Where Can First-Time Buyers Still Find a House Under $260K in DFW?

 

Greenville, for one — and 119 Lipan Street is a solid example of what that looks like. At $259,900 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 1,743 square feet, you're paying about $149 a square foot, which is a different world from what that budget gets you inside Collin County right now.

Greenville is out in Hunt County, about 50 minutes northeast of Dallas, and it's not trying to be Frisco or McKinney — it's a genuine small town with its own downtown, its own pace, and none of the master-planned-community price premium. That trade-off is exactly why it works for a specific kind of buyer: someone who needs the equity a starter home builds, isn't tied to a downtown Dallas commute, and would rather own something real than keep renting somewhere trendy.

This one sits on what's described as a peaceful street, which matters more than people think when you're comparing a quiet block to a busy through-street at this price range. 1,743 square feet is a genuinely livable size for a first home or a young family — this isn't a cramped starter unit, it's a real house.

If you've been getting outbid in Collin County or just want to see what your money actually buys further out, this is worth the drive