What Does $445,000 Buy in a Gated Richardson Townhome Right Now?

What does $445,000 buy in a gated Richardson townhome community right now?

At 853 Rohan Drive, it buys a 1,887-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhome built in 2016, inside a gated enclave called the Towns of Buckingham, with a rear-entry two-car garage and an HOA that covers the front yard, the exterior, and pest control. That's the short answer. The longer answer is what this listing says about where Richardson's townhome market sits right now, and why this particular pocket of Dallas County keeps drawing buyers who'd otherwise be shopping Plano.

By Paul Blair | July 21, 2026

853 Rohan Drive at a glance

View the listing and the layout reads like a single-family home shrunk to fit a townhome lot: hardwood floors and high ceilings on the main level, an open kitchen with granite counters and a walk-in pantry, and a half bath and covered patio downstairs. A landing-level office sits a few steps above the main floor, before the stairs continue up to the bedrooms, giving the plan a flexible workspace without eating into the bedroom count. Upstairs, the primary suite has dual vanities, a separate shower, a garden tub, and a walk-in closet, while the two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and the utility room fits a full-size washer and dryer.

What the numbers actually say

Richardson's overall housing market posted a median sale price of $462,223 in May 2026, up 2.7% year over year, according to Redfin's Richardson housing data. That figure covers the whole city and is driven mostly by single-family sales. Townhomes are a smaller, separate slice of that market: Redfin's townhouse-specific listings for Richardson show a median list price closer to $351,000 across the roughly two dozen townhomes typically on the market at any given time, based on Redfin's Richardson townhouse inventory.

Richardson vs. Plano, July 2026

Figures compiled from Redfin housing market and townhouse listing data for Richardson and Plano, TX.

At $445,000, 853 Rohan Drive sits above the townhome-specific median for Richardson, which tracks with what it offers over older or unrenovated stock: a 2016 build year, a gated community with amenities, and an HOA that takes yard and exterior maintenance off the owner's plate entirely. Set next to Plano, where the citywide median runs $75,000 to nearly $100,000 higher, per Redfin's Plano housing data, the gap is meaningful for a buyer who wants newer-built product and proximity to the same Telecom Corridor job base without paying Plano or Frisco new-construction prices.

Streets, schools, and who actually buys here

The Towns of Buckingham sits off Buckingham Road in the 75081 ZIP code, a short drive from Dallas College's Richland Campus and the office corridor along North Central Expressway that's anchored companies like AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Goldman Sachs for decades. The streets around it are quiet and residential, a mix of gated townhome clusters and single-family homes built from the 1970s through the 2010s, with mature trees lining the interior roads inside the gate.

853 Rohan Drive is zoned to Richardson ISD, specifically Richland Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Berkner High School, per RISD's official school directory. The district's Board of Trustees adopted its lowest overall tax rate in 36 years for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, landing at $1.1052 per $100 of taxable value, according to RISD's own announcement. Actual property tax owed still depends on the appraised value the Dallas Central Appraisal District assigns each year, worth checking directly rather than assuming last year's bill carries forward.

For anyone commuting by rail, Richardson is served by DART's Red Line, with stations including CityLine/Bush and Galatyn Park along the North Central Expressway corridor, per DART's station directory. Combined with quick access to LBJ Freeway (I-635) and US-75, that puts a car-optional commute into Uptown or Downtown Dallas within reach for the right work schedule.

Gated townhome product at this price point in Richardson tends to draw a specific kind of buyer: someone who wants single-family-style square footage and a private garage without the maintenance obligations of a standalone lot, plus proximity to the Telecom Corridor's office employment base. It also works for an investor targeting Richardson's rental demand, given that same proximity to Dallas College and the corridor's steady tenant pool. It's a weaker fit for anyone specifically shopping for ground-up new construction, since a 2016 build, while newer than most of Richardson's housing stock, isn't new.

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How it stacks up against building new

Buyers weighing Rohan Drive against new construction farther north in Prosper or Celina should factor in that a 2016 build in an established, gated community skips the multi-month build timeline entirely, along with the builder-contract negotiation that comes with it. That's a real trade-off worth pricing in alongside the square-footage and finish differences between a nine-year-old townhome and a brand-new one.

Buyers weighing this kind of purchase against ground-up new construction may also want to read Grey Square's guides to builder contracts on new construction in DFW, HOA documents Dallas-area buyers should review before closing, and what Dallas-area buyers actually pay at closing. You can also browse current Richardson-area inventory through Grey Square's Dallas search.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Towns of Buckingham in Richardson, Texas? The Towns of Buckingham is a gated townhome community off Buckingham Road in Richardson, TX 75081, built starting around 2016, with key-card gate access, an HOA covering exterior and yard maintenance, and two-story townhome floor plans with attached rear-entry garages.

What schools serve 853 Rohan Drive? The property is zoned to Richardson ISD, specifically Richland Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Berkner High School, per RISD's school directory.

How does the price compare to the rest of Richardson's townhome market? At $445,000, 853 Rohan Drive is priced above Redfin's roughly $351,000 median listing price for Richardson townhomes, reflecting its 2016 build year, gated community, and HOA-covered maintenance versus older, unrenovated stock.

Is this community close to DART rail? Richardson is served by DART's Red Line, including the CityLine/Bush and Galatyn Park stations along North Central Expressway, per DART's station directory. Exact commute times depend on the specific station and schedule.

What does the HOA fee cover at Towns of Buckingham? The $180 monthly HOA fee covers front-yard maintenance, exterior upkeep, pest control, and access to community amenities, based on the current listing details for 853 Rohan Drive.

I've worked Richardson listings on both sides of the table long enough to know that gated townhome product like the Towns of Buckingham moves for a specific kind of buyer, and pricing it right looks different from pricing a single-family home three streets over.

About Paul Blair

Paul Blair is the founder and broker of Grey Square, a virtual real estate brokerage representing buyers and sellers across Dallas and Los Angeles. With 22 years in the business and more than $200 million in closed transactions, Paul works the full range of the market, from luxury homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow to estates in the Hollywood Hills and across the Westside. Connect with Paul and the Grey Square team at greysq.com. TX TREC #9011505 · CA DRE #01792671.