Historic Downtown McKinney

Historic Downtown McKinney centers on the courthouse square and surrounding commercial streets. Shops, dining and public-art tours use the older buildings and blocks as a setting. The former Collin County Courthouse, used as the McKinney Performing Arts Center, is undergoing a city renovation project in 2026.

Chestnut Square Heritage Village lies south of the square and preserves a collection of historic houses and community buildings. Visit McKinney works with the city’s Historic Preservation Office on district tours, providing a useful way to distinguish the commercial square from nearby historic residential streets.

Places to know

Courthouse square. The core of the historic downtown commercial district.

Historic Collin County Courthouse. The former courthouse has served as a performing-arts venue; check the city’s current renovation and reopening updates before planning an interior visit.

Chestnut Square Heritage Village. A collection of historic buildings south of the downtown square.

Check at the address, not the town name

• Use the city’s preservation maps and design guidance to check the specific property; the commercial square and residential historic areas are different contexts.
• Check the city’s courthouse renovation and reopening updates before planning a performance or interior visit; historic-building access can change during the project.
• School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

Sources

• Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Aug 2026; typical value for Historic McKinney neighborhood.
• Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
• Visit McKinney: historic district tours
• Visit McKinney: downtown
• Chestnut Square: museum
• City of McKinney: courthouse renovation
• NCTCOG regional city and community reference