Lakeside on Preston is a west Plano neighborhood of custom homes around private lakes, with Zillow's typical value at $1,321,232 in September 2026, up 0.74% while Plano fell 3.33%. Don't expect the citywide discount. The homes date from about 1993 to 2004, so the roof, windows and systems are where you negotiate, and the inspection is where you find them.
You're moving to Plano with a budget above $1 million and want to know how to buy well in Lakeside on Preston, where the price isn't falling.
Is Lakeside on Preston right for you?
Lakeside on Preston fits if
- You want a neighborhood whose typical value rose this year (+0.74%) while Plano fell 3.33%.
- You want private lakes, greenbelts and trails inside the neighborhood, as its website describes them.
- You want a custom home from the 1990s or early 2000s in Plano ISD.
Look elsewhere if
- You want new construction at a similar budget: compare Normandy Estates.
- You want golf and a club close to home: look at Gleneagles.
- You want the top-tier price with shops and dining around it: see Willow Bend.
Lakeside on Preston at a glance
| Typical value | $1,321,232, Zillow, September 2026 (+0.74% in 12 months) |
|---|---|
| ZIP | 75093 |
| Built | 1993 to 2004 (portal listing data; confirm on the appraisal record) |
| Setting | Private lakes, greenbelts, trails, clubhouse, tennis courts |
| School district | Plano ISD (confirm by address) |
| Gate | Not confirmed by any source we opened: ask the HOA |
| HOA dues | Ask for the resale certificate |
Lakeside on Preston home values
| Area | Zillow's typical value | Past year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside on Preston | $1,321,232 | +0.7% | +26.1% |
| Plano (city) | $497,714 | −3.3% | +15.1% |
Zillow Home Value Index (Zillow's typical home value: the middle of the market, all home types, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), September 2026. Zillow draws its own neighborhood boundaries.
What it costs to own in Lakeside on Preston each year
Prefilled with the typical price used in this guide for Lakeside on Preston. Add HOA dues if the home has them: ask for the HOA's current budget. Insurance isn't estimated: get a quote. Check the exact school district on the appraisal district's parcel record.
Tax year 2026 rates adopted by each taxing unit (Collin Central Appraisal District and the units' own notices). † Denton County's 2026 rate is proposed, not yet confirmed as adopted, and its homestead exemption isn't verified, so none is applied; Collin College isn't included for Denton County addresses: check the parcel's bill. An estimate, not a tax bill: special districts and over-65 tax ceilings can change it. Confirm with the appraisal district or a CPA.
Negotiating a Lakeside on Preston home in 2026
Most of Plano lost value this year and Lakeside on Preston didn't, so a lowball offer based on the citywide headline is likely to go nowhere. Put your effort into the house instead. The table shows where it sits against the neighborhoods and ZIP it competes with.
| Area | Typical value, Sept 2026 | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek | $1,647,184 | +4.88% |
| Willow Bend | $1,379,001 | +0.88% |
| Lakeside on Preston | $1,321,232 | +0.74% |
| 75093 ZIP | $738,271 | -0.88% |
| Plano | $497,714 | -3.33% |
Pricing a Lakeside on Preston listing
The neighborhood's typical value is close to double its ZIP's, so a 75093 chart will mislead you. Ask for the last 12 months of closed sales inside Lakeside on Preston only, and compare houses of a similar age and update level.
Monthly cost of a Lakeside on Preston home
With 20% down on $1,321,232, the loan is $1,056,986. At the 7.4% average 30-year rate Freddie Mac reported for mid-October 2026, principal and interest come to about $7,318 a month before tax, insurance and HOA dues. A loan that size is a jumbo loan, so get a lender's quote early: jumbo pricing and down payment rules differ from a standard mortgage.
Lakeside on Preston homes: where the age shows
Portal listing data dates the houses from 1993 to 2004, with sizes from about 3,500 to more than 8,000 square feet, and the neighborhood's own site says many were built in the 1990s. They're custom homes, so two on one street can be decades apart in updates. That's your opening.
Inspection checklist for a Lakeside on Preston house
- Roof: ask the date of the last replacement and get it in the seller's disclosure.
- Windows and doors: original units on a 1990s house are a line item, not a detail.
- HVAC: houses this size often run more than one system, so get the age of each.
- Pool and pool equipment, if there is one.
- Drainage toward the lake or greenbelt on a waterfront lot.
Each item you can price is a credit or a repair you can ask for, even when the sale price won't move.
Collin CAD record for a Lakeside on Preston address
Before you offer, look up the address in the Collin Central Appraisal District's property search. It shows the recorded year built, living area and any additions, plus the appraised value behind the tax bill. The Plano property tax guide walks through the taxing units and the January 31 due date.
Lakeside on Preston lakes, trails and clubhouse
The neighborhood site, a marketing page rather than the HOA, describes internal private lakes, winding greenbelts and a trail loop around them, with a clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis courts and private parks for residents. For groceries and restaurants it points to Lakeside Market at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Spring Creek Parkway.
Lakefront lots in Lakeside on Preston
A lot on the water costs more, and it brings questions a dry lot doesn't. Ask the HOA who maintains the water, banks and fountains, whether lake upkeep has needed a special assessment, and what owners may build at the water's edge. The answers are in the HOA's budget and rules, which you can request during your option period.
Is Lakeside on Preston gated?
We couldn't confirm it. The neighborhood site doesn't mention a gate, and we didn't find an HOA document that describes one or how visitor and delivery access works. Ask the association in writing. If there's a staffed gate, it's a payroll line in the budget and part of your dues.
Lakeside on Preston HOA dues and the resale certificate
Dues figures on listing portals vary widely, which usually means sections, years or fee types are being mixed. The resale certificate is the figure to budget on: it states the current assessment, any special assessment, transfer fees and whether the seller is current. Who pays which fee at a Texas closing is in the Plano closing costs guide.
Lakeside on Preston or another top-tier Plano neighborhood
If you're spending $1.3 million in Plano, tour at least one alternative the same weekend. Both of these are on the Plano neighborhood guides list.
Willow Bend or Lakeside on Preston
Willow Bend sits about $58,000 higher and moved almost in step this year. In Lakeside the lakes are inside the neighborhood, which is the reason to pay for it.
Lakeside on Preston vs Normandy Estates
Normandy Estates' builder lists villas from $1,000,000 and estate homes from $2,000,000. You'd trade a 1990s house you can negotiate on for a new one with a builder warranty and a price list.
Plano ISD and crime data for Lakeside on Preston
The neighborhood site says homes are served by Plano ISD. Check the exact address in the Plano ISD School Finder. We don't rank areas as safe or unsafe: the Plano crime data guide shows how to read the police department's reports for an address. Linda can pull the last year of Lakeside sales with you before you offer.
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Reviewed by Linda Bale
Linda reviewed this page for accuracy on October 30, 2026. Figures come from the sources listed above. Our research process.
Linda Bale is a North Texas Realtor® with Bale Real Estate Group at eXp Realty, helping buyers relocate to Plano, Texas.
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