About Allen Texas, Our History

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Prior to the arrival of the European and American immigrants into the Allen area Caddo and Comanche Indian tribes called this region home. The Indian tribes migrated westward as the early settlers entered the area and were eventually removed to the Indian Territory to the north of the Red River. One of the last known conflicts between the early settlers and the Indians took place in 1844 along Rowlett Creek near the existing railroad. A historic marker along SH 5 near Rowlett Creek commemorates the event.

The first train robbery in Texas took place in Allen on February 22 1878 when Sam Bass and his associates pillaged the train. Allen was a short ride from their hideouts in the Elm Trinity brush lands.

In 1907 the Texas Traction Company Interurban purchased right-of-way on the west side of the HTC main line track to construct the Interurban line through Allen as a stop on its route from Denison to Dallas completed in 1908. In 1915 a devastating fire destroyed most of the business district between the Interurban tracts and the railroad.

The Interurban closed in 1948 and the population of Allen declined to 400 in 1950. The town was officially incorporated in 1953. Home Rule Status was adopted in 1979 with a Council Manager form of government. The construction of US 75 in 1960 had a similar impact on Allen's future as much as the railroad did almost a century before. In the 1980's Developmental Learning Materials and InteCom Inc. relocated to Allen leading the way for further corporate startups and relocations.

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About Heather Anderson and her Team at Janus Real Estate Group

Heather is Co-Owner of Janus Real Estate Group and started her Real Estate Career in 2004 working in New Home Sales with DFW Builders.  She is very well versed in Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney architecture, detail and design as she grew up in Carrollton and has seen the Collin County area create infrastructure and demand over the last few decades.  She implements and excels on the idea of a web based Real Estate Brokerage design and is keen on understanding how to appeal to the client that starts their search online.

Throughout her lucrative career she has been on all sides of the Real Estate Transaction and takes pride in taking supreme care of her clients.  She feels it is important to treat every Client with honesty, integrity, care and respect.  She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2002 with her BA in Finance and Economics and has lived abroad in London, UK and throughout Japan.  She enjoys traveling and would love to discuss where you have been and most importantly where you are going.  She will be sure to take great care of you before, after and during the Real Estate Transaction.  It never ends at the close, and you can count on her for the ever after...

Housing Statistics in Allen Texas

The housing market in Allen Texas is very diverse with homes ranging in price from the low 100's to over a million dollars.  You can find small patio houses or large acre lots ay size to fit your family's needs.  From single story homes to large two story luxury homes in Twin Creeks, Star Creek, Settleridge and more, Allen has new home and existing house construction to fit any budget or family size.

Contact a Janus Real Estate Agent today to find your family's home, (972) 765.3773.