Castle Hills Corner
May 2021 Issue
Presented by Renee Mears Realtors
The Castle Hills Corner is a community newsletter geared towards the everyday happenings of our awesome community - Castle Hills!
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As The Turret Turns
"What's Happening in and around Castle Hills"
Renee Mears Realtors located in Castle Hills Village Shops is Sponsoring a blood drive to help Carter BloodCare with the struggling community blood supply.
We are hosting the blood drive at the Village Shops of Castle Hills on Friday 5-14-2021 from 11am to 5:00pm in the Carter BloodCare Bus. Appointments to donate blood are mandatory due to strict social distancing processes Carter BloodCare must follow to keep everyone safe.
All donors will receive the COVID-19 Antibody test for FREE!
We are reserving spots right now so click the link below to reserve your time to Save a Life!!
Exciting News - First Castle Hills Event Scheduled
4th of July Freedom Fest 2021 planning is underway! Castle Hills is in the process of scheduling a meeting with shop owners that are interested in participating in this years events starting with the Freedom Fest. If anyone is interested in setting up a booth or performing in some capacity please reach out to Bright Realty for dates and times of upcoming meetings.
Village Shops Construction
Starting April 28th the Village Shops will begin construction on some of our curbs and sidewalks. During this time all streets will be kept open, but some parking spaces may be temporarily unavailable and will likely change from day to day. I appreciate everyone’s cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All work is expected to be completed in about 8 weeks, possibly sooner.
Well you should be receiving your 2021 Home Appraisals in the mail - YIKES!!!
If you haven't already received your 2021 Property Values in the mail you soon will. As you can imagine the homes values have soared and this may affect your 2021 property taxes. If you would like FREE help in fighting that tax value click below and we will do our best to arm you with the data to LOWER that TAX bill.
Castle Hills Annexation Committee focuses on Public Services and Police and Fire services
The Castle Hills Annexation Education Committee wrapped up its latest meeting with an in-depth focus on how public services and police and fire services will be handled after annexation. Annexation is being targeted for December 2021.
To read the complete article Click the link Below
Getting to Know us!
This month we are joined by our very own Food Network TV Star Elizabeth Rowe owner of The London Baker. Watch as Elizabeth talks about all the crazy cakes they make, her background and some fun upcoming recipe ideas.
Next Months Interview: Byung Taek, Hong of Kanzi Sushi Hibachi restaurant
The Castle's Calendar
NEW EVENTS ADDED / UPDATED THIS MONTH
- Pool passes are available at Queen Margaret Community Center
- Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 1B & 1D Meetings
FUN & FEAST
"Don't Be Kissing The Hare's Foot"
Be sure to send us your favorite Recipe and we will post it here
American Macaroni Salad
Recipe By: Food Network
The ultimate picnic side dish, this pasta salad from Food Network Kitchens is made with fresh vegetables and tossed in a simple mayonnaise-mustard dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
- 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
- Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 day
Be Sure to send us your Delicious Fare
RIDDLE ME THIS
Where can you find cities, towns, shops, and streets but no people?
Last Month's Riddle
I fall, but I don’t get hurt. I pour, but I’m not a jug. I help plants grow, but I’m not the sun. What am I?
Rain
Tips to a More Productive Garden
Here are some tips for growing a successful garden here in Texas.
Castles For Sale (April)
Single Family Homes
Sir Torin Lane (Pending)
$439,9000
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,117 SqFt | Built 2008
Four Stone Blvd (Pending)
$625,000
5 Bed | 4.1 Bath | 4,263 SqFt | Built 2013
Sir Galahad Lane (SOLD)
$665,000
4 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 3,199 SqFt | Built 1998
Vagan Castle Lane (Pending)
$384,900
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,923 SqFt | Built 2010
Grail Maiden Lane (Pending)
$515,000
4 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 3,454 SqFt | Built 2006
Warwick Blvd (Pending)
$524,900
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 3,031 SqFt | Built 2015
Hunters Blvd (Pending)
$599,900
4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,198 SqFt | Built 2017
Four Stones Blvd (Option)
$550,000
4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,408 SqFt | Built 2013
Sir Amant Dr (Option)
$555,100
5 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,487 SqFt | Built 2002
Sir Malory (SOLD)
$675,000
4 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 3,596 SqFt | Built 2001
Warwick Blvd (Pending)
$600,000
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,476 SqFt | Built 2016
Queen Guinevere
$845,000
5 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 5,227 SqFt | Built 2004
Damsel Bella Blvd (Pending)
$625,000
5 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,929 SqFt | Built 2014
Wiltshire Blvd (Pending)
$480,000
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2,606 SqFt | Built 2016
Royal Minister Blvd (Option)
$599,000
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 3,157 SqFt | Built 2016
Engleswood Trail (Option)
$665,000
4 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 3,402 SqFt | Built 2016
Seven Shields Lane (Option) $1,149,999
5 Bed | 5.1 Bath | 5,091 SqFt | Built 2011
Sir Gawain Lane (Option)
$1,100,999
4 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 4,487 SqFt | Built 2004
Castle Hills Market Stats
The Numbers (April)
* Not Intended to solicit homes currently listed
