Dalrock
Peninsula living on Lake Ray Hubbard with the lake parks at the doorstep
Dalrock is an established, still-evolving residential area on the western end of Rowlett's easternmost peninsula (75088/75089, Dallas County), where Lake Ray Hubbard is within reach of most homes. It centers on Dalrock Road and the ring of lake parks around it — Peninsula Park, Lakeside Park South, and Paddle Point Park — so the draw here is water access and shoreline recreation rather than a single branded master-plan. Housing is a mix of contemporary and traditional colonial homes, many built within the past decade or two, generally in the 1,500–3,500 sq ft range, alongside older and some larger lakefront properties. Recent third-party data put the median sale price in the low-to-mid $400Ks over the trailing twelve months (as of mid-2026); true lakefront homes sell well above that, so ask for comps on the specific block. Rowlett is mostly Dallas County and Garland ISD; only the city's easternmost, Rockwall-County edge falls in Rockwall ISD.
Price Range
$350K – $800K+ (lakefront runs higher; ask for current comps)
Property Types
Contemporary and traditional colonial single-family, Lakefront and lake-view homes, Some townhomes and larger custom lakefront properties
Year Built
1980s – present (mixed vintage, with recent infill)
HOA: Dalrock is not a single HOA — it's an umbrella name for several subdivisions and lakefront pockets, some with a homeowners association and some without. Dues, where they exist, vary by section and cover different things. Confirm whether a specific home carries an HOA, and at what cost, before you write an offer.
Schools
Garland ISD (Dallas County)
Commute & Access
Dalrock Rd connects quickly to I-30 for Downtown Dallas (~25–30 min by car) · DART Blue Line Downtown Rowlett Station nearby, roughly a 40-min ride to Downtown Dallas · President George Bush Turnpike (SH-190) close by for Garland and Richardson
Highlights
What makes Dalrock stand out
- Peninsula setting with Lake Ray Hubbard access from most of the neighborhood
- Peninsula Park, Lakeside Park South, and Paddle Point Park at the doorstep
- Wide housing spread from standard suburban homes to true lakefront
- Garland ISD home campuses (Herfurth Elementary, Rowlett High)
- Close to I-30 and the DART Blue Line rail terminus
- Near the growing Sapphire Bay marina and waterfront development
Best Fit
Buyers who want to be on or near the water without committing to a formal master-plan, and who prioritize lake parks, boating, and kayaking access. The range is broad: it suits both buyers looking for a standard suburban home in the mid-$300Ks–$400Ks and those shopping true lakefront well above that. Set expectations by lot — 'near the lake' and 'on the lake' are very different prices here.
Nearby Amenities
- Peninsula Park with panoramic lake views
- Lakeside Park South (fishing and volleyball) and Paddle Point Park (kayaking)
- Lake Ray Hubbard boating, sailing, and fishing
- Nearby Sapphire Bay marina development (in progress)
- Boat ramps and shoreline access off Dalrock Road
Major Employers Nearby
- City of Rowlett and Garland ISD
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Garland
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (across the lake)
- Firewheel Town Center retail corridor
- Downtown Dallas employers (via I-30 or DART Blue Line)