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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.
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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.
Live from the MLS
240 new homes for sale in Hutto
- Median price
- $347,270
- Median $/sq ft
- $169
- Median size
- 1,925 sf
- Typical home
- 4 bd
Live medians across every active new-construction listing in Hutto, straight from the MLS. See the full Austin market report.
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New ConstructionBased on information from Unlock MLS (the Austin Board of REALTORS, ACTRIS) for the period through the most recent sync. Listing data is provided for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties may be listed by brokerage firms other than Austin Marketing + Development Group; the listing broker is shown with each home where the MLS provides it.
At a glance
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
- +Hutto's combined rates run high, so get the exact MUD or PID rate for the specific lot in writing before you compare it to a lower-tax suburb
- +Base your budget on the final improved value plus the district levy, not the low first-year bill on raw land
- +Confirm the ISD for the address, since Hutto-area lots can fall in Round Rock or Taylor ISD instead of Hutto ISD
- +Register representation before touring Star Ranch, Emory Crossing, or Carmel, where builder incentives and buydowns are aggressive and negotiable
- +Watch lot premiums and design-center minimums that quietly erode Hutto's low base price
- +Ask where your phase sits in the buildout, since fast-growing Hutto sections can mean years next to active construction
On new construction the builder pays my fee in most cases, disclosed in writing before you tour, so all of this is on your side. Updated August 6, 2026.
Narrow it down
Other ways to search Hutto
Same inventory, filtered the way buyers actually shop: by move-in timing, by budget, or by the shape of the house.
Move-in ready in Hutto
Homes already built or nearly finished, so you can close in weeks instead of waiting on a build.
New homes under $400,000
Everything in the metro at this budget, including and beyond Hutto.
New homes under $500,000
Everything in the metro at this budget, including and beyond Hutto.
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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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Thinking about Hutto?
Before you tour a builder in Hutto, get your representation registered so the builder covers my fee in most cases, and get the real tax rate, the current incentives, and honest builder notes. Luke replies personally.
Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group