A Collin County community, located 45 minutes from downtown Dallas and 20 minutes from Sherman, has reportedly been ranked among the top five fastest-growing cities in North Texas.

According to the Anna Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) website, Anna’s population has increased by 2,100% since 2000 and boasts more than 61 square miles of planning area.

“Since 2019, Anna has added over 100 new businesses, created more than 500 jobs and finalized agreements for commercial and residential projects representing investments of over $3 billion,” reads the Anna EDC page.

If you search for Anna on Realtor.com, you can find over 600 listings, and Candy’sDirt has highlighted some of their top choices:

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Over the next five years, over 14,000 new single-family households are expected in the “Anna Trade Area,” according to the city’s EDC website.

Here are a couple of our favorites.

A $1 million new build at 2403 Old Ironside Ave. offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 4,535 square feet, including a four-car garage, gourmet kitchen, and a covered patio with a fireplace. The modern farmhouse is in the popular Capitol Hill neighborhood with no homeowners association.

Mark Cope of Cope Realty has the listing.

Another unique gem at 2925 Winding Oaks Trail features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,052 square feet on a 1.5-acre lot. We like this home so much that we featured it in 2022.

“The contemporary open living room features vaulted ceilings and a concealed loft area. [Insulated Concrete Form] construction ensures impressive energy efficiency, providing a comfortable living environment year-round,” the listing states. “Enjoy outdoor living with over 2, 000 square feet of concrete patios, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.”

The home is listed by Realtor Drew Burgess with Keller Williams Realty Dallas Preston Road for $899,000.

And if these hot picks are out of your price range, there are plenty of homes in Anna in the high $200,000s.