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Celina City Guide
Celina, Texas • Real Estate Agent

Celina Realtor

Looking for a realtor in Celina? Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent representing buyers and sellers across Celinaand North Texas - with real closings you can verify and clients who'll vouch for the work.

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Celina price snapshot
Median sale price ≈$496K (Redfin, three months ending May 2026, down 11.3% year over year; ≈$185/sq ft). ACS 2020–2024 median owner-reported home value is $509,600. New construction dominates sales, so the median leans toward builder inventory rather than resale comps.
Commute
Preston Road (SH 289) is the north–south spine, FM 455 the main east–west route, and US 380 the major east–west corridor south of town. The Dallas North Tollway does NOT reach Celina today. The ~6-mile, $460M Phase 4A extension from US 380 through Prosper to FM 428 is under construction and slated to open around fall 2027. Until then every trip south runs on surface arterials.
Representation
Buyers & sellers, Celina and nearby North Texas suburbs.

Why work with Mali in Celina

Celina sits at the northern edge of Collin County, built around a historic downtown square just off Preston Road. The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates made it the fastest-growing city in the United States, up 24.6% in a single year to roughly 64,400 residents. That growth is the story here: new master-planned communities, the city's first full-service hospital, a school district building ten campuses on a $2.3B bond, and a school-zoning map that no longer lines up with the city limits. Buyers who assume a Celina address means Celina ISD are frequently wrong.

  • Local to Celina, not just "the metroplex" - she knows the neighborhoods, schools, and HOAs block by block.
  • Represents you on both sides: buying, selling, or selling-to-buy with the two closings coordinated.
  • Straight answers on price and fees up front - no pressure, no jargon.
  • Access to off-market and new-build inventory beyond what's on the public portals.

What buyers love about Celina

  • Fastest-growing city in the United States in the Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates, up 24.6% in one year
  • Historic Downtown Celina Square, the civic center of town, host to 25+ annual events including Celina Cajun Fest
  • Celina Bobcats football: nine UIL state championships, most recently in 2024

Recent Celina closings

A sample of homes Mali's clients have closed in and around Celina. Every one is a real, public record you can look up.

1400 Prairie Clover Rd, Celina, TX, 75009
Represented buyerView on Zillow →

Celina neighborhoods Mali covers

From first homes to move-up and luxury, Mali works every corner of Celina. Explore the areas below, or ask her to compare them for your shortlist.

Mustang Lakes

Celina's top-of-market address: resort amenities, Prosper ISD, front yards mowed for you

Creeks of Legacy

A Prosper ISD address with real amenities, at a Celina entry point

Legacy Hills

Celina ISD schools, entry-level pricing, and the Tollway extension at your door

Read the Celina city guideAll Celina neighborhoods

Realtor in Celina: common questions

How do I find a good realtor in Celina?

Look for an agent who works Celina specifically - not just "the DFW metroplex" - and can show recent, verifiable closings there. Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent who represents buyers and sellers across Celina and the surrounding North Texas suburbs, with local sales you can look up on Zillow and reviews from Celina-area clients. The fastest way to start is a no-pressure call to talk through your timeline and price range.

How much does a realtor cost in Celina?

Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. Since the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, buyer-broker compensation is agreed in writing before you tour homes, so you always know the terms up front. For sellers, Mali will walk you through what a listing costs and what it nets you before you sign anything. Ask for a straight answer on fees - a good Celina agent gives you one.

Does Mali help with both buying and selling in Celina?

Yes. Mali represents both buyers and sellers in Celina: for buyers, that means finding homes (including off-market and new-build), touring, and negotiating; for sellers, a free comparative market analysis, pricing strategy, and full listing marketing. If you're doing both at once - selling to buy - she coordinates the two closings so you're not caught between them.

Which parts of Celina does Mali cover?

All of Celina, including Mustang Lakes, Creeks of Legacy, Legacy Hills. Because she works the whole city rather than one subdivision, she can compare neighborhoods on schools, commute, HOA, and resale for your specific shortlist instead of steering you to one pocket.

What school district is Celina, Texas in?

Two districts serve the City of Celina: Celina ISD and Prosper ISD. Celina ISD covers most of the city, including the historic core and the northern portions. Prosper ISD serves southern and eastern parts of the city, including Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and Lilyana, which sit inside Celina city limits but are zoned to Prosper ISD. A Celina mailing address does not guarantee Celina ISD. Confirm the attendance zone for the specific address before you make an offer.

Are Light Farms and Mustang Lakes in Celina ISD?

No. Both are inside Celina city limits but zoned to Prosper ISD. Light Farms Elementary is a Prosper ISD campus at a Celina 75009 address, and Mustang Lakes is served by Prosper ISD's Sam Johnson Elementary. Lilyana is the same story. This is the single most common surprise for buyers in Celina, and it cuts both ways, since some families come here specifically for Prosper ISD.

Ready to make a move in Celina?

Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating to Celina, Mali will map your priorities against current inventory and give you a plan - no pressure.

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