ADDISON, TEXAS

Addison is one of the Dallas area´s most popular destinations and as a result is most deserving of the nickname, the "Heart of Dallas." This city features more than 200 restaurants, a well-balanced business community, bountiful shopping opportunities and a host of cultural and recreational activities. All of these features and others provide this unique town with diversity that is similar to a big city while maintaining a small town ambiance. While the actual population is just over 15,000 residents, the city swells to nearly 100,000 during the workday thanks to the city´s unique mix of office, warehouse, retail and hotel. Addison is a town with a rich historical background. From as early as 1846, Addison and its residents have played a significant role in the development of Dallas and the surrounding communities. Landmarks like Stonegate Hall and the Addison School Building, demonstrate the community's pride in its heritage. The community is located about 15 minutes north of Dallas, near the intersection of Interstates 635 and the Dallas North Tollway (289). Addison´s growth has been spurred, in part, by its incredible selection of restaurants. In 1975, an election to allow liquor by the drink served in town was a major attribute to the expansion of businesses and restaurants. All combined, Addison's restaurants and eating establishments can seat over 20,000 patrons at one time.

REAL ESTATE

The real estate market in Addison has something for everyone. The homes in the area feature a variety of architectural styles such as Southwestern, contemporary, Mediterranean and traditional. Condominiums and townhouses can be found ranging in price from under $100,000 to the mid-$400,000s for properties in prime locations and/or with additional features. Single-family properties begin at about $160,000 and run up to $1 million plus for estate properties offering acreage, additional rooms, lake and golf course frontage and recreational amenities.

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While Addison is better than 90 percent built out, prime real estate remains and redevelopment opportunities at and near the Addison Airport are anticipated for the future. The city´s business community has expanded rapidly over recent years. New developments include the 374,000 square foot Millennium office building and the smaller 100,000 square foot Parkside Corporate Center buildings that completed in 2000. An additional 324,000 square feet of office/warehouse/showroom space to the northeast of the Addison Airport at the corner of Westgrove Drive and Excel Parkway also finished construction in 2001.

For residents, one of the main draws to the Addison area is the abundance of things to do. The Parks and Recreation Department oversees over 118 acres of parklands in the town. Les Lac Linear Park is the largest and features a 2.5 mile lighted jogging and bike trail, a pond, two playgrounds, picnic tables and several sport facilities. The park is located right across from the Addison/Trinity Complex. Addison has a joint agreement with the Trinity Christian Academy to share some facilities when the school is not in session. The complex includes a recreation center with indoor basketball, volleyball, recreational classes and other amenities.

Those who know the Dallas area know that Addison is a shopper´s paradise offering everything from unique antiques to the latest fashion trends. The Dallas Galleria Mall has been ranked as one of the top ten visitor experiences in Dallas. This mall boasts upscale department stores, shops, restaurants, a movie theatre and an ice skating rink. Some other shopping areas in Addison include the Valley View Mall and the Village on the Parkway.

For arts and entertainment, the Water Tower Theatre is one of the most innovative facilities in the nation. Many concerts and plays are featured here during the concert season. The facility plays host to several special events each year including the North Texas Jazz Festival, Taste of Addison, Addison Oktoberfest and the Rockin Christmas Party.

Attractions such as the Historic West End Shopping and Entertainment Center in Downtown Dallas, the Texas Stadium, the Dallas Museum of Art, Symphony Center and an amusement park - Six Flags over Texas are located nearby. Within a hundred- mile radius of Addison are more than 50 lakes and 100 public and private golf courses for additional recreational activities.

Addison is served by two school districts. The Dallas Independent School District is the 12th largest in the nation and serves a 351 square mile area. Several of the schools in this district have been touted as either exemplary by a regional level and/or recognized at a national level. The Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District has also won several awards for many of their campuses. Located a short drive away is the Brookhaven College and the University of Texas at Dallas.

Addison is located in an area that was once called Peters Colony. The history of this town dates back to 1846 when Preston Witt built a house on White Rock Creek. The area was not known as Addison until 1902 and was named after Addison Robertson, who served as the community´s second postmaster. The city was incorporated on June 15, 1953.

Addison continues to be a vital and growing town. Building on past successes in office space, hotels, restaurants, retail, and residential, Addison is a town for today and for tomorrow.

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Susan Carothers

People´s Choice Realty, LLC

McKinney, Texas 75070

Direct: 972-588-8534

Email: susanc3@comcast.net

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