Plano neighborhood · 75093

Willow Bend

Southwest Plano between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road, from Plano Parkway north to Parker Road. Dozens of Willow Bend sections, from patio homes to estate lots.

1,821 homesBuilt 1984–2001Plano ISDMandatory HOA

Homes in Willow Bend
Typical home value$1.29M2026 county appraisal, median
Value per sq ft$298Median across homes
Typical size4,512 sfMost 3,427–6,047 sf
Median year built1994Range 1977–2026

Home values

Half of Willow Bend's homes are appraised between $1.1M and $1.7M. The median appraisal is up 5.9% from 2025 for the same homes, and up 62% since 2021.

$792K 2021 $975K 2022 $1.18M 2023 $1.18M 2024 $1.25M 2025 $1.29M 2026
Median appraised value of the same single-family homes each year (Collin CAD). Appraisals aren't sale prices.

The homes

The typical home was built in 1994 and has about 4,512 square feet. Most were built between 1984 and 2001.

  • 1970s1%
  • 1980s20%
  • 1990s65%
  • 2000s10%
  • 2010s3%
  • 2020s1%
92%have a homestead exemption, so the owner lives there
85%have a pool on the county record
8.1%changed hands in the last 12 months (recorded deeds)

Schools

Plano ISD
LevelSchoolShare of homesTEA rating
ElementaryCentennial Elementary96%A
Huffman Elementary4%B
MiddleRenner Middle100%B
High schoolShepton High100%D
Senior highPlano West Senior High100%B

Zones from Plano ISD (2025-26). Boundaries change; confirm an address with the district. Ratings are Texas Education Agency A–F ratings.

HOAs and neighborhood associations

About 77% of homes are inside a mandatory HOA registered with the City of Plano. 21% aren't inside any registered association.

  • Willow Bend LakesMandatory HOA17% of homes
  • Willow Bend North & WestMandatory HOA15% of homes
  • Creeks of Willow BendMandatory HOA9% of homes
  • Willow Bend West VMandatory HOA7% of homes
  • Pebble Brook at Willow BendMandatory HOA6% of homes
  • Willow Bend CountryMandatory HOA4% of homes
  • Meadows of Willow BendMandatory HOA4% of homes
  • Kings CourtMandatory HOA4% of homes
  • The Enclave of Willow BendMandatory HOA4% of homes
  • Stone CreekMandatory HOA3% of homes
  • Willow Bend Estates MasterMandatory HOA2% of homes
  • Willow Bend ParkVoluntary HOA2% of homes
  • Willow Bend PlaceMandatory HOA1% of homes
  • Willow Bend Estates IIMandatory HOA1% of homes

From the City of Plano's registered neighborhoods map. Dues and rules aren't published by the city; ask for the HOA resale certificate on any home you're considering.

Parks and trails

  • Parkwood Green Park4 acres · Neighborhood ParksNext door
  • Windhaven Park25 acres · Community ParksNext door
  • Steeplechase Park19 acres · Neighborhood ParksNext door
  • White Rock Trail Park40 acres · Linear Parks0.1 mi
  • Legacy Trail147 acres · Linear Parks0.2 mi
  • Windhaven Meadows Park123 acres · Community Parks0.3 mi
  • Old Shepard Place Park18 acres · Community Parks0.3 mi

City of Plano park sites within about a third of a mile of homes in Willow Bend.

Property taxes

On the median $1.29M home with a homestead exemption, expect about $19,000 a year (about $1,580 a month) in city, county, college and Plano ISD taxes, a combined rate of 1.7009 per $100.

Work out your full monthly cost

Estimate from Realust's True Cost rates (latest adopted). The homestead exemption needs a filing; new owners often pay more in year one. Your bill uses your own appraisal.

Getting around

Straight-line distance from the middle of the neighborhood. For rush-hour drive times, see Plano's commute table or Live Near Work.

What's being built nearby

How Willow Bend compares

NeighborhoodTypical valuePer sq ftTypical sizeBuiltHomesSchools
Lakeside on Preston $1.35M $295 4,684 sf 1996 523 Plano
Willow Bend $1.29M $298 4,512 sf 1994 1,821 Plano
Gleneagles $1.04M $272 3,960 sf 1994 302 Plano
Deerfield $786K $206 3,824 sf 1993 1,050 Plano & Frisco
Whiffletree $633K $209 3,151 sf 1986 1,192 Plano
Preston Meadow $614K $214 2,969 sf 1993 1,257 Plano
Ridgeview Ranch $530K $194 2,708 sf 1999 923 Frisco
Hunters Glen $527K $200 2,637 sf 1987 2,208 Plano
Timberbrook $495K $199 2,543 sf 2001 1,021 Plano
Downtown Plano $285K $216 1,327 sf 1969 592 Plano

Questions

How much are homes in Willow Bend, Plano?

The median 2026 appraised value of single-family homes in Willow Bend is $1.29M, and half are appraised between $1.1M and $1.7M (Collin CAD). Appraisals often trail market prices, so check recent sales before making an offer.

What schools serve Willow Bend?

Plano ISD: Centennial Elementary, Huffman Elementary, Renner Middle, Shepton High, Plano West Senior High. Zones follow street lines, so confirm an exact address with the district.

Does Willow Bend have an HOA?

About 77% of homes are inside a mandatory HOA and 2% inside a voluntary one registered with the City of Plano (Willow Bend Lakes, Willow Bend North & West, Creeks of Willow Bend, Willow Bend West V, Pebble Brook at Willow Bend, Willow Bend Country, and others). Dues aren't published by the city; ask for the resale certificate on any home.

How old are the homes in Willow Bend?

The median home was built in 1994, and most were built between 1984 and 2001. The typical home has about 4,512 square feet.

About this data

Sources: Collin Central Appraisal District 2026 certified roll and 2021-2025 rolls (Texas Open Data Portal) and parcel maps; Plano ISD 2025-26 attendance zones; City of Plano GIS (Frisco ISD zones, registered neighborhood associations, parks and trails); Texas Education Agency A-F ratings. Single-family parcels only (state category A, including townhomes and condos). Values are county appraisals for tax purposes, not sale prices. Pulled October 2026. Shares and medians cover 1,821 homes.

Subdivisions included (49)

Creeks Of Willow Bend Phase 1, Pebble Brook At Willow Bend, Willow Bend North, Willow Bend West Phase Ii, Meadows Of Willow Bend, Willow Bend West Phases Iiia & Iiib, Kings Court Of Willow Bend, Willow Bend West V Phase 1a, Willow Bend Park Phase Three, Willow Bend West Phase I, Enclave At Willow Bend Phase I, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase B, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Vii, Willow Bend West V Phase 2, Willow Bend Estates Phase Iii, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Four, Creeks Of Willow Bend Phase 4, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase E, Willow Bend West Iv, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase C, Willow Bend Estates Phase I, Willow Bend Country Phase Four, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Three, Willow Bend Lakes Phase X-r, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Ix, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Two, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase G, Willow Bend Place, Willow Bend Park Phase 1, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Five-r, Willow Bend Country Phase One-r, Willow Bend Lakes Phase One, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Xi-r, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase A, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase F, Willow Bend Park Phase 2, Willow Bend Estates Phase Ii, Willow Bend Polo Estates Phase D, Willow Bend Country Phase Two-r, Willow Bend Country Phase V, Creeks Of Willow Bend Phase 3, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Vi-a, Enclave At Willow Bend Phase Ii, Creeks Of Willow Bend Phase 2, Willow Bend Country Phase Vi, Willow Bend Lakes Phase Viii-r, Willow Bend Country Phase Three, Creeks Of Willow Bend Phase 3a, Willow Bend West V Phase 1b

Neighborhood names don't have official borders. We used Collin County's recorded subdivisions. See something off? Tell us.