MOST ACCOUNTS agree that Prosper began in 1846 as a beacon for settlers drawn to North Texas’ black prairie soil - rich, fertile land that nurtured a thriving cotton crop. By 1850, two settlements had been established here a mere three miles apart. Called Rock Hill and Richland, they coexisted until 1902 when the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad came through the area and forced them to merge. A new name was adopted for the hybrid community - one that spoke of the prosperous living conditions and the prosperous crops harvested that year. And so it was that the town of Prosper was born. In 1914, with 500 residents living here, Prosper was incorporated with a commission form of government. It served for decades as a market center for area farmers and their abundant cotton and corn crops.
To this day, Prosper has managed to retain its 19th century country charm, carefully controlling its growth to that end. Unlike the bustling cities of Dallas, Plano and Frisco that lie just a few miles south, Prosper is characterized by estate-size home sites, pristine rolling hills and vast expanses of open land. Here, you’ll discover an alluring lifestyle in beautiful homes that populate quiet neighborhoods.
PLANNED GROWTH
If ever there was a Cinderella story about a sleepy country hamlet blossoming into a world-class, cutting-edge community, Prosper is it. From its humble 19th century roots, the town is in the midst of double-digit growth. Nearly a dozen master planned residential developments have broken ground in the past two years, with new home prices averaging $360,000. There are currently 135,000 people living within a 7-mile radius of Prosper. The vast majority of those gravitating here are young professionals with household incomes averaging $130,000.
To accommodate this population boom, numerous roads are being widened and others are being constructed. The Dallas North Tollway, working its way ever north from Dallas, is undergoing a planned 17.5-mile extension, running north from Hwy 380 in Prosper to FM 121 in Grayson County. Naturally, this phenomenal progress will also mean an expanding business base, an explosive growth in retail space and the construction of new schools. It all adds up to an extraordinary quality of life in one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas. CONTACT TIFFANY SHARKEY LOCAL PROSPER RESIDENT/REALTOR WHO CAN ANSWER ALL YOUR PROSPER TEXAS REAL ESTATE NEEDS 972-977-2254.
JUST 5 MINUTES north of the bustling Dallas North Tollway cities of Frisco and Plano lies the Town of Prosper, Texas. Its peaceful setting beckons families to move north to experience its wide open spaces, small town charm, city convenience and close knit community. Bursting with pride for its first rate education and state championship sports teams, Prosper offers a quality of life most families in North Texas don’t even know exists. From picturesque ranches to beautiful master-planned communities with amenities like golf courses, hike and bike trails, fishing ponds and swimming pools, riding trails and equestrian centers, Prosper has something for everyone. Uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Preston Road and US Highway 380, the Town of Prosper lies ready for you to discover it’s small-town quality of life while serving your family with the finest in education, amenities and immediate access to all the Metroplex has to offer. Just follow the Dallas North Tollway to US 380 and discover how life was meant to be enjoyed. Welcome Home.CONTACT TIFFANY SHARKEY OR TONYA PEEK FOR ALL YOUR PROSPER TEXAS REAL ESTATE NEEDS 972-977-2254.
Gentle Creek Golf Club In Prosper Texas
Prosper sits near the Denton-Collin county line, directly in the path of the northward extension of the Dallas North Tollway. As commuters begin using the new portion of the Tollway between U.S. Highway 380 and State Highway 121, they are bringing a wave of construction projects to the small town of about 7,000. Shopping centers, office complexes and new home developments are planned for the once-sleepy town. Population is expected to reach 80,000 at build-out. The Prosper school district now has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
According to the city's Web site, the first settlers arrived in the area in 1846. Between 1850 and 1902, two settlements existed: Rock Hill, two miles south of the present town, and Richland, one mile north. The establishment of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad in March of 1902 led the two communities to merge, forming the town of Prosper.
• Population: 7,000 (estimated as of 1/1/08 per city of Prosper)
• Average age: 31.4 (2007 per city of Prosper)
• Average household income: $102,778 (2007 per city of Prosper)
• Crime stats: (For 2007, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety) no murders, no rapes, no robberies, no aggravated assaults, 22 burglaries, 111 thefts and 2 vehicle thefts.
• School information: www.prosper-isd.net
Coleman Street heads north out of tiny Prosper past porches and hayfields until it passes a column-studded brick edifice that seems to span the horizon. Welcome to the modern American high school, Texas style. Prosper High School is a $113.5 million, 590,000-square-foot behemoth, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio and, of course, an indoor football practice facility. All this in a still-sleepy town of just 7,000 people. The school opened last week at half its capacity, but district officials say it will soon fill up as families push north from crowded suburbs like Frisco and McKinney. So like some of the area's new schools, it's a symbol of growth's march, but also a community's search for identity and even Texas pride. "This is more than bricks and mortar," said Drew Watkins, Prosper ISD's superintendent. "This is a community facility. This is what the community wanted. And when they say best, they mean best, not just pretty good." This school doesn't have a gym. It has three. One is an arena. The auditorium seats nearly 1,000 people and will be the town's only theater. Every classroom has four computers and an interactive white board that teachers use to project and manipulate images from their computers. Flat-screen televisions flash announcements throughout the day. And while some districts create separate centers for career-focused programs, Prosper has fit them all in one building. And it has added a garage for auto mechanics in its wing dedicated to career and technical education. The building already adorned with "State Champions," thanks to the football team, houses the indoor multipurpose field and a weight room that rivals private gyms. The lecture hall and airy hallways give the school a collegiate feel, which Watkins said is intentional. "Most of our parents are college educated and want their kids to have that experience," he said. "We want them to have a competitive edge, to think beyond Collin County – nationally and internationally." There is a competitive edge as well for big, new schools when it comes to attracting good teachers. Watkins said, "Teachers want to teach in a place like this." CONTACT TIFFANY SHARKEY AND TONYA PEEK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROSPER ISD AND HOMES AVAILABLE IN THE PROSPER ISD 214-356-4472.Big new high school in Prosper builds small-town pride
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