Small town on US 380.
Living in Cross Roads, Texas
Cross Roads is a small US 380 town with no town property tax and a Denton ISD high school opening in 2027.
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Why Cross Roads
Denton County
Cross Roads is a small town in Denton County with its offices on US 380, between Denton and the Little Elm and Frisco area. The 2020 census counted 1,744 residents across about 6.8 square miles, which makes it one of the more rural stops along the corridor. The town's own taxpayer impact statement says it does not assess an ad valorem property tax, and its current and proposed rate is $0.00.
The lesson for Cross Roads is that a zero town tax rate does not mean a low tax bill everywhere in town. You still pay Denton County and your school district, and newer developments can carry their own assessments; the town has a Public Improvement District for the Villages of Cross Roads. When you look at a home or a piece of land here, ask for the tax certificate and any PID assessment schedule before you compare it with a property in Aubrey or Little Elm.
Schools, taxes, commute
Cross Roads is split between two school districts: the town lists Denton ISD south of Fishtrap Road and the Forest Hills subdivision, and Aubrey ISD to the north. Denton ISD lists Mia Price High School as opening in Cross Roads in 2027. Because the line runs through town, confirm the zoned campuses for each address with the district.
With no town property tax, a typical Cross Roads home pays Denton County ($0.185938 per $100 for tax year 2025) plus the school district, which puts the base combined rate at roughly 1.39% (Denton ISD) to 1.41% (Aubrey ISD). On a $350,000 home that is about $405 to $410 a month before exemptions. Homes inside a PID or special district pay more on top of that, so get the exact figure for the address.
| Downtown DentonUS 380 (approximate, off-peak) | 15-20 min |
| The Star, FriscoUS 380 and Dallas North Tollway (approximate, off-peak) | 25-30 min |
| Legacy West, PlanoUS 380 and Dallas North Tollway (approximate, off-peak) | 35-40 min |
| DFW AirportUS 380 and I-35E (approximate, off-peak) | 40-45 min |
Where Cross Roads sits
Drive times, schools and shopping around it. Ask me for a tour of the area.
Being built now
Denton ISD lists Mia Price High School as opening in Cross Roads in 2027.[4]
At the July 20, 2026 council meeting, the mayor reported the US 380 merge lane from westbound US 377 was complete.[1]
In July 2026 the council approved a replat of a 2.40 acre parcel south of US 380 and west of FM 720 for commercial development.[1]
The council held a public hearing in July 2026 on Ordinance 2026-08, adopting impact fees for new development under Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code.[1]
About 536 people took part in the town's 2021 community engagement process, which led to a 2023-2035 strategic plan.[5]
Where to look in Cross Roads
Settling in to Cross Roads
The Town of Cross Roads lists CoServ, Oncor and Texas-New Mexico Power as electric utilities for the area, so which one serves you depends on the address. On Oncor or TNMP lines you choose a retail plan on Power to Choose; CoServ members buy directly from the co-op.[12]
Water service in Cross Roads comes from Mustang Special Utility District (940-440-9561), and trash pickup is listed under Waste Connections (469-452-8000). Contact each provider directly to start service.[12]
Once you own and live in the home, file the residence homestead exemption with the Denton Central Appraisal District. It is free and you never need to pay a company to do it. Denton CAD takes applications online through its website.[14]
Denton ISD: most Cross Roads addresses are in Denton ISD, which enrolls new students through its New Student Enrollment page; use its School Locator for the campus. Parts of the city are zoned to Aubrey ISD, so check the address before you fall in love with a house.[15]
Register your vehicle with the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector (main office 1505 E. McKinney St., Denton). Texas DMV gives new residents 30 days to register, and this is an emissions county, so pass a state inspection first. For your license, the Denton DPS office is at 4020 E. McKinney St. (appointments required); DPS lets you drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days after moving.[17]
Before you buy or sell
What I check before an offer in Cross Roads, and every neighborhood side by side, is on the Cross Roads buyer page.
How homes here are pricing, and what buyers will check on yours, is on the seller page.
Meet Miguel.
Miguel Gomez is a Texas REALTOR® with Texava Brokerage. He works with first-time home buyers, new construction and families relocating to North Texas, and he gets back to you the same day.
Questions people ask about Cross Roads
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Your realtor in Cross Roads
Buying or selling in Cross Roads means knowing more than the city average. Homes here can fall in Denton ISD or Aubrey ISD; combined 2025 tax rates run about 1.39% to 1.41% depending on the address, and communities like Villages of Cross Roads, Forest Hills, Acreage and rural lots and Cross Oak Ranch each behave like their own market.
New listings in Cross Roads, straight from the MLS
Miguel sets up an MLS search with your price range, and new homes reach you the day they hit the market, with photos, price and history. Your number stays with Miguel.
Thinking about Cross Roads?
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- Town of Cross Roads, Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda packet, Aug 17, 2026 (taxpayer impact statement, July 20 minutes, PID No. 1), 2026-10
- Zillow, Cross Roads TX Home Values (ZHVI, median list price), 2026-10
- Wikipedia, Cross Roads, Texas (2020 census population, area, school districts), 2026-10
- Wikipedia, Denton Independent School District (Mia Price High School, 2027, Cross Roads), 2026-10
- Town of Cross Roads, Vision 2035, 2026-10
- Town of Cross Roads, tax rates page (school district boundary by Fishtrap Road), 2026-10
- Town of Cross Roads, official website (town offices at 3201 US Hwy 380), 2026-10
- Denton County FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (tax rate $0.185938), 2026-10
- Community Impact, Denton ISD voter-approval tax rate election ($1.2069 proposed), 2026-10
- Community Impact, Denton ISD projects $325K budget surplus for FY 2026-27 (voters approved Nov 2025 tax rate election), 2026-10
- Post Signal, AISD sets budget (2025-26 rate $1.2249), 2026-10
- Town of Cross Roads, Utilities and Key Contacts, 2026-10
- Power to Choose (Public Utility Commission of Texas), plans and delivery utility by ZIP, 2026-10
- Denton Central Appraisal District, Homestead Exemptions (apply online, no fee), 2026-10
- Denton ISD, New Student Enrollment, 2026-10
- Denton ISD, Attendance Zones, 2026-10
- Texas DMV, New to Texas (30 days to register; emissions counties), 2026-10
- Texas DPS, Moving to Texas (drive on out-of-state license up to 90 days), 2026-10
- Texas DPS, Driver License Office Locations search (by county), 2026-10
- Texas DMV, Denton County Tax Office contact, 2026-10
Figures change. Verify school zoning, tax rates and HOA or MUD fees for any specific address before you buy. Miguel does this on every home he shows.