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With this loft you can live large in downtown Dallas for less than $225,000

If downtown loft living is at the top of your real estate wish list, and you have only $225,000 to spend, consider unit 904 at Soco Urban Lofts, located at 1122 Jackson St., in the southwest part of downtown Dallas.

Actually, you only have to shell out $224,000 for this one listed with Jennifer Shindler of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. It’s the largest and most expensive of the four units in the building currently for sale. However, the per-square-foot price is $176, which is on the low end compared to the other three, which are going for $174, $184 and $209 per square foot.

This unit has 1,272 square feet, one bedroom and one bathroom. The interior feels industrial chic, with 11-foot ceilings, exposed ductwork and brick, and polished concrete floors — what you would expect from a building with roots as a railroad terminal and warehouse.

The windows let in lots of beautiful light, but solar blinds and drapes help with temperature control and privacy. Sadly, the chandelier above the dining room table is not included in the sale, so the new owner will just have to add his or her own signature lighting to the space.

The open kitchen boasts granite countertops and a hand-cut gray tile backsplash laid vertically, not horizontally, for added visual interest. The stainless steel appliances include a ceramic top stove and warming oven.

The bedroom area is just to the left of the entry, large enough for a king-sized bed plus side tables. Speaking of large, the custom closet can accommodate the wardrobe of even the most diehard clotheshorse.

The bathroom is made for relaxation, thanks to the oversized soaking tub with heated back and marble subway tile surround. Other nice touches: a glam light fixture and contemporary pedestal sink with high-end Kohler fixtures. Space for a full-size washer and dryer space is nearby.

From the unit’s south-facing windows you can see Reunion Tower and the Omni Dallas Hotel. For panoramic views, head to the rooftop, replete with pool and lounge area.

HOA fees are $484 per month, and that includes blanket insurance; exterior, front yard and common area maintenance; management fees; reserves; trash and water/sewer; and full use of facilities like the newly furnished gym, yoga room, community room, and rooftop pool and patio grills.

This unit also includes a same-floor dedicated storage closet, bike racks and an underground gated parking spot.

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A version of this story originally was published on Candy’s Dirt.

Bedroom can accommodate a king-sized bed.

Photo courtesy of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

Bedroom can accommodate a king-sized bed.

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11 Dallas suburbs soar as fastest-growing U.S. cities in last decade

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Celina's population has soared over 300 percent in the last 10 years, according to the report.

It's no secret that Dallas-Fort Worth's population is growing faster than most other metros in the U.S., but now several surprising Dallas neighbors have been named among the top 10 fastest-growing suburb nationwide over the last decade.

Celina nearly led the nation with an astonishing 314 percent increase in population from 2014 to 2023, according to a recent growth study by marketplace platform StorageCafe. The far-flung suburb, which is located about 45 miles north of downtown Dallas, ranked No. 2 in the report's rankings of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. cities during the 10-year period.

The report said Celina was home to more than 27,000 residents in 2023, but now the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population has grown to more than 43,300 people.

"A mix of diverse housing options, proximity to city amenities, a strong local economy and access to top-rated schools and entertainment have made it one of the most attractive places to settle in the region," the report's author wrote.

This isn't the first time Celina has entered the spotlight for its exploding population: It was the No. 1 fastest-growing U.S. city in 2023, and recently came out on top of GoBankingRates' new study ranking of the fastest-growing affluent suburbs in America for 2025.

Four more Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs earned spots among the top 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities from 2014 to 2023: Melissa (No. 3), Princeton (No. 7), Prosper (No. 8), and Fate (No. 9).

In all, 11 DFW cities earned spots in the report, including:

No. 14 – Anna
No. 33 – Midlothian
No. 43 – Royse City
No. 45 – Forney
No. 58 – Little Elm
No. 72 – Frisco

Fate, Dallas suburb The small town of Fate has grown by 172 percent since 2014, StorageCafe says.fatetx.gov/

"Aside from Frisco, which is already a well-established suburb, the rest are smaller cities — six of which more than doubled in size during this period," the report said. "The remaining cities still saw impressive gains, with population increases exceeding 60 percent. Meanwhile, Dallas proper experienced more modest growth, with a 5 percent increase over the decade."

The report added that Dallas-Fort Worth's population surge has also led to a high demand for housing. Home prices in Celina stood at nearly $611,000 in November 2024, whereas Melissa's home prices were about $466,000 during that same period.

For comparison, the national average price of a home is $354,000.

Only three Dallas suburbs had the most affordable home prices out of the total 11 DFW suburbs on the list: Princeton ($326,299), Royse City ($332,537), and Forney ($323,229).

StorageCafe says the reasons for population shifts vary greatly, with many people seeking out cities with a more affordable cost of living, or those moving for socioeconomic factors like better employment opportunities.

"Population growth is far from even across the U.S. Some cities are experiencing significant increases, directly driven by steady in-migration, rising immigration and birth rates outpacing death rates," the report said. "But what’s fueling these trends runs deeper — economic and social forces like shifting job markets, the rise of remote and hybrid work and soaring living costs are all reshaping where people choose to live."

Other fast-growing Texas cities
Texas had the greatest number of cities to earn spots in the report's ranking of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. cities over the last decade, with 25 total cities making the cut with the highest growth rates nationwide.

Austin had five suburbs land on the list: Manor (No. 6), Leander (No. 16), Kyle (No. 53), Hutto (No. 54), and Buda (No. 68).

San Antonio also had five suburbs make the top 100, including Boerne (No. 63), Selma (No. 74), Fair Oaks Ranch (No. 70), New Braunfels (No. 77), and Canyon Lake (No. 99).

Houston only had four entries on the list, but Fulshear led the nation as the fastest-growing U.S. city over the last 10 years. The remaining Houston-area cities included in the report were Manvel (No. 24), Katy (No. 82), and Conroe (No. 83).

The top 10 fastest-growing cities over the last decade are:

No. 1 – Fulshear, Texas
No. 2 – Woodbridge, Virginia
No. 3 – Celina, Texas
No. 4 – Davenport, Florida
No. 5 – Melissa, Texas
No. 6 – Manor, Texas
No. 7 – Princeton, Texas
No. 8 – Prosper, Texas
No. 9 – Fate, Texas
No. 10 – Nolensville, Tennessee

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