Prosper - Celina | February 2026

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Prosper’s $26M park nears completion

Prosper resident Vibrance Pulla, left, was one of the rst to use the Raymond Community Park’s new pickleball courts, a recent addition to the $26 million park. The park is nearing a February ribbon-cutting after more than a year of construction and rising costs. Pulla said having the park and additional pickleball courts has been exciting for her and her friends and give everyone a chance to play.

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3 Sport Clips The chain specializes in haircuts for men and boys, and also offers beard grooming, steamed towels and neck and shoulder treatments. • Opened Feb. 3 • 3515 S. Preston Road, Ste. 120, Celina • www.sportclips.com

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4 1418 Coffee The coffee shop will offer hand-crafted coffees and teas, along with a selection of pastries, desserts and sandwiches. • Opening in late spring • 565 S. Preston Road, Ste. 100, Celina • www.1418coffee.com 5 Capo’s Pizza & Pasta The menu will feature New York-style pizzas, fresh pasta, sandwiches and more. • Opening in February • 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 110, Prosper • www.capospizzapasta.com 6 Mo’ Bettahs Founded in Bountiful, Utah, Mo’ Bettahs offers a traditional plate lunch, featuring a choice of meats— grilled teriyaki chicken or steak, kalua pig, pulehu chicken, katsu chicken or shrimp tempura—paired with macaroni salad and white rice. • Opening date TBD • 3505 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.mobettahs.com 7 Thai 360 The restaurant will feature Thai dishes such as red curry, chicken satay and Thai noodles, according to its website. • Opening TBD • 590 Frontier Parkway, Celina • www.thai-360.com 8 Turbo Metabolic Training The exercise facility features 45-minute high-intensity

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2 Ked’s Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes The ice cream shop specializes in international ice cream flavors, such as Arabic gum, fig, malai, durian and sesame seed, among others. Along with global flavors, Ked’s serves classic flavors such as chocolate, birthday cake, cookie dough and tutti frutti. • Opened fall 2025 • 1440 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 110, Prosper • www.kedsicecream.com/find-stores/celina

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1 Firm Foundation Dental The practice offers a range of family dentistry services, including teeth cleanings and oral exams. • Opened Jan. 12 • 2700 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 120, Prosper • www.firmfoundationdentaltx.com

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group workouts, strength training and cardiovascular conditioning, according to its website. • Opening in February • 3510 N. Louisiana Drive, Celina • www.turbometabolictraining.com/celina-north

In the news

Coming soon

11 7-Eleven The Celina City Council approved a specific use permit for the gas station at a Jan. 13 meeting. According to a presentation by city staff, the new gas station will help meet high demand as the intersection expands. • Corner of Coit Road and Frontier Parkway • www.7-eleven.com 12 Huntington Bancshares Huntington Bancshares shared an Oct. 27 news release stating that it would acquire Cadence Bank, which has 390 locations throughout the southern U.S. The release states that with the acquisition, Huntington will not close any existing Cadence Bank branches. • 320 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.huntington.com

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9 Knockouts Haircuts & Grooming The sports-themed, full-service salon offers haircuts, coloring, waxing, massages and more. According to the filing, construction on the business is expected to be completed in March. • 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 130, Prosper • www.knockouts.com

14 REI Co-op The 23,848-square-foot store will be located in the Gates of Prosper shopping center just next to Carhartt, which opened in November. REI offers a wide selection of equipment and apparel for outdoor sports and activities, including camping, hiking, cycling and climbing. • Opening March 27 • 1081 Gates Parkway, Ste. 300, Prosper • www.rei.com/stores/prosper

Relocations

13 CareNow Urgent Care Medical City Healthcare has purchased 13

10 Shades of Green The business has closed its nursery at 7401 Coit Road in Frisco, according to the business’s social media. The company will now operate exclusively from its Celina location at 1213 E. Sunset Blvd. • Relocated Jan. 29

CommunityMed urgent care centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The former CommunityMed locations will be absorbed into CareNow Urgent Care. • A 1000 N. Preston Road, Ste. 60, Prosper • B 2001 N. Preston Road, Ste. 80, Prosper • www.carenow.com

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Government

BY JACQUELYN BURRER

Celina buys former downtown restaurant for community space

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Additional information about the property, which is not yet available, will be shared as planning eorts progress, the release states.

Celina has purchased the downtown property formerly home to The Forge 1912, a family-owned steakhouse, according to a Jan. 27 city news release. The restaurant, located at 132 N. Louisiana Drive, closed last summer. City ocials plan to turn the property’s rear patio into a “exible community space capable of supporting downtown events, public gatherings and placemaking initiatives,” aimed at enhancing the downtown experience for residents and visitors, according to the release. Mayor Ryan Tubbs said in the release city ocials are excited about the opportunities the space will create to support the community and plan thoughtfully for

“Downtown Celina is the heart of our community, and this purchase allows us

to be proactive and intentional with a key property in our historic core.” RYAN TUBBS, CELINA MAYOR

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downtown’s future. The city is working with the Celina Economic Development Corp. to explore the best use of the building and site. Celina’s city and EDC sta are currently reviewing proposals and planning for the property’s next steps, according to the release.

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New retail along tollway remains under review Plans for new retail and restaurant space at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Frontier Parkway remain on hold due to questions from Prosper Planning and Zoning commissioners about the project’s components and long-term vision. What you need to know The commission tabled the preliminary site plan at its Jan. 20 meeting for the second time to allow the applicant more time to incorporate the commission’s feedback. The 34.6-acre property is currently planned to include a mix of restaurants and retail, including a pharmacy with a drive-thru, smaller retail and restaurant buildings and a larger retail space. Commissioners first tabled the proposal at their Dec. 16 meeting for the applicant to incorporate commissioner feedback. However, the applicant made no changes to the site plan and submitted a

$28M project to begin this spring in Prosper Prosper residents will see more roadwork on First Street. The details At its Feb. 10 meeting, Prosper Town Council approved three items tied to the project to widen First Street from the Dallas North Tollway to Coleman Street. The work will expand the existing two-lane road into a four-lane road. Prosper Senior Engineer Lindy Higginbotham said construction on the $27.79 million project is scheduled to begin in April and projected to wrap up in November 2027. Prosper Town Council approved a $21.29 million construction agreement with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc. for the project, along with a separate $408,815 contract for materials testing.

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“market analysis” instead, town documents state. Sagar Pelaprolu, developer for the project and managing partner at Urban Heights, said the team has worked with city staff for the past 17 months and made several revisions to their proposal to be more community-focused. “We are not trying to build what’s easiest here,” Pelaprolu said. “We are trying to build what is right for Prosper today while positioning for the growth ... in the coming years.” The preliminary site plan is expected to go back before commissioners at their March 3 meeting.

Celina council to consider car dealership along DNT

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pushed back after Director of Development Ser- vices Dusty Mcafee said city staff are still working on the project. City staff expect the dealership to support Celi- na’s economic development through job creation, tax revenue and community outreach, according to city documents. City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the rezoning request March 10.

Celina is considering the development of a car dealership along Dallas North Tollway. Celina City Council was scheduled to consider a request from Ewing Buick GMC to rezone roughly 20 acres in the Dallas North Tollway Overlay District to allow for a car dealership at its Feb. 10 meeting. The district is Celina’s roadmap for how to use the high-value land along DNT. City Council’s discussion of the dealership was

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Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

PISD extends top leader’s contract

CISD receives ‘A’ rating for financial integrity Celina ISD officials have received an A from the Texas Education Agency for their financial management and transparency during the 2023-24 school year. The district’s board of trustees reviewed the rat- ing with Chief of Business Resources Melissa Kelly during a Jan. 20 board meeting. The rating uses lagging data, so the score for the 2024-25 school year is based on data from the 2023-24 school year, Kelly said. The overview The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, also called FIRST, is issued by the TEA. It measures the quality of a district’s reporting and manage- ment of finances to hold the district accountable for its financial management. The rating is based on a number of factors, including: • Revenue against expenses

TEA’s scoring levels include: Out of a possible score of a 100, CISD received a 92.

A - superior: 90-100 B - above standard: 80-89 C - meets standard: 70-79 F - substandard: 0-69

Prosper ISD officials have extended the superintendent’s contract. PISD’s Superintendent Holly Ferguson will remain in her position until 2031, according to a new contract. The district’s board of trustees approved Ferguson’s extension in a 4-1 vote. Trustee Garrett Linker voted against the new contract. What we know Ferguson’s tenure was extended by a year, according to the Prosper ISD communica- tions team. Her current contract ran from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Full contract details, such as salary, will not be publicly available until July when the contract goes into effect, according to PISD officials. Ferguson joined PISD in 1998. She was appointed superintendent in July 2020.

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• Financial documents made public • Cash on hand • Administrative costs

Within the 20 indicators scored, CISD lost points on the number of days of cash the district had in its fund balance. Similar to a savings account, a district’s fund balance is meant to hold the amount of money necessary to run the district for 75 days, according to the TEA. Kelly explained the district had about 57 days when submitting the district’s data, but CISD officials continue to add to its fund balance every year.

Prosper, Celina ISDs to hold May trustee election

Board responsibilities Schools board members hold several responsibilities, including:

held by Tommy Van Wolfe, who serves as board secretary. CISD’s election is for Place 3 and Place 4. Place 3 is held by Jeff Gravley, who serves as president of the board. Place 4 is held by board secretary Jennifer Driver. • The last day to file for both elections was Feb. 13. • Early voting will run from April 22-30.

This May, Prosper and Celina ISDs will hold elections for board of trustee positions. The elections will be held on the uniform election date Saturday, May 2. Zooming in The PISD election will fill Place 2 and Place 5. Place 2 is currently held by Dena Dixon, who also serves as the board’s vice president. Place 5 is

Approve the district’s annual budget

Evaluate and adopt policies

Establish goals and opportunities for students and staff

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Transportation

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

3 Craig Road construction Project: The project will construct a three-lane road from Preston Road to Fifth Street. Update: The project is in the design phase and expected

Update: Construction is expected to be completed later this year. The project was planned to be redone as a concrete road but because of project costs it was changed to be a resurfacing of the existing asphalt road,

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1 First Street widening Project: First Street will be widened from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided suburban roadway between Dallas North Tollway and Coleman Street. The project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements and water line. Update: The project is in the pre-construction phase. • Timeline: spring 2026-fall 2027 • Cost: $27.79 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 2 Coit Road phase two widening Project: Coit Road is being constructed to a six-lane roadway. This project will focus on the design and construction of four-lanes from Prosper Trail to Frontier Parkway. This is the second phase of a Coit Road project with the first phase actively under construction. Update: The project is in the design phase and is expected to start construction later this year. The budget for the project funds both phase one and phase two. • Timeline: summer 2026-fall 2027 • Cost: $23.64 million • Funding source: town of Prosper

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Project: Choate Parkway will be reconstructed from a two-lane roadway to a six-lane divided roadway from Coit Road to Roseland Parkway. The project is shared between the city and the adjacent subdivision developer. Update: The project is divided into two phases and under construction. • Timeline: estimated completion October 2026 • Cost: $10.44 million • Funding sources: city of Celina, external funding 10 Sunset Boulevard improvements Project: Sunset Boulevard is having its asphalt replaced and improved from Preston Road to Coit Road. Update: The contractor is currently working on phase two subgrade work between Brookshire’s and east of KC Robinson Lane, according to the city’s website. • Timeline: estimated completion early 2026 • Cost: $4.2 million • Funding source: city of Celina

Project: Coleman Street will be widened from a two- lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided roadway between Gorgeous Road and Prosper Trail. Update: The project is in the design phase and expected to start construction later this year or early next year. • Timeline: winter 2026-winter 2027 • Cost: $6.65 million • Funding source: town of Prosper 5 Hillside Drive concrete replacement Project: The project will remove and replace the existing Hillside Drive pavement, water and wastewater infrastructure. Update: The project is in the design phase.

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Prosper’s $26M park nears completion From the cover

What you need to know

Playground

Open space

Once fully built out, Raymond Community Park will include tennis and pickleball courts, baseball fields, batting cages, multipurpose fields, a playground and a community garden. Prosper officials broke ground on the park in January 2024. The project has faced delays and cost increases due to inflation, construction timing and field sod issues, Parks and Recreation Director Dan Baker said. Since December 2024, Town Council has approved five funding increases for park upgrades, including improved trails, infrastructure and lighting with more to come for a water well and pumps for operations. Baker said the park will open in phases, noting the tennis and pickleball courts opened for daylight use in January as the first completed amenities. Baker said the playground and trails are expected to open in late February, followed by the lighted multipurpose fields and baseball fields in late spring or early summer. In September, Town Council delayed approval of the project’s recent funding increase as council members had concerns about escalating costs and the project’s timeline.

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The big picture

The park’s construction was also supported by a $950,000 donation from the Prosper Area Soccer Organization for lighting the multipurpose fields, which PASO President Robert Patrick said the organization partially funded using their member- ship fees. “If you don’t have lights, you can’t use the field,” Patrick said. “Any registration fees, any excess we have, it is the community’s money, so it’s simply going back in the ways that we think are most effective.”

WEEKLY CAMPS IN JUNE & JULY M-F 8-12PM AGES 6-12 WEEKLY CAMPS IN JUNE & JULY M-F 8-12PM AGES 6-12 the 2025 election. “We’re not going to build new facilities, so that means no new pickleball courts, no new basketball courts, no new tennis courts for the near feature,” Bristol said. “There’ll be no additional parks that will be coming online during the intervening period.” The proposition would have funded construc- tion of a future park near Windsong Ranch, additional pickleball and tennis courts, improved trail connections, and upgraded playgrounds.

Baker said the park’s scope expanded as con- struction progressed, allowing staff to add features such as pickleball courts and field lighting. “I’ve been hearing about ‘We want pickleball’ since I got here,” Baker said. “This is an addition of eight courts, and we’re seeing them get used all the time.” Mayor David Bristol said Raymond will be the last park to come online for at least the next three years because of the failure of Prosper’s $24 million parks and recreation bond proposition in

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How we got here

Sept. 23 Change order No. 4 tabled for additional construction costs; total: $21.73 million Oct. 14 Change order No. 4 approved for additional construction costs; total: $22.23 million Feb. 10 Change order No. 5 approved for a water well and

July 22 Change order No. 3 approved for multipurpose field lighting; total: $21.73 million

Jan. 14 Change order No. 2 approved for tennis courts; total: $19.79 million

Dec. 10 Change order No. 1 approved for trails and irrigation; total: $19.26 million

May 28 Guaranteed maximum price contract No. 2 approved for baseball complex, multipurpose fields, pickleball courts, playground, restroom and parking; total: $17.91 million

submersible pumps; total: $25.96 million

Feb. 22 Groundbreaking ceremony held

January Construction begins

Nov. 3 Prosper voters approve $30 million in park funding, including funding designated for Raymond Community Park

Dec. 12 Guaranteed maximum price contract No. 1 approved for site work; total: $8.54 million

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What it means

Looking ahead

Prosper officials recently approved raising several park fees and fines, which Baker said will help pay for operating and maintenance costs at Raymond Community Park and other town parks. Baker said future park expansion will likely require a new bond program and alternative funding strategies. “That’s it for now,” Baker said. “We know the athletic fields will be overrun again. We are so far behind on the number of athletic fields needed.”

outpace supply. “We’ve been fortunate in that our parks depart- ment has the same goal we have, and that’s to provide every kid that wants one an opportunity to play one of these youth sports,” Patrick said. Patrick said PASO has only played at Frontier Park since it opened in 2010, making Raymond their second local facility for the organization to use. Patrick added that he expects Raymond Community Park will help meet PASO’s growing demands.

Town officials said the hope is that the park will become a premier east-side destination, increasing the overall supply of park space available to Pros- per residents. According to data from the Trust for Public Land, 46% of Prosper residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. “This is an area of town that really needed some additional parkland,” Baker said. Patrick said Prosper soccer players and families are excited for Raymond Community Park to open as the town’s field demand continues to

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Dates to know

Frontier Park

Jan. 7: tennis and pickleball courts opened Feb. 24: ribbon-cutting ceremony, trails and playground open Late spring/early summer: athletic complex, including multipurpose fields and baseball fields, opens

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Events

BY JENNA STEPHENSON

• March 18, 7 p.m. • $25 (admission)

February

• 390 W. Broadway St., Prosper • www.nextstopcomedy.com

Bingo Night at Eden Hill Compete for prizes at this game night hosted by Eden Hill Winery. Bingo is free to play, and wine and charcuterie boards will be available for purchase.

Pasta Making Class Learn to mix, knead, shape and cook pasta from scratch at Granny’s Bakery. The class is a two-hour interactive course that covers everything from fresh pasta dough to perfectly cooked noodles. Participants will make and enjoy handcrafted noodles in homemade Alfredo sauce. • March 20, 5-7 p.m. • $50 • 401 W. Pecan St., Celina • www.grannyssweeties.com Live Raptor Show The Prosper Community Library will host education specialists from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center and their feathered friends, including hawks, owls and falcons. • March 21, 11 a.m. • Free • 200 S. Main St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/306/library

• Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4910 Eden Hill Lane, Celina • www.edenhill.com

March

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Friday Night Market Browse crafts, food and produce at the city of Celina’s first Friday Night Market of 2026. The event features live music by a different local artist each month.

• March 6, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 141 N. Ohio Drive, Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com

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Julia Milligan owns and operates Lancaster Hill Stables.

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Lancaster Hill Stables oers equestrian experience Julia Milligan describes her Celina business, Lan- caster Hill Stables, as being a boutique experience because she oers personalized horse riding lessons to her clients. “I tailor each lesson and schedule to the client and horse they’re riding,” Milligan said.

Lancaster Hill Stables, which is situated on 7.5 acres, features indoor and outdoor arenas, an 18-stall barn, eight turnout paddocks, indoor and outdoor wash racks and tack room. Clients’ horses are boarded onsite and Milligan rides each horse daily. Quote of note When Milligan purchased the land for Lancaster Hill Stables in Celina, it was nothing more than an open eld. Today, she looks at what it has become with a deep sense of gratitude and accomplishment. “I feel very successful every day. I’m grateful I’ve always had wonderful clients that have been sup- portive of me and the program,” Milligan said. “Even on a hard day, I still think I’m living the dream.”

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Milligan established Lancaster Hill Stables in 2018 while renting a farm in Parker. She built the Celina facility from the ground up and relocated in 2020. What’s happening Milligan, who began riding at age 7, now teaches private lessons that cover walk, trot and canter work, as well as hunter-jumper techniques. Potential clients are given a trial lesson to make sure they are a suitable match.

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5 food chains coming soon to Prosper, Celina Here are five chain restaurants that are coming soon to Prosper and Celina. Blaze Pizza is coming soon to Celina and is expected to open later this year. The chain pizza restaurant offers signature and customized pizzas. A new Chick-fil-A is expected to open in Prosper, which will be the second location for the town. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store offers a variety of southern food options, including all-day break- fast and dinner entrees. Also coming to Prosper is J. Alexander’s Kitchen and Bar , which is opening at The Gates this summer. J. Alexander’s serves a variety of American cuisine, including wood-fired steaks, seafood, burgers and house-made desserts. Torchy’s Tacos is confirmed to be coming soon to Celina later this year. The restaurant will serve specialty tacos, burritos and queso.

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Prosper resident Brian Kim opened GoYaki in 2024.

Spicy pork bulgogi bowl ($13.95) features thinly sliced pork marinated in a homemade spicy chili sauce.

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Prosper’s locally-owned GoYaki serves Korean cuisine Prosper resident Brian Kim said when he opened GoYaki in his hometown in 2024, he wanted to share his culture by creating a menu and presentation style that was a bit dierent from other Korean restaurants. beef bulgogi plate and LA galbi plate. Bulgogi is a marinated Korean style beef brisket and LA galbi are Korean BBQ beef short ribs.

“People who can’t have spicy food always go for beef bulgogi or LA galbi because it’s avorful versus spicy,” Brian Kim said. “It has caught people’s attention.” A do-it-yourself ramen making station has been a big hit with children, Brian Kim said. Brian Kim said their Korean customers have a go-to menu item. “Koreans love spicy food and spicy pork bulgogi is [one of our spicy options],” Brian Kim said. “It tastes less like a business recipe and more like a homemade recipe.”

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He said many Korean restaurants serve meals with multiple sides while others are more bowl- based meals where everything is mixed in one dish. On the menu Kim said he, his wife Jane Kim and his mother-in- law created the GoYaki menu using family recipes. A wide range of menu items are served in divided, bento-box–style dishes, allowing custom- ers, as Brian Kim puts it, “to experience Korean barbecue on a plate. Popular menu items are their

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Prosper and Celina saw an increase in the number of homes sold in all of 2024 compared to all of 2025. Each year though the $400,001-$700,000 price range saw the most homes sold. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

Average days on market

+27.83%

-6.4%

+15.96%

+125.76%

+29.6%

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+27.86%

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75078 $825,000

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$100,001-$400,000

$646,750

$549,975

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<$100,000

$842,085

$821,250

75078

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$364,632

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