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Royal Highlands

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$488K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$803K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprJul
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprJul
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprJul
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.597
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$803K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,540 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1973
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.80%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.90%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.23
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,342 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Royal Highlands compares

By median home value, Royal Highlands is the 59th most expensive of 757 neighborhoods in Dallas County, and its typical home is worth more than 89% of all homes in Dallas County.

Home values in Royal Highlands

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$323K$1.5M
neighborhoods in Dallas County ranked by median home value
#Dallas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mayflower Estates$5.2M131
2Highland Park$3.7M3,450
3Dallas Arts District$3.3M216
4Greenway Parks$2.9M290
5University Park$2.9M6,424
6Royal Northaven$2.8M453
7Preston Hollow North$2.8M1,223
8White Rock$2.5M368
9Northern Hills$2.5M198
10Glen Abbey$2.4M183
11Caruth Hills$2.4M1,297
12Forest Court$2.3M507
13Russwood Acres$2.2M201
14Devonshire$2.1M726
15Royalwood Estate$1.9M703
16Bluffview$1.9M961
17Preston Royal$1.8M455
18Hockaday$1.7M452
19Forest Hills$1.6M588
20Glen Lakes$1.6M287
21Churchill Way$1.6M170
22Preston Citadel$1.5M598
23Willowgate$1.5M368
24Windsor Park$1.5M340
59Royal Highlands$803K597

757 neighborhoods in Dallas County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Royal Highlands market

What is the median home price in Royal Highlands, TX?

The median sale price in Royal Highlands, TX is $487,575 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Royal Highlands, TX each year?

6 homes sold in Royal Highlands, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Royal Highlands, TX?

Royal Highlands, TX contains 597 residential properties, with a median of 2,540 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $803K.

How does Royal Highlands, TX compare to the rest of Dallas County?

By median home value, Royal Highlands, TX is the 59th most expensive of 757 neighborhoods in Dallas County. Its typical home is worth more than 89% of all homes in Dallas County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Royal Highlands, TX?

90% of homes in Royal Highlands, TX are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Royal Highlands, TX hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in Royal Highlands, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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