Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs at Clariden Ranch in Southlake, TX

Clariden Ranch is a neighborhood I've loved ever since they started breaking ground on it. It's really one neighborhood with two sections: Clariden Ranch, on one-acre lots, and the Cliffs at Clariden Ranch, on half-acre lots. Honestly, the lot sizes are why I love it. The big trade-off is schools, because Clariden Ranch zones to Northwest ISD, not Carroll ISD.

I cover Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs at Clariden Ranch in my $1,500,000+ Neighborhoods in Southlake video.

Clariden Ranch at a glance

	Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs
Location	North Southlake, near Bob Jones Park
Recent sales	$1.5 to $2.85 million (13 sales, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026)
Gated	No
Sections	Clariden Ranch (one-acre lots) and the Cliffs at Clariden Ranch (half-acre lots)
Age of homes	Median build year of 2006, with some newer homes on the Cliffs side, built as recently as 2023
Home style	Mostly custom homes
HOA	Yes. Ask me for the current dues on any home.
Schools	Zoned to Northwest ISD, with open enrollment into Carroll ISD possible. Confirm for the exact address.

What is it like to live in Clariden Ranch?

Clariden Ranch is about space. If a quarter or a third of an acre feels too small to you, this is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Southlake. Whether you're on a full acre or a half acre in the Cliffs, that's a big step up from the quarter to a third of an acre you'll see in a newer neighborhood like Carillon.

You'll have plenty of backyard space, within HOA rules, of course. If privacy and room to spread out are your priorities, this is a great neighborhood.

What are the homes like in Clariden Ranch?

Clariden Ranch is mostly custom homes. The median home was built in 2006, if that gives you an idea. Many still have the brown tones of that era and may need updating.

The good news is that when you update a home in Clariden Ranch, you can generally get your money back. If you'd rather have a newer home, look on the Cliffs side. The lots are smaller there, but you'll find some newer homes sprinkled in, even some built in 2020.

In the last 24 months (as of November 2026), 13 homes sold in Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs for about $1.5 million to $2.85 million. Most sold between about $1.9 and $2.3 million. The seven sales on the one-acre Clariden Ranch side ran about $1.9 million to $2.85 million, and the six in the Cliffs ran about $1.5 million to $2.65 million.

Where is Clariden Ranch?

Clariden Ranch is in North Southlake, near Bob Jones Park. North Southlake is where you find the bigger lots and more privacy. The trade-off is that Southlake Town Square and the shopping aren't quite as convenient from here. Quick access to Highway 114 is a plus on this side of town, though.

What schools does Clariden Ranch zone to?

This is the part you need to know. Clariden Ranch zones to Northwest ISD, the Northwest public schools. Listings show Beck Elementary, Medlin Middle School and Byron Nelson High School. Northwest ISD is a good district, but many families move to Southlake specifically for Carroll ISD.

Because Clariden Ranch is inside Southlake city limits, you can apply for open enrollment to Carroll ISD. You have to reapply every year, and school bus service isn't available, so you'd be driving. Some families are fine with that. Others want the bus, or don't want to reapply every year.

What I do love is that you get the choice. Go visit the different schools, think about your goals for your students, and choose accordingly. There are private schools nearby, and there are homeschoolers in the area too. Just know your home is routed to Northwest ISD automatically. Always confirm zoning for the exact address.

Who is Clariden Ranch a good fit for?

Clariden Ranch makes the most sense if you:

• Want half an acre to a full acre.
• Want a custom home and don't mind updating some 2000s finishes.
• Are happy with Northwest ISD, private school or homeschool, or don't mind the daily drive to Carroll ISD.

Here's the part that not everyone talks about.

• Schools. If Carroll ISD zoning is non-negotiable for you, Clariden Ranch probably isn't your neighborhood.
• Updates. A lot of homes here still have that 2006 look.
• Location. Town Square is a drive, and North Southlake isn't the most convenient part of town for shopping.

Nearby neighborhoods to compare

If Clariden Ranch is on your list, I'd also look at these:

• Saddleback Ridge, also north of 114 with Bob Jones Park nearby, on one-acre lots with newer homes. It's also outside Carroll ISD zoning.
• Kirkwood Hollow, also north of 114. Outside of Clariden Ranch, it has some of the most beautiful backyards I've seen, plus tall trees and a community pool.
• Carillon, if newer is your hot button and you're fine with a smaller lot.

For the big picture, start with my Southlake guide. I compare Clariden Ranch with five other neighborhoods in The Best Southlake Neighborhoods for a $1.5M to $2M Budget. And if schools are driving your search, read Southlake Schools: What Luxury Buyers Need to Know.

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Clariden Ranch in?

Clariden Ranch zones to Northwest ISD. Because it's inside Southlake city limits, you can apply for open enrollment to Carroll ISD each year, but there's no school bus service. Confirm zoning for the exact address.

What's the difference between Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs at Clariden Ranch?

It's really one neighborhood with two sections. Clariden Ranch is on one-acre lots. The Cliffs are on half-acre lots, and that side has some newer homes, built as recently as 2023.

How old are the homes in Clariden Ranch?

The median home in Clariden Ranch and the Cliffs was built in 2006. Many still have the brown tones of that era, so plan on some updating. The good news is you can generally get that money back when you sell.

Your next step

Want to see what's available in Clariden Ranch or the Cliffs? I'd be so happy to send you the homes for sale here, including ones that aren't on the market yet. Fill out my Southlake questionnaire, tell me your budget and your hot buttons, and we'll set up a one-on-one Zoom call to narrow it down. We can even do a video tour of the neighborhood for you, so you know exactly what you're getting.

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