North Dallas
North Dallas’s estate neighborhood – winding streets, mature tree canopy, and a rate sense of privacy just minutes from Downtown, the Park Cities, and the city’s most storied private schools.
75220, 75225, 75229, 75230
Estate Living · Private & Secluded · Established Luxury · Top Private Schools · Historic Old Dallas
Preston Hollow
Preston Hollow covers a lot of ground, and it changes as you move through it. At the center is Old Preston Hollow, where winding streets disappear behind stone walls and hedges and some of Dallas’ most significant estates sit on unusually large parcels of land. But the name extends well beyond those estates. A few streets away, the scale may shift to classic 1950s ranch houses, renovated mid-century homes, newer custom residences, or an ambitious new-build compound taking shape where an older home once stood.
There isn’t one version of Preston Hollow. That is a large part of its appeal. Lots tend to be generous, trees are mature, and many streets feel remarkably quiet for a neighborhood this close to the center of Dallas. Preston Center, NorthPark, the Park Cities, and the city’s major north-south corridors are all close at hand. So are many of Dallas’ best-known private schools—a practical advantage that has shaped where families live and how this part of North Dallas has developed.
An original ranch house and an architecturally significant estate can exist within the same broader neighborhood. So can a secluded, acreage-like property just minutes from some of the busiest parts of the city. Preston Hollow has never been especially uniform. It is too large, too layered, and, frankly, too interesting for that. Understanding why Preston Hollow isn’t really one neighborhood is a useful place to start.
Considering a move to this neighborhood or exploring more like it? I help buyers and sellers understand the streets, homes, and market nuances that shape each part of Dallas.
Schools
Schools matter in Preston Hollow, but the picture is not as straightforward as it is in the Park Cities. Preston Hollow is part of Dallas rather than its own municipality, so public-school assignments fall within Dallas ISD and can change from one pocket—or even one address—to another.
Dallas ISD
Preston Hollow Elementary serves portions of the neighborhood, with Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy and Hillcrest High School forming part of its traditional feeder pattern. Other homes carrying a Preston Hollow address may feed to different campuses, including Thomas Jefferson High School.
This is an important distinction for buyers: “Preston Hollow” is a neighborhood name, not a single public-school attendance zone. If public-school assignment is a priority, verify the zoning for the individual property rather than relying on the neighborhood name alone.
The Private-School Corridor
Preston Hollow’s concentration of private schools is unusual, even for Dallas. St. Mark’s School of Texas and The Hockaday School are located within the broader neighborhood, while Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Ursuline Academy of Dallas, and Episcopal School of Dallas are nearby.
Those campuses have influenced residential patterns here for decades. For many families, living close to school can mean a shorter commute, easier afternoons, and less of the day spent crossing Dallas in traffic.
It does not necessarily require buying one of Preston Hollow’s landmark estates, either. Original ranch houses, smaller homes, and surrounding residential pockets can offer the same geographic advantage at very different price points. For families weighing schools as part of a move, the address matters. The better question is often which part of Preston Hollow works best for the school commute—and for the rest of daily life.
Parks & Outdoor
Preston Hollow Park — Open green space, a playground, and walking paths make this an easy everyday park for nearby residents. It feels more like a neighborhood gathering place than a destination.
Preston Green Park — Smaller and more tucked away, Preston Green offers a quiet pocket of green space within the surrounding residential streets.
Brook Hollow Golf Club — One of Dallas’ longstanding private clubs, Brook Hollow has been part of the area’s golf and social life for generations.
Shopping & Retail
Preston Center
Preston Center is part of the rhythm of living in Preston Hollow. At Preston Road and Northwest Highway, it is where dinner, errands, coffee, fitness, and a last-minute stop can all happen within a few blocks. It is not a traditional town square, but it often functions like one.
Longtime Dallas favorites such as Hillstone now share the area with newer arrivals, including Casa Brasa and Frenchie. The mix keeps changing, which is part of Preston Center’s character. Familiar places stay in the rotation while something new is almost always arriving.
It also gives Preston Hollow a gathering place of its own. Highland Park has the Village. University Park has Snider Plaza. Preston Hollow gravitates toward Preston Center—less contained than either and a little harder to define, but closely connected to the neighborhood around it.
Market At a Glance
SINGLE-FAMILY SALES · JAN–JUN 2026
$2.775M
MEDIAN CLOSED PRICE
$543
MEDIAN PRICE / SF
28
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
96.9%
SALE-TO-LIST
90
CLOSED SALES
FROM DALLAS CURATED
Worth Reading
NEIGHBORHOOD ARCHIVE
Continue Exploring
EDITOR’S TOP 3
Where to eat first in this neighborhood
Tex-Mex
Escondido
Classic Tex-Mex from restaurateur Jon Alexis (TJ's Seafood, Malibu Poke), brought back to Preston Royal after the previous Tex-Mex tenant closed — with what's billed as the largest patio in Preston Hollow.
Resort-style indoor/outdoor bar and largest patio in Preston Hollow
Seafood
Rex's Seafood
Half fish market, half restaurant — the daily case holds 15–20 fresh options flown in from around the globe, cooked to order if you want it that way.
Daily-changing fresh fish case
Chinese
Royal China
A Preston Royal fixture since 1974, still family-owned and run by second-generation owners George and April Kao. The hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings have earned a devoted following for fifty years.
Signature Feature: Hand-pulled noodles and made-to-order soup dumplings
Want to see more of the editor’s favorites?
Walk Score & Drive Time
Car-dependent overall; walkable pockets around Preston Center and Preston Royal
walk score note
15 - 20 minutes
to downtown
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions for this neighborhood
What is Preston Hollow known for?
What types of homes are found in Preston Hollow?
What is it like to live in Preston Hollow?
What is the difference between Old Preston Hollow and Preston Hollow?
Is Preston Hollow its own city?
Is Preston Hollow walkable?