Master-Planned Communities
Austin new home communities
Honest, buyer-side guides to the metro's biggest new-construction communities. Builders, price ranges, schools, the MUD tax reality, and the tradeoffs the brochures skip.
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In-depth community guides
Easton Park
Southeast Austin (78744) · Del Valle ISD
Amenity-rich Brookfield community with fiber and resort pools; watch the MUD tax rate.
High $300s to high $600s
Read the full guideWhisper Valley
East of Austin (78653) · Del Valle ISD
Net-zero-capable homes with geothermal HVAC and solar; model the all-in energy cost.
Low $400s and up
Read the full guideSanta Rita Ranch
Northwest metro (78642) · Liberty Hill ISD
Award-winning amenities and events; the honest tradeoff is the commute.
Mid $400s to $700s+
Read the full guideWolf Ranch
North metro (78628) · Georgetown ISD
A Hillwood master plan above the San Gabriel with two designer amenity centers.
Mid $400s to $800s+
Read the full guideSunfield
South metro (78610) · Hays CISD
A lagoon-style pool and a 1,000-foot lazy river, with attainable pricing inside a real commute.
High $300s and up
Read the full guideLarkspur
Northwest metro (78641) · Leander ISD
Hill Country views and MetroRail access; strong for commuters and lock-and-leave buyers.
High $300s to $600s
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Every one of these has a full, buyer-side guide. Open any to see the builders, taxes, schools, and honest tradeoffs.
- 01BrysonEstablished amenities and mature landscaping in a fast-growing Leander corridor.Northwest metro
High $300s to $1M+ - 02Sun ChaseSome of the lowest new-build entry pricing near the airport and Tesla corridor.Southeast metro
High $200s to $400s - 03TravissoDramatic Hill Country topography and views; lots and elevations vary widely.Northwest Hill Country
From the $600s to $2M+ - 04HeadwatersDripping Springs schools and Hill Country living; a premium west-side address.West Hill Country
Mid $500s to $1.5M+ - 05Goodnight RanchA walkable, mixed-use master plan inside the Austin city limits southeast of downtown.Southeast Austin
High $300s to mid $600s - 06SweetwaterLake Travis ISD and Hill Country views on the desirable southwest side.Southwest Hill Country
Mid $500s to $3M+
Good to know
Community questions, answered
- What is the biggest new home community in Austin?
- Easton Park in southeast Austin is one of the largest, a Brookfield Residential master plan of roughly 2,200 to 2,700 acres planned for around 14,000 homes. Others at scale include Santa Rita Ranch, Wolf Ranch, and Sunfield. Each has a different builder lineup, price band, school district, and tax rate, which is what a buyer's agent helps you compare.
- Which Austin suburbs have the most new construction?
- The most active new-construction suburbs around Austin include Pflugerville, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, Manor, Kyle, Buda, and Dripping Springs. The right one depends on your budget, commute, and school priorities, and many of the best-value communities sit just outside the city limits where MUD taxes are common.
- Do these communities have MUD or PID taxes?
- Many do. Master-planned communities on the metro's edges are frequently financed through a MUD (Municipal Utility District) or carry a PID (Public Improvement District) assessment that funds roads, water, and amenities and adds to the annual tax bill. Always read the full, current rate for the specific community and lot before comparing to a base price.
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