Melissa Homes with Playground Exterior features

Melissa Homes with Playground Exterior features

Welcome to Melissa, Texas – a charming city that beautifully blends the warmth of small-town living with the conveniences of modern life. Nestled in Collin County, just a stone’s throw from the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area, Melissa offers residents a serene environment with easy access to urban amenities. Known for its friendly community, top-rated schools, and picturesque landscapes, Melissa is an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the standout features of homes in this delightful city is the abundance of properties equipped with playground exterior features. Imagine stepping into your backyard, where laughter and joy fill the air as children explore their very own private playground. These homes are designed with family in mind, providing safe and engaging spaces for kids to play, socialize, and create lasting memories. With ample room for outdoor activities, you can easily host gatherings, barbecues, or simply enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings.

The real estate market in Melissa is thriving, with a variety of homes to suit every taste and budget. From charming single-family homes to spacious modern estates, there’s something for everyone. The community's commitment to maintaining parks and recreational spaces enhances the family-friendly atmosphere, making it a perfect place for those who value outdoor living.

Whether you’re looking to settle down or invest, Melissa offers a unique blend of community spirit, convenience, and stunning homes with playground features. Come discover the joy of living in Melissa, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Melissa Homes with Playground Exterior features

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21328094 MLS

Welcome to this exceptional Perry Home in the highly sought-after Liberty community of Melissa, Texas, offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and thoughtfully designed spaces that blend everyday comfort with effortless entertaining. From the moment you enter, you're welcomed by soaring two-story ceilings in the foyer and family room, an elegant wrought-iron staircase, and upgraded 8-foot interior doors throughout the first floor, creating a bright and sophisticated first impression. The beautifully designed kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring a large kitchen island, designer finishes, stylish lighting, a double oven, walk-in pantry, and a convenient butler’s pantry, making it ideal for hosting gatherings. The living room showcases custom built-ins, adding both charm and functionality. The spacious primary suite boasts a custom closet and luxurious bathroom complete with a large walk-in shower and built-in bench. A secondary bedroom with an ensuite bath on the first floor provides the perfect setup for guests, while the upstairs offers additional bedrooms plus a versatile fifth bedroom that has been transformed into a private workout or yoga studio with French doors. Additional highlights include smart thermostats and light switches, a functional mud room, and a covered back patio perfect for relaxing outdoors. The 3 car tandem garage offers ample space, including room for a golf cart. This home effortlessly combines modern upgrades, flexible living spaces, and timeless design. You don’t want to miss this home.

2500 Williamsburg Dr, Melissa

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21311195 MLS

Extensively updated with impeccable designer style, this home reflects true pride of ownership—every improvement thoughtfully completed by the homeowners. Major structural and mechanical updates include foundation and plumbing work, a 2022 roof, and water heater along with refreshed landscaping with new sod, and a spacious covered back porch ideal for outdoor living. Inside, the home features a fully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and on-trend finishes. Both bathrooms have been renovated, and the primary suite showcases a stunning blond-and-black color palette that feels like your own personal spa, offering a calming, high-end retreat. The laundry room has also been enhanced with added storage, providing smart space for equipment, supplies, and additional appliances—keeping the home running smoothly and clutter-free. Durable maintenance-free LVP and tile flooring run throughout—no carpet anywhere for those with allergies. The layout offers that perfect size for stepping up to your next sized home up or downsizing with comfortable living spaces and a clean, designer look from room to room. Located in the highly sought-after Melissa ISD, the home provides an easy commute onto Highway 75. Why wait on new construction that still needs thousands in upgrades, design choices, and personal touches? This home is already beautifully finished with custom updates, stylish selections, and major improvements completed—giving you a move-in-ready experience with none of the extra work or expense. A rare blend of trendy design, long-term peace of mind, and a coveted location—this home is truly an exceptional find. This home will not disappoint...call your favorite agent today and schedule a showing!

305 Fisherman Trl, Melissa

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21268444 MLS

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Highland Home in the highly sought-after Liberty community of Melissa. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open-concept layout filled with natural light and designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, oversized island, abundant cabinetry, pot and pan drawers, and wine fridge, all overlooking the inviting living room with a stunning brick-and-stone fireplace. The private primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with an oversized soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find a versatile game room along with a fourth bedroom and full bath. Additional highlights include a covered backyard patio ideal for outdoor gatherings, backyard playscape, tankless water heater, ample storage throughout, and an attached 2-car garage. Located in the award-winning Melissa ISD, the Liberty community features fantastic neighborhood amenities including parks, playgrounds, green spaces, and a community pool, all with convenient access to Hwy 75, shopping and dining. You'll be proud to call this Home.

2218 Jackson Dr, Melissa

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21227391 MLS

Why wait months for new construction when you can move into a beautifully maintained 2023 home on one of the largest lots in its price range today? Situated on a rare 2010-acre corner lot directly across from the neighborhood pond, playground, and walking trails, 1504 Cobblestone offers a combination of location, lot size, condition, and value that is increasingly difficult to find in Melissa. Among homes built in 2020 and newer with similar lot sizes, this is one of the lowest-priced opportunities currently available. Even better, builder warranties are still in place, giving buyers peace of mind without the uncertainty, delays, and added expenses often associated with new construction. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan offers the flexibility today's buyers demand. Just off the entry, a private first-floor flex room provides the perfect space for a home office, study, playroom, fitness room, or second living area. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces create an inviting atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining, centered around a large island, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space. The first-floor primary suite offers privacy and comfort, featuring dual vanities, an oversized walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, a full bath, an expansive game room, and a versatile loft area that can easily serve as a media room, study zone, workout space, or additional living area. Step outside to a covered patio overlooking a large fenced backyard with plenty of room for a future pool, outdoor kitchen, garden, playset, or simply a space to enjoy the beautiful Sunsets. Located just minutes from Highway 75, the new H-E-B, Buc-ee's, McKinney, Allen, and Frisco, this home delivers the perfect balance of small-town charm and everyday convenience. Large lot. Prime location. Remaining builder warranties. Exceptional value.

1504 Cobblestone Rd, Melissa

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About Arnold LaLande | Dallas TX Area Real Estate Agent

Arnold LaLande isn't a typical North Texas Realtor — and if you've spent any time interviewing them, you've probably noticed most of them sound alike. Arnold takes a different approach, shaped by two experiences that set him apart: a career built on moving people at scale, and a life that has repeatedly required him to be the relocating client himself. A logistics background you can feel in every transaction Before real estate, Arnold spent over two decades in human logistics for two of the world's largest airlines — the kind of work where thousands of people, tight timelines, and unforgiving margins for error are all part of the same Tuesday afternoon. That background shaped the way he runs a transaction today: clear expectations set from day one, steady communication throughout, and a "trust but verify" discipline that keeps the process on track and surprises to a minimum. In a business where small mistakes get expensive quickly, Arnold's clients get the benefit of someone who spent a career making sure the planes ran on time — and now brings that same operational precision to one of the largest financial decisions they'll ever make. Relocation isn't a niche for him — it's lived experience Most agents who market themselves as "relocation specialists" have never actually relocated. Arnold has. Originally from New York City, he lived and worked in New Jersey, Charlotte, and Minneapolis before settling into the Dallas area. He knows what it feels like to interview a new city from a hotel room, to weigh commute patterns against school zones against long-term growth, and to move a family across state lines without losing momentum at work. That perspective is invaluable for corporate transferees, out-of-state families, and first-time Texans who trust him to guide them through the DFW metroplex — with deep focus on Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Prosper , Allen, and the broader North Dallas corridor. Luxury that's earned, not staged On the luxury side, Arnold's approach is built on preparation, pricing conviction, and positioning. He doesn't believe in over-improving a home to "feel ready." Instead, he helps sellers focus on the fundamentals serious buyers actually evaluate: the bones of the home, Texas-specific realities like foundation and roof condition, curb appeal that reads as genuinely cared-for rather than staged, and a list price anchored in data rather than hope. The result is consistent — cleaner offers, a stronger negotiating position, and a process that feels controlled rather than chaotic. A grounded advisor for buyers For buyers — whether first-time, relocating, upsizing, or downsizing — Arnold's job is to keep emotion from turning into overpayment. He runs the numbers clearly, flags the risks that tend to surface after the option period closes for clients who skipped their homework, and knows the hidden-pocket neighborhoods that only local experience reveals. When the right home shows up, he moves fast and negotiates cleanly. When it isn't the right one, he'll tell you that too. The relationship continues long after closing Most agents disappear once the keys change hands. Arnold doesn't. His clients stay connected through quarterly check-ins, seasonal home-maintenance guidance, a vetted network of trusted local professionals, and the kind of thoughtful follow-through that makes clients feel remembered long after closing — because the goal has never been a single transaction. The goal is to be the agent his clients call for the next move, and the move after that. His influences — a career in precision operations, a passion for Formula One, and the perspective that comes from actually starting over in new cities — all point in the same direction: stay calm, rely on the data, leave room to negotiate, and execute with care. Whether it's your first Texas address or your last, Arnold makes sure the landing is smooth.

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