Valley Ranch, Las Colinas -- areas (Dallas, Irving: apartments, rentals, townhouse)

[alizbet]

For those who are familiar with either or both -- what areas/sections of Las Colinas and Valley Ranch are more quiet and residential? I am looking at these two areas and was told that parts of Las Colinas are very built (lots of medical buildings, industry). Looking for rental, treed, near running-walking trails, professional, more residential -- wanting to avoid industrial, 'busy', shopping district (mall across the street). Seeing many apts along Lake Carolyn but it's somewhat hard to filter.

[TurtleCreek80]

Originally Posted by alizbet

For those who are familiar with either or both -- what areas/sections of Las Colinas and Valley Ranch are more quiet and residential? I am looking at these two areas and was told that parts of Las Colinas are very built (lots of medical buildings, industry). Looking for rental, treed, near running-walking trails, professional, more residential -- wanting to avoid industrial, 'busy', shopping district (mall across the street). Seeing many apts along Lake Carolyn but it's somewhat hard to filter.

Lake Carolyn is in the heart of the Las Colinas business district. There are several high rise office buildings on North O'Connor between 114 and Riverside, and quite a few more all up and down the stretch of 114 between Northwest Highway and the University of Dallas campus. There are a lot of apartments between Riverside & O'Connor, but there are a ton of restaurants (mostly busy during the day due to it being a bedroom/commuter community) and offices there too.

Las Colinas west of 114 is going to be more solidly residential. You can easily spot the commercial strips or where the schools & offices are by looking at Google maps.

[Texan#1]

University Hills and La Villita are for you. They are both quiet and residential. La Villita is newer and more family oriented. I recently moved to the University Park Estates subdivision in University Hills and I love it.

[alizbet]

Thank you - University Hills -- I may sound stupid, but is this in Valley Ranch or Las Colinas? Side streets/intersections --- to avoid and those to look at are very helpful. I will be commuting a lot (all over) and work from home (on the phone) -- so 'escaping' is important. Definitely looking at rentals but want to be away from commerical strips, restaurants, bars, malls (quick drive is great). Lots of reasonable apts (internet) and some seem pretty and residential -- but if you do a satellite pic-- they turn out more industrial or commerical.

Don't mind being in a little developed community. But would love to be able to be a few minutes from a pretty safe running trail, and have it be quiet and serene enough where I can be on the phone on lengthy consults and not hear loud neighbors, screaming kids, cars beeping etc.

W of 114 for Las Colinas.
University Hills
La Villita

[Texan#1]

University Hills is in Las Colinas - 114 and Rochelle

We have beautiful ponds and jogging trails everywhere. We're also in close proximity to the Campion Nature Trails. Rentals are hard to come by in this area so you must move quick to get the house you're wanting.

There was a home in my neighborhood listed for $2395 but was only on the market for a week or so. I live in a newer home and most of University Hills is older homes from the 70's and 80's on rolling hills with nice sized lots.

3321 Garrett Drive, Irving TX - Trulia - Should give you an idea as to what you can get for your money. This is $2395.

[panacea82]

$2395?? ... Is this right?

The area (lots of medical buildings, industry) you are talking about is most along the highway 114 and 161. If you are looking for brand new homes, you can check out Lakes of Las Colinas and Riverside Village. Both are on Riverside Dr.

[Squirl]

I have lived in both VR and LC. What's your budget? Looking for apartment, townhouse or house? There are quiet, residential pockets in both areas. University Hills is a lovely section in LC, but no apartments. La Villeta has rentals, its very nice. There are also nice rentals in VR on the canals....nice and quiet, too!

[Texan#1]

Originally Posted by panacea82

$2395?? ... Is this right?
The area (lots of medical buildings, industry) you are talking about is most along the highway 114 and 161. If you are looking for brand new homes, you can check out Lakes of Las Colinas and Riverside Village. Both are on Riverside Dr.

Yes, a great deal that didn't last long. There are currently no rentals in the subdivision, but University Hills (ungated) has a few that currently start at $3200.

[alizbet]

Hi Squirl,

That's the tricky bit. Rentals, 1 bed ideally. Nice and quiet is what I am seeking, safe, pretty, clean. Near some nice parks, running or walking trails etc. I prefer not to spend over 1000 for a one bed coming from an area where rents are over 1500 for...not much. For instance I saw the Caruth someone sent me was lovely and was shocked by the low price of 13-1400 but it's way more than I want to spend at this point. I suppose just seeing what's there in the right sections is more important but it's quite hard with apt finders and craigslist.

[alizbet]

3200 -- I thought the east coast was pricey. You could rent a gorgeous house in Cambridge or Brookline for that.