbinding letter of intent in June to move from the American Airlines Center to The Shops at Willow Bend, part of a roughly $3 billion redevelopment of that site. This week, Plano City Council approved an agreement that lets Plano ISD put up to $250 million of future tax revenue toward the project's tax increment reinvestment zone. The district says that money would otherwise head to the state through recapture, and in return the district gets use of the arena for graduations and career programs. Early voting starts October 19, and Plano voters decide Proposition A on November 3.

Here is how I tell clients to think about it. Nobody can promise what an arena does to your home value, and anyone who does is guessing. Proximity is the biggest variable. Homes close to Willow Bend will feel traffic and event nights first. Some buyers love that energy and walkability. Others will not. A full traffic report is expected at the end of October, so read it before you make up your mind. For the rest of Plano, the effect shows up more in demand and perception than in daily life.

If you are selling, do not price off a rumor. If you are buying near Willow Bend, ask about the vote and the timeline and build it into your offer. The move is about five years out, so this is a long game, not a listing-week event. The 2031 lease expirations at the American Airlines Center are what set the clock.

Read the ballot language, look at the traffic study, and then vote like a homeowner who plans to be here a while.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Plano, reach out to Christina Money. I'd be happy to help you understand what's happening in the market and what your options are.

FAQ:
Q: Is the Dallas Stars arena officially coming to Plano?
A: Not yet. The Stars signed a nonbinding letter of intent in June, and Plano voters decide Proposition A on November 3.

Q: How much is Plano ISD contributing to the arena?
A: Plano ISD could direct up to $250 million in future tax revenue toward the tax increment reinvestment zone, and in return the district could use the arena for graduations and career programs.

Q: Will the Stars arena raise my property taxes in Plano?
A: The reporting I reviewed does not state a homeowner tax impact. Read the ballot language and the city's materials before early voting starts October 19.

Q: When is the Plano arena vote?
A: Early voting begins October 19, and Election Day is November 3.

SUGGESTED INTERNAL LINKS:
- Plano neighborhood guide
- Plano market update
- How to price your home to sell in Collin County
- Buying near a major development: what to ask first

SOURCE ATTRIBUTION:
- Texas Scorecard, "Plano ISD To Contribute Up to $250 Million Toward Dallas Stars Arena" (Oct 15, 2026): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://texasscorecard.com/local/plano-isd-to-contribute-up-to-250-million-toward-dallas-stars-arena/&source=gmail&ust=1792346525627000&sa=E
- CultureMap Dallas, "Dallas Stars skate from AAC toward Plano with new arena plan" (June 2026): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/dallas-stars-moving-to-plano/&source=gmail&ust=1792346525627000&sa=E
- Community Impact, "6 trending DFW stories" (Oct 16, 2026): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://communityimpact.com/frisco/business/mckinney-restaurants-fourth-street-plaza-check-out-6-trending-dallas-fort-worth-stories/&source=gmail&ust=1792346525627000&sa=E