Researched 23 September 2026
Forney, Texas
Two homes on the same street can carry very different tax bills. Here is why.
Text FORNEY to (469) 949-8827
Market snapshot
Where the market sits.
$334,778
median sale price, down 5.5% year over year
three months ending August 2026, Redfin
60 days
median on market, 15 days faster than a year ago
three months ending August 2026, Redfin
1,068
active listings averaging $378,283 and $160 per sq ft
September 2026, HAR.com
6.95%
national average 30-year fixed
week of 17 September 2026, Freddie Mac PMMS
Property tax
The rate, line by line.
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman County | 0.334478 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| City of Forney | 0.421431 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| Forney ISD | 1.286900 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| Base combined | 2.042809 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| Kaufman County MUD #2, #3, #4 (the districts serving Devonshire) | 0.777500 – 1.000000 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| Forney MMD #1 | 0.350000 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
| Spradley Farms PID | 0.540000 | tax year 2025, Kaufman County Appraisal District |
A Devonshire address inside a MUD can carry roughly $0.78 to $1.00 per $100 of value on top of the 2.042809 base. Pull the exact parcel from the Kaufman County Appraisal District before making an offer. Rates are tax year 2025; the 2026 sheet is not posted yet.
Builder incentives
What is advertised, and what to ask.
Devonshire
Trophy Signature
1.99% (5.821% APR) plus free appliances. Homes listed $286,990–$442,490.
Confirm: No expiration is published. Ask whether the rate is temporary or for the full term, and which homes qualify.
Devonshire
Bloomfield
$20,000–$30,000 in included upgrades, expires 30 September. Homes listed $375,990–$594,990.
Confirm: Whether the upgrade allowance replaces or adds to a finance incentive.
Gateway Parks and Windmill Farms
Starlight Homes
3.25% (6.87% APR) FHA 5/1 ARM on 30-year amortization. 640 minimum FICO, 20% down, affiliated lender.
Confirm: This is an adjustable rate. Ask what the payment becomes after year five, and confirm the 9/30 contract and 10/31 closing deadlines.
Devonshire
HistoryMaker
4.99% (5.829% APR) 30-year FHA through an affiliated lender, advertised with up to $100K in savings.
Confirm: The page still shows a 30 June contract deadline, so treat it as stale and ask for the current offer.
Communities
How the communities differ.
Devonshire
925 acres approved for 3,000 homes, acquired by Wheelock Street Capital from Hunt Properties in January 2014. The community lists Ashton Woods, Bloomfield, Highland, HistoryMaker, Perry, Shaddock, Trophy Signature and William Ryan; NewHomeSource showed five actively selling with 233 homes and 42 quick move-ins on 23 September 2026.
Amenities
Two amenity centers, The Club at Devonshire, pool and splash pool, splash pad, covered pavilion with fireplace and grills, events lawn, sand volleyball, basketball, playground, dog park, fishing ponds and hike-and-bike trails, with an on-site manager and lifestyle director. HOA managed by CCMC; dues are not published publicly and vary by section.
Schools
The district and its building program.
Forney ISD enrolls more than 20,000 students across two high schools, four middle schools, four intermediate schools, twelve elementary schools and an early childhood center. Voters approved $623 million in 2019 and $1.294 billion in 2022, and the district projects nearly 30,000 students by 2034-35. Campus ratings and data: txschools.gov.
Getting around
Distance and access.
Forney is 21 miles east of Dallas, with Dallas Love Field 27 miles away and Mesquite Metro 9 miles, per the Forney Economic Development Corporation. Forney participates in STAR Transit, which advertises DART connections.
Growth
What is under construction.
US-80 from Lawson Road to FM 460 is being rebuilt from four mainlanes to six with continuous frontage roads, $89.6 million, scheduled for completion September 2026. A 60,000 sq ft Dick's Sporting Goods is slated for construction from November 2026 and Chipotle for March 2027, per inForney reporting in June 2026. Population grew from 23,455 at the 2020 census to an estimated 41,658 by July 2025, per Census QuickFacts.
Sources
Every figure, sourced.
- Redfin Forney housing market, three months ending August 2026
- HAR.com Forney, September 2026
- Kaufman County Appraisal District 2025 tax rate sheet
- Freddie Mac PMMS, week of 17 September 2026
- Builder community pages read 23 September 2026
- devonshireliving.com and NewHomeSource, 23 September 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, July 2025 estimates
- Forney ISD and Forney Economic Development Corporation
- inForney, June 2026
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Market figures are dated snapshots and move monthly. Builder incentives change frequently and may be limited to selected homes, lenders, loan programs or closing dates. Verify all terms in writing with the builder and lender before writing an offer. This guide is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice, and is not an offer of credit. Kenny Agbim, Texas real estate license 820897. eXp Realty LLC, license 603392. Equal Housing Opportunity.