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1522 Carter Drive Royse City, TX 75189

SCEstimate – $657k – $741k 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,907 Sq Ft

About this home

Collin County Royse City TX 75189 Oversize Lot Local Area: Royse City Community ISD

Covered Parking Gated Hardwood Floors Private Setting Tankless Water Heater

A Full Acre Inside the Gates — and the Interior to Match

Here's the question this home answers: can you get a genuinely custom-feeling new construction on real land, inside a gated community, without paying custom-home prices? At $699,000 on a full acre in Moores Lake Estates, 1522 Carter Drive in Royse City delivers an answer that will surprise buyers who have been shopping closer to Dallas.

The lot alone reframes the math. The median lot size in Royse City runs under 7,500 square feet. This one is 43,560. That's not a bigger backyard — that's a different category of property. The interior doesn't ask you to compromise for the acreage. The great room is anchored by a full-height stacked stone fireplace with a linear insert and a rustic wood mantel, framed by vaulted ceilings with stained timber beams and a wall of rear-facing windows that pull open pasture views directly into the room. The kitchen is built around a dark-stained wood island, white shaker perimeter cabinetry with glass-front uppers, a gas cooktop, double wall ovens, and a pot filler. A tankless water heater and commercial-grade ventilation round out the mechanical side.

The primary suite is genuinely separated from the secondary bedrooms — a split layout that matters more than floor plans usually admit. The ensuite delivers a freestanding oval soaking tub, a frameless glass walk-in shower with ceiling-mounted rain head and handheld wand, double vanity with brushed gold hardware, and large-format marble-look wall tile. The oversized closet wraps behind the shower with two entry points, a detail that sounds minor until you're living with it daily. Every bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and the laundry room connects directly to a mudroom off the garage.

The community adds catch-and-release fishing ponds, a playground, and a gated entrance — low-maintenance amenities that complement the private-acre setting without requiring you to manage them. The HOA runs $300 annually. Schools are assigned through Community ISD, including Nesmith Elementary, Leland Edge Middle, and Community High School.

Royse City sits roughly 34 miles from Downtown Dallas via I-30 — about a 34-minute drive under normal conditions — and that commute is worth factoring honestly. What you're trading for it is a 2023-built, 2,907-square-foot home on a full acre at a price point that buys considerably less land and finish level closer to the city. For buyers who have done that comparison, the value story here is hard to argue with.

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Year Built

2023

School District

Community Isd

HOA

$300 Annually

Lot Size

1 acre

Taxes

$9,560/yr

Parking

2-car garage, 2 covered

Gated

Fireplace

1 Fireplaces

Neighborhood

Moores Lake Estates Ph 1

Listing Remarks

Set on a full acre inside gated Moores Lake Estates, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a thoughtful split-bedroom layout with natural hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpet in each bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with THOR appliances, including a...

Buyer Match

The questions this property is already built to answer.

CONFIRMED

What should I know about 1522 Carter Drive, Royse City, TX?

Match strength: Confirmed

**Answer:** This is a 2023-built, single-story home on a full acre inside gated Moores Lake Estates. The layout is a split-bedroom plan with four bedrooms and three full baths, a separate office, and a formal dining room. The primary suite is deliberately separated from the secondary bedrooms. The kitchen is built around THOR commercial-grade appliances and a large island. The community adds a gated entrance, ponds with catch-and-release fishing, and a park. The home is listed at $699,000 and is served by Community ISD.

**Facts supporting this answer:**

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,907 sq ft on a 1-acre lot
Built 2023; single-story split-bedroom layout
Gated community with ponds, catch-and-release fishing, and a park
THOR commercial-grade range, vent, and appliances; tankless water heater
Separate office and formal dining room
Listed at $699,000; Community ISD

CONFIRMED

New construction home on acreage near Royse City

Match strength: Confirmed

**Why it matches:** Most new construction in Royse City lands on standard subdivision lots — the area median is roughly 7,400 square feet. A 2023-built home on a full acre inside a gated community is a meaningfully different product. The lot gives buyers room that typical new builds in this price range do not offer: space for a future pool, a workshop, a play area, or simply the breathing room of not having neighbors close by. The home delivers finishes consistent with newer construction — tankless water heater, commercial-grade kitchen appliances, hardwood floors in the main living areas, cathedral ceilings, and pre-wired sound and flat-screen infrastructure.

**Facts supporting this match:**

Built 2023; 1-acre lot (43,560 sq ft vs. area median of approximately 7,405 sq ft)
Gated Moores Lake Estates; private road; aerobic septic
Tankless water heater; commercial-grade THOR range and vent
Cathedral ceilings; hardwood floors in main living areas; sound system wiring
No pool currently; lot size may support future addition — buyer to verify
Private setting confirmed in approved property pills

STRONG FIT

How does 1522 Carter Drive compare to other homes in Royse City by price?

Match strength: Strong Fit

**Value context:** At $699,000, this home sits well above the Royse City median single-family sale price of roughly $359,000 — but it is also a fundamentally different product than what drives that median. The home is 2,907 square feet on a full acre, built in 2023, inside a gated community with a private road and community amenities. The Royse City area averages around $172 per square foot; this home is priced at roughly $240 per square foot, which reflects the newer construction, larger lot, gated setting, and upgraded finishes. Buyers comparing this home against area averages should note that the lot size alone represents a significant departure from the norm. A current comparable-sales review with an agent is the right next step for offer-level pricing context.

**Facts supporting this context:**

List price $699,000; 2,907 sq ft (approximately $240 per sq ft)
Royse City area average price per sq ft: $172; average home size approximately 2,174 sq ft
Royse City median single-family sale price: approximately $359,000
Area median lot size approximately 7,405 sq ft vs. this home's 43,560 sq ft
Built 2023 vs. area median year built of 2013
Buyers should verify value with current comparable sales

CONFIRMED

Gated community home with acreage and fishing in Collin County

Match strength: Confirmed

**Why it matches:** Moores Lake Estates delivers a specific combination that is not common in one package: a gated entrance, private road, full-acre lots, and community ponds stocked for catch-and-release fishing. For buyers who want a private, land-oriented setting without giving up a newer home with modern finishes, this subdivision addresses that search. The community also includes a park and dock. Inside the gates, the home sits on its own acre, adding another layer of separation from neighbors. This is a short-drive lifestyle — practical access to Royse City and the I-30 corridor — rather than a walkable one, which is consistent with the land-and-privacy tradeoff buyers are making here.

**Facts supporting this match:**

Gated entrance; private road confirmed
Community ponds with catch-and-release fishing; community dock and playground
1-acre lot; aerobic septic; outside city limits
Collin County; Moores Lake Estates Ph 1
Private setting confirmed in approved property pills
Short-drive access to Royse City errands and I-30 corridor

CONFIRMED

Split-bedroom floor plan with primary suite separation and walk-in closets

Match strength: Confirmed

**Why it matches:** The layout is deliberately designed for privacy between the primary suite and the secondary bedrooms — a split-bedroom plan that buyers with children, frequent guests, or work-from-home routines often prioritize. The primary suite is on its own side of the home and includes an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, a rain shower head with handheld and standard options, and an oversized walk-in closet with two entrances that wraps behind the shower and bath area. Every bedroom in the home includes its own walk-in closet. The mudroom connects directly to the laundry room with a sink and the garage, a practical detail that matters in daily life on an acreage property.

**Facts supporting this match:**

Split-bedroom layout; primary suite separated from secondary bedrooms
Primary ensuite: soaking tub, rain shower head, handheld, and standard shower head
Oversized primary closet with two entrances; wraps behind bath area
All four bedrooms include walk-in closets
Laundry room with sink connects to mudroom off the garage
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,907 sq ft, single story

CONFIRMED

Home with commercial-grade kitchen and upgraded appliances in Royse City

Match strength: Confirmed

**Why it matches:** The kitchen at 1522 Carter Drive is built around THOR commercial-grade appliances — a gas range, oven, microwave, and dishwasher — paired with a commercial-grade vent. That is a meaningful step above the standard builder-grade package common in this price range. The layout adds a large island with open shelving, glass-front upper cabinetry, granite counters, a pantry, and an eat-in configuration. The home runs on propane, which feeds the gas range and gas water heater. For buyers who cook seriously or want a kitchen that performs at a higher level than typical new construction, this is a genuine differentiator.

**Facts supporting this match:**

THOR commercial-grade range, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and vent confirmed in MLS data
Gas range; propane utility; gas water heater
Tankless water heater; granite counters; kitchen island
Glass-front cabinetry; open shelving; pantry; eat-in kitchen
Open floorplan; decorative lighting
Built 2023

STRONG FIT

What is it like to live in Moores Lake Estates near Royse City?

Match strength: Strong Fit

**Lifestyle fit:** Moores Lake Estates sits outside Royse City's city limits, which means the daily rhythm here is quieter and more land-oriented than the newer subdivision developments closer to I-30. The gated entrance and private road create a genuine sense of separation. Within the community, the ponds and fishing areas give residents a low-key outdoor option without leaving the neighborhood. The surrounding Royse City area has grown significantly in recent years, and that growth has brought practical infrastructure — grocery options, local dining on Main Street and along the highway corridors, parks, and improving retail. For buyers who want land and privacy but do not want to feel completely removed from everyday life, this pocket of Royse City offers a workable balance. It is a short-drive lifestyle, not a walkable one — the area walkability score is 20 out of 100.

**Facts supporting this context:**

Outside city limits; aerobic septic; private road; gated
Community ponds, fishing, dock, and park within Moores Lake Estates
Royse City area: growing exurb with Main Street dining and I-30 corridor retail
Nearby dining includes Smoke Sessions Barbecue and local Main Street options in the broader area
City Lake Park offers catch-and-release fishing, a trail, and a playground in the broader area
Walkability score: 20 out of 100 — car-dependent; short-drive lifestyle applies

STRONG FIT

Royse City home with I-30 access and Dallas commute context

Match strength: Strong Fit

**Lifestyle fit:** Royse City sits along I-30, which runs directly toward Downtown Dallas roughly 27 miles away. From 1522 Carter Drive, the drive to Downtown Dallas is approximately 34 minutes under normal conditions — though I-30 traffic during peak commute hours can extend that meaningfully, and buyers should factor in real-world morning and evening conditions before committing to a daily commute. DFW Airport is approximately 48 minutes away, and Dallas Love Field is around 35 minutes. For buyers who work in the Dallas area but want land, a newer home, and a lower price point than closer-in suburbs, Royse City's I-30 position is the core tradeoff.

**Facts supporting this context:**

Downtown Dallas: approximately 34 minutes, 27 miles (route-based)
DFW Airport: approximately 48 minutes, 37.9 miles (route-based)
Dallas Love Field: approximately 35 minutes, 28 miles (route-based)
The Star in Frisco: approximately 34 minutes, 27.3 miles (route-based)
I-30 runs through Royse City; home is outside city limits in Moores Lake Estates
Royse City median home price is below nearby Rockwall; buyers trade distance for value and land

CONFIRMED

What schools serve 1522 Carter Drive, Royse City, TX?

Match strength: Confirmed

**Answer:** Property records identify this address as being served by Community ISD, with the following school path: Nesmith Elementary, Leland Edge Middle School, and Community High School. Community ISD is a separate district from Royse City ISD, which serves most of the surrounding Royse City area. Buyers comparing school districts or researching this specific assignment should verify directly with Community ISD, as school boundaries can change and assignments should always be confirmed before purchase.

**Facts supporting this answer:**

School district: Community ISD (confirmed in MLS and school context data)
Elementary: Nesmith (Community ISD)
Middle: Leland Edge Middle School (Community ISD)
High school: Community High School (Community ISD); GreatSchools rating 5; Niche rating C+
Community ISD is distinct from Royse City ISD
Buyers should verify school assignments directly with Community ISD

STRONG FIT

Royse City acreage home under $700K compared to Rockwall

Match strength: Strong Fit

**Value context:** Buyers comparing Royse City to Rockwall are typically weighing price and land against proximity to Dallas and established amenities. Rockwall's median home price runs meaningfully higher than Royse City's, and finding a newer home on a full acre inside a gated community in Rockwall at this price point would be difficult. At $699,000, this home offers 2023 construction, a full acre, gated access, and commercial-grade finishes in a market where the median single-family sale price is around $359,000. The tradeoff is distance — Rockwall is closer to Dallas along I-30, and its downtown and waterfront area offer more established dining and entertainment. Royse City is growing, with new retail and infrastructure coming online, but buyers should weigh the current state of local amenities against the value and land they are getting here.

**Facts supporting this context:**

List price $699,000; built 2023; 1-acre lot; gated community
Royse City median single-family sale price: approximately $359,000
Royse City is described in area context as more affordable than nearby Rockwall
Rockwall dining and entertainment accessible as a short drive in the broader area
I-30 connects both cities; Rockwall is closer to Dallas
Royse City Town Center and new retail under development per area context

STRONG FIT

What should buyers verify before touring 1522 Carter Drive?

Match strength: Strong Fit

**What to verify:** Several details at this address are worth confirming before or during the tour. The home uses an aerobic septic system rather than municipal sewer — buyers unfamiliar with aerobic systems should understand the maintenance requirements and confirm the system's current condition. The property is outside Royse City city limits and on a private road, which affects utility setup and may affect insurance and financing in ways worth discussing with a lender and insurer. The HOA fee is listed at $300 annually, but buyers should request the full HOA documents to understand what is covered, any restrictions, and whether the community amenities are maintained by the HOA. School assignment to Community ISD should be verified directly with the district. Buyers should also confirm current comparable sales with an agent, as this home is priced well above the Royse City area median.

**Facts supporting this context:**

Aerobic septic system; outside city limits; private road; propane utility
HOA: $300 per year (annually); full HOA documents should be requested
School district: Community ISD — verify assignment directly with district
Tax amount listed at $9,560; tax year not specified — verify current amount
List price $699,000 vs. area median approximately $359,000 — comparable sales review recommended
Coming Soon status — confirm showing availability and offer timeline with listing agent