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New Construction Homes in Manor
Northeast of Austin, Travis County. A buyer-side guide to new construction in Manor, with live listings, the builders and communities here, schools, taxes, and the honest tradeoffs.
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The short answer
Manor is one of the closest-in affordable new-construction suburbs, about 12 to 15 miles northeast of downtown Austin in Travis County along US-290 and SH-130. It has boomed on the strength of the east-side tech corridor, including Tesla's Giga Texas nearby, and offers a shorter commute than the outer eastern suburbs at a still-attainable price. As of 2026, new homes generally run from the high $240,000s to the upper $500,000s, with a new-construction median around $360,000, including the net-zero-capable Whisper Valley community.
Live from the MLS
88 new homes for sale in Manor
- Median price
- $374,990
- Median $/sq ft
- $176
- Median size
- 2,195 sf
- Typical home
- 4 bd
Live medians across every active new-construction listing in Manor, 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
Manor new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Travis County
- School districts
- Manor ISD, Elgin ISD
- Price range
- As of 2026, new construction in Manor generally runs from the high $240,000s for entry-level and smaller-lot homes to the upper $500,000s, with a median around $360,000. Builders were competing with rate buydowns and closing-cost incentives, so the effective price can land lower.
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is roughly 12 to 15 miles southwest, about 20 to 30 minutes off-peak and 35 to 55 minutes in weekday rush hour (mid-2026), via US-290 and SH-130. Manor is meaningfully closer in than Hutto, Elgin, or Bastrop, and SH-130 gives a fast toll bypass around I-35 to the airport, the Tesla plant, and southeast Austin.
- Location
- Northeast of Austin
Where to buy
Communities in Manor
- Whisper Valley (net-zero capable)Guide →Pacesetter Homes, Brohn Homes, Homes By Avi
- ShadowGlenD.R. Horton, Lennar
- EntradaEast / WildhorseD.R. Horton, KB Home
- Presidential GlenVarious regional builders
- Bell FarmsLennar, Pacesetter Homes
Who builds here
Active builders
- D.R. Horton
- Lennar
- KB Home
- Brohn Homes
- Pacesetter Homes
- Meritage Homes
- LGI Homes
- Homes By Avi
Before the base price
Most new Manor communities sit inside a MUD or PID that adds its own levy on top of city, Travis County, and Manor ISD taxes, with combined effective rates commonly around 2.3 to 2.8 percent. Manor ISD is the primary school levy for most of the area. Pull the full tax certificate for the exact lot to confirm every taxing entity.
How MUD and PID taxes work →Honest tradeoffs
The case for and against Manor
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Closest-in affordable northeast suburb, with a shorter Austin commute than Hutto, Elgin, or Bastrop
- Right by the east-side tech corridor and Tesla's Giga Texas, a major and growing job base
- SH-130 toll road bypasses I-35 for a fast route to the airport and southeast Austin
- Attainable prices with a wide slate of national builders and aggressive 2026 incentives
- Whisper Valley offers net-zero-capable, solar-and-geothermal homes at production prices
The case against
- Manor ISD is less established in reputation than Round Rock or Leander ISD
- MUD taxes in ShadowGlen, Whisper Valley, and the newer sections push combined rates well above 2.3 percent
- Rapid growth brings road construction, congestion, and school crowding in spots
- A young, fast-growing area with little mature tree cover and few established amenities yet
- Some sections sit near industrial and rail corridors, so check the specific location
On your side of the table
What a buyer’s agent watches for in Manor
- +Get the combined MUD or PID rate for the specific Manor section in writing, since ShadowGlen and Whisper Valley carry different district costs
- +If you are eyeing a net-zero Whisper Valley home, weigh the solar and geothermal savings against the higher entry cost and the district tax
- +Confirm the ISD, since Manor-area lots split between Manor ISD and Elgin ISD and it affects both schools and resale
- +Check the section's distance from the rail line, industrial parks, and flood plains, which vary a lot across Manor
- +Register representation before touring, since Manor's close-in value draws competition and builder incentives are negotiable
- +Base your budget on the final improved value, not the builder's first-year figure on unimproved Travis County land
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 14, 2026.
Narrow it down
Other ways to search Manor
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 Manor
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 Manor.
New homes under $500,000
Everything in the metro at this budget, including and beyond Manor.
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Good to know
Manor new construction, answered
- How far is Manor from downtown Austin?
- About 12 to 15 miles, roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak and 35 to 55 minutes in rush hour via US-290 and SH-130 as of 2026. Manor is one of the closer-in affordable suburbs and is very near the east-side tech corridor.
- How much do new construction homes cost in Manor in 2026?
- New homes generally run from the high $240,000s to the upper $500,000s, with a median around $360,000, making Manor one of the more affordable close-in options.
- What is Whisper Valley?
- Whisper Valley is a large master-planned community in the Manor area known for net-zero-capable homes with rooftop solar and geothermal HVAC, offered at production-builder prices.
- Do Manor new homes have MUD or PID taxes?
- Most new communities do, with combined rates commonly around 2.3 to 2.8 percent. Always confirm the exact rate for the specific lot.
- What school district serves new homes in Manor?
- Most of the area is served by Manor ISD, with some sections in Elgin ISD. Verify the attendance zone for the exact address.
- Is Manor a good place to buy new construction?
- It is a strong fit for value-focused buyers who want a shorter commute and proximity to east-side and Tesla-area jobs, and who accept special-district taxes and a less-established school district. Buyers prioritizing schools may prefer Round Rock or Leander.
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Thinking about Manor?
Before you tour a builder in Manor, 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