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New Construction Homes in Hutto
Northeast of Austin, Williamson County. A buyer-side guide to new construction in Hutto, with live listings, the builders and communities here, schools, taxes, and the honest tradeoffs.
The short answer
Hutto is one of the Austin metro's fastest-growing and most affordable new-construction suburbs, about 22 to 25 miles northeast of downtown in Williamson County, along US-79 just east of Round Rock. It has become a value magnet for new-home buyers, with a deep slate of master-planned and production communities and a new-construction median around $345,000 as of 2026, well below most closer-in suburbs. Growth is being supercharged by Samsung's massive semiconductor plant in neighboring Taylor and by fast SH-130 access to the tech corridor. Most new homes run from the low $240,000s to the mid $400,000s, with larger and acreage homes higher.
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Hutto new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Williamson County
- School districts
- Hutto ISD, Round Rock ISD, Taylor ISD
- Price range
- Hutto is among the most affordable new-construction markets in the metro. As of 2026, new homes commonly run from the low $240,000s for entry-level and smaller-lot homes to the mid $400,000s, with a new-construction median around $345,000 and most inventory under $400,000. Builders were competing hard with rate buydowns and closing-cost incentives, so the effective price can land below the advertised sticker.
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is roughly 22 to 25 miles southwest, about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and 50 to 75 minutes in weekday rush hour (mid-2026). Hutto is genuinely northeast and farther out, but the SH-130 toll road offers a fast bypass around I-35 to the airport, southeast Austin, and the tech corridor, and it sits close to Round Rock, Dell, and the Samsung fab in Taylor. Many residents commute to Williamson County job centers rather than downtown.
- Location
- Northeast of Austin
Where to buy
Communities in Hutto
- Star RanchLennar, Brohn Homes, Pacesetter Homes
- Emory CrossingD.R. Horton, M/I Homes
- CarmelLennar, Brohn Homes
- Cotton BrookD.R. Horton
- RiverwalkD.R. Horton, Express Homes
- Legends of HuttoKB Home, Various regional builders
Who builds here
Active builders
- D.R. Horton
- Lennar
- KB Home
- Brohn Homes
- Pacesetter Homes
- M/I Homes
- Meritage Homes
- Taylor Morrison
- LGI Homes
- Centex
- Express Homes
Before the base price
Most new Hutto communities sit inside a MUD or PID that layers extra taxes on top of city, Williamson County, and Hutto ISD taxes. Combined effective rates in these communities commonly run about 2.3 to 2.8 percent, at the higher end of the metro, which offsets some of the low sticker price. Pull the full tax certificate during your option period to identify every taxing entity and the real combined rate.
How MUD and PID taxes work →Honest tradeoffs
The case for and against Hutto
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Among the most affordable new construction in the entire Austin metro, with a median well below closer-in suburbs
- Explosive nearby job growth from Samsung's Taylor semiconductor plant and the broader Williamson County tech corridor
- SH-130 toll road bypasses I-35 for a faster route to the airport, southeast Austin, and the tech corridor
- Wide builder selection and aggressive 2026 incentives, including rate buydowns and closing-cost help
- Hutto ISD and a growing small-town downtown, with retail and amenities expanding quickly
The case against
- Farther northeast, with a long commute to downtown Austin and central job centers
- Most new communities carry MUD or PID taxes that push combined rates to roughly 2.3 to 2.8 percent
- Rapid growth brings US-79 congestion, ongoing construction, and school crowding in some zones
- Fewer mature amenities and less tree cover than established suburbs like Round Rock or Cedar Park
- Heavy reliance on the Samsung and tech-corridor jobs story, which can cut both ways if hiring slows
On your side of the table
What a buyer’s agent watches for in Hutto
- +Confirm whether the exact lot sits in a MUD, a PID, or both, and get the current combined tax rate in writing, since Hutto rates run high
- +Estimate taxes on the final improved sale price plus the special district, not the low first-year bill based on unimproved land
- +Verify the school district and attendance zone for the specific address, since Hutto-area lots can fall in Round Rock or Taylor ISD instead of Hutto ISD
- +Have buyer representation in place before touring; builder contracts favor the builder, and incentives and buydowns are negotiable
- +Watch for lot premiums and design-center minimums that push the real price above the low advertised base
- +Check the community phasing and buildout timeline, since fast-growing sections mean living next to active construction for a while
On new construction the builder pays your representation, so all of this costs you nothing. Updated August 6, 2026.
Good to know
Hutto new construction, answered
- How far is Hutto from downtown Austin?
- About 22 to 25 miles, roughly 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and 50 to 75 minutes in rush hour as of 2026. Hutto is northeast and farther out, but SH-130 bypasses I-35, and it is close to Round Rock, Dell, and the Samsung plant in Taylor.
- Why is Hutto growing so fast?
- A combination of affordable new construction, Samsung's massive semiconductor plant in neighboring Taylor, and fast SH-130 access to the tech corridor has made Hutto one of the metro's fastest-growing suburbs.
- How much do new construction homes cost in Hutto in 2026?
- New homes commonly run from the low $240,000s to the mid $400,000s, with a median around $345,000 and most inventory under $400,000. It is among the most affordable new-construction markets in the Austin metro.
- Do Hutto new homes have MUD or PID taxes?
- Yes, most do. Combined rates commonly run about 2.3 to 2.8 percent, at the higher end of the metro, which offsets some of the low sticker price. Always confirm the exact rate for the specific lot.
- What school district serves new homes in Hutto?
- Most new communities are zoned to Hutto ISD, with some areas in Round Rock or Taylor ISD. Verify the district and attendance zone for the exact address.
- Is Hutto a good place to buy new construction?
- It is a strong fit for value-focused buyers who want an affordable new home and proximity to Williamson County and Taylor-area jobs, and who accept a longer downtown commute and special-district taxes. Buyers who want a shorter commute generally pay more in Round Rock or Cedar Park.
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Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group