Willow Bend
Executive estates in west Plano’s established prestige corridor
Willow Bend is west Plano’s premier estate neighborhood: custom and semi-custom homes on generous lots surrounding The Shops at Willow Bend. The area attracted original corporate Plano buyers in the 1990s and has retained its character through strong HOA stewardship and consistent renovation activity.
Price Range
$600K – $1.3M
Property Types
Executive single-family, Custom homes, Estate properties
Year Built
1988–2005
HOA: ~$75–$150/mo depending on subdivision
Schools
Plano ISD
Commute & Access
12 min to Legacy West corporate corridor · 20 min to North Dallas · 30 min to Downtown Dallas via DNT
Highlights
What makes Willow Bend stand out
- Custom and semi-custom homes on 0.25–0.5 acre lots
- The Shops at Willow Bend 2 miles away (Dillard’s, Macy’s)
- Established Plano ISD feeder pattern
- Active neighborhood swim and tennis clubs
- Mature tree canopy and well-maintained streetscaping
- Strong HOA maintaining property values since the 1990s
Best Fit
Families with school-age children wanting the Gulledge/Wilson/Plano West feeder pattern with room for a pool, three-car garage, and a proper backyard. Also executives wanting a prestige address with minimal commute to Legacy West.
Nearby Amenities
- The Shops at Willow Bend (Dillard’s, Macy’s, 100+ stores)
- Willow Bend Country Club
- Multiple community pools and tennis complexes
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve 15 min away
- Lifetime Fitness nearby
Major Employers Nearby
- Toyota North America (10 min)
- JPMorgan Chase Plano campus (12 min)
- Liberty Mutual (10 min)
- FedEx Office (15 min)
- Intuit Plano (12 min)
Willow Bend: Frequently Asked Questions
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Nearby
More Plano neighborhoods
- Legacy WestLock-and-leave luxury steps from Toyota’s North American campus$500K – $1.1M
- Hunters GlenCentral Plano’s beloved swim-team community: established, affordable, and active$400K – $650K
- Downtown Plano Arts DistrictDART-connected arts village: historic homes, loft conversions, and walkable culture$320K – $600K
- DeerfieldThe Christmas lights neighborhood, and a mature northwest Plano address the rest of the yearRoughly $550K – $850K for the typical resale, with updated and larger plans running higher. Above Plano’s citywide median of about $520K (Redfin, three months ending May 2026). Approximate; ask for current comps with an as-of month.
- Los RiosEast Plano’s value side: bigger lots, older homes, and the city’s lowest entry pointRoughly $330K – $520K for typical resale, with golf-course-backing and heavily updated homes above that. Well under Plano’s citywide median of about $520K (Redfin, three months ending May 2026). Approximate; ask for current comps with an as-of month.
- Normandy EstatesPlano’s guard-gated luxury enclave: 24-hour staffed entry on the west sideRoughly $1.3M – $3M+ for estate homes, well above Plano’s citywide median of about $520K (Redfin, three months ending May 2026). A thin, low-volume market: any single sale moves the average. Approximate; ask for current comps with an as-of month.