Where is Castlewood in Taylor?

Castlewood sits along US-79 and CR 973 in Taylor (76574), near Hutto and minutes from the Samsung semiconductor campus. Coventry markets it at about 30 minutes to downtown Austin and under 40 to Austin-Bergstrom airport, with US-79 and SH-130 the main routes.

How much do homes at Castlewood cost?

As of 2026, homes start in the mid $250s: the Paired Cottages collection from about $254,900, the Texas Traditional collection from about $277,989, and the Cottages collection from about $284,900, with larger plans higher. It is among the most affordable new-home communities near Samsung.

Who builds at Castlewood?

Coventry Homes and Dream Finders Homes both build at Castlewood, across paired-cottage and detached single-family collections. Confirm the current builder and plan availability before you tour, since inventory in a fast-selling Taylor community moves quickly.

Is Castlewood good for Samsung employees?

For a Samsung worker who wants affordable new construction close to the campus, yes: it is a roughly 10-to-15-minute drive to the fab, prices start in the mid $250s, and it is in Taylor ISD. The tradeoffs are limited on-site amenities and a long commute if your job is actually in central Austin.

What school district is Castlewood in?

Castlewood is in Taylor ISD. The district is investing in capacity as the Samsung-driven growth continues, but always confirm the exact campus assignment for a specific address in writing with Taylor ISD before you buy.

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Castlewood

Northeast metro, near Samsung, Taylor, Texas. An honest, buyer-side guide to the builders, amenities, schools, taxes, and tradeoffs.

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The short answer

Castlewood is a Coventry Homes community in Taylor (76574), along US-79 and CR 973 near Hutto and minutes from the Samsung semiconductor campus. Approved by the City of Taylor for 239 single-family lots, with a 58-acre first phase, it offers attainable paired-cottage and single-family homes from the mid $250s, built by Coventry and Dream Finders. For Samsung-area buyers it is one of Taylor's most affordable new-home entries, with Taylor ISD schools and easy access to Murphy Park and Lake Granger.

Coventry HomesTaylor ISDMid $250s to low $300s+

Buyer-side notes by Luke Allen · Updated August 25, 2026· Figures approximate, verify current specifics

At a glance

The facts that actually matter

Developer: Coventry Homes (Castlewood planned development)
Location: Northeast metro, near Samsung, Taylor 76574
School district: Taylor ISD
Price range: As of 2026, homes start around the mid $250s: the Paired Cottages collection from about $254,900, the Texas Traditional collection from about $277,989, and the Cottages collection from about $284,900, with larger single-family plans higher. It is among the more affordable new-home options in the Samsung commute shed.
Commute: Along US-79 in Taylor, the Samsung semiconductor campus is a short drive east, roughly 10 to 15 minutes, and Hutto is minutes southwest. Coventry markets about 30 minutes to downtown Austin and under 40 to Austin-Bergstrom airport, though a realistic peak-hour Austin commute runs longer via US-79 and SH-130. Confirm the drive for your specific commute and shift.
Scale: Phase I covers about 58 acres, with the full Castlewood planned development approved by the City of Taylor for 239 single-family lots. It is a modest-sized neighborhood rather than a sprawling master plan, part of the wave of new housing following the Samsung fab.

Who builds here

Builders

Coventry Homes
Dream Finders Homes

Home types

Paired (attached) cottage homes
Detached single-family cottages and traditional homes
Energy-efficient construction with a low-monthly-payment focus
Roughly the mid $250s to the low $300s and up depending on collection and plan

Lifestyle

Amenities

Shared Common Grounds community spaces
Energy-efficient homes built around a lower monthly cost
Minutes from Murphy Park, a 120-acre Taylor park with athletic fields, playgrounds, pools, and a lake
Near Lake Granger for fishing, boating, and camping
A short drive from Taylor's historic downtown square, its restaurants and barbecue
Close to the Samsung campus and the eastern Williamson County job base

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Taxes

New Taylor communities can carry a MUD or PID that adds to city, county, and Taylor ISD taxes; Castlewood's specific special-district status and combined rate were not clearly published as of 2026. Effective rates in new Taylor neighborhoods can run into the mid-to-high 2 percent range with a district, versus roughly 1.8 to 2.1 percent without one. Confirm the exact combined rate and any MUD or PID for the specific lot with the Williamson Central Appraisal District.

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Monthly cost

HOA and dues

Castlewood carries an HOA that maintains the community's shared Common Grounds spaces. Specific dues and fees were not widely published as of 2026, so request the current HOA dues, transfer and capitalization fees, and what they cover in writing before you commit.

Honest tradeoffs

The pros and the cons, both

No community is perfect. Here is the case for and against, the way I would give it to a client.

The case for

One of the most affordable new-home communities in the Samsung commute shed, from the mid $250s
A short, roughly 10-to-15-minute drive to the Samsung semiconductor campus
Paired-cottage and single-family options with energy-efficient construction, a fit for first-time and value buyers
Taylor ISD schools and easy access to Murphy Park and Lake Granger
Backed by two established builders, Coventry and Dream Finders

The case against

A modest 239-lot community rather than a large amenity-rich master plan, so on-site amenities are limited
A long, toll-dependent commute to central Austin makes it a poor fit for a daily downtown job
Taylor ISD rates below the marquee Williamson County districts, though it is investing as the area grows
Paired-cottage homes share a wall, which not every buyer wants, so confirm which product a lot offers
Any special-district taxes and the resale story lean on Samsung's continued build-out

On your side of the table

What a buyer’s agent watches for in Castlewood

+Confirm whether the specific lot sits in a MUD or PID and get the exact combined tax rate, since new Taylor communities vary
+Clarify whether a home is a paired (attached) cottage or fully detached, since the collections differ and it affects resale
+Get the HOA dues and exactly what they cover in writing, since they were not widely published early on
+In a fast-moving Samsung market, benchmark Coventry's and Dream Finders' pricing against recent Taylor and Hutto closings
+Negotiate hardest on standing move-in-ready inventory, where the low-monthly-payment promotions and rate buydowns are strongest
+Verify Taylor ISD attendance zones in writing, since fast growth is prompting boundary and capacity changes

Current incentives

In 2026, Castlewood's builders promoted low monthly payments through rate buydowns and closing-cost help, typically via their preferred lenders and strongest on quick-move-in inventory. As with any builder promotion, get the current written offer on the specific home and compare the builder's lender against an outside quote, so the incentive is real value and not a markup.

Dated mid-2026 · Verify the current, written offer on a specific home

Good to know

Castlewood questions, answered

Where is Castlewood in Taylor?: Castlewood sits along US-79 and CR 973 in Taylor (76574), near Hutto and minutes from the Samsung semiconductor campus. Coventry markets it at about 30 minutes to downtown Austin and under 40 to Austin-Bergstrom airport, with US-79 and SH-130 the main routes.
How much do homes at Castlewood cost?: As of 2026, homes start in the mid $250s: the Paired Cottages collection from about $254,900, the Texas Traditional collection from about $277,989, and the Cottages collection from about $284,900, with larger plans higher. It is among the most affordable new-home communities near Samsung.
Who builds at Castlewood?: Coventry Homes and Dream Finders Homes both build at Castlewood, across paired-cottage and detached single-family collections. Confirm the current builder and plan availability before you tour, since inventory in a fast-selling Taylor community moves quickly.
Is Castlewood good for Samsung employees?: For a Samsung worker who wants affordable new construction close to the campus, yes: it is a roughly 10-to-15-minute drive to the fab, prices start in the mid $250s, and it is in Taylor ISD. The tradeoffs are limited on-site amenities and a long commute if your job is actually in central Austin.
What school district is Castlewood in?: Castlewood is in Taylor ISD. The district is investing in capacity as the Samsung-driven growth continues, but always confirm the exact campus assignment for a specific address in writing with Taylor ISD before you buy.

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