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Buyer Guide

# What Does Your Budget Buy in McKinney, TX?

Rob Poulton, Rob Poulton, eXp Realty, eXp Realty, TX TREC License #846287,

**Quick Answer:** In McKinney, $400K–$450K buys a 3-bed starter in older 75070. $500K–$650K is the sweet spot, 4-bed, 2,400+ sq ft homes in Painted Tree, Adriatica Village, or Tucker Hill. $700K–$1M opens up Stonebridge Ranch and Painted Tree. Above $1.2M, you're in custom estates or premium golf-course lots.

## $350K to $450K: Entry McKinney

At this tier, buyers typically look at 3-bed homes in the 1,400–1,900 sq ft range, often in established 75070 sections like Trinity Falls, Adriatica Village, or older Tucker Hill. Homes are 20–30 years old; condition varies. There is essentially no new construction in McKinney at this price.

## $450K to $650K: The McKinney Sweet Spot

This is where McKinney's value proposition is clearest. Buyers consistently find 4-bed, 2.5-bath homes in the 2,200–2,800 sq ft range. Communities include Painted Tree, Adriatica Village, Tucker Hill, Tucker Hill, and the lower end of Trinity Falls. For relocation buyers from California or the Northeast, this tier consistently produces genuine astonishment.

## $650K to $1M: Premium McKinney

Above $650K, buyers access Stonebridge Ranch, the upper sections of Trinity Falls and Adriatica Village, and parts of Painted Tree. Expect 2,800–3,800 sq ft, updated kitchens, larger lots, dedicated office or game room, and outdoor living. Pool homes become common.

## $1M+: Estate Tier

At $1M and above, buyers move into Painted Tree's premium lots, Stonebridge Ranch golf-course frontage, and custom builds in Lost Creek Ranch, The Reserve at Watters, and Tucker Hill. For acreage-style estates, neighboring Plano, Prosper (Plano ISD) typically deliver more land per dollar than staying inside McKinney city limits.

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