Plano East Side Real Estate: New US 380 Growth

Plano's stretch east of the Dallas North Tollway along US 380 opened two new lanes in each direction on July 8 after a 14-month widening project funded by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The timing matters because Dallas-Fort Worth job growth hit 3.2 percent in the first half of 2026, pushing more buyers toward suburbs that combine lower entry prices with direct highway access to downtown offices and DFW Airport.

East Plano's Key Landmarks and Programs

Buyers are focusing on the area between Alma Drive and Jupiter Road, where the city’s East Plano Revitalization Program has rezoned 180 acres for mixed-use projects near the new 12-screen Alamo Drafthouse cinema at the intersection of 15th Street and Jupiter. The Plano Economic Development Corporation has also approved tax abatements for three office buildings totaling 420,000 square feet scheduled to break ground by September.

These incentives sit within walking distance of the future Silver Line commuter-rail stop at 15th Street, set to open in late 2027 and connect directly to downtown Dallas and Addison.

Price Trends and Next Steps for Buyers

Median sale prices for single-family homes in the 75074 ZIP code reached $472,000 in June, up 9 percent from the same month in 2025, according to North Texas Real Estate Information Systems data. Townhome inventory in the same corridor has fallen to 2.1 months, the tightest level recorded since 2022.

Local agents recommend checking the city’s online permitting portal for any remaining lots inside the 180-acre rezoned district before the next round of abatements expires at the end of 2026. Early buyers who secure properties within one mile of the planned Silver Line station have seen values rise an average of 14 percent within 18 months of similar transit openings elsewhere in Collin County.