Sachse, TX Community Guide: Heritage Park, Schools & Homes

Sachse at a glance

Sachse sits northeast of Garland in Dallas and Collin counties, along SH 78 and the President George Bush Turnpike. Founded by William Sachse in 1845 and named after him when the railroad came through in 1886, the city had 27,103 residents at the 2020 census and has grown since.

Heritage Park reopened in October 2024 after a $10 million renovation that celebrates the city’s railroad origins.

CountiesDallas and Collin

RegionEast of Dallas

Population27,103 (2020 census)

Major roadsPresident George Bush Turnpike, SH 78

TransitNot a DART member city

School districtsGarland ISD (Dallas County part); Wylie ISD (Collin County part)

Areas to explore

Near Heritage Park

Neighborhoods around the renovated central park and The Station development near the Bush Turnpike.

Dallas County side

Neighborhoods served by Garland ISD.

Collin County side

Neighborhoods served by Wylie ISD.

Near Firewheel

Southern Sachse, about a mile from Firewheel Town Center.

Housing market

Market data: August 2026Page reviewed: October 2026

Typical home value · August 2026$427,561Down 3.1% from August 2025 ($441,291)

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Sachse: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.

Sachse is mostly single-family homes, many built in recent decades, with newer construction continuing. The county line determines the school district, so confirm which side a home is on.

Parks, recreation & things to do

In SachseHeritage Park — A park renovated for about $10 million and reopened in 2024, with a train-station-style pavilion, a themed playground, an amphitheater, and a splash pad.
In SachseCity parks and facilities — See the city’s facilities directory for parks, fields, and trails.
Nearby · RowlettLake Ray Hubbard — Boating, fishing, and paddling a short drive south.

Dining, shopping & culture

Nearby · GarlandFirewheel Town Center — An open-air shopping center about a mile south.
Nearby · MurphyMurphy Marketplace — Shopping a short drive north.

Getting around

SH 78 runs through the city, and the President George Bush Turnpike crosses its southern part.
Sachse is not a DART member city; the nearest rail is in Garland.
DFW Airport and Love Field are reachable via the Bush Turnpike.

Schools

Sachse residents in Dallas County are served by Garland ISD, and those in Collin County by Wylie ISD. Confirm for each address.

School assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease.

Frequently asked questions

Which school district serves Sachse?

Garland ISD in the Dallas County part and Wylie ISD in the Collin County part.

What is new at Heritage Park?

A $10 million renovation completed in 2024 added a train-station-style pavilion, themed playground, amphitheater, and splash pad.

Is Sachse a DART city?

No. The nearest rail stations are in Garland.

How old is Sachse?

William Sachse settled the area in 1845, and the town took his name when the railroad arrived in 1886.

Keep exploring

Local guideLiving in Sachse, Texas: A Growing Two-County SuburbA renovated central park, two school districts, and quick turnpike access. Nearby communityGarlandA large northeast suburb with a historic downtown square, Firewheel, and two DART stations. Nearby communityMurphyA residential Collin County suburb with a 52-acre central park and amphitheater. Nearby communityRowlettA lake city on Lake Ray Hubbard with a paddling trail and a DART station downtown. DirectoryAll 30 DFW communitiesCompare areas by region across Dallas–Fort Worth.

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Sources

Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth.