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markdown_url: "https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671.md"
address: "465 Equestrian Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032"
status: "Active"
price_usd: 1299999
bedrooms: 5
bathrooms: "6"
living_area_sqft: 5535
lot_acres: 1.09
year_built: 2004
school_district: "Rockwall ISD"
primary_image: "https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-03.jpeg"
image_count: 40
has_video: false
has_3d_tour: true
listing_source_updated_at: "2026-08-23T22:16:32.000Z"
listing_context_updated_at: "2026-08-24 00:17:04"
publisher: "Steavy Carter Realtor – Dallas and Rockwall, Texas"
tags:
  - "Solar Panels"
  - "Outdoor Kitchen"
  - "Pool"
  - "Spa / Hot Tub"
  - "Covered Parking"
  - "Custom Cabinetry / Millwork"
  - "Double Vanity"
  - "Game Room"
  - "Covered Patio"
  - "Rockwall ISD"
  - "Detached Garage"
  - "Media Room"
---

# 465 Equestrian Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032

**MLS 21320671 · $1,299,999 · Active · 5 beds · 6 baths · 5,535 Sq Ft · 1.09 acres**

## Explore the Visual Property Page

- [Complete visual property page](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671/)

## Current Status and Data Freshness

- **Status:** Active
- **Current list price:** $1,299,999
- **MLS/listing source updated:** August 23, 2026
- **ListingContext updated:** August 24, 2026
- **Important:** Price, availability, schools, taxes, and listing status can change. Confirm time-sensitive information before relying on it.

## Fast Answers

- **How much is 465 Equestrian Drive?** $1,299,999.
- **How large is the home?** 5,535 Sq Ft.
- **How much land is included?** 1.09 acres.
- **How many bedrooms and bathrooms?** 5 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms.
- **Does it have a pool?** Yes. The structured listing facts describe an in-ground sport pool with infinity and water-feature elements.
- **How much garage or covered parking is reported?** 4 garage spaces.
- **What school district serves the property?** Rockwall ISD. Buyers should verify current assignments directly with the district.
- **Are video and 3D tours available?** 3D tour only
- **What is the current CAD tax estimate?** Approximately $0 using the current recorded exemptions and rates. A buyer's future taxes may differ.

## Quick Facts

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **MLS number** | 21320671 |
| **Price** | $1,299,999 |
| **Price per square foot** | $235 / Sq Ft |
| **Status** | Active |
| **Property type** | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| **Bedrooms** | 5 |
| **Bathrooms** | 6 |
| **Living area** | 5,535 Sq Ft |
| **Lot size** | 1.09 acres |
| **Year built** | 2004 |
| **Pool** | Yes |
| **Garage / covered parking** | 4 garage spaces |
| **School district** | Rockwall ISD |
| **County** | Rockwall County |

## Property Highlights

- Solar Panels
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Pool
- Spa / Hot Tub
- Covered Parking
- Custom Cabinetry / Millwork
- Double Vanity
- Game Room
- Covered Patio
- Rockwall ISD
- Detached Garage
- Media Room
- Wet Bar

## Detailed Listing Facts

### Overview

- **Property Type**: Residential
- **Property Subtype**: Single Family Residence
- **Property Condition**: Resale
- **Subdivision**: Equestrian Meadows
- **Community**: Equestrian Meadows
- **County**: Rockwall
- **Days on Market**: 46

### Home

- **Bedrooms**: 5
- **Bathrooms**: 6
- **Full Baths**: 4
- **Half Baths**: 2
- **Square Feet**: 5,535 Sq Ft
- **Price / Sq Ft**: $235 / Sq Ft
- **Year Built**: 2004
- **Stories**: 2
- **Levels**: Two
- **Construction**: Brick, Rock, Stone
- **Foundation**: Slab
- **Roof**: Asphalt, Composition
- **Property Attached**: Yes

### Kitchen and Interior

- **Appliances**: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- **Interior Features**: Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets, Wired For Sound
- **Flooring**: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- **Heating**: Central, Electric
- **Cooling**: Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
- **Fireplaces**: 1
- **Fireplace Features**: Decorative, Stone, Wood Burning
- **Security Features**: Security System Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- **Window Features**: Window Coverings

### Lot and Exterior

- **Lot Size**: 1.09 acres
- **Lot Size Sq Ft**: 47,568
- **Lot Features**: Acreage, Back Yard, Interior Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Many Trees, Subdivision, Sprinkler System
- **Exterior Features**: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
- **Patio & Porch Features**: Deck, Covered
- **Other Structures**: Garages, Outdoor Kitchen
- **Spa Features**: Hot Tub
- **Fencing**: Wrought Iron
- **Pool**: Yes
- **Pool Features**: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool

### Parking and Garage

- **Parking**: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- **Garage Spaces**: 4
- **Covered Parking**: 4
- **Attached Garage**: No

### MLS Tax and HOA Fields

- **HOA Fee**: $800 Annually
- **HOA Includes**: Association Management
- **Parcel Number**: 000000048537
- **APN**: 000000048537
- **Legal Description**: EQUESTRIAN MEADOWS, BLOCK B, LOT 36
- **Tax Block**: B
- **Tax Lot**: 36

### Utilities

- **Utilities**: Septic Available, Water Available, Cable Available
- **Water**: Public
- **Sewer**: Aerobic Septic

### Schools

- **Elementary:** Sharon Shannon · Rockwall ISD
- **Middle:** Ursula Rakow · Rockwall ISD
- **High:** Rockwall-Heath · Rockwall ISD

### Listing Information

- **MLS #**: 21320671
- **MLS Board**: NTREIS
- **List Date**: 2026-07-08
- **Source Updated**: 2026-08-23T22:16:32.000Z
- **Last Updated**: 2026-08-24 00:17:04

## Featured Spaces

### 1. Full Property Aerial View with Pool and Basketball Court
- **Room or area:** Aerial, full property
- **Caption:** Expansive aerial view of the property, showcasing the main house, detached garage, pool, and basketball court.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-03.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-03.jpeg)

### 2. Backyard Aerial with Pool and Outdoor Kitchen
- **Room or area:** Backyard, pool, outdoor living
- **Caption:** Aerial view showcasing the expansive backyard with a large swimming pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen area.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-29.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-29.jpeg)

### 3. Covered Patio with Fire Pit and TV
- **Room or area:** Covered patio
- **Caption:** Inviting covered patio with comfortable seating, a fire pit table, and a mounted television, overlooking the pool.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-35.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-35.jpeg)

### 4. Swimming Pool with Water Features and Patio
- **Room or area:** Pool, backyard
- **Caption:** Ground-level view of the inviting swimming pool with water features, surrounded by an expansive patio and shade sails.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-32.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-32.jpeg)

### 5. Spacious Living Room with Fireplace and High Ceilings
- **Room or area:** Living room
- **Caption:** Spacious living room featuring high ceilings, a brick fireplace, large windows, and an open layout.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-08.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-08.jpeg)

## Visual Property Index

The ListingContext record contains 40 analyzed public images. This compact index preserves room labels and captions without embedding every image.

| Photo | Room or area | Image title | Caption |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Front exterior, front yard | [Front Exterior View of Stone and Brick Home](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-01.jpeg) | Wide view of the home's front facade, showcasing its stone and brick exterior, expansive lawn, and mature trees. |
| 2 | Front exterior, front yard | [Front Facade with Arched Entry](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-02.jpeg) | Closer view of the home's front facade, highlighting the arched entry, stone and brick details, and covered porch. |
| 3 | Aerial, full property | [Full Property Aerial View with Pool and Basketball Court](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-03.jpeg) | Expansive aerial view of the property, showcasing the main house, detached garage, pool, and basketball court. |
| 4 | Front entry | [Arched Double Front Doors](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-04.jpeg) | Close-up of the arched double front doors with decorative wreaths, set within a stone and brick facade. |
| 5 | Entryway, staircase | [Grand Entryway with Curved Staircase](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-05.jpeg) | Grand entryway featuring a curved wooden staircase with wrought iron balusters and wood-look flooring. |
| 6 | Entryway, staircase, dining room | [Entryway and Dining Room Flow](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-06.jpeg) | Wider view of the entryway and curved staircase, showing the adjacent dining room and open flow. |
| 7 | Home office | [Home Office with Built-in Bookshelves](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-07.jpeg) | Dedicated home office featuring extensive built-in wooden bookshelves, a large desk, and tray ceiling. |
| 8 | Living room | [Spacious Living Room with Fireplace and High Ceilings](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-08.jpeg) | Spacious living room featuring high ceilings, a brick fireplace, large windows, and an open layout. |
| 9 | Living room | [Living Room with Entertainment Center and Backyard View](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-09.jpeg) | Alternate angle of the living room, showing the entertainment center with built-ins and a view towards the backyard. |
| 10 | Dining room | [Formal Dining Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-10.jpeg) | Formal dining room with a long wooden table, modern chandelier, and a decorative barn door accent. |
| 11 | Wine cellar | [Custom Wine Cellar](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-11.jpeg) | Custom wine cellar with extensive wooden racks, shelving, and an ornate wrought iron gate. |
| 12 | Kitchen | [Modern Kitchen with Blue Island](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-12.jpeg) | Modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry, a contrasting blue island with a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances. |
| 13 | Kitchen | [Kitchen with Double Ovens and Pantry Access](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-13.jpeg) | Alternate angle of the kitchen, showing the refrigerator, double ovens, and a barn door leading to a pantry. |
| 14 | Kitchen | [Kitchen Cooktop and Double Ovens](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-14.jpeg) | Close-up of the kitchen's cooktop, double ovens, and white subway tile backsplash. |
| 15 | Pantry | [Walk-in Pantry with Beverage Cooler](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-15.jpeg) | Spacious walk-in pantry with extensive shelving, wood countertops, and a beverage cooler. |
| 16 | Mudroom / Entry | [Mudroom with Shiplap and Bench](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-16.jpeg) | Functional mudroom area with shiplap walls, a wooden bench, and coat hooks. |
| 17 | Breakfast nook | [Breakfast Nook with Backyard View](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-17.jpeg) | Bright breakfast nook with a round table, modern chandelier, and large windows overlooking the backyard. |
| 18 | Bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom with Canopy Bed](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-18.jpeg) | Secondary bedroom with a canopy bed, board and batten wainscoting, and a window. |
| 19 | Primary bedroom | [Primary Bedroom with Wood Accent Wall](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-19.jpeg) | Spacious primary bedroom featuring a distinctive wood accent wall, large bay windows, and a tray ceiling. |
| 20 | Primary bathroom | [Primary Bathroom with Freestanding Tub and Glass Shower](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-20.jpeg) | Primary bathroom featuring a freestanding soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, and subway tile accents. |
| 21 | Primary closet | [Walk-in Primary Closet with Custom Storage](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-21.jpeg) | Spacious walk-in primary closet with extensive built-in shelving, hanging space, and a dedicated shoe rack. |
| 22 | Primary bathroom | [Primary Bathroom with Double Vanity and Soaking Tub](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-22.jpeg) | Wide view of the primary bathroom, showcasing a double vanity with granite countertops, freestanding tub, and shower. |
| 23 | Staircase, hallway | [Secondary Staircase](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-23.jpeg) | Secondary staircase with wood treads and white risers, leading up from a hallway. |
| 24 | Bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-24.jpeg) | Secondary bedroom with carpet, a ceiling fan, and a window providing natural light. |
| 25 | Bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom with Alcove](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-25.jpeg) | Another secondary bedroom with carpet, a ceiling fan, and a small alcove area. |
| 26 | Bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom with Accent Wall](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-26.jpeg) | Another secondary bedroom with a dark accent wall, carpet, and a ceiling fan. |
| 27 | Recreation room / Playroom | [Upstairs Recreation Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-27.jpeg) | Spacious upstairs recreation room or playroom with sloped ceilings and a large window. |
| 28 | Laundry room | [Laundry Room with Utility Sink](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-28.jpeg) | Functional laundry room with white cabinetry, a utility sink, and front-loading washer and dryer. |
| 29 | Backyard, pool, outdoor living | [Backyard Aerial with Pool and Outdoor Kitchen](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-29.jpeg) | Aerial view showcasing the expansive backyard with a large swimming pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen area. |
| 30 | Backyard, hot tub, pergola | [Outdoor Hot Tub with Pergola](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-30.jpeg) | Outdoor hot tub situated under a wooden pergola, with the swimming pool and house in the background. |
| 31 | Outdoor kitchen | [Outdoor Kitchen with Grill and Griddle](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-31.jpeg) | Fully equipped outdoor kitchen area with a built-in grill, griddle, and granite countertops under a pergola. |
| 32 | Pool, backyard | [Swimming Pool with Water Features and Patio](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-32.jpeg) | Ground-level view of the inviting swimming pool with water features, surrounded by an expansive patio and shade sails. |
| 33 | Backyard, water feature | [Backyard Stone Water Feature](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-33.jpeg) | Close-up of a decorative stone water feature next to the hot tub and pergola. |
| 34 | Pool, backyard | [Pool Area with Lounge Seating](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-34.jpeg) | Another ground-level view of the swimming pool and patio, showing lounge chairs and shade sails. |
| 35 | Covered patio | [Covered Patio with Fire Pit and TV](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-35.jpeg) | Inviting covered patio with comfortable seating, a fire pit table, and a mounted television, overlooking the pool. |
| 36 | Bar | [Custom Bar Area](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-36.jpeg) | Custom bar area with wood paneling, granite countertops, shelving, and bar stools. |
| 37 | Recreation room / Home gym | [Recreation Room with Home Gym and Bar](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-37.jpeg) | Large recreation room configured with a home gym, living area, and a bar in the background. |
| 38 | Aerial, property overview | [Property Aerial with Neighborhood Context](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-38.jpeg) | Wider aerial view of the property and surrounding neighborhood, showing the large lot and mature trees. |
| 39 | Aerial, neighborhood context | [Broad Neighborhood Aerial View](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-39.jpeg) | Very wide aerial view showing the property's location within the broader neighborhood and green spaces. |
| 40 | School report | [Area School Report](https://images.steavycarter.com/21320671-40.jpeg) | School report for the area, showing assigned schools, ratings, and distances. |

## Property Video and 3D Tour

- **3D tour:** [Open the PropertyPanorama tour](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21320671)

## Schools

- **Elementary:** Sharon Shannon · Rockwall ISD
- **Middle:** Ursula Rakow · Rockwall ISD
- **High:** Rockwall-Heath · Rockwall ISD

Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with Rockwall ISD before making decisions based on school zoning.

## Commute Context

- **DFW Airport:** approximately 47 mins (37.5 mi)
- **Dallas Love Field:** approximately 33 mins (26.7 mi)
- **Downtown Dallas:** approximately 31 mins (24.6 mi)
- **The Star in Frisco:** approximately 38 mins (30.1 mi)
- **PGA Frisco:** approximately 45 mins (35.6 mi)

Drive times are route-based estimates and may change with traffic, weather, road work, and route choice.

## Life Around the Property

The categories below are curated display groups. Their order is presentation order, not an objective ranking of the best places.

### Dining

- **Burger:** Rodeo Goat, Boots Burger
- **Fine Dining:** Culpepper Cattle Co., The Oar House
- **Pizza:** Zanata, Luigi's Italian Cafe
- **Chef-Owned / Local Dining:** Vidorra, Bin 303
- **Farm-to-Table:** Wells Cattle Co. Burgers & Pies, Wade's Landing
- **Cocktail:** Fable & Fire - A Bookshop Bistro, The Brass Tap

### Errands

- **Nearby Gas:** Shell
- **Premium-Fuel Stop:** 7-Eleven Fuel
- **Pharmacy:** Walgreens Pharmacy
- **Bank:** Alliance Bank, Chase Bank
- **Urgent Care:** Hunt Regional Urgent Care
- **Grocery:** H-E-B

### Activities

- **Parks & Recreation:** El Guapo Wildlife Refuge, Hickory Ridge Park
- **Clubs & Sports:** ROCKWALL MARINE INC, Oasis Pickleball Club
- **Adventure & Action:** Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Shenaniganz Entertainment Center
- **Lifestyle & Music:** MASSAGE BY DEBORAH, Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse

## CAD Tax and Valuation Summary

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **CAD source** | County Appraisal District |
| **CAD PID** | 48537 |
| **Tax year** | 2026 |
| **Official CAD page** | [https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/48537/2026](https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/48537/2026) |
| **CAD market value** | $1,195,182 |
| **CAD land value** | $178,924 |
| **CAD improvement value** | $1,016,258 |
| **CAD appraised value** | $1,195,182 |
| **CAD net appraised / current taxed starting point** | $1,195,182 |
| **Estimated taxes before current exemptions** | $15,751.31 |
| **Current exemption impact** | -$15,751.31 |
| **Estimated taxes with current exemptions** | $0.00 |
| **Total tax rate** | 1.3179% |
| **Parcel size** | 1.092 acres |

These figures describe the current public CAD record. A buyer’s future tax bill may differ based on exemptions, future appraised values, adopted tax rates, and other changes. This is not tax or legal advice.

## List Price vs. CAD Value

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **List price** | $1,299,999 |
| **CAD market value** | $1,195,182 |
| **Difference** | +$104,817 Over CAD Value |

CAD market value is not the listing price, a lender appraisal, a prediction of the final sale price, or a future-tax guarantee. The comparison only shows the difference between the current asking price and the county appraisal district’s market-value record.

## CAD Details

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **Legal description** | EQUESTRIAN MEADOWS, BLOCK B, LOT 36 |
| **Total land value** | $178,924 |
| **Total market acres** | 1.092 |
| **Current special-use reduction** | -$0 |

### Current Exemption Context

- **Current exemption shown:** DVHS - Disabled Veteran Homestead, Homestead
- **School taxable-value reduction reflected in the current record:** $1,195,182

### Taxing Units

| Taxing unit | Rate | Taxable value | Estimated tax with current exemptions | Estimated tax reduction |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rockwall County (H) | 0.251% | $0 | $0.00 | -$2,999.91 |
| Rockwall ISD (H) | 1.0669% | $0 | $0.00 | -$12,751.40 |

(H) indicates the current record reflects a homestead-related school taxable-value reduction.

### Improvements

#### Residential

- **CAD assessed improvement value:** $986,330
- **Total area:** 8,178 Sq Ft
- **Living area:** 5,535 Sq Ft
- Main Area: 3,638 Sq Ft
- Main Area: 1,177 Sq Ft
- Main Area: 720 Sq Ft
- DETACHED GARAGE: 1,260 Sq Ft
- COVERED PORCH: 497 Sq Ft
- COVERED PORCH: 320 Sq Ft
- BREEZEWAY: 286 Sq Ft
- Deck: 280 Sq Ft

#### Swimming Pool

- **CAD assessed improvement value:** $29,417
Swimming pool listed as CAD component.

#### Pergola

- **CAD assessed improvement value:** $511
- **Total area:** 234 Sq Ft
- PERGOLA: 144 Sq Ft
- PERGOLA: 90 Sq Ft

### CAD Market Value History

| Year | CAD market value | Land value | Improvement value | Market YOY change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2018 | $637,630 | $77,290 | $560,340 | Baseline |
| 2019 | $691,620 | $84,610 | $607,010 | +$53,990 (+8.47%) |
| 2020 | $737,610 | $130,600 | $607,010 | +$45,990 (+6.65%) |
| 2021 | $724,150 | $129,350 | $594,800 | $-13,460 (-1.82%) |
| 2022 | $949,040 | $158,340 | $790,700 | +$224,890 (+31.06%) |
| 2023 | $1,159,268 | $190,008 | $969,260 | +$210,228 (+22.15%) |
| 2024 | $1,168,514 | $171,007 | $997,507 | +$9,246 (+0.80%) |
| 2025 | $1,179,221 | $171,007 | $1,008,214 | +$10,707 (+0.92%) |
| 2026 | $1,195,182 | $178,924 | $1,016,258 | +$15,961 (+1.35%) |

## Contact and Request Information

Have questions about this home?

- [Open the complete property page to request information or schedule a showing](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671/)

## Sources, Methodology, and Limitations

- **Canonical visual property page:** [https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671/](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671/)
- **Listing facts:** Public listing data normalized through ListingContext.
- **Property summary and Buyer Match:** Approved curated property analysis from `curatedContent`.
- **Visual observations:** Existing titles, captions, and room labels from `media.images.gallery[]` in ListingContext.
- **CAD context:** Public-safe Rockwall CAD information, when available.
- **Local context:** Curated Local Expert groups and route-based commute estimates.
- **3D tour:** [https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21320671](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21320671)
- **Official CAD record:** [https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/48537/2026](https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/48537/2026)
- **Structured property data:** [View the property JSON-LD schema](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21320671/schema.json)
- **Publisher:** Steavy Carter Realtor – Dallas and Rockwall, Texas.

This Markdown companion is a public reading-layer projection, not a raw JSON dump. It omits owner, deed, protest, private prospecting, raw source-receipt, internal Worker, and internal identifier data. Listing status, price, schools, taxes, and availability should be verified before reliance.