Hi! I’m Keela McGraw, Arlington Texas Today co-founder and Realtor. I’d love to help you find your next home. Click here to search current homes for sale in the area.Tucked away in the southwest part of town, Arlington’s Enchanted Lake Estates is a quiet neighborhood featuring larger homes, traditional construction with beautiful Lake Arlington as a backdrop. The neighborhood isn’t that far from the hustle and bustle of Arlington but with many amenities homeowners love, it offers a feeling of community potential buyers will be drawn to. With the well-maintained lots and lake nearby, Enchanted Lake Estates is a great place for Arlington-loving families looking for a home.
History: The Enchanted Lake Estates neighborhood was originally developed in the 1970s and was completely built out shortly thereafter.
Housing: Similar to Forest Hills neighborhood and Wimbledon, Enchanted Lake Estates is a mature community. Over 300 homes make up Enchanted Lake Estates with most featuring one or two-story layouts with traditional brick exteriors. Homes in the neighborhood are valued beginning around $250,000 and can climb to the $700,000 range depending on size, updated interiors and proximity to the lake.
Restaurants & Shopping: Enchanted Lake Estates is close to West Green Oaks and Little Road. Both streets are full of restaurants near the neighborhood. Several fast food restaurants can be found on both streets. Grocery stores such as Albertson’s in Southwest Plaza shopping center and nearby Sprouts Farmers Market are also only a couple of miles away. Movie lovers will be happy to know Movie Tavern at Green Oaks is nearby.
Family & Fitness: Being a resident of Enchanted Lake Estates means you and your family have easy access to plenty of fun activities. Through its homeowners association (HOA), which is $375/yr, residents enjoy two tennis courts, a community pool, and clubhouse. Plenty of events are planned throughout the year for residents through the HOA ranging from holiday festivities to Mommy and Me gatherings. Bowman Springs park is near the neighborhood and features a basketball court, short bike/hike trail, boat ramp, fishing, pavilion, picnic area, and playground.
Neighborhood Schools: Miller Elementary, Young Junior High and Martin High (Arlington Independent School District).
Quirks: As mentioned above, Enchanted Lake Estates is neighbors with Lake Arlington. Several Lake Powell Drive homeowners enjoy waterfront properties. Additionally, golfers will love the proximity to Lake Arlington Golf Course (renovated in 2009) only 10 minutes away. Communication is a top priority for Enchanted Lake Estates as a quarterly newsletter containing community news and a residential directory is published.
Major Streets Nearby: Bowman Springs, West Green Oaks, Little Road, West Pleasant Ridge
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