Rockwall and Heath Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas


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Rockwall and Heath

Residents of both Rockwall and Heath have the advantage of maintaining a quiet lifestyle while being within a half-hour drive of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and all its amenities. Both cities offer their residents an ideal setting to work, play, and to raise a family.

The educational system in Rockwall County is among the highest-ranked in the state having received many distinguished awards and rankings including the Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education. There are seven elementary, two middle and one high school, plus an alternative high school in Rockwall. The private Montessori Academy elementary school is also located in Rockwall. Heath is home to two elementary and one middle school as well as three private schools. Heath students attend high school in Rockwall. There are several colleges and universities in the area including Rockwall College, the University of Texas at Dallas, Baylor University and Collin Community College.

The residents of both Rockwall and Heath benefit from living on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. They can enjoy fishing, boating, sailing, and hunting as well as other water and land activities. There are four marinas, three public boat ramps and two yacht clubs in Rockwall. The Rush Creek Yacht Club, located in Heath, hosts many National and International sailing events in addition to their weekly racing schedule. In addition, Rockwall is home to three golf courses and a public driving range.

While Rockwall is a fairly small town, it is a self-contained community with plenty of retail outlets. There is everything that a person would need without the stress of the larger malls. There are several small specialty stores that carry unique items throughout Rockwall and Heath. For the needs of daily life plus other basic items, the Steger Towne Crossing, the Ridge Road Shopping Center and the Rockwall Village Shopping Center are available to residents.

Residents of both towns come together through numerous cultural activities. There are a variety of musical groups such as the Lakeside Singers and the Hubbard Chamber of Music Series organization. The Rockwall Community Playhouse puts on a performance regularly. Rockwall has its own art gallery filled with works of both local and regional artists. When it comes to dining, there are numerous restaurants to choose from offering everything from Tex-Mex to a Texas-sized steak. One of Rockwall's major attraction is paddlewheel boat that has nightly dinner cruises and entertainment.

Rockwall and Heath were both founded in the 1800s. In 1851, while trying to dig water wells, settlers discovered an underground rock wall. People continue to discuss its origins to this day. Some believe that it is a man-made barrier defining territory; others believe that it is the result of weather sand dikes formed along the Balcones Fault line.

The community of Rockwall was established on April 17, 1854 and named after the mysterious discovery. Heath was named for John O’Heath, who in 1846 became one of the earliest settlers in the area. The community was originally known as Black Hill – a reference to the black soil in the area. Soon after, the city’s name was changed to Willow Springs after a local stream. Then in 1886, the city became known as Heath.

Both cities have steadily grown since their early beginnings. Rockwall has the distinction of being the smallest county in Texas. The larger Dallas Metroplex area is located only a short drive away. Even though it is known as the smallest county, there are a lot of cosmopolitan amenities available to its residents. Despite its continuing growth, both Rockwall and Heath strive to maintain the charm and sensibilities of a rural town.