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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.
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.
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112 new homes for sale in Manor
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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
- Most new communities carry MUD or PID taxes that push combined rates above 2.3 percent
- Rapid growth brings road construction, congestion, and school crowding in spots
- Fewer mature amenities and less tree cover than long-established suburbs
- 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
- +Confirm whether the exact lot sits in a MUD or PID, and get the current combined tax rate in writing
- +Estimate taxes on the final improved sale price and every taxing entity, not the low first-year land bill
- +Verify the school district and attendance zone, since some Manor-area lots fall in Elgin ISD
- +Have buyer representation in place before touring; builder contracts favor the builder, and incentives are negotiable
- +Check proximity to rail lines, industrial sites, and flood plains for the specific section
- +Watch for lot premiums and design-center minimums that push the real price above the base
On new construction the builder pays your representation, so all of this costs you nothing. Updated August 14, 2026.
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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Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group