Sherman.
The county seat, with history, culture, and a vibrant downtown
What buyers here really want to know: what homes cost, how the commute works, how close the lake is, and what the land is like. Here is the honest picture from someone who works this market every day.
All service areas$150K - $1.2M countywide typical range
30-35 min to McKinney, about an hour to Dallas
20-30 min to Lake Texoma marinas
Acreage across Grayson County
What it is like to call Sherman home.
Sherman is the county seat and the cultural and economic heart of Grayson County. Its historic 1936 courthouse anchors a revitalized downtown square filled with local boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and the annual Hot Summer Nights concert series.
Home to Austin College, Sherman blends small-town warmth with a growing job market in manufacturing and healthcare. Texas Instruments has announced a major semiconductor manufacturing facility here, which is bringing jobs and investment to the area.
Outdoors, the walkable downtown, the Sherman Arts Festival, HeyDay Entertainment for a casual afternoon, and Stone Creek Golf Club all keep life interesting, and Lake Texoma is minutes away by car.
What is important to you? If you want a real downtown, a growing job base, and easy lake access without Dallas prices, Sherman is worth a serious look.
The practical side of Sherman.
Homes across Grayson County typically run from about $150,000 to $1.2 million, and Sherman sits in the middle of that range. You can find a solid three-bedroom home well under $300,000, a price point that is increasingly hard to find closer to Dallas.
Sherman sits on US-75, about 34 miles south of McKinney, a drive of roughly 30 to 35 minutes, and about 65 miles from Dallas, roughly an hour when traffic cooperates. That makes it a practical base for anyone who needs to reach Collin County jobs without living on top of them.
Lake Texoma is about 20 to 30 minutes north through Pottsboro, where the marinas, boat ramps, and lakeside parks cluster on the Texas shore.
Grayson County has plenty of land options, from established neighborhoods in town to acreage tracts and farmettes just outside the city limits.
Local favorites and landmarks.
Historic Courthouse Square
The 1936 courthouse anchors a revitalized square with boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and Hot Summer Nights concerts.
Austin College
A respected private liberal arts college that brings culture, athletics, and community events to town.
Texas Instruments Growth
A major semiconductor facility is under way in Sherman, adding jobs and investment to the area.
Lake Texoma Access
About 20 to 30 minutes north through Pottsboro to marinas, parks, and 93,000 acres of water.
Curious how Sherman fits your budget?
Tell me what is important to you: commute, space, budget, lake access. I know these towns inside and out and will help you find the home that fits. Blessings.