Mesquite, TX Real Estate
Affordable homes and new communities in the Rodeo Capital of Texas
Affordable homes and new communities in the Rodeo Capital of Texas
I'm Lorene Viquez, a bilingual REALTOR® with Make Your Move Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, and I help families buy and sell homes in Mesquite, in English y en Español. Mesquite offers some of the most affordable single-family homes in the eastern DFW area, from established neighborhoods to new master-planned communities like Solterra. With 23 years in DFW real estate, I'll help you find the right neighborhood and school, price your home to sell, and negotiate with confidence. Buying new construction? Ask about my Welcome Home gift worth $600 to $1,000 at loreneviquez.com/new-construction. Call or text me at 972-343-8380.
Homes you can afford. Mesquite has some of the most affordable single-family homes east of Dallas, with a median sold price around $275,000 in the last 90 days.
Easy commute. I-30, I-635, I-20 and US 80 all run through Mesquite, so downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard and the rest of DFW are a short drive away.
The Rodeo Capital of Texas. The Texas Legislature named Mesquite the Rodeo Capital of Texas, home of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, plus shopping and dining at Town East Mall.
Established and new neighborhoods. Mesquite is home to about 150,000 residents (2020 census), with mature tree-lined streets and newer communities like Solterra.
Homes sold in the last 90 days: 283
Median sold price: $275,000
Average days on market: 56
Active listings: 478
Thinking of selling? With more than 470 homes for sale, Mesquite buyers have choices, so pricing and presentation matter. Request a free home valuation and I'll review recent sold, pending and active homes near you.
Busiest for recent sales. Solterra, Creek Crossing Estates, Casa View Heights and Valleybrooke had the most single-family closings from August to November 2026.
New construction. Solterra is a newer master-planned community in east Mesquite with homes from several builders. Newer communities may carry a MUD or PID, so ask me to check before you sign.
Other active neighborhoods. Big Town Estates, Meadowdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Village Green, Mesquite Park, Northridge Estates, Town East Estates and Willow Glen also saw regular sales.
From first homes to move-up homes, Mesquite offers a wide range of prices, ages and lot sizes. Tell me what matters most and I'll match you with the right neighborhoods.
Most of Mesquite is served by Mesquite ISD, which serves about 38,000 students. Its high schools include Mesquite, North Mesquite, West Mesquite, Poteet and John Horn High Schools, plus Vanguard High School.
A small part of Mesquite is in Dallas ISD, and parts of the city reach into Kaufman County, which can change the tax rate. Newer communities may also carry a MUD or PID.
Always confirm a home's school district, and its total tax rate, before you write an offer. I'll help you check both for every home you consider.
Answers from a bilingual Mesquite Realtor, in English y en Español
Lorene Viquez is a bilingual REALTOR® with Make Your Move Group at Coldwell Banker Realty who helps buyers and sellers in Mesquite in English and Spanish. She has 23 years of DFW real estate experience. Call or text 972-343-8380.
Most of Mesquite is in Mesquite ISD, which serves about 38,000 students and has high schools including Mesquite, North Mesquite, West Mesquite, Poteet and John Horn. A small part of the city is in Dallas ISD, so always confirm the district for a specific address.
The median sold price for single-family homes in Mesquite was about $275,000 for sales closed from August 16 to November 14, 2026, based on NTREIS MLS data. Prices ranged from about $75,000 to nearly $800,000, and homes averaged 56 days on market.
The Texas Legislature officially named Mesquite the Rodeo Capital of Texas. The city is home to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, and the Mesquite Arena opened in 1986.
Mesquite borders Dallas on the east, and I-30, I-635, I-20 and US 80 connect it to downtown Dallas and the rest of DFW. Dallas Love Field is about 15 miles away and DFW Airport is about 30 miles, depending on where you live in Mesquite.
Your home's value depends on its neighborhood, size, condition and recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation at loreneviquez.com or call Lorene at 972-343-8380, and she'll review recent sold, pending and active homes near you.
