Grapevine has been doing its own thing since 1844, the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, the Christmas Capital of Texas, home to the largest wine festival in the Southwest, and 45 million annual visits that prove the rest of North Texas is still catching up to what Grapevine already figured out.
Grapevine is a city of about 50,700 between Grapevine Lake and DFW Airport, with a historic Main Street, new downtown townhomes and decades of detached-home subdivisions. The median sale price is about $595,000. Here are 10 areas with dated price context.
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Historic cottages and older detached homes around the original town, within the College Street Historic District, adopted in 1993, and the Historic Township District, adopted in 1998.
New construction and exterior changes follow the city’s historic design guidelines, and the Grapevine Township Revitalization Project offers matching grants of up to $10,000. Prices vary widely by house, so ask for recent sales.
From about $1.43M (builder)
Three-story townhomes with rooftop decks and two-car garages, a short walk from Main Street and the TEXRail station.
Phase 1 sold out; the builder lists 18 Phase 2 homes from about $1.43 million, with completion projected for late 2026 to early 2027. The developer lists HOA dues of $500 a month.
Redfin median about $749K
Detached homes where Redfin’s median sale price was $749,000 for the three months ending September 2026, at $263 a square foot and 31 median days on market.
Recent sales ran from about $640,000 to $975,000 in August and September 2026. With few sales, the median swings, so compare homes by size and condition.
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Detached homes of roughly 2,100 to 3,500 square feet, according to public records.
Published price data for this subdivision is out of date, so ask for recent sales by address before relying on any figure.
About $480K to $725K
Detached homes of roughly 2,100 to 3,300 square feet.
A brokerage report showed a median list price of $584,900 in August 2026, and closed sales have ranged from about $480,000 to $725,000. Treat that as a rough range, not a value.
Newer homes, about 2020
Newer detached homes on smaller lots, about 0.16 acre in one listing, built around 2020.
A listing shows a mandatory HOA of about $800 a year and a greenbelt next to some homes; one home was listed at $839,999 in October 2026. It’s a different subdivision from older homes on Shady Brook Drive.
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Detached homes from the mid-1980s, many around 1,600 square feet, on lots of about a fifth of an acre.
Some homes here are leased, at about $2,800 to $2,850 a month in 2026 listings. Ask for recent sales before setting a budget.
Listing about $800K
Detached homes from the 1990s of about 3,000 square feet, on lots of about a third of an acre in one listing.
One home was listed at $799,900 in 2026. A single listing isn’t a neighborhood price, so check recent comparables.
About $607K to $810K
Detached homes near Grapevine Lake, close to city lake parks such as Oak Grove and Meadowmere.
The shoreline is U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land, and no habitable structure may be built below 572 feet in the flowage easement, so “near the lake” rarely means private lakefront. Recent listings and sales ran from about $607,000 to $810,000 in October 2026.
About $1.30M to $1.47M
New-construction detached homes from the 2020s.
A home sold in July 2026 after listing at $1,299,900, and another was listed at $1,474,900. Listings here name Carroll ISD, not Grapevine-Colleyville ISD; confirm with the district by address.
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Redfin’s median sale price was $594,717 for the three months ending September 2026, down 0.88%, at $261 a square foot.
In September, 127 homes sold in a median 27 days at 98.7% of list, and 28.8% sold above list.
The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 estimate puts the median owner-occupied home value at $493,100, a different measure from recent sale prices.
About 52.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, so townhomes, condos and rentals are a big part of the market.
Parts of Grapevine near DFW Airport fall within city airport noise and height overlay zoning, and some properties carry recorded avigation releases.
Near the lake, flowage easements limit building below 572 feet. Review the title commitment and zoning for every address.
Most of Grapevine is in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, but some northwest listings name Carroll ISD; confirm by address.
ZIP 76051 also covers parts of neighboring cities and DFW Airport property, so confirm the city on the appraisal record.
The City of Grapevine, mostly in Tarrant County with small portions in Dallas and Denton counties, counted 50,631 residents in the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025, estimate is 50,714. Areas are described by subdivision names and general locations from public records and listings; boundaries are approximate, and a Grapevine mailing address doesn’t mean a home is inside city limits. Prices are dated snapshots, not values: the city figures and the Silver Lake Estates median are Redfin’s; other neighborhood figures come from individual listings, brokerage reports and Redfin’s “last list price” on sold homes, which isn’t the closing price. Grapevine Brownstones prices, phases and HOA dues are builder-stated and projected. Era, lot size and HOA details for several tiles come from single listings and should be confirmed. Historic district dates and grant terms are from the City of Grapevine. No age-restricted community was confirmed. Airport noise and height overlay districts are in the city’s zoning ordinance; specific streets within them weren’t mapped for this widget. School districts are listed at the district level only; district and campus must be confirmed by address. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Grapevine eats and sips along historic Main Street and its Urban Wine Trail, grabs lunch at Harvest Hall by the TEXRail station, and plays at Grapevine Mills, the lakeside resorts and the city’s lake parks. Here’s a 2026-checked list of 24.
815 S. Main St., Grapevine
A 20,000-square-foot food hall with several kitchens and two bars inside the Grapevine Main station building, which also houses the visitor information center.
815 S. Main St., Grapevine
A coffee bar in Harvest Hall that opens before the rest of the food hall.
316 S. Main St., Grapevine
A French-inspired bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live music Thursday to Saturday.
129 S. Main St., Ste. 130, Grapevine
A Mediterranean restaurant with an open kitchen and bar, plus live music events at The Perch.
201 S. Main St., Grapevine
The Grapevine tasting room of a Texas winery, in the Wallis Hotel building with a second-floor balcony.
805 N. Main St., Grapevine
A winery tasting room in a farmhouse at the north end of Main Street.
409 S. Main St., Grapevine
A small Urban Wine Trail tasting room that also serves as the starting point for a weekend Main Street ghost tour.
415 S. Main St., Grapevine
A winery tasting room with tasting flights and a patio on Main Street.
150 W. College St., Grapevine
A tasting room just off Main Street on the Urban Wine Trail.
211 E. Worth St., Grapevine
The newest tasting room on the Urban Wine Trail, according to the visitor bureau.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Ste. 341
A coffee counter inside Grapevine Mills; a second storefront near Primark opened in September 2026.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine
An enclosed outlet and entertainment mall that also houses Meow Wolf, SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Ste. 253
An immersive, interactive art exhibition of about 29,000 square feet with more than 70 installations, opened July 14, 2023.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Entrance 5
An indoor aquarium next to the AMC theater, across from LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine
An indoor LEGO-themed attraction at Grapevine Mills.
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
A lakeside resort hotel and convention center known for its seasonal holiday programming.
100 Great Wolf Dr., Grapevine
A resort hotel with an 80,000-square-foot indoor water park kept at 84 degrees, according to the operator; a 2024 renovation added a laser trail and mini bowling.
705 S. Main St., Grapevine
Heritage excursion trains from the historic Cotton Belt Depot, with Halloween and Christmas trains on the 2026 schedule.
626 Ball St., Grapevine
A city-owned 5.2-acre heritage farm whose 1869 farmhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
411 Ball St., Grapevine
A free public garden with walking paths and a pond; it hosted the 29th annual Butterfly Flutterby in October 2026.
3000 Meadowmere Ln., Grapevine
A city-managed park on Grapevine Lake with a boat ramp, swim beach and primitive camping. Check the city for entry fees.
2520 Oak Grove Loop S., Grapevine
A city-managed lake park with sports fields, a jogging trail, a boat ramp and a pavilion.
321 E. Dallas Rd., Grapevine
A six-story, 120-room hotel beside Hotel Vin, under construction and projected to finish in summer or fall 2027.
SH 114 near Crossroads Dr., Grapevine
A five-story, 201-room dual-brand hotel, projected to open in early 2027 according to a state filing.
Grapevine’s dining centers on historic Main Street and the Urban Wine Trail, with Harvest Hall at the TEXRail station; shopping and indoor attractions cluster at Grapevine Mills, and the resorts sit near the lake.
The lake parks are run by the city on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land.
Compiled October 2026. Listings are from business and operator websites, the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Grapevine, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Community Impact, Hoodline and the Cross Timbers Gazette, and were not confirmed with owners; call ahead to confirm hours and that a business is still open. Some older guides list other wineries at 401 and 415 S. Main St.; the visitor bureau’s 2026 list is followed. Sources differ on whether the Wallis Hotel building is original or a replica. Opening years are from news reports and reference sources. Harvest Hall’s kitchen count differs between the operator and the visitor bureau. Lake park fees differ across sources, so none is shown. Hotel opening dates are projections and may change. Businesses listed are for general local reference and are not endorsements; I receive no compensation from any business named. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
From the Grape Vine Prairie and the Cotton Belt to the Lake, the Airport and a City of About 50,700
Wild mustang grapes on an open prairie gave the area its name, and an 1843 peace effort opened it to settlement.
Grapevine sits where the Grape Vine Prairie meets the Eastern Cross Timbers, north of the West Fork of the Trinity River. Wild mustang grapes grew so thickly here that they named the prairie and nearby Grape Vine Springs. Those springs are now part of a park in neighboring Coppell, where a state marker says the site has drawn visitors for more than 2,000 years.
In 1843, Republic of Texas President Sam Houston traveled to Grape Vine Springs hoping to hold a peace council with leaders of ten American Indian nations. According to the city’s timeline, the delegations arrived late, after Houston had left, and talks moved to Bird’s Fort. The Treaty of Bird’s Fort, signed September 29, 1843, opened North Texas to settlement. The Peace Circle sculpture in Grapevine interprets that council today.
Settlers from Missouri took up Peters Colony land, organized a church and, around 1854, named their town Grape Vine.
The first permanent settlers, known as the Missouri Colony, came from Platte County, Missouri, in the mid-1840s and settled along Denton Creek on Peters Colony land. The city’s timeline names Archibald Franklin Leonard, John A. Freeman, Zeb and Eli Jenkins and Dr. J. C. Dunn among them. Lonesome Dove Baptist Church organized in February 1846 and by 1847 met in a log building northwest of today’s Grapevine.
Around 1854, Judge James Tracy Morehead, A. F. Leonard, Henry Suggs and others met to lay out a town and arrange mail service. Suggestions included Dunnville, Suggsville and Leonard, but Morehead proposed “Grape Vine,” after the prairie. The original township covered about six square blocks, and Leonard ran the first store. Ten of the 20 officials chosen in Tarrant County’s first election, in 1850, came from the area.
Cattle, then cotton, built the farm economy, and a Masonic institute gave the town its first school of note.
Before the Civil War, cattle raising drove the local economy. Grape Vine Masonic Lodge organized in 1866, and in September 1869 its two-story Grape Vine Masonic Institute opened, built with pine hauled by ox team from East Texas. The school ran until 1886, and Professor J. S. Brown then operated the building as Grape Vine College from 1887 to 1900. Better plows let farmers break the prairie’s black soils.
Thomas Jefferson Nash bought 110 acres southwest of downtown in 1859, and in 1869 his household began building a farmhouse that still stands at Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street. By 1871 cotton was the area’s major business. The 1884–85 state gazetteer counted about 550 residents, with gristmills, cotton gins, churches and stage service to Dallas and Fort Worth. The Torian Log Cabin was later moved to Main Street.
The 1888 railroad made Grape Vine a cotton trade town, and it incorporated in 1907.
In 1888 the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway, later known as the Cotton Belt, reached town. The depot and section foreman’s house went up that year, and residents rode the first train in. The railroad turned Grape Vine into an agricultural trade center. Brick buildings rose along Main Street, including the J. E. Foust store of 1889, which the city cites as its oldest remaining brick building, and the two-story Wallis Hotel of 1891.
Grape Vine incorporated on February 12, 1907, electing Bart Starr Sr. as its first mayor. Benjamin Richard Wall had founded The Grapevine Sun in 1895, and on January 12, 1914, the post office adopted the one-word spelling Grapevine. Census counts rose to 681 in 1910 and 821 in 1920. A volunteer fire department was chartered in 1921, and a public library opened in 1923.
A federal flood-control reservoir on Denton Creek reshaped farms and set up the city’s future.
Grapevine counted 936 residents in 1930 and 1,043 in 1940, and the Palace Theatre opened on Main Street in 1940. In March 1945, Congress authorized a dam on Denton Creek for flood control through the Rivers and Harbors Act. That August, as World War II ended, the mayor urged readers of The Grapevine Sun to turn back to home affairs and local work.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began Grapevine Dam in January 1948, acquiring about 15,700 acres plus easements on 2,200 more. The city’s history names the Crews, Howard, Pirkle and Simmons dairy farms among those given up for the project. The dam was finished in June 1952, impoundment began July 3, 1952, and the lake reached its normal level in May 1957. The town grew from 1,824 residents in 1950.
A regional airport just southeast of town turned a farm town into a growing city.
In 1965, Dallas and Fort Worth agreed to build a regional airport immediately southeast of Grapevine, and the city annexed land so that a sizable share of the airport would fall within its limits. That same year residents adopted a home rule charter by a vote of 144 to 27, creating a council-manager government. Ground was broken in 1968, and about 17,000 acres of farmland left agricultural use.
On January 13, 1974, Dallas–Fort Worth Regional Airport opened, with American Airlines Flight 241 as its first commercial arrival. The Cotton Belt depot had closed in 1972; the Grapevine Garden Club saved the building, and the Grapevine Historical Society received its state charter in May 1974. The 1980 Census counted 11,801 residents, a more than fourfold rise from the town of 1960.
Grapevine turned its history, wine and location into a visitor economy.
Grapevine joined the Texas Main Street Program in 1984, merchants built the Main Street gazebo in 1986, and the Grapevine Convention Center opened in 1988. On October 15, 1991, the city adopted its Historic Preservation Ordinance, creating a commission to designate landmarks and districts, and the Grapevine Heritage Foundation was incorporated that December. The College Street Historic District followed in November 1993.
GrapeFest began in 1987, and in 1994 the city zoned Delaney Vineyards and allowed wine tasting. The historic depot returned to Main Street in 1992, and in 1996 Grapevine became home base for the excursion train now called the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, pulled by an 1896 steam locomotive nicknamed Puffy. Grapevine Mills opened October 30, 1997, and the Heritage Foundation bought Nash Farm in 1999.
Resorts, commuter rail and new attractions joined a preserved Main Street.
The Gaylord Texan resort and convention center on Grapevine Lake opened in April 2004 with 1,511 guest rooms, and Great Wolf Lodge opened in December 2007. Nash Farm was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2014. In January 2019, TEXRail began commuter service linking downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine and DFW Airport.
Hotel Vin opened at Grapevine Main on September 3, 2020, followed by the Harvest Hall food hall in early 2021, and Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal opened at Grapevine Mills on July 14, 2023. The visitors bureau markets the city as the Christmas Capital of Texas, a trademarked name. The 2020 Census counted 50,631 residents, and the Census Bureau’s July 2025 estimate is 50,714.
Compiled from the City of Grapevine’s history timelines and landmark pages; the Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas (Grapevine and Grapevine Lake entries); the Grapevine Historical Society; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Texas Historical Commission marker texts as listed by Tarrant County Archives and the Historical Marker Database; Dallas County; the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau; the Cross Timbers Gazette; Meow Wolf; and the U.S. Census Bureau. Population figures are total counts. Sources differ on whether Houston met any chiefs in person in 1843, on whether the first settlers arrived in 1844 or 1845, and on the first postmaster and post office date, so those details are hedged or omitted. Grape Vine Springs is in Coppell, not Grapevine. The railroad is named for its 1888 operator, later known as the Cotton Belt. Lake construction began in 1948 after planning in 1947. The Gaylord Texan opening day differs by source (April 2 or 4, 2004). “Christmas Capital of Texas” is described as a visitors bureau trademark; a 2009 resolution to recognize it was recorded as withdrawn, so no legislative designation is claimed. Census counts for 1960 through 2000 differ slightly between sources and are omitted except as rounded comparisons. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
GrapeFest, Main Street Fest and a Holiday Season on Main Street
A four-day wine festival celebrating Texas and international wines, with a grape stomp, a champagne cork shoot-off and live music. First held in 1987; the 40th ran September 17 to 20, 2026. Ticketed.
City records note the 10th festival in 1996 and the 13th in 1999. Check the visitors bureau for 2027 dates and ticket prices.
A free celebration of the monarch butterfly migration, with live butterfly releases and a costume contest; held in 2025 and for the 29th time on October 17, 2026.
A free heritage day at historic Nash Farm with traditional farm-skill demonstrations and crafts; held October 11, 2025, and October 24, 2026. Concession proceeds support the farm’s education programs.
An evening parade of lighted floats and marching bands, held since 1979 by the Grapevine Chamber and the city. Next: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7 p.m., the 47th.
The free kickoff of the Christmas season, with entertainment and lighting along Main Street. Next: Monday, November 23, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m., the 38th.
A holiday drone show over downtown, held for the fifth time in 2025. Next: Monday, December 7, 2026, 7 p.m.
A seasonal train ride with singalongs and visits from Santa, running since at least 2009. 2026: November 27 to December 30, except December 3, 24 and 25. Ticketed.
The resort’s ticketed holiday attraction, offered since at least 2009. 2026: November 13 to January 3, 2027.
A tree lighting celebration held in 2025 and 2026. Next: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A free parade and tree lighting, held in 2025. Next: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.
A three-day spring festival with live music, craft beverages, a carnival midway and art vendors; the 42nd ran May 15 to 17, 2026. Next: May 14 to 16, 2027. Ticketed, with free entry during some daytime hours.
2026 prices were $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and 62 and older, and free for 5 and under; a weekend pass was $20.
A self-guided tasting walk through Main Street’s winery tasting rooms, beginning with the Blessing of the Vines at Peace Plaza; the 34th was April 11, 2026. Tickets were $50 in advance, for ages 21 and older.
A free outdoor festival in neighboring Euless; the 37th was held April 25, 2026.
An Independence Day fireworks show over the lake, set to a synchronized soundtrack; the 44th was held July 4, 2026. Free to watch, with a vehicle fee at the city’s lake parks.
Southlake’s free Independence Day celebration with live music and fireworks, held in 2025 and 2026.
A free parade and evening party in the park, held in 2025 and 2026.
Grapevine’s calendar runs on Main Street: Main Street Fest in May, GrapeFest in September and a holiday season from mid-November into January.
Expect crowds and street closures downtown on festival weekends, and plan around them if you live or shop near Main Street.
Events found in only one year, such as the Peace Plaza ice rink, will be added once a second year is confirmed.
Timing shown is the usual pattern for each event; exact dates, times, prices and locations change from year to year and should be confirmed with organizers. Event details are from the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Grapevine, the Grapevine Chamber, the Grapevine ticket line, and the cities of Southlake, Colleyville, Coppell and Euless; each event listed was found in at least two years, or is numbered by its organizer with a confirmed date. GrapeFest 2026 ticket prices weren’t confirmed. Sources differ on edition numbers for the Fall Round-Up and Carol of Lights; the visitors bureau’s event pages are followed. Lake park fees change. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
What to know about Grapevine schools:
The ratings: Check TXschools.gov for each district’s current status.
Nearby: Tarrant County College, TCU, UT Arlington, UNT and UT Dallas are within driving distance. Texas treats homeschools as private schools.
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Most Grapevine addresses are in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, rated A (91) in TEA’s preliminary 2026 ratings. Small sections in the northwest are in Carroll ISD, rated A (93), with a higher tax rate. GCISD closed two elementary schools in 2026. Confirm the district and campus by address.
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Most Grapevine addresses are in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Carroll ISD says its district also takes in small sections of Grapevine, reported to be in the northwest part of the city.
Which streets fall in Carroll ISD wasn’t confirmed for this widget. Check the taxing units on the Tarrant Appraisal District record and confirm with the district before you buy.
3051 Ira E. Woods Ave. · 817-251-5200
GCISD earned an A (91) in TEA’s preliminary 2026 ratings, up from B (86) for 2024 and 2025. Its 2026 tax rate is $0.8686, with $0.7054 for operations and $0.1632 for debt.
Enrollment is down about 1,500 students since 2019, according to district documents reported by Community Impact, and the board closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools after 2025–26. Attendance zones changed, so confirm the current campus for any address.
Voters approved a $150 million bond in May 2024 and a tax rate election in November 2024. No GCISD measure was found on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
Northwest Grapevine sections
Carroll ISD earned an A (93) in TEA’s preliminary 2026 ratings, and its 2026 rate is $0.9269, which the district calls the lowest in its history. Voters approved a tax rate election in 2025.
Carroll ISD limits out-of-district transfers to qualifying Southlake and Westlake residents and certain other categories, so a Grapevine address outside its boundary doesn’t qualify on its own.
Assigned by address
GCISD’s two comprehensive high schools are Grapevine High School and Colleyville Heritage High School. Campuses are listed by name only.
Elementary and middle school assignments changed after the 2026 consolidation; check the district’s attendance area maps for any address.
Districtwide
GCISD offers iUniversity Prep, an online school, plus the Collegiate Academy, the Technology Education & Career Center, ASPIRE Academy and an elementary STEM transfer program.
The district also posts non-resident, resident and grandparent transfer policies. 2027–28 application windows hadn’t been confirmed when this was written.
Adopted 2026 rates
On a $600,000 homestead, the school share after the state’s $140,000 exemption is about $3,996 in GCISD and $4,264 in Carroll ISD, a gap of about $268 a year.
Owners 65 and older or disabled get another $60,000 off the school value, bringing the first-year school share to about $3,474 in GCISD, and the school tax is then frozen at a ceiling.
Grapevine and nearby
Private schools operate in and around Grapevine; confirm each school’s location, grades and admissions directly.
Texas treats homeschools as private schools.
Hurst · Fort Worth · Arlington · Denton
Tarrant County College has a Northeast campus in Hurst. TCU is in Fort Worth, UT Arlington in Arlington, UNT in Denton and UT Dallas in Richardson.
Most of Grapevine is in GCISD, but some northwest sections are in Carroll ISD, and ZIP 76051 reaches beyond city limits.
Confirm the district on the appraisal record before you buy.
On a $600,000 homestead, the school share is about $3,996 in GCISD or $4,264 in Carroll ISD.
The state’s $140,000 exemption saves about $1,216 a year in GCISD.
For 2026: GCISD A (91) and Carroll ISD A (93), both preliminary until TEA releases final ratings on December 11, 2026.
Check TXschools.gov for current status.
GCISD reports about 1,500 fewer students since 2019 and closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools after 2025–26.
Check the current attendance zone for any home.
Accountability ratings are shown at the district level only; campus ratings are intentionally not shown, and campuses are listed by name only. Ratings change every year; use TXschools.gov for current ratings. 2026 ratings are from TEA as reported by Community Impact and stay preliminary until TEA’s final release on December 11, 2026. GCISD’s 2024 and 2025 ratings were released in August 2025 after litigation delays. Enrollment and closure details are from district documents and news reports; official enrollment counts and the full post-closure campus list weren’t confirmed. Carroll ISD coverage is from a Carroll ISD planning page; the exact streets weren’t confirmed. Tax rates are adopted 2026 figures from each district. No GCISD bond or tax rate election was found on the November 3, 2026, ballot; confirm on the county sample ballot. Choice program application windows and private schools weren’t verified for this widget. The tax examples assume a $600,000 homestead and the state’s $140,000 school homestead and $60,000 over-65 exemptions; no GCISD local-option exemption was found. School tax examples are illustrations, not quotes. School district and campus assignment is determined by address and must be confirmed with the district. School information is provided for general reference only and is not a recommendation regarding any school, district, neighborhood or property. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Median Sales Price
What Grapevine homes actually sold for each month. With historic homes near Main Street, established neighborhoods from the 1970s through the 1990s, lake-area homes and new brownstones all trading in one city, the mix of what sold moves this line as much as the market does.
Grapevine’s median moves with which homes sold. Redfin’s three-month median ending September 2026 was about $594,700, essentially flat, down about 0.9 percent from a year earlier. A flat median means pricing is about your home, not the market. Read the trend, not one month.
A historic home near Main Street, a 1980s home in an established neighborhood and a new brownstone can all land on this one line. The chart is not your comp. Your comps match your neighborhood, size, age, condition, lot and school district.
Texas is a non-disclosure state, so portal prices are models. This is MLS. Ask for the actual comparable sales, and confirm by address whether the home is in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD or Carroll ISD and whether historic preservation rules apply.
Days on market describes how buyers behaved. Redfin reported a median of about 27 days in September 2026, with homes selling at about 98.7 percent of list and about 29 percent going above list. Well-priced homes still move.
The first two weeks bring the most traffic a listing will ever get. If they pass without an offer, that is pricing information. Acting in week three beats acting in week ten.
Even in a steady market, about 42 percent of listings cut their price. Those are the homes where you have room to negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs. Watch for reductions and be ready to move when the right one adjusts.
Under 10 showings means buyers are deciding quickly. Rising counts mean people are walking through and walking away, which is a different problem from nobody looking at all.
This separates a pricing problem from a presentation problem. Plenty of showings and no offer usually means something specific is putting people off, and that is fixable without dropping the price.
High showings-to-pending means you can be selective without losing homes. Read it against days on market: low on both is a hot market, high on both means the leverage is yours.
Check how many homes closed before you read anything into the price or days-on-market charts. Redfin counted about 127 sales in September 2026, enough for a reliable trend, but a month heavy with new construction or luxury closings can still move the median.
Your competition includes nearby Colleyville, Southlake, Euless and Flower Mound, plus new brownstones near downtown. Price against true comparables in your neighborhood and have your permit, repair and HOA records ready.
Inventory runs from historic homes and established neighborhoods to lake-area and new construction. Confirm the school district, any HOA, the tax bill and airport noise exposure by address early, because they affect your monthly cost and comfort more than the price chart does.
Charts supplied by NTREIS via 10K Research and Marketing and update automatically. Data reflects residential activity reported to the MLS and may be revised as late-reported sales come in. Grapevine lies mostly in Tarrant County with small portions in Dallas and Denton counties, it is split between Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and Carroll ISD, and ZIP code 76051 doesn’t match city limits exactly, so MLS city fields may not match the city boundary. The median, days on market, sale-to-list, above-list share, price-drop share and September sales count are Redfin’s figures for the three months ending September 2026 or for September 2026. These charts do not separate new construction and resale, historic and newer homes, or the two school districts. Market statistics describe the area as a whole and are not a substitute for a comparative market analysis on a specific property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so publicly available sale prices elsewhere are estimates rather than recorded figures. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Pick a purchase year and the price fills in. If you own here, type over it with what you actually paid. This calculator runs on the Tarrant County index, the federal repeat-sales measure for the county that holds nearly all of Grapevine. A home bought in 2012 is worth about two and a half times its price on the index, with the biggest jump between 2020 and 2022 and little change since 2023.
Bought here? Tap the number and enter what you paid.
Federal house price index growth, indexed to the purchase year, where the purchase year equals 100.
From 2012 to 2025 the Tarrant County index rose about 148 percent, but it has added only about 5.5 percent since 2022.
The appraisal district held most 2026 residential values at 2025 levels, apart from new construction and improvements.
Redfin’s Grapevine median sale price was $594,717 for the three months ending September 2026, down 0.88 percent from a year earlier.
The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 median owner-occupied value is $493,100, a different, owner-reported measure.
Owners who bought before 2021 carry large gains on the county index; buyers from 2022 on have built equity mostly by paying down the loan.
Homes still sold at 98.7 percent of list in September, so price from true comparables.
On a $600,000 GCISD homestead, the 2026 bill runs roughly $7,450 a year by our estimate, about 1.24 percent of value; in Carroll ISD, about $7,720.
The city grants a 20 percent homestead exemption, $75,000 more for owners 65 and older, and a tax freeze for older and disabled owners.
Growth rates are the FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index, annual values 2009 through 2025: Tarrant County, Texas (FRED series ATNHPIUS48439A, base 2000 equals 100), the State of Texas (TXSTHPI) and the United States (USSTHPI). State and national figures are annual averages of published quarters. The Tarrant County series recorded 121.67 in 2012, 146.87 in 2015, 286.37 in 2022, 300.61 in 2024 and 301.99 in 2025 in the vintage updated March 31, 2026. FHFA describes county indices as developmental and subject to revision, and the annual series does not cover 2026. No Grapevine-specific index was used; small parts of Grapevine lie in Dallas and Denton counties. The index is built from conforming loans and excludes jumbo lending and all-cash purchases. The prefilled dollar figures are derived and illustrative, not published: they apply the Tarrant County index to a $600,000 anchor near Redfin’s Grapevine median sale price of $594,717 for the three months ending September 2026. Equity figures assume a 30-year fixed mortgage at that year’s Freddie Mac annual average rate (2025 approximately 6.6 percent), held to today, with no refinancing, no extra principal and no additional borrowing; the October 22, 2026, Freddie Mac 30-year average was 7.32 percent, up from 6.19 percent a year earlier. They exclude closing costs, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, improvements and selling costs. The tax example uses 2026 adopted rates: City of Grapevine 0.226817, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD 0.8686, Tarrant County 0.186, Tarrant County Hospital District 0.159 and Tarrant County College 0.12. It assumes a $600,000 homestead for an owner under 65 with no appraisal cap benefit, the state’s $140,000 school exemption, the city’s 20 percent homestead exemption, 20 percent homestead exemptions for the county and hospital district, and the college’s 1 percent exemption with a $5,000 minimum; the college exemption wasn’t confirmed for this widget. It comes to about $7,453, or about $7,721 with Carroll ISD’s 0.9269 rate, an illustration, not a quote; confirm with the Tarrant Appraisal District. The city’s own overlapping-rate table still lists earlier proposed rates. No PID or MUD was found in Grapevine. Dallas County and Denton County parcels pay those counties’ rates instead. Over-65 exemptions and tax ceilings would lower the bill, and a buyer’s first bill can be higher if the seller’s exemptions drop off. The homestead appraisal cap limits increases in a homestead’s taxable appraised value to 10 percent a year and ends on sale. This is an illustration for general reference, not an appraisal, a comparative market analysis, a valuation or investment advice. Past appreciation does not predict future appreciation. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Grapevine is a city of about 50,600 (2020 Census) between Grapevine Lake and DFW Airport, with two TEXRail stations and a historic Main Street. The trade-offs are real: festival crowds, airport overlay zoning near DFW, no residential short-term rentals and school closures in GCISD.
Estimated Off-Peak Drive Time from Grapevine City Hall
Around Town and Beyond
Estimated minutes off-peak from City Hall at 200 S. Main St. These are planning estimates, so check a live map before relying on any of them. *Trinity Metro’s scheduled ride from Grapevine/Main Street to Terminal B.
The city adopted its no-new-revenue rate, $0.226817 per $100, for FY2026–27, 4.4 percent below the prior year, helped by sales and hotel tax revenue.
The city’s own sample bill puts its share at about 15 percent of the total.
Two TEXRail stations sit in Grapevine. A $2 ride reaches DFW Terminal B in about 10 minutes from Main Street, every 30 minutes at peak and hourly otherwise.
DART’s Silver Line connects at DFW Airport North.
Grapevine Parks & Recreation counts more than 1,600 acres of parkland and 73-plus miles of trails, including city-run parks on Grapevine Lake.
A resident annual lake park pass is $40.
The city runs its own police and a fire department with five stations that also provides EMS. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine is a Level II trauma center.
Water comes about 70 percent from the Trinity River Authority and 30 percent from Grapevine Lake.
Hotel Vin Reserve, a 120-room hotel beside Hotel Vin, is projected to finish in 2027, and a 201-room Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites on SH 114 is projected for early 2027.
Phase 2 of the Grapevine Brownstones is due late 2026 to early 2027.
Festival weekends bring crowds and street closures downtown. Near DFW, zoning has required noise-reducing construction and avigation easements. Short-term rentals are prohibited in residential zones, and historic-district exteriors need city approval.
GCISD closed two elementary schools after 2025–26.
Drive times are planning estimates from Grapevine City Hall based on general route geography, not measured or live traffic; check a live map before you rely on them. Rush hour on SH 114, SH 121 and SH 360 can add 15 to 30 minutes or more. The TEXRail ride time, fare and frequency are from Trinity Metro; the Silver Line connection is from DART. The population figure is the 2020 Census count (50,631); the Census Bureau’s July 2025 estimate is 50,714. Tax rate, sales and hotel tax, fire, water, trash and lake park details are from the City of Grapevine; park and trail figures are from Grapevine Parks & Recreation and differ from older city plans. The hospital’s trauma designation is from Baylor Scott & White. Hotel and townhome timing are projections from developers, state filings and news reports and may change. School closure details are from news reports. Electric, gas and internet providers vary by address. School districts are listed at the district level only. No crime, school ranking or flood zone claims are made. This information is provided for general reference and is not a representation about any specific property, commute or future development outcome. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Answered with verified specifics, from the $0.226817 city rate, water service and Republic pickup to lake park passes, TEXRail, avigation releases and the short-term rental ban.
Not always. ZIP codes are postal routes, not city boundaries, and 76051 reaches beyond Grapevine into neighboring cities and DFW Airport property. Grapevine itself is mostly in Tarrant County, with small portions in Dallas and Denton counties.
The reliable check is the list of taxing units on the parcel’s Tarrant Appraisal District record, or the Dallas or Denton appraisal district record for those small areas. If the City of Grapevine appears, the home is inside city limits.
City limits decide your property tax, water and trash service, library and lake park resident rates and which rules apply, so confirm them before you write an offer.
The city adopted $0.226817 per $100 of value for FY2026–27, which is its no-new-revenue rate and about 4.4 percent lower than the prior year’s $0.237228. That rate splits into about $0.128 for operations and $0.099 for debt.
The city says sales and hotel tax revenue let it hold the property tax rate down. Its share of a typical bill is small; the city’s own sample bill puts it at about 15 percent, with the school district at about 55 percent.
Remember that the school district, Tarrant County, the hospital district and Tarrant County College all levy their own rates on the same bill, and those make up most of the total.
For city taxes, Grapevine grants a 20 percent general homestead exemption, the maximum a Texas city can offer. Owners 65 and older get an additional $75,000 off the city’s taxable value, and owners with a disability get $10,000.
In 2023 the city also approved a tax freeze for owners who are 65 or older or disabled, which caps their city tax bill on the homestead. School districts, the county and other units set their own exemptions separately.
File your homestead application with the Tarrant Appraisal District after you move in, and confirm the current amounts on your appraisal record, since exemption figures are set each year.
Apply online through the city’s 2TurnItOn service or on a paper application. A residential account carries a $50 deposit, which is added to your first bill.
Utility Billing is on the first floor of City Hall at 200 S. Main St. and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office number is 817-410-3173. The same bill covers trash and recycling service from the city’s contractor.
Start the request several days before closing so service is in your name on move-in day, and have the seller schedule a final reading. Ask for the account to be transferred, not shut off, to avoid a gap.
The city says about 70 percent of its water comes from the Trinity River Authority, drawn from Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers reservoirs in East Texas, and about 30 percent from Grapevine Lake.
Water is treated at city and Trinity River Authority plants and delivered through more than 328 miles of city pipelines. The city publishes an annual water quality report with test results.
Because part of the supply comes from the lake, drought and lake levels matter. The lake’s normal conservation pool is 535 feet, and the city’s drought plan can tighten watering rules when supplies drop. Check the current stage before you plant new landscaping.
Republic Services collects trash twice a week and recycling once a week. Since October 1, 2024, only the city-issued blue cart is collected on trash days; an extra cart costs $6 a month.
Put carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, but not more than 12 hours before. Clean brush and yard waste go out on the first and third Wednesdays, and bulk and brush on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays; Monday and Thursday routes use Tuesdays instead.
The city recommends the Recycle Coach app for your route’s calendar and holiday changes. Ask the seller which trash days the street uses before you move in.
The city prohibits lawn and landscape irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., the hottest part of the day, when more water evaporates. That rule applies all year.
Grapevine’s drought contingency plan is in the city code, Chapter 25, and can add stricter limits, such as fewer watering days, when water supplies from the Trinity River Authority or Grapevine Lake drop. The city posts the current stage on its water conservation page.
Before you buy, check the age of the irrigation system and whether it has a rain or freeze sensor, and reset the controller to the city’s schedule after closing. New sod may need a watering plan that fits within the rules.
Day use at the city’s lake parks costs $10 per vehicle, or $20 on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. An annual pass is $40 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Seniors 62 and older, people with disabilities, military members and veterans also pay the resident rate. Parks on the lake include Meadowmere, Oak Grove and Rockledge, with boat ramps, a swim beach and trails.
The shoreline itself is U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land managed under city lease, so rules can differ from neighborhood parks. Check the city’s parks site for hours and closures, which can change when lake levels rise.
The city ties resident pricing to paying City of Grapevine property taxes, so a 76051 address outside city limits doesn’t qualify on its own. Monthly REC plans require a six-month minimum.
For the outdoor pools, a household pass is $110 for residents and $220 for non-residents. The REC has more than 7,000 square feet of fitness rooms, plus basketball and racquetball courts and indoor aquatics.
Current REC membership prices are posted on the city’s online registration store, so check them there. Bring proof of residency, such as a tax statement or utility bill, when you sign up.
For residents, yes. Cards are free for people who live in Grapevine, own property in Grapevine, or work for the city or GCISD. Non-residents pay $50 a year.
The library doesn’t charge late fees, which removes one common barrier for new cardholders. Bring a photo ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill, when you apply in person.
An older city page lists a lower non-resident fee, so confirm the current amount at the desk. A card also opens the library’s digital collections, and the library hosts programs throughout the year for readers of every age.
Grapevine has two TEXRail stations: Grapevine/Main Street downtown and DFW Airport North on Dallas Road. Trains reach DFW Terminal B in about 10 minutes from Main Street and continue west to downtown Fort Worth.
Trains run every 30 minutes at peak times and hourly otherwise, on the same schedule every day of the year. A local single ride is $2 and a day pass is $4, with reduced fares of $1 and $2.
Parking at both Grapevine stations is free for up to 20 hours. Grapevine helps fund the line through a share of a sales tax voters approved in 2006.
Yes. DART’s Silver Line opened October 25, 2025, linking Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine and DFW Airport. It connects with TEXRail at the DFW Airport North station in Grapevine and at Terminal B.
That makes it possible to travel by rail from Grapevine toward Coppell, Carrollton and the Richardson and Plano areas without driving through airport traffic, though trips may require a transfer.
Fares and schedules differ between DART and Trinity Metro, so check both agencies before you plan a commute. A regional day pass, $9 since March 2026, covers travel across systems.
An avigation release or easement is a recorded document that acknowledges aircraft noise, vibration and other effects from a nearby airport and limits claims over them. Near DFW Airport, Grapevine zoning approvals have required one naming the city, the DFW Airport Board, Dallas and Fort Worth.
The city’s code includes an Avigation Release appendix, and its zoning has airport noise and height overlay districts. Some approvals also required noise-reducing construction.
If one appears in your title commitment, read it with your title company or attorney and ask how it affects building limits. Which current properties trigger one wasn’t confirmed for this answer, so check every address.
Yes. Before exterior alterations, demolition or new construction in a designated historic district, you need a Certificate of Appropriateness, and that includes new paint colors. The Historic Preservation Commission reviews applications against the city’s design guidelines.
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Project offers matching grants of up to $10,000 at a 2-to-1 match for owner-occupied homes and up to $5,000 at 1-to-1 for rentals.
Ask whether a home is a landmark or in a district before you buy, and budget time for review before you start work on porches, windows, siding or additions.
Not in a residential zoning district. Grapevine prohibits short-term rentals of less than 30 days in residential zones. Short-term rentals in apartment-style, multiunit zoning are allowed only with a conditional use approval and a permit, under an amendment that took effect January 16, 2024.
The city has defended its rules in court; the Texas Supreme Court declined to review one challenge in June 2023 without ruling on the merits. Because rules and litigation can change, confirm the current ordinance with the city before you buy.
If rental income is part of your plan, look at longer-term leases of 30 days or more, and check HOA rules, which can add their own limits.
No. The city says the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited in Grapevine. The only exception is a display approved by the City Council and the fire chief.
That covers the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve, so plan to watch a public show instead. Grapevine’s own Independence Day fireworks over Grapevine Lake have run for more than 40 years.
County rules outside city limits can differ, which is another reason to confirm whether an address is inside Grapevine. Report illegal fireworks through the police non-emergency line rather than 911 unless there’s a fire or injury.
Grapevine limits garage sales to once per quarter, for no more than three days each time, on residentially zoned property. That works out to as many as four sales a year.
Whether a permit or fee is required wasn’t confirmed for this answer, so check with the city before you set a date. Signs usually face separate rules, so keep them off utility poles and out of public rights-of-way.
If you’re moving, schedule the sale early enough to fit within the limit, and consider donation pickups for what doesn’t sell. HOAs may set additional rules.
The city tests its sirens on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Grapevine has fourteen solar-powered sirens placed around the city.
There’s no “all clear” signal. When sirens sound outside a test, go indoors and get information from local news, a weather radio or official alerts. Sirens are meant to warn people outdoors, so don’t count on hearing them inside.
Sign up for your phone’s emergency alerts and any county notification service. New residents should also pick an interior shelter room before storm season starts in the spring.
Grapevine adopted a home rule charter on November 16, 1965, and uses a council-manager form. The council has a mayor and six members, elected at large to three-year terms.
The council sets policy and the budget, and a city manager runs daily operations. Boards and commissions, including planning and zoning and historic preservation, advise the council.
The next general election is May 1, 2027. Agendas and meeting videos are posted on the city’s website, and residents can speak during public comment. Register to vote at your Grapevine address after you move so you can take part in city elections.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine, at 1650 W. College St., is verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II trauma center, and its emergency department lists 24/7 coverage by trauma surgeons.
It sits about 2 miles west of City Hall, though drive times vary. The hospital also has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, according to Baylor Scott & White.
Call 911 for emergencies; Grapevine Fire Department paramedics provide ambulance service from five city fire stations. For minor illnesses, urgent care clinics cost less than an emergency visit, so check your insurance network before you need one.
Answers were verified as of October 28, 2026, from the City of Grapevine and its tax, utility billing, water conservation, solid waste, library, fireworks, siren, short-term rental, garage sale, historic preservation, council and election pages; Grapevine Parks & Recreation; Trinity Metro; DART; Baylor Scott & White; Community Impact; and the Supreme Court of Texas. Rates, fees, schedules and providers change; verify anything you intend to rely on. The library’s non-resident fee and the lake pass non-resident price differ on older pages; current figures are shown. REC membership prices, any garage sale permit fee and the current properties that trigger avigation releases weren’t confirmed, so none is shown. City exemption amounts are from news reports and the city code. Drive times are estimates. Population counts cover the incorporated city only. This is general information, not legal, tax, lending, insurance, environmental or engineering advice. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Verified numbers and links for Grapevine. One city utility account covers water, sewer and trash, the GCISD Tax Office collects city and school taxes while the county collects its own, and permits moved to OpenGov in 2026. Start with the green first-week cards; county offices are in blue, health care in red and pre-purchase checks in purple.
Apply online through 2TurnItOn or on paper. One account covers water, sewer, trash and stormwater, with a $50 residential deposit on the first bill. Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
817-410-3173 City Hall, 200 S. Main St. Do this firstTrash twice a week and recycling weekly in the city’s blue carts; bulk and brush on set Wednesdays. The Recycle Coach app shows your route.
grapevinetexas.gov Billed on your utility bill Do this firstFile your homestead exemption online at no charge; your Texas driver’s license must show the homestead address.
817-284-0024 2500 Handley-Ederville Rd., Fort Worth Do this firstCollects City of Grapevine and GCISD property taxes, so you may get a separate bill from the county.
817-481-1242 3072 Mustang Dr. Do this firstCollects county, hospital district and college taxes and handles vehicle registration. Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
817-581-3635 645 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst City HallCity offices and the city’s tax and sales tax information.
817-410-3000 200 S. Main St. BillsPay utility bills and other city charges online.
817-410-3173 [email protected] CourtOpen weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with online citation payments.
817-410-3284 1027 Ira E. Woods Ave. PermitsPermits moved to the OpenGov portal in August 2026; older pages may still mention MyGov.
817-410-3165 Building Services, City Hall DispatchGrapevine Police dispatch operates 24 hours. Call 911 for emergencies.
817-410-8127 1007 Ira E. Woods Ave. Fire & EMSThe city’s fire department, which also provides ambulance service. Administration is open weekdays.
817-410-4400 1007 Ira E. Woods Ave. AnimalsLost and found pets and adoptions. Dogs and cats need a current rabies tag; five or more require a permit.
817-410-3370 500 Shady Brook Dr. AlertsSign up for city emergency alerts online, or text GrapevineTX to 38276. Sirens are tested the first Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Text 38276 grapevinetexas.gov LibraryCards are free for residents and Grapevine property owners.
817-410-3400 1201 Municipal Way RecreationThe city’s recreation center; resident rates are tied to paying city property taxes.
817-410-3450 1175 Municipal Way RecreationAnnual passes are $40 for residents and $100 for non-residents; day use is $10.
gograpevine.com ElectionsThe next general city election is May 1, 2027.
817-410-3148 City Secretary RulesExterior changes in historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness; matching grants are available.
grapevinetexas.gov RulesRentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in residential zones.
grapevinetexas.gov RulesNo lawn irrigation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; drought stages can add limits.
grapevinetexas.gov CountyEstimate a parcel’s tax from every taxing unit on it.
tarrantcountytx.gov CountyVoter registration, early voting sites and sample ballots.
817-831-8683 SchoolsZones changed after two elementary schools closed in 2026; some northwest addresses are in Carroll ISD. Confirm by address.
gcisd.net Verify every address TransitTwo Grapevine stations; about 10 minutes to DFW Terminal B from Main Street, $2 a ride.
ridetrinitymetro.org InternetProviders vary by street; check the FCC broadband map by address.
broadbandmap.fcc.gov Before you digFree utility line locates before you dig for fences, pools or landscaping.
811 EmergencyA hospital open 24 hours and a Level II trauma center.
817-481-1588 1650 W. College St. Help linesPoison Control 1-800-222-1222; 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; 211 for Texas health and social services.
1-800-222-1222 Before you buyThe zoning ordinance sets airport noise and height districts near DFW; ask your title company about any avigation release.
grapevinetexas.gov Before you buyThe Comptroller’s database of PIDs and MUDs; confirm any district on the parcel’s tax record too.
spdpid.comptroller.texas.gov Before you buyCheck any lot near Grapevine Lake, a creek or a drainage channel, and ask for a survey and elevation certificate.
msc.fema.govLinks, phone numbers and addresses verified October 28, 2026, against the City of Grapevine (utility billing, solid waste, taxes, payments, municipal court, building services, police, fire, animal services, alerts, library directory, elections, historic preservation, short-term rental and water conservation pages), Grapevine Parks & Recreation, the OpenGov permit portal, the Tarrant Appraisal District, the GCISD Tax Office, Tarrant County, Trinity Metro and Baylor Scott & White, and subject to change; if something has moved, tell me and I will correct it. A 76051 mailing address isn’t proof a home is inside Grapevine; confirm the city, county, school district and taxing units for every address before you buy. The city’s tax page still shows older overlapping rates in one table. Library and REC hours differ across city pages, so none are shown. The city’s older CodeRED page has been replaced by Grapevine Alerts. Republic Services’ own phone line, electric and gas providers, the Dallas and Denton appraisal districts and election offices, Carroll ISD’s address lookup, Corps of Engineers shoreline permits and DFW Airport’s noise office weren’t confirmed and aren’t listed. Listings are provided for general reference and are not endorsements; I receive no compensation from any organization named. Bobby Franklin, REALTOR®, TREC #0805459, Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team.
Grapevine, a city of 50,631 at the 2020 Census and about 50,714 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, sits between Grapevine Lake and DFW Airport, mostly in Tarrant County. It’s known for historic Main Street, wine rooms and two TEXRail stations, but airport overlays, festival crowds and a short-term rental ban shape what you can do with a home here. I sort out the details that matter, and the awkward parts are named.
ZIP 76051 reaches into neighboring cities and DFW Airport property, and Grapevine itself spans Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties, though most of it is in Tarrant. Some northwest addresses are in Carroll ISD, not GCISD. I confirm the city, county and school district on the appraisal record before we compare homes.
The city adopted its no-new-revenue rate, $0.226817, down 4.4%. With GCISD, Tarrant County, the hospital district and the college, the combined 2026 rate is $1.5604 per $100 before exemptions, or $1.6187 in Carroll ISD. The GCISD Tax Office collects city and school taxes; the county bills separately. I build the estimate from the parcel record.
Redfin’s Grapevine median sale price was $594,717 for the three months ending September 2026, down 0.88%, with price per square foot up 0.4% to $261. 127 homes sold in September, the same as a year earlier. That’s a flat, steady market. I price from true comparables, not a headline.
Homes went under contract in a median 27 days and sold at 98.7% of list, and 28.8% sold above list. But 41.7% of listings cut their price. Well-priced homes move; overpriced ones sit and get cut. For sellers, pricing right at launch matters most. I set the price to sell in the first weeks.
Freddie Mac’s 30-year average was 7.32% on October 22, 2026. On a $600,000 home with 20% down, a $480,000 loan runs about $3,297 a month in principal and interest, well under the $832,750 conforming limit. An FHA buyer putting 3.5% down on $560,000 pays about $3,712 before mortgage insurance. I line up the right lender early.
Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in residential zones, and a state appeals court sided with the city again in 2026. Historic-district exteriors need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Garage sales are limited to once a quarter, and fireworks are banned. Permits moved to OpenGov, and alerts to Grapevine Alerts.
Grapevine has real trade-offs: festival crowds and street closures downtown, airport noise zoning and avigation releases near DFW, Corps of Engineers land and flowage easements by the lake, two elementary schools closed in GCISD, a Carroll ISD corner with a higher rate and no short-term rental income. If any of that is a dealbreaker, you will hear it from me first.
Confirm the city and county on the appraisal record, not the ZIP code. Second, check the school district and current campus after GCISD’s consolidation. Third, ask about any avigation release in the title commitment. Fourth, check for historic-district rules before you plan exterior work. Fifth, start water service through 2TurnItOn with the $50 deposit. And sixth, file your homestead with the Tarrant Appraisal District.
Grapevine-specific things to raise with all four. Freddie Mac’s 30-year average was 7.32% on October 22, 2026, and the 15-year was 6.68%; ask how a seller-paid buydown compares with a price cut. Typical Grapevine prices sit well under the $832,750 conforming limit, and lenders report a 2026 FHA limit for Tarrant County of about $563,500; ask your lender to confirm. Make sure the correct county, school district and both tax bills are in the payment estimate. I recommend these lenders based on their expertise and service. I do not receive compensation for referrals.
Either is fine. I answer my own phone, and you will never be routed to a call center or handed to a junior agent. Send me an address and I will tell you whether it’s inside Grapevine, which county and school district it’s in, whether it sits in a historic district or near the airport overlays and which taxing units apply.
Bobby Franklin, REALTOR® · Legacy Realty Group – Leslie Majors Team · 214-228-0003 · northtexasmarketinsider.com
Information on this page is provided for general reference and is not legal, tax, insurance, environmental, engineering or lending advice. Tax rates are adopted 2026 figures: City of Grapevine $0.226817 from the city; GCISD $0.8686 from the district; Carroll ISD $0.9269 from Tarrant County data; Tarrant County $0.186, the hospital district $0.159 and Tarrant County College $0.12 from news reports and the agencies. The city’s own tax page still shows older overlapping rates in one table. Combined rates are before exemptions; Dallas and Denton County parcels use those counties’ rates. No full tax bill is shown here. Market figures are Redfin’s for the three months ending September 2026, except sales counts, sale-to-list, above-list and price-cut shares for September; Redfin’s page also shows another headline figure, and ZIP-level figures differ. Loan and payment math is illustrative, not lender guidance, and excludes taxes, insurance, HOA dues and FHA mortgage insurance; FHA rates differ from Freddie Mac’s conventional benchmark. The conforming limit is FHFA’s 2026 limit; the FHA limit wasn’t confirmed on HUD’s lookup, and 2027 limits hadn’t been announced. Mortgage rates are Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey for October 22, 2026, and change weekly. Short-term rental details are from the city and Texas court records; further appeals may be pending. School closure details are from news reports; TEA’s final 2026 ratings are due December 11, 2026. School assignment is determined by address. All real estate services are provided through Legacy Realty Group. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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