What $400K gets you in Denton County 

What can you buy for $400,000 in Denton County right now? At that price point, you're typically looking at a 3-4 bedroom single-family home in the 1,800–2,400 square foot range — but where you land in the county changes the picture dramatically, from established Denton neighborhoods to newer builds in Sanger, Krum, or Justin.

"What does $400K actually get me?" is one of the most common questions I get, and it's also one of the hardest to answer with a single number — because in Denton County, $400K means something very different depending on which part of the county you're standing in.

So instead of giving you a vague answer, let's walk through it city by city.

The County-Wide Picture

Denton County's overall median sale price sits around $422,625, down 6.1% year-over-year. That means $400K is sitting right at — or just under — the county median right now, which is a meaningful shift from a couple of years ago when that budget would've priced you out of a lot of areas entirely.

Within the city of Denton itself, the median home price is closer to $375,000–$390,000, with single-family homes specifically running a median of around $399,900. That puts $400K almost exactly at the sweet spot for Denton proper.

City by City: What $400K Looks Like

Denton (city) At $400K in Denton, you're typically in a single-family home, often in established neighborhoods like Southridge or near Rayzor Ranch. Homes here average around 63 days on market, so you're not in a frenzy — there's room to negotiate, especially on anything that's sat a little longer.

Justin Justin's typical home value runs around $372,500, which means $400K gets you some real breathing room — potentially a newer build or a larger floor plan than you'd get at the same price elsewhere in the county.

Sanger Similar story — Sanger's typical value is around $364,000. At $400K, you're often above the median, which can mean newer construction, more square footage, or a larger lot, particularly outside the immediate downtown core.

Krum Krum runs a bit higher, with average home prices around $542,000 and roughly $227-232 per square foot. At $400K in Krum, you're likely looking at a smaller or older home, or you may need to expand your search radius slightly to neighboring areas to stay in budget.

Aubrey Aubrey's typical home value is about $384,000, putting $400K just above the median — often enough for a solid 3-4 bedroom home in a newer subdivision, given the area's rapid growth.

Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village Worth naming directly: at $400K, you're below the median in all three. Argyle and Flower Mound run well into the $600K+ range, and Highland Village has actually seen prices climb 6.6% year-over-year. These aren't impossible at $400K, but your options will be limited — think smaller homes, older inventory, or condos/townhomes rather than single-family.

What $400K Buys You in Square Footage

Across most of Denton County outside the premium cities, $400K generally lands you:

• 1,800–2,400 square feet

• 3-4 bedrooms, 2-2.5 bathrooms

• A standard suburban lot, though acreage and larger lots become more available as you move toward Sanger, Krum, and the northern parts of the county

• Either an established home (10-20 years old) in a city like Denton or Justin, or potentially new construction in growth corridors like Aubrey, Celina-adjacent areas, or parts of Sanger

The New Construction Factor

Here's something worth knowing: builders in several of these areas — particularly Sanger, Krum, and the northern growth corridor — are actively offering incentives right now. Rate buydowns and closing cost credits can stretch a $400K budget further than the sticker price suggests, sometimes making new construction genuinely competitive with resale at the same price point. If new construction is on your radar, it's worth comparing both before settling on a target city.

So Where Should You Actually Look?

If your budget is firmly at $400K, here's the honest breakdown:

Best value right now: Justin and Sanger, where $400K sits comfortably above the local median and gives you negotiating room.

Good fit, near the median: Denton (city) and Aubrey, where $400K lands close to typical pricing — solid options, less room to negotiate hard, but a strong selection of inventory.

Stretch budget: Krum, where you'll likely need to compromise on size, age, or location within the city.

Not realistic for single-family: Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village — unless you're open to townhomes, condos, or a significantly smaller home.

One Thing to Keep in Mind

These numbers are county and city-wide medians — they don't account for specific neighborhoods, school zones, or lot characteristics, all of which can shift the real number significantly in either direction. A $400K home in one part of Denton can look completely different from a $400K home two miles away.

This is exactly the kind of nuance that's hard to get from a Zillow search and easy to get from someone who's actually walking these neighborhoods every week.

FAQ

What size home can I get for $400,000 in Denton County? Generally 1,800 to 2,400 square feet with 3-4 bedrooms, though this varies by city. In lower-median areas like Justin or Sanger, your money goes further. In higher-median areas like Argyle or Flower Mound, you'll likely need to adjust expectations on size or consider townhomes.

Is $400,000 a good budget for Denton County in 2026? It's a workable budget in most of the county. It sits right around the city of Denton's median and above the median in cities like Justin, Sanger, and Aubrey. It's below median in premium areas like Argyle, Flower Mound, and Highland Village.

Are there new construction homes available in Denton County for $400,000? Yes, particularly in Sanger, Krum, Aubrey, and other northern growth corridor cities, where builders are actively offering rate buydowns and incentives that can make new construction competitive with resale at this price point.

Tanya O'Neil is a Broker Associate with Estancia Group of Great Western Realty, helping buyers find the right fit across Denton County, Texas — from Denton and Justin to Sanger, Krum, and beyond. If you've got a number in mind and want to know exactly what it gets you, let's talk it through. Text or call 214-404-9573 or visit www.estanciagroupdfw.com.