LAVON · LAVON LAKE · SOUTHEAST COLLIN COUNTY
Lavon, TX Homes for Sale
Browsing Lavon TX homes for sale? Lavon sits just southeast of Lavon Lake in Collin County, where State Highways 78 and 205 meet, and it has grown from a few hundred residents in 2000 into one of the fastest-growing towns in Texas. Texas Born Team helps Lavon buyers compare builders, communities, school districts and tax rates before they sign.
Knock Certified TeamNAR Code of EthicsBased in Rockwall, TXMissy Wadham & Jason Miller
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Homes sold since 2019
Across Rockwall County and the surrounding lake towns.
20+
Years in real estate
Missy has been a REALTOR® since 2002.
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Referral clients
Most of our business comes from people we already helped.
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LAVON HOMES FOR SALE
Lavon TX homes for sale: what is out there
Most Lavon TX homes for sale are new construction or only a few years old, mixed with some older country properties. These are the main types, and the new homes in Lavon TX change almost every month as builders release phases.
New construction communities
Master-planned neighborhoods such as Hillstead and Elevon, where builders compete with incentives, often in the $300Ks to the low $400Ks.
Nearly new resale homes
Homes a few years old with finished yards and fences, often priced close to or below new builds.
Acre homesites
Communities like Enchanted Creek with one-acre homesites for buyers who want more room.
Near Lavon Lake
Homes close to Lavon Lake parks, boat ramps and the shoreline.
Get new Lavon listings the day they hit the market
Lavon builders release new phases and move-in-ready homes often. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send matching Lavon TX homes for sale and builder specials as they come up.
FIRST-TIME BUYERS
First time home buyer in Lavon, TX? Start here.
Lavon is one of the more affordable ways into Collin County, which makes it popular with first-time buyers. The key is understanding the full payment in newer communities.
What you can actually afford
Many Lavon communities include a MUD or PID tax on top of school, county and city taxes. We work out your payment with every line item so there are no surprises.
What you need at closing
You do not need 20% down. Many first time home buyers in Lavon, TX use 3–5% conventional, FHA, or a VA loan with nothing down. Budget for the option fee, earnest money, inspection and closing costs on top.
How not to overpay
We price your offer from comparable sales, not the list price, and use the option period to renegotiate when the inspection justifies it. If a house is not worth what it is asking, we will tell you.
LIVING IN LAVON
Is Lavon, Texas a good place to live?
Lavon is a lake town in southeast Collin County, about a mile from Lavon Dam. It grew from fewer than 400 residents in 2000 to more than 4,000 in 2020, with thousands more since, as new communities brought young families looking for space and value.
Lavon Lake
Fishing, boating and lakeside parks such as Lavonia Park just minutes from home.
Small-town Lavon
A quiet, small-town feel with SH 78 leading to Wylie and Garland and SH 205 heading south to Rockwall.
Schools
Community ISD serves most of Lavon, and Wylie ISD serves southern areas such as Hillstead. We confirm the zone for every address.
WHY BUYERS CHOOSE TEXAS BORN TEAM
Why Lavon buyers work with us
In Lavon, the biggest differences between homes are often not the floor plans but the builder contract, the tax rate and the school district. We compare all three so you know the true monthly cost before you commit.
Street-level Lavon knowledge
Which Lavon communities are in Community ISD versus Wylie ISD, which carry MUD or PID taxes, and what each builder’s incentives are really worth.
Negotiation with a strategy
We build offers from comparable sales, days on market and inspection findings — so you win the house without overpaying for it.
One team, start to closing
Lender, inspector, appraiser, title and final walkthrough all coordinated by the same two people who took your first call.
Buy before you sell
As a Knock Certified team we can get you into your next Lavon home before your current one is listed, so you only move once.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Where we help buyers in Lavon
Lavon is small but growing fast, and each community feels different. When you shop homes for sale in Lavon TX, these are the areas buyers ask us about most.
Lavon areas we know well
Hillstead
A large master-planned community between Lavon Lake and Lake Ray Hubbard, served by Wylie ISD.
Elevon
A newer community with multiple builders and amenities on Lavon’s growing west side.
Enchanted Creek
One-acre homesites for buyers who want space without leaving Collin County.
Old Lavon & lake area
Older homes and country properties near the lake and the town’s original center.
Nearby towns we also serve
Comparing Lavon with nearby towns? We also help buyers in Wylie, Royse City, Rockwall and Fate.
THE PROCESS
How buying a home in Lavon, TX works
Seven steps from your first call to closing, including how we represent you with builders and inspect new construction in Lavon.
01
Free buyer strategy call
We map your budget, commute, school district and must-haves, and whether new construction or nearly new resale fits you better.
02
Lock in financing
We connect you with lenders who close on time and help you compare rates, fees and loan types before you shop.
03
Build your home search
We set up an automatic MLS search filtered to your criteria, so new Lavon listings hit your inbox the day they go live — not after Zillow gets around to it.
04
Tour homes with a local pro
We tour builder models and resale homes with you, and we recommend an independent inspection even on brand-new Lavon homes.
05
Negotiate the deal
Your offer is built on real sold data, and we negotiate price, closing costs and terms like the money is our own.
06
Inspect and appraise
We line up the inspector, walk the findings with you and handle repair or price negotiations during the option period.
07
Move in
We confirm repairs, review closing figures and walk the house one last time with you before you sign.
What does a Lavon buyer’s agent actually do?
A Lavon TX buyers agent represents you — not the seller. As your buyers agent in Lavon, TX, Texas Born Team sets your budget and search criteria, surfaces Lavon listings the moment they hit the MLS, tours homes with you, runs comparable sales to price your offer, negotiates terms and repairs, and manages inspection, appraisal, financing and title all the way through to key handoff.
Does the seller pay for it? In Texas, the seller has traditionally covered the buyer’s agent commission through the listing agreement. Since the 2024 NAR settlement that is negotiable on every transaction, and the amount is spelled out in a written buyer representation agreement before you tour your first home — so you always know what your Lavon TX buyers agent is paid, up front.
WHAT HOMES COST
What Lavon TX homes for sale typically cost
Lavon offers new homes in Collin County at prices below most of the county. These broad ranges hold up through most markets; ask us for this month’s comparable sales and builder offers on any of the Lavon TX homes for sale you like.
$300K–$450K
Where most Lavon homes sell
New builds
Most homes are less than 10 years old
Community ISD
Plus Wylie ISD in some communities
SH 78 & SH 205
Meet in Lavon
Typical Lavon home value was about $349,000 per the Zillow Home Value Index (December 2025). Ranges above are broad and based on local MLS sales reviewed by Texas Born Team.
YOUR LOCAL AGENTS
Missy Wadham & Jason Miller — your Lavon REALTORS®
We are Texas Born Team, REALTORS® based at 1001 N Goliad St in Rockwall, and we help buyers in Lavon and the surrounding towns every week. We hold the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics certification and we are a Knock Certified team.
Missy and Jason have been in real estate for more than 20 years, have guided buyers through every kind of market and know Lavon street by street. Most Lavon homes are new or nearly new, so we focus on builder contracts, MUD and PID taxes and which school district each community feeds.
BUY BEFORE YOU SELL
Already own a home? Move once, not twice.
As a Knock Certified team we can help you buy your next Lavon home before your current one sells. No rent-back, no double move and no contingent offer for a seller to turn down. It changes what you can bid on. Planning to sell first instead? See how we help you sell your home in Lavon, TX.
1 · Get approved
You get approved through the Knock program alongside your regular mortgage pre-approval.
2 · Buy the next one
Make a strong, non-contingent offer on your next Lavon home and move in on your schedule.
3 · Sell when you are ready
Your current home goes on the market after you move. Our seller page explains how that part works.
RUN THE NUMBERS
What will a Lavon home actually cost you monthly?
Adjust the price, down payment and rate to see your estimated payment. Remember Texas property taxes and homeowners insurance are on top of this — ask us for a full monthly estimate on any specific address.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“They make the process super easy. We were never stressed.”
“Missy was the first one there showing us listings. She is very good about communication — and that is who we wanted to work with.”
BUYER FAQ
Lavon home buyer questions, answered
What is the average home price in Lavon, TX?
Most Lavon TX homes for sale are priced in roughly the $300,000 to $450,000 range, with larger homes and acre homesites above that. Zillow’s typical home value for Lavon was about $349,000 as of December 2025.
Which school district serves Lavon, TX?
Community ISD serves most of Lavon. Wylie ISD serves southern parts of the area and some newer communities such as Hillstead. Confirm the zone for any specific address.
Is Lavon, TX a good place to live?
Lavon is popular for its new homes, lake access, small-town feel and lower prices compared with much of Collin County.
Should I use my own agent when buying new construction in Lavon?
Yes. The builder’s sales agent represents the builder. Your own buyer’s agent reviews the contract, incentives, lot, upgrades and inspections on your behalf.
Are there MUD or PID taxes in Lavon?
Many newer Lavon communities include a MUD or PID tax or assessment. It can change your monthly payment noticeably, so we check it on every home.
How far is Lavon from Dallas?
Lavon is in southeast Collin County, roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Dallas by way of SH 78. Drive times vary with traffic.
Does the seller pay my buyer’s agent in Lavon, Texas?
Traditionally the seller has covered the buyer’s agent commission through the listing agreement. Since the 2024 NAR settlement it is negotiable on every sale, and the amount is agreed in writing in your buyer representation agreement before you tour a home in Lavon.
How long does it take to buy a home in Lavon?
Most financed purchases close 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases in about two weeks. How long the search takes depends on your budget and must-haves; getting pre-approved first shortens everything.
Can one agent represent both the buyer and the seller in Texas?
Texas does not allow dual agency. A broker can act as an intermediary only if both parties agree in writing, which is why a dedicated buyer’s agent matters.
Ready to Find Your Lavon, TX Home?
Book a free, no-pressure call with two local REALTORS® who help Lavon buyers every week. Thirty minutes, real numbers and a plan for finding the right Lavon TX homes for sale. Selling too? See how we sell homes in Lavon.
Texas Born Team — Missy Wadham REALTOR® · 1001 N Goliad St, Suite 168, Rockwall, TX 75087 · 469-688-4825