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Texas Squared: a historic square and the state's fastest growth
Why Celina?
Celina has spent the last few years as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, but its heart is still the historic Downtown Square, a ring of early-1900s storefronts locals call Texas Squared. Master-planned communities like Light Farms and Mustang Lakes ring the square with new construction, and the median sale price sits around $520K, meaningfully below Prosper for nearly the same commute. For buyers who want new homes and a real town square, Celina delivers both.
What you should know
- Routinely ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with a median sold price around $520K across new builds in Light Farms, Mustang Lakes, and Cambridge Crossing.
- The historic Downtown Square, dubbed Texas Squared, preserves early-1900s storefronts around a compact public square packed with local shops, restaurants, and coffee cafes.
- Old Celina Park covers 67 acres with baseball fields, playgrounds, walking trails, fishing, and a Storybook Trail.
- Four signature events anchor the calendar: Cajun Fest in May, Splash & Blast in July, Beware! of the Square in October, and Christmas on the Square in December.
What's happening in Celina
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Cajun Fest
One of Texas's largest crawfish boils, held on the square each May with live music and a full festival lineup.
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Beware! of the Square
An October festival that earned Celina the nickname Halloween Capital of North Texas, with costumes, games, and the square done up for the season.
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Christmas on the Square
The December centerpiece: a tree lighting, holiday vendors, and the historic square lit up for the season.
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First Friday Art Walks
Monthly art walks on the square give local makers and galleries a stage and bring the downtown crowd out.
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Friday Night Market
A recurring evening market on the square with vendors, food, and live music through the season.
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Old Celina Park all year
Baseball at the tournament fields, the Storybook Trail, fishing, and playgrounds keep the flagship park busy spring through fall.
How Garland works in Celina
Celina's new-build market moves on builder incentives and lot premiums, and Garland applies that local layer to every offer and listing so buyers negotiate from data, not hope.
Talk to Garland about CelinaWhere to eat in Celina
Fine dining
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Toasted Walnut Table and Market
An elevated cafe and market on West Walnut, consistently rated among Celina's best for seasonal plates, baked goods, and coffee.
Family-friendly
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Papa Gallo's Mexican Grill
A family-friendly Mexican grill on West Pecan Street, an easy dinner stop near the square.
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Millies Italian Restaurant
A classic Italian spot in Celina Town Center serving pizza, pasta, and red-sauce favorites.
Popular local favorites
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Tender Smokehouse
A well-regarded barbecue joint in a historic Celina building, known for smoked brisket and Texas plates.
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Lucy's on the Square
An American diner in the heart of the historic square, known for homemade pies and a loyal local crowd.
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Celina Star Cafe
A traditional small-town diner on East Pecan, especially noted for breakfast.