Paradise

Paradise is a Wise County city on State Highway 114 southwest of Decatur. A local historical marker identifies the earlier town site, while the current municipality incorporated in 1996. The town’s highway setting and separate local government are useful distinctions from surrounding rural Wise County.

Places to know

Old Town Paradise marker. A local history site marking an earlier part of the community.

Check at the address, not the town name

• Confirm the city boundary and available utility connections for the parcel; a Paradise mailing address can describe land beyond municipal limits.
• 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, Paradise citywide.
• Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
• City of Paradise: government
• Wise County Historical Society: Old Town Paradise
• Handbook of Texas: Paradise
• Paradise geography and history
• NCTCOG regional city and community reference