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markdown_url: "https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21405475.md"
address: "301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042"
status: "Active"
price_usd: 265000
bedrooms: 4
bathrooms: "3"
living_area_sqft: 1649
lot_acres: 0.28
year_built: 1962
school_district: "Garland ISD"
primary_image: "https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-01.jpeg"
image_count: 31
has_video: false
has_3d_tour: true
listing_source_updated_at: "2026-10-23T10:04:27.000Z"
listing_context_updated_at: "2026-10-23 11:17:41"
publisher: "Steavy Carter Realtor – Dallas and Rockwall, Texas"
---

# 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042

**MLS 21405475 · $265,000 · Active · 4 beds · 3 baths · 1,649 Sq Ft · 0.28 acres**

## Explore the Visual Property Page

- [Complete visual property page](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21405475/)

## Current Status and Data Freshness

- **Status:** Active
- **Current list price:** $265,000
- **MLS/listing source updated:** October 23, 2026
- **ListingContext updated:** October 23, 2026
- **Important:** Price, availability, schools, taxes, and listing status can change. Confirm time-sensitive information before relying on it.

## Fast Answers

- **How much is 301 S Forest Crest Drive?** $265,000.
- **How large is the home?** 1,649 Sq Ft.
- **How much land is included?** 0.28 acres.
- **How many bedrooms and bathrooms?** 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
- **How much garage or covered parking is reported?** Additional Parking, Alley Access, Converted Garage, No Garage, Outside.
- **What school district serves the property?** Garland 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 $7,059 using the current recorded exemptions and rates. A buyer's future taxes may differ.

## Quick Facts

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **MLS number** | 21405475 |
| **Price** | $265,000 |
| **Price per square foot** | $161 / Sq Ft |
| **Status** | Active |
| **Property type** | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| **Bedrooms** | 4 |
| **Bathrooms** | 3 |
| **Living area** | 1,649 Sq Ft |
| **Lot size** | 0.28 acres |
| **Year built** | 1962 |
| **Garage / covered parking** | Additional Parking, Alley Access, Converted Garage, No Garage, Outside |
| **School district** | Garland ISD |
| **County** | Dallas County |

## Detailed Listing Facts

### Overview

- **Property Type**: Residential
- **Property Subtype**: Single Family Residence
- **Subdivision**: Forest Crest
- **Community**: Forest Crest
- **County**: Dallas
- **Days on Market**: 11

### Home

- **Bedrooms**: 4
- **Bathrooms**: 3
- **Full Baths**: 3
- **Square Feet**: 1,649 Sq Ft
- **Price / Sq Ft**: $161 / Sq Ft
- **Year Built**: 1962
- **Stories**: 1
- **Levels**: One
- **Construction**: Brick
- **Foundation**: Slab
- **Roof**: Composition, Shingle
- **Property Attached**: No

### Kitchen and Interior

- **Appliances**: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal
- **Interior Features**: Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- **Laundry Features**: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Other
- **Flooring**: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- **Heating**: Central, Natural Gas
- **Cooling**: Central Air
- **Security Features**: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detectors
- **Window Features**: Window Coverings

### Lot and Exterior

- **Lot Size**: 0.28 acres
- **Lot Size Sq Ft**: 12,110
- **Lot Features**: Corner Lot, Few Trees
- **Exterior Features**: Deck, Private Yard
- **Patio & Porch Features**: Covered, Deck
- **Fencing**: Fenced, Wood
- **Pool**: No

### Parking and Garage

- **Parking**: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Converted Garage, No Garage, Outside
- **Attached Garage**: No

### MLS Tax and HOA Fields

- **Annual Taxes**: $7,059
- **Parcel Number**: 26179500010040000
- **APN**: 26179500010040000
- **Legal Description**: FOREST CREST BLK 1 LT 4
- **Tax Block**: 1
- **Tax Lot**: 4

### Utilities

- **Utilities**: Sewer Available, Water Available
- **Water**: Public
- **Sewer**: Public Sewer

### Schools

- **Elementary:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD
- **Middle:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD
- **High:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD

### Listing Information

- **MLS #**: 21405475
- **MLS Board**: NTREIS
- **List Date**: 2026-10-12
- **Source Updated**: 2026-10-23T10:04:27.000Z
- **Last Updated**: 2026-10-23 11:17:41

## Featured Spaces

### 1. Primary listing photo for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042
- **Caption:** Primary real estate listing photo for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-01.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-01.jpeg)

### 2. Listing photo 2 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042
- **Caption:** Real estate listing photo 2 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-02.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-02.jpeg)

### 3. Listing photo 3 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042
- **Caption:** Real estate listing photo 3 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-03.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-03.jpeg)

### 4. Listing photo 4 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042
- **Caption:** Real estate listing photo 4 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-04.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-04.jpeg)

### 5. Listing photo 5 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042
- **Caption:** Real estate listing photo 5 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042.
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-05.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-05.jpeg)

## Visual Property Index

The ListingContext record contains 31 analyzed public images. This compact index preserves room labels and captions without embedding every image.

| Photo | Room or area | Image title | Caption |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | [Primary listing photo for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-01.jpeg) | Primary real estate listing photo for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 2 |  | [Listing photo 2 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-02.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 2 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 3 |  | [Listing photo 3 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-03.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 3 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 4 |  | [Listing photo 4 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-04.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 4 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 5 |  | [Listing photo 5 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-05.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 5 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 6 |  | [Listing photo 6 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-06.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 6 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 7 |  | [Listing photo 7 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-07.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 7 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 8 |  | [Listing photo 8 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-08.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 8 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 9 |  | [Listing photo 9 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-09.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 9 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 10 |  | [Listing photo 10 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-10.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 10 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 11 |  | [Listing photo 11 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-11.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 11 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 12 |  | [Listing photo 12 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-12.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 12 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 13 |  | [Listing photo 13 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-13.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 13 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 14 |  | [Listing photo 14 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-14.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 14 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 15 |  | [Listing photo 15 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-15.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 15 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 16 |  | [Listing photo 16 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-16.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 16 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 17 |  | [Listing photo 17 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-17.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 17 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 18 |  | [Listing photo 18 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-18.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 18 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 19 |  | [Listing photo 19 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-19.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 19 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 20 |  | [Listing photo 20 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-20.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 20 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 21 |  | [Listing photo 21 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-21.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 21 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 22 |  | [Listing photo 22 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-22.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 22 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 23 |  | [Listing photo 23 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-23.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 23 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 24 |  | [Listing photo 24 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-24.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 24 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 25 |  | [Listing photo 25 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-25.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 25 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 26 |  | [Listing photo 26 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-26.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 26 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 27 |  | [Listing photo 27 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-27.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 27 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 28 |  | [Listing photo 28 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-28.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 28 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 29 |  | [Listing photo 29 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-29.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 29 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 30 |  | [Listing photo 30 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-30.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 30 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |
| 31 |  | [Listing photo 31 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042](https://images.steavycarter.com/21405475-31.jpeg) | Real estate listing photo 31 for 301 S Forest Crest Drive, Garland, TX 75042. |

## Property Video and 3D Tour

- **3D tour:** [Open the PropertyPanorama tour](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21405475)

## Schools

- **Elementary:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD
- **Middle:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD
- **High:** Choice Of School · Garland ISD

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

## Commute Context

- **DFW Airport:** approximately 25 mins (19.7 mi)
- **Dallas Love Field:** approximately 12 mins (9.2 mi)
- **Downtown Dallas:** approximately 12 mins (9.3 mi)
- **The Star in Frisco:** approximately 23 mins (18.0 mi)
- **PGA Frisco:** approximately 31 mins (24.6 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:** Keller's Hamburgers, Thirsty Lion
- **Fine Dining:** rise soufflé - Dallas, Al Biernat's North
- **Pizza:** Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Turtle Creek, OvenHead Pizza
- **Chef-Owned / Local Dining:** LOCAL Public Eatery Henderson, Kanny's Restaurant and Lounge
- **Cocktail:** Lounge Here, Black Swan Saloon
- **Seafood:** Aw Shucks Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Big Shucks Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

### Errands

- **Nearby Gas:** RaceTrac
- **Premium-Fuel Stop:** RaceTrac
- **Pharmacy:** Walgreens
- **Bank:** Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank
- **Urgent Care:** Watermark Urgent Care
- **Grocery:** Tom Thumb, Kroger

### Activities

- **Parks & Recreation:** McCree Park and Playground, White Rock Valley Park
- **Clubs & Sports:** B.B. Owen Park, Lake Highlands North Recreation Center
- **Adventure & Action:** Ridgewood Park, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center
- **Lifestyle & Music:** Kaycee Club Inc, The Village Country Club

## CAD Tax and Valuation Summary

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **CAD source** | Dallas Central Appraisal District |
| **CAD PID** | 26179500010040000 |
| **Tax year** | 2026 |
| **Official CAD page** | [https://www.dallascad.org/AcctDetailRes.aspx?ID=26179500010040000](https://www.dallascad.org/AcctDetailRes.aspx?ID=26179500010040000) |
| **CAD market value** | $294,770 |
| **CAD land value** | $60,000 |
| **CAD improvement value** | $234,770 |
| **CAD appraised value** | $294,770 |
| **CAD net appraised / current taxed starting point** | $294,770 |
| **Estimated taxes before current exemptions** | $7,058.92 |
| **Current exemption impact** | -$0.00 |
| **Estimated taxes with current exemptions** | $7,058.92 |
| **Total tax rate** | 2.394721% |
| **Parcel size** | 0.2543 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** | $265,000 |
| **CAD market value** | $294,770 |
| **Difference** | -$29,770 Under 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** | FOREST CREST BLK 1 LT 4 INT202000362621 DD12222020 CO-DC 1795000100400 1CG17950001 |
| **Current special-use reduction** | -$0 |

### Taxing Units

| Taxing unit | Rate | Taxable value | Estimated tax with current exemptions | Estimated tax reduction |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garland | 0.689746% | $294,770 | $2,033.16 | $0.00 |
| Garland ISD | 1.1709% | $294,770 | $3,451.46 | $0.00 |
| Dallas County | 0.2155% | $294,770 | $635.23 | $0.00 |
| Dallas College | 0.106575% | $294,770 | $314.15 | $0.00 |
| Parkland Hospital | 0.212% | $294,770 | $624.91 | $0.00 |

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

### Improvements

#### Main Dwelling

- **CAD assessed improvement value:** $234,770
- **Total area:** 1,649 Sq Ft
- **Living area:** 1,649 Sq Ft

### CAD Market Value History

| Year | CAD market value | Land value | Improvement value | Market YOY change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | $294,770 | $60,000 | $234,770 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2025 | $294,770 | $60,000 | $234,770 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2024 | $294,770 | $60,000 | $234,770 | +$35,960 (+13.89%) |
| 2023 | $258,810 | $50,000 | $208,810 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2022 | $258,810 | $50,000 | $208,810 | +$65,860 (+34.13%) |
| 2021 | $192,950 | $45,000 | $147,950 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2020 | $192,950 | $45,000 | $147,950 | +$29,190 (+17.82%) |
| 2019 | $163,760 | $32,000 | $131,760 | +$12,030 (+7.93%) |
| 2018 | $151,730 | $25,000 | $126,730 | +$30,140 (+24.79%) |
| 2017 | $121,590 | $25,000 | $96,590 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2016 | $121,590 | $25,000 | $96,590 | +$56,460 (+86.69%) |
| 2015 | $65,130 | $18,000 | $47,130 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2014 | $65,130 | $18,000 | $47,130 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2013 | $65,130 | $18,000 | $47,130 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2012 | $65,130 | $18,000 | $47,130 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2011 | $65,130 | $18,000 | $47,130 | $-3,630 (-5.28%) |
| 2010 | $68,760 | $18,000 | $50,760 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2009 | $68,760 | $18,000 | $50,760 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2008 | $68,760 | $18,000 | $50,760 | $-30,950 (-31.04%) |
| 2007 | $99,710 | $18,000 | $81,710 | +$11,980 (+13.66%) |
| 2006 | $87,730 | $18,000 | $69,730 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2005 | $87,730 | $18,000 | $69,730 | +$4,850 (+5.85%) |
| 2004 | $82,880 | $18,000 | $64,880 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2003 | $82,880 | $18,000 | $64,880 | +$1,990 (+2.46%) |
| 2002 | $80,890 | $18,000 | $62,890 | +$9,860 (+13.88%) |
| 2001 | $71,030 | $13,500 | $57,530 | $0 (0.00%) |
| 2000 | $71,030 | $13,500 | $57,530 | +$11,880 (+20.08%) |
| 1999 | $59,150 | $13,500 | $45,650 | Baseline |

## 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/21405475/)

## Sources, Methodology, and Limitations

- **Canonical visual property page:** [https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21405475/](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21405475/)
- **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/21405475](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21405475)
- **Official CAD record:** [https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/26179500010040000/2026](https://www.dallascad.org/AcctDetailRes.aspx?ID=26179500010040000)
- **Structured property data:** [View the property JSON-LD schema](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21405475/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.