Where Preston Hollow is
Preston Hollow has no single official boundary. Most descriptions place it north of Northwest Highway, Loop 12, just above University Park, running north toward LBJ Freeway, I-635, with the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road crossing it north to south. To the southwest is Bluffview, and to the west is Northwest Dallas.
Preston Center, the shopping and office area at Northwest Highway and Preston Road, sits at its southern edge. My office is there, at 5950 Berkshire Lane.
Houses, lots and streets
The original estate section, around Strait Lane, Walnut Hill Lane and Deloache Avenue, has some of the largest lots in Dallas. Elsewhere, streets of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes on generous lots sit alongside new custom houses built where older homes were replaced.
- Single-story homes are common among the original ranch houses.
- New construction appears lot by lot, often two stories.
- Interior streets are residential. Preston Road, Northwest Highway and Walnut Hill Lane carry heavy traffic.
Creeks cross parts of the area, so check flood maps for any lot near one.
Schools: which district and how to check
Most of Preston Hollow is served by Dallas ISD. Because the neighborhood has no official boundary, addresses near its edges can fall in a different district, so check every address in the district's own school lookup and confirm on the property's DCAD record, which lists the school district as a taxing unit. Private schools are also nearby. Check their admissions directly.
Getting around
The Dallas North Tollway runs through Preston Hollow, with Northwest Highway along the south and LBJ Freeway to the north. Central Expressway, US 75, is to the east. Love Field is a short drive southwest. Your actual drive time depends on the hour and which entrance you use, so try it at your commute time.
