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Melissa Real Estate
Small-town heart at record growth
Why Melissa?
Melissa is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, yet it still feels like a small town: a historic downtown along Cooper Street, festivals with names like the Heart of Melissa and Sparks and Spangles, and neighbors who show up. New master-planned communities, led by the flagship Liberty, keep the median sale price around $435K, the most attainable of Garland's three newest pages. The result is a town growing fast without losing its center.
What you should know
- One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with a median sold price around $435K and new master-planned communities led by the flagship Liberty.
- The Ford Sports Village at the Z-Plex is one of the largest outdoor recreation complexes in North Texas: five baseball and softball fields, four multi-use turf fields, tennis, pickleball, and a playground.
- Historic downtown along Cooper Street anchors the town's family-focused character, and the bi-weekly Melissa Farmers Market sets up behind City Hall.
- The 80,000-square-foot Buc-ee's on the highway is a full-on regional landmark and the first stop many visitors make.
What's happening in Melissa
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Heart of Melissa Spring & Fall Fests
The Chamber's twice-a-year community festivals bring vendors, live music, food, and the co-located JEEP Fest to the middle of town.
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Sparks and Spangles
Melissa's July 4th celebration, a town-wide evening of music, food, and fireworks.
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Sunset Cinema
Movie in the Park nights run through the summer, families on blankets under the open sky.
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Melissa Farmers Market
A bi-weekly market behind City Hall with local produce, bakers, and makers through the season.
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
The December tree lighting downtown kicks off the holiday season with music and hot cocoa.
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Ford Sports Village at the Z-Plex
Tournaments and pickup games run all year across one of the largest recreation complexes in North Texas.
How Garland works in Melissa
Garland prices Melissa's new builds and resales against its own fast-moving sales data, and he helps buyers see which communities hold value as the town fills in.
Talk to Garland about MelissaWhere to eat in Melissa
Fine dining
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The Red Feather
The most recommended spot in town for a nicer dinner: an American menu with Italian and Mediterranean touches, a full bar, a patio, and the local after-work crowd.
Family-friendly
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Yonx Pizza Bar and Co
Locals' pizza call on McKinney Street, known for big, well-balanced pies, wings, and a gluten-free crust option.
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Maria's Mexican Restaurant
A longtime local Mexican spot on Sam Rayburn Highway serving fajitas, tacos, and reliable chips and salsa.
Popular local favorites
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Sunview Cafe
The local breakfast and brunch standby: chicken fried steak, chorizo migas, and portions big enough to share.
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Burnt by J.H.
A local barbecue spot serving smoked brisket and Texas plates to a steady hometown crowd.
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Doshi Sushi
The local choice for sushi in Melissa, a small spot with a loyal following.