Villas in the Park

Villas in the Park is a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave community of 227 attached townhomes and single-family villas in Fairview, Texas, developed by Grenadier Homes between 2007 and 2014. Now fully built out and available only on a resale basis, the neighborhood has settled into its identity as a quiet, walkable enclave popular with downsizers, empty nesters, and active retirees — though the HOA is not formally deed-restricted as 55+, so buyers of all ages are welcome. Homes range from roughly 1,265 to 3,359 square feet (averaging around 1,651 sq ft) with two to four bedrooms and two to three baths. The attached townhomes typically feature first-floor owner's suites, granite countertops, private patios, and attached two-car garages, while the single-family villas offer up to about 2,588 sq ft with brick and stone exteriors, open floor plans, and private outdoor spaces. Grenadier built the community under its "Green Initiative" with Green Build of North Texas certifications, which translates to lower utility bills than comparable North Texas resale stock of similar vintage. The appeal here is the lifestyle, not the square footage. The HOA handles mowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering, edging, pest control, and front-yard maintenance — everything short of the inside of your home — which makes it a genuine lock-and-leave for snowbirds and frequent travelers. Architectural controls are strict, so the streetscape stays tidy, and lot sizes average just 0.11 acres with sidewalks throughout, encouraging residents to walk rather than drive. Social life centers on a small clubhouse with a multi-purpose room, an exercise room, and an outdoor swimming pool with a patio. The HOA runs a calendar of movie and game nights, potluck dinners, pool parties, Bible study groups, and holiday gatherings. Within the community sits a 3+ acre public Fairview park featuring a shaded pavilion with picnic tables, a three-quarter basketball court, playground equipment on artificial turf, a walking path, dog sanitation stations, and a dual human/dog water fountain — an unusually nice amenity for a neighborhood this size. Location is arguably the strongest selling point. Villas in the Park sits just east of US 75 and a couple minutes from the Sam Rayburn Tollway, with The Village at Fairview (Whole Foods, Target, restaurants, Pin Stack entertainment) and The Village at Allen (Allen Premium Outlets, Cabela's) both walkable or a very short drive away. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen is roughly three miles out, and DFW International Airport is about 40 minutes. Golfers have Twin Creeks Golf Club, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club, and The Golf Club at McKinney all within a short drive, and outdoor recreation is plentiful at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Bratonia Park, and Lavon Lake. Homes are zoned to McKinney ISD. The community is in Collin County within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, giving residents easy access to big-city dining, sports, and entertainment while still feeling tucked away.