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Talty, TX is a small town about 25 miles from Dallas and just outside Forney, TX. Talty offers a quiet, rural atmosphere with easy access to the DFW metroplex and neighboring towns like Terrell, TX, providing an escape from city life while still being connected to it. D.R. Horton offers new homes for sale in Talty, TX, so you can settle into this relaxed area with ease. Our new construction homes in Talty, TX feature backyards perfect for playing or cooking out, spacious open floorplans, smart home technology, and brand new appliances, so you can simply move in and start enjoying your new space.

Why choose Talty, TX

As a small town just 30 minutes from Downtown Dallas, Talty has a unique feeling of country living right outside one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Texas—and the US. Whether you’re looking for entertainment, outdoor recreation, or a quiet day away from it all, Talty either has it or provides easy access to it. You can enjoy the nearby community events, spend the day at the park, go for a nice bike ride through the trees, shop ‘til you drop, or catch a performance or movie just a few minutes down the road in Forney or Terrell. Or, if you’re feeling a bustling day of activities or a date night downtown, you can easily pop over to the Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum, or Fair Park.

Talty’s location also provides easy access to employment opportunities, as many major businesses are headquartered in and around DFW. If you need to catch a flight out of town for work or leisure, you can get to both Dallas Love Field Airport and DFW International Airport in just under an hour.

Living in Talty, TX

Talty, Texas, though rural, offers access to plenty of community activities, events, and things to do, thanks to its proximity to Terrell, Forney, and Dallas. Whether you’re looking for a night out in the city, a holiday celebration, or a casual weekend in town, you’ll never be far from entertainment living in Talty.

Nearby Terrell and Forney, both just a short drive down the road, welcome Talty residents to all of their community events. Since Talty is situated between the two cities, you’ll always have your pick of holiday events. For example, both Terrell and Forney host Fourth of July celebrations, so you can decide whether you want an evening of live music, food, and fireworks; a whole day of festival fun with face painting, hot air balloons, food, and fireworks; or to split your day between the two cities for a combination of both. Terrell and Forney offer lots of other events and things to do throughout the year, like museums, shopping, dining, fitness events, art showings, performance art, and more. Plenty of fun activities can be found in Dallas, as well, about a 30-minute drive away.

If it’s outdoor activities you seek, Talty, TX provides easy access to many parks and outdoor spaces, like lakes to cool down from the Texas heat, baseball fields to watch your child’s team hit a home run, or playgrounds for your little ones to climb and play. The athletes in your family can enjoy numerous parks with fields and courts nearby, totalling about 50 sporting facilities within a 15-minute drive of home.

An adventurous outing can be found about 20 minutes away at the Trinity Forest Adventure Park, where you can enjoy zip lines and aerial obstacle courses in the woods. There are several different courses and sections that cater to different age groups and skill levels. Kids ages four and up can climb on the Children’s Course, or older children and adults can brave the Main Course, which has over 30 zip lines and 100 aerial ropes course elements like ladders, cargo nets, wobble bridges, tight ropes, autobelay jumps, and more. The Main Course is divided into sections based on difficulty, age, and height requirements, but as a general rule, the Main Course starts at age six.

The Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a great way to enjoy nature and challenge yourself, but if you’d rather immerse yourself in nature without the adrenaline rush, you can head a little under 20 minutes to Post Oak Dallas County Nature Preserve instead. The Post Oak Preserve spans over 330 acres, featuring a large forest, a network of trails, and Hidden Lake. At the Preserve, you can go fishing, have a picnic, or head out on the hiking trail of your choice.

If a state park is more your style, you can drive about 40 minutes to Cedar Hill and Lake Tawakoni State Parks. Cedar Hill State Park is an almost 2,000-acre park of Joe Pool Lake, which allows boating, swimming, and fishing. The park also has plenty of spaces for camping, as well as a network of hiking and biking trails. Similarly, the Lake Tawakoni State Park offers a combination of land, shore, and lake activities. With over 370 acres of oak forest, several miles of accessible shoreline, and a 38,000-acre reservoir, the Lake Tawakoni State Park offers activities like hiking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, boating, and fishing for bass, catfish, and crappie.

Businesses and job opportunities near Talty

Talty, TX provides easy access to lots of nearby major employers. Whether you prefer to commute 15 minutes or less or are fine with a 30-minute to an hour drive in the morning, there are plenty of opportunities to choose from. Popular employment industries in Talty and its neighboring towns include local government, manufacturing and distribution, and education, especially at Forney ISD. Terrell, Texas, about a 15-minute drive from Talty, is home to a nearly 600,000 square foot AutoZone Distribution Center, as well as the headquarters of American National Bank of Texas.

More employment opportunities can be found within a 30-60 minute commute of Talty across DFW. Dallas, just 25 miles from Talty, is a popular choice for work, with a high presence of major companies and company headquarters across all industries. Examples include AT&T, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Health Resources; though, this is barely a start to the opportunities in Dallas, as more than 62,000 businesses call Dallas, TX home.

With about a 40-60 minute drive, you can reach additional great employment opportunities in locations like Fort Worth and Arlington. The Arlington Assembly General Motors assembly plant and the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control location are both about 40 miles away in Arlington. The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics headquarters, a bit farther away, is located in Fort Worth. Of course, these are just a few major employers in the area, and the careers in DFW are endless.

New construction homes in Talty, TX

Talty, TX is a great option for anyone looking for new construction homes near Dallas, TX without living in the high-energy environment of the big city. Talty’s quiet, rural environment is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle while still providing easy access to a great selection of jobs and companies, parks and outdoor activities, and everyday entertainment or events. D.R. Horton offers new build homes in Talty, TX, allowing you to settle into your new space with the peace of mind and confidence that comes with trusting the nation’s number one homebuilder. Browse our Talty home listings online or contact us today for more information.