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Here’s What You Should Know About Living in Southwest Arlington

 

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Are you considering buying a home in southwest Arlington TX? Southwest Arlington is a great place to live. As you’ll read below, there are a lot of great options and amenities in southwest Arlington (along with great homes). As a Realtor, I understand the importance of learning all you can about the area you are considering moving to. To help you with your search, I created a guide to living in southwest Arlington that covers the neighborhoods, recreation, schools and more. Let’s get started.

Southwest Arlington Neighborhoods

Southwest Arlington has grown in popularity for home searchers in recent years. Part of what has created the area’s growth is the abundance of established and well-maintained neighborhoods. An example of an established neighborhood in southwest Arlington is Woodland Springs.

Woodland Springs Arlington TX
Woodland Springs

Have you considered new homes for sale in southwest Arlington TX? New construction homes have grown dramatically which appeals to many home buyers in the area. Examples of new neighborhoods being developed in southwest Arlington include Twin Hills, Calender Crossing, Melia Ranch and Eden Village. These communities are close to Highway 287.

Fun Things to do in Southwest Arlington

When it comes to having fun, southwest Arlington does not disappoint. For example, getting in touch with nature is a breeze thanks to Southwest Nature Preserve.  The 58-acre preserve has three ponds, a fishing pier (catch and release) outdoor seating and more. This is great place to walk or jog by yourself, with friends or man’s best friend on the jogging trails while enjoying nature.

Southwest Nature Preserve
Southwest Nature Preserve

Nearby Sublett Creek Linear Park is a great place for walking, jogging or bike riding.

Golfers will love southwest Arlington because award-winning Tierra Verde Golf Club is located near Highway 287 and Eden Rd in southwest Arlington. The golf club opened in 1998 and is operated by the City of Arlington. As mentioned above, several new homes and neighborhoods can be found near Tierra Verde Golf Club.

In addition to golf, Tierra Verde is home to Ventana Grille. Party on the Patio is an event Ventana Grille hosts throughout the year. Party on the Patio features live music by cover bands, food and fun.

The 86-acre Martin Luther King Sports Complex is located next to Tierra Verde Golf Club. It features baseball fields, a nature walk and playground.

Stovall Park and Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center are also popular destinations on Sublett Road near Calender Rd. Stovall Park typically hosts popular food truck events a few times throughout the year.

Speaking of fun, plenty of options for shopping, dining and entertainment are only 10 minutes away. You can find all of that and more at Arlington Highlands and The Parks Mall at Arlington.

Arlington’s Entertainment District may be on your list of places to visit. Whether it’s AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park in Arlington, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor, southwest Arlington is not too far away. Expect a drive to the Entertainment District to take 15 minutes.

Grocery stores in southwest Arlington include:

It was recently announced that a Kroger grocery store will be built across from the Albertsons in SW Plaza Shopping Center in 2016. This is located near Highway 287 and Sublett Rd. The scheduled opening date is Spring 2018.

What Schools are in Southwest Arlington?

If you are a parent or planning to start a family, you’ll want to know about the schools in southwest Arlington. Depending on where you reside in Southwest Arlington, you may fall in Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD or Arlington ISD boundaries. The Arlington ISD high school in southwest Arlington is Martin High School.

Several charter schools and private schools are also in southwest Arlington.

Travel and Highway Accessibility in Southwest Arlington

Southwest Arlington is close to Highway 287 and I-20. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is a 30 minute drive from southwest Arlington. It is accessible via Highway 360.

What are the Zip Codes for Southwest Arlington?

Zip codes for southwest Arlington include:

  • 76001
  • 76017

If you’d like to see an Arlington zip code map, click here.

Looking For Homes For Sale In Southwest Arlington TX?

If you are searching homes for sale in southwest Arlington TX, I’d love the opportunity to help. If you have questions about your home search or living in southwest Arlington, don’t hesitate to send me a message by clicking here.

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