Lavon, TX Real Estate in 2026: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy or Sell

By Jeanie Marten, Broker/Owner, Jeanie Marten Real Estate · Last updated October 1, 2026

Lavon has changed more in five years than most cities change in twenty. Buyers are mostly choosing between builders, not between resale homes.

My office is on Hwy 78 in Sachse, the same highway that runs through Lavon, and I've sold in Elevon.

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1. Where is Lavon, TX?

• County: Collin County, in the southeast part of the county
• Highways: State Highway 78 runs through the city, and State Highway 205 meets it on the west side
• The lake: About a mile southeast of Lavon Dam
• Neighbors: Wylie to the southwest, with Nevada, Josephine and Copeville nearby

2. How fast is Lavon growing?

Fast. Here's the U.S. Census Bureau data:

• 2010 Census: 2,219 residents
• 2020 Census: 4,469 residents
• 2025 estimate: 11,888 residents, a 166% jump in five years

More of the story: Lavon, TX Is No Longer Just Country Living.

3. Which school district serves Lavon?

According to the City of Lavon, Lavon is in Community ISD, together with Copeville, Josephine and Nevada. The district covers 89 square miles. Wylie ISD also lists Lavon among the communities it serves, so some addresses near the edges may fall in Wylie ISD.

Always confirm the attendance zone with the district by exact address, especially in a brand-new section where streets are still being added.

4. Which Lavon neighborhoods should I know?

Read more: Living in Elevon Near Lake Lavon and Elevon Built a Second Amenity Center This Year.

5. What should I ask before buying new construction in Lavon?

• Special districts: Ask whether the lot is in a PID or MUD, what the yearly assessment is and how long it lasts. These can add a lot to your tax bill.
• HOA dues: Ask for the current dues and what the amenity center, pools and trails cost to run.
• Builder incentives: Compare a rate buydown, closing cost help and a price cut side by side.
• Inspections: Get an independent inspection before drywall and again before closing, even on a brand-new home.
• Bring your own agent on the first visit: Many builders require it at first registration.

More on this: New Construction in Northeast Dallas.

6. What should I know about Lake Lavon?

• Lavon Dam was started in 1948 and completed in 1953.
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates the lake, which covers about 21,400 acres.
• Lake Lavon is part of the North Texas Municipal Water District system and supplies water to hundreds of thousands of North Texans.
• Lots near the shoreline and its creeks can sit in a flood zone, so check the flood map for the exact lot.

I covered flood insurance here: Flood Zones, Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard.

7. How does Lavon compare with Sachse, Wylie and Murphy?

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Census home values are owner-reported survey figures, not a list price or a pricing opinion.

Selling a resale home in Lavon

When you sell in Lavon, the builders are your competition. They offer incentives you can't match dollar for dollar, so your price, condition and marketing have to give buyers a reason to choose a home that's ready now.

Every listing price I recommend is built from five views: adjusted comparable sales, the MLS tax-roll AVM, an independent AI reasoning pass over the comps, the public Zestimate and current market motion. I recommend a list price and a probable sales price, and you'll see the real math behind both.

• Professional photography and a YouTube video walkthrough, plus a companion Short
• 3D tour or floor plan
• Social and email campaigns built around your home
• Staging and pre-list prep advice, with local vendors I trust
• A weekly seller report, so nothing is a mystery

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Lavon Buyer Checklist

1. School district for the exact address: Community ISD or Wylie ISD
2. PID or MUD status, the yearly assessment and how long it lasts
3. HOA dues and what the amenities actually include
4. Flood zone status near the lake and creeks
5. Commute routes to Hwy 78, SH 205 and PGBT

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Watch: The Lavon Market, Every Month

Every month I break down Lavon closed sales on YouTube: median price, price per square foot, days on market and seller concessions.

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Why Work With Jeanie Marten Real Estate?

• Licensed in Texas since 1997, broker since 2014, about 1,000 closed transactions
• Sachse resident since 1998, with an office on Hwy 78 that sits between Sachse, Wylie, Murphy and Lavon
• Monthly market reports on YouTube for Sachse, Wylie, Murphy and Lavon
• Sachse Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year and Spirit Award winner
• Multi-year winner, Best Realtor and Best Real Estate Company, The Sachse News
• REALTOR® of the Year, Lake Cities Association of REALTORS®

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