Across the 12 months ending October 31, 2026, homes on one acre or more closed at a median of $1,272,500 in Argyle, $2,100,000 in Bartonville and $2,100,000 in Southlake, according to NTREIS closed-sale data pulled November 7, 2026. If the goal is acreage plus a strong public school district, Argyle is where the dollar stretches furthest, while Southlake charges the most per acre and Bartonville sits in between on land cost but matches Southlake on price.
The Agency Dallas, an independently owned and operated brokerage serving North Texas, tracks these three towns closely because buyers so often compare them side by side. Below we break the numbers down by lot size, explain what drives the gap, and outline what sellers in each town should take from it.
What did one-acre-plus homes sell for in each town?
We pulled every residential closing on one acre or more in Southlake, Argyle and Bartonville from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026, excluding condominiums. Here is how the three compare at the median:
- Southlake: 74 closings, median price $2,100,000, median lot 1.12 acres, median home 5,031 square feet, about $443 per square foot, 20 median days on market.
- Bartonville: 25 closings, median price $2,100,000, median lot 2.12 acres, median home 4,675 square feet, about $414 per square foot, 27 median days on market.
- Argyle: 76 closings, median price $1,272,500, median lot 1.87 acres, median home 3,839 square feet, about $337 per square foot, 34.5 median days on market.
Measured by land, the spread is wider than the price headline suggests. The median closed price per acre was roughly $1.54 million in Southlake, $707,000 in Bartonville and $547,000 in Argyle. In plain terms, the same budget buys roughly twice the land in Bartonville and close to three times the land in Argyle compared with Southlake.
Where does acreage plus top schools cost less?
On price per acre, Argyle wins clearly, and Bartonville offers far more land than Southlake at the same median price. Southlake remains the most expensive way to combine acreage with its school district, largely because one-acre lots there sit inside an established, built-out city with retail and services minutes away.
School district boundaries matter here and they do not follow city lines neatly. Southlake is served mostly by Carroll ISD. Argyle and Bartonville addresses can fall in more than one district depending on the street, so buyers should confirm the assigned district for each specific address with the district itself before writing an offer. Our post on why the 76226 ZIP code has two markets covers how that split shows up in prices.
How does lot size change the comparison?
Splitting the closings at two acres shows where each market concentrates its value:
- Southlake, 1 to 2 acres: 62 closings, median $1,887,500, about $415 per square foot, 17.5 median days on market.
- Southlake, 2 acres or more: 12 closings, median $4,300,000 on a median 2.94 acres, about $711 per square foot, 109.5 median days on market.
- Bartonville, 2 acres or more: 21 closings, median $2,275,000 on a median 2.23 acres, about $466 per square foot.
- Argyle, 1 to 2 acres: 42 closings, median $1,168,750, about $309 per square foot, 30 median days on market.
- Argyle, 2 acres or more: 34 closings, median $1,562,500 on a median 3.12 acres, about $383 per square foot, 40.5 median days on market.
Two patterns stand out. First, Southlake properties on two acres or more are a thin, high-dollar segment where the median sale took more than 100 days. Second, Bartonville is almost entirely a two-acre-plus market: only four of its 25 closings were on lots between one and two acres.
What should a seller in each town take from this?
The Agency Dallas approaches acreage pricing the same way in all three towns: start with closed sales of similar land size, then adjust for the house. The data points to different priorities for each seller.
Southlake sellers
One-to-two-acre homes moved quickly, with a median of 17.5 days. Pricing within the closed range for comparable lots tends to be rewarded. Sellers above two acres should plan for a longer runway and a very specific buyer, and price against the handful of true land comparables rather than against typical Southlake neighborhoods.
Bartonville sellers
Buyers here are paying for land, privacy and room for horses or outbuildings. Survey, fencing, barn condition and any agricultural valuation matter as much as finishes. Our guide to pricing land and house together in Bartonville walks through that method.
Argyle sellers
Argyle offered the most land per dollar, and buyers know it. Days on market ran longer than in Southlake, so presentation and an accurate opening price carry more weight. Sellers on two acres or more should highlight usable acreage, not just total acreage.
What else changes the real cost of owning acreage?
Price per acre is only the entry fee. Buyers comparing these towns should also weigh:
- Property tax rates, which differ by city, school district and any special districts on a given parcel.
- Water and sewer service, since some acreage relies on wells or septic systems with their own inspection needs.
- Deed restrictions and HOA rules that may limit outbuildings, livestock or fencing.
- Commute time to the jobs and airports a household uses most.
- Future road and commercial projects near the property, which can change traffic and value.
For a broader view of these towns, see our Argyle and Bartonville neighborhood guide and our Southlake and Westlake page.
How can The Agency Dallas help?
The Agency Dallas, an independently owned and operated brokerage serving North Texas, prices acreage homes from closed land comparables first and the house second. If you own one acre or more in Southlake, Argyle or Bartonville and want to know where your property sits in these ranges, you can request a free home valuation and our team will build it from current closed sales.
Frequently asked questions
Which town has the cheapest acreage: Southlake, Argyle or Bartonville?
Argyle. For closings from November 2025 through October 2026 on one acre or more, the median price per acre was about $547,000 in Argyle, compared with about $707,000 in Bartonville and about $1.54 million in Southlake, based on NTREIS data. Argyle also had the lowest median price at $1,272,500.
How much does a one-acre home in Southlake cost?
Southlake homes on one to two acres closed at a median of $1,887,500 in the 12 months ending October 31, 2026, across 62 sales. The median home in that group sold for about $415 per square foot and went under contract quickly, with a median of 17.5 days on market.
Are Bartonville homes mostly on two acres or more?
Yes. Of 25 Bartonville closings on one acre or more in the past year, 21 were on two acres or more. That group closed at a median of $2,275,000 on a median lot of about 2.2 acres. Buyers there are typically paying for land, privacy and room for horses or outbuildings.
Do Argyle and Bartonville homes all attend the same school district?
No. District boundaries do not follow city limits, and Argyle and Bartonville addresses can be assigned to more than one district depending on the street. Before making an offer, confirm the assigned district and campuses for the exact address directly with the school district, since that assignment can affect both daily life and resale.
How long do acreage homes take to sell in these towns?
Median days on market for one-acre-plus closings were 20 in Southlake, 27 in Bartonville and 34.5 in Argyle over the past year. Larger Southlake properties on two acres or more were the exception, with a median of 109.5 days, because that price tier has fewer buyers and fewer comparable sales.
Sources: NTREIS Matrix closed residential sales, Southlake, Argyle and Bartonville, one acre or more, condominiums excluded, closed November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, retrieved November 7, 2026. Medians calculated by The Agency Dallas.
