Master-Planned Communities

What is a Master-Planned Community?

Master-Planned Communities (MPCs) are thoughtfully designed neighborhoods that offer a wide range of conveniences and are intentionally planned to function well and appeal aesthetically to residents. They have become increasingly popular housing options, providing far more than streets and basic amenities like parks and schools. Instead, they feature an extensive array of amenities, all located just blocks from your home.

Differences between buying a home inside a Master-Planned Community and outside

Master Planned
Community		Traditional neighborhood
Amenities (pools, parks, trails)✅❌
Community events & lifestyle✅❌
Developer protects area growth✅❌
Consistent neighborhood appearance✅❌
Strong resale demand✅❌

Top Master Planned Communities

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conroe

Location

Model Home Park & NAVIGATION GREEN®
17590 ARTAVIA PKWY
Conroe, Texas 77302
(936) 206-3950
From I-45, North of The Woodlands
Travel east on SH 242 for seven miles. The entrance to ARTAVIA is on the south side.
From US 59, North of Kingwood
Travel west on FM 1314 for 7.5 miles. Turn right (north) onto ARTAVIA PKWY.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

beazer Homes

$480,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$380,000’s

David Weekly Homes

$350,000’s-$510,000’s

Highland Homes

$370,000’s-$480,000’s

j. Patrick Homes

$500,000’s-$600,000’s

Jamestown Estate Homes

$790,000’s

Lennar

$400,000’s

Perry Homes

$410,000’s-$550,000’s

Ravenna Homes

$640,000’s

Westlin Homes

$460,000’s-$640,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • San Jacinto Elementary
  • Grangerland Intermediate
  • Moorhead Junior High
  • Caney Creek High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Dapple Park®, a 13-acre community park featuring a 5-acre lake, boardwalk, paddle boats, kayak access, winding nature trails, outdoor fitness stations, splash pad, meditation and rain gardens, picnic areas, open green spaces, event lawn, playground areas, nature exploration zones, discovery ponds, yard games, and ARTscapes art installations throughout the trails.

Indoor

A central Amenity Center with a 24/7 FitCenter, Palate Café, indoor gathering and social spaces, and dedicated event spaces for meetings and programs.

Location

Evergreen™ is a 740-acre Shea Homes® community at the northwest corner of FM 242 and FM 1314 in Conroe.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Shea Homes

$300,000’s-$550,000’s

Perry Homes

$4000,000’s-$630,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$310,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Campbell Elementary School
  • Grangerland Intermediate School
  • Moorhead Junior High School
  • Caney Creek High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Resort-style Forest Shores pool, splash pad, playground and Tree House Park, event lawn, pickleball courts, and extensive walking, jogging, and biking trails that wind through parks and open green space dedicated throughout the community, as well as picnic areas and natural areas along Evergreen Creek and Curiosity Trail.

Indoor

The Arbor amenity village and its clubhouse/recreation center with indoor and outdoor lounge areas and event spaces for gatherings and neighborly meet-ups.

Location

3,000-acre master-planned community located about 5 miles north of The Woodlands and 6 miles south of on-the-water fun at Lake Conroe.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Highland Homes

$370,000’s-$530,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$290,000’s-$350,000’s

Tipler Luxury Homes

high end costume homes

Jeff Paul Custom

High end costume homes

Nearby Schools

Conroe Independent School District (CISD)

  • Stewart Elementary School – Onsite in Woodforest
  • Peet Junior High School
  • Conroe High School

Montgomery Independent School District (MISD):

  • Lone Star Elementary School
  • Oak Hills Junior High
  • Lake Creek High School

Childcare / Early Learning in the Community

  • Kiddie Academy
  • Children’s Lighthouse

Amenities

Outdoor

resort-style aquatics with multiple pool complexes including Forest Island with water slides and a splash park, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, and the Lily Pad Splash Park; parks, playgrounds, dog parks, soccer fields and sports fields; Bronze Landing Park, Everett’s Peak Park, Stewart Heights Park, The Park at Pine Market, and extensive nature trails and pathways throughout the community; the Woodforest Golf Club, a private 27-hole championship golf course surrounded by forest; and open lawns, picnic spots, and natural green spaces integrated throughout the master plan.

Indoor

The Palm amenity center with a large event center, community kitchen, resident lounge with bar and coffee bar, HOA offices, and courtyard with café seating; clubhouses and fitness facilities as part of the recreation hubs; and various gathering spaces residents can use for private events and community activities. Residents also benefit from a busy event calendar and Director of Fun programs that encourage social engagement across ages and interests.

Cypress

Location

1,500-acre master-planned community located in Cypress, Texas (Harris County), roughly 24-30 miles northwest of downtown Houston. It spans both sides of the Grand Parkway (Highway 99) and is positioned between Highway 290 and Interstate 10, with major access points along Mason Road.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Highland Homes

$400,000’s-$700,000’s

Coventry Homes

$300,000’s-$600,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$300,000’s

Lennar Homes

$300,000’s

Century Communities

$300,000’s

Brightland Homes

$350,000’s-$400,000’s

Beazer Homes

$400,000’s

Perry Homes

$475,000’s-$500,000’s

Ravenna Homes

$469,000’s-$800,000’s

Village Builders

$670,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$580,000’s-$680,000’s

Nearby Schools

Cy-Fair Independent School District (CFISD)

  • Sue McMichael McGown Elementary School
  • Pope Elementary School
  • Wells Elementary School
  • Sprague Middle School
  • Bridgeland High School

Waller Independent School District (WISD)

  • McReavy Elementary School
  • Waller Junior High

Other options

  • Waller High School Cypress Christian School
  • Primrose School of Bridgeland
  • Adventure Kids Playcare
  • Harmony Science Academy Bridgeland
  • The Goddard School
  • Kids R’ Kids

Amenities

Outdoor

Outdoor amenities include numerous parks and green spaces throughout the community, lakes and waterways for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, extensive trails (over 250 miles) for walking and biking, outdoor pools, spraygrounds and splash pads at multiple activity centers, playgrounds, open lawns and picnic areas, dog parks, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts, and scenic gathering spots like Dragonfly Park’s 25-acre lake and Longwing Landing’s 40-acre lake with adjacent outdoor activity areas.

Indoor

structured amenities are found at Bridgeland’s activity centers, including fitness centers, community meeting rooms and event spaces, facilities with kitchens and indoor lounges, and central pool complexes with slides, lap pools, and organized spaces for year-round events and classes.

Location

Spanning 856 lush acres north of FM 529, west of Fry Road and east of The Grand Parkway in Cypress

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

CastleRock Homes

$400,000’s-$600,000’s

Risewell’s homes

$400,000’s-$500,000’s

Perry Homes

$490,000’s-$600,000’s

K. Hovnanian Homes

$430,000’s

M/I Homes

$400,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Walker Elementary School
  • Andre Elementary School
  • Rowe Middle School
  • Cypress Park High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Outdoor amenities include playgrounds, dog parks, exercise stations, sport courts (tennis, sand volleyball, pickleball and more), a lap pool, lazy river, splash pad, water playground, event lawn and shaded pavilion at the Island Amenity Village, as well as access to additional parks, pools, trails, splash pads, courts, and dog parks in sister communities like Miramesa, Canyon Lakes West and Bridge Creek.

Indoor

Structured amenities are centered around clubhouse facilities where residents can gather and socialize, including shaded gathering spaces and event lawns that support community events and resident activities.

katy

Location

From Grand Parkway, exit FM529 and travel west.
Turn right at Elyson Village Rd. and then right on Sundown Prairie Ln.
Follow the signs to Model Home Village.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Beazer Homes

$300,000’s

Brookfield Residential

$400,000’s-$400,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$300,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$300,000’s

Highland Homes

$400,000’s-$800,000’s

Newmark Homes

$400,000’s-$500,000’s

Perry Homes

$400,000’s

Westin Homes

$400,000’s-$500,000’s

Nearby Schools

Katy Independent School District

  • Boudny Elementary School
  • McElwain Elementary School
  • Nelson Junior High School
  • Freeman High School
  • Paetow High School

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

  • Walker Elementary School
  • Cypress Park High School
  • Rowe Middle School

Public Charter Option

  • Harmony School of Excellence
  • STEM-focused curriculum right within Elyson.

Amenities

Outdoor

Multiple parks and playgrounds, extensive trail networks through natural areas and around lakes, the expansive 145-acre Elyson Commons at Bear Creek with its Great Lawn for events, sports fields, basketball and soccer courts, wildflower trails, Pooch Playground for dogs, Trailblazer Park, picnic areas, tennis and pickleball courts, pocket parks, Compass Lake, Crescent Park, sunset playground and splash pad, and other outdoor recreation opportunities spread throughout the community.

Indoor

Resort-style swim complex with a beach-entry pool and lap pool, a 24-hour fitness center, club meeting and gathering spaces, and resident-reserved event areas; as well as Elyson House, which offers another 24/7 fitness center, an all-season pool, a teen and family game room, and event lawns and lounges for community activities and social events.

Location

Enter Grange via Bartlett Road or Franz Road.
From Morton Road, turn left onto Bartlett Road, then right onto Wheat Grass Grove Lane. Next, turn left onto Darling Creek Lane, followed by a left onto Dove Meadow Lane. Continue straight to reach the model home park.
If entering from Franz Road, access Grange through Cane Island.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Chesmar Homes

$400,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$400,000’s

Drees Custom Homes

$500,000’s

Highland Homes

$600,000’s

J. Patrick Homes

$300,000’s

Perry Homes

$400,000’s-$600,000’s

Westin Homes

$600,000’s

Newmark Homes

$400,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Robertson Elementary School
  • Katy Junior High School
  • Katy High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Henley Park, a one-acre park with multiple play spaces for kids, a pavilion, and open lawn areas connected by scenic trails throughout the community, along with other natural areas, waterways, and walking paths that encourage outdoor play and neighborly interaction. Planned for the heart of Grange is Ricestead, a 20-acre amenity complex centered on a large village green for outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and community events, with lakeside trails and bridges linking the space to surrounding neighborhoods. Ricestead will also offer outdoor sport and play areas like playing fields, playgrounds, and covered pickleball courts, blending open-air recreation with community gathering space.

Indoor

Ricestead’s centerpiece Harvest Hall clubhouse will provide a fitness center, community rooms, co-working space, and gathering spaces for residents, complemented by future retail and social spots designed to enhance the community’s lifestyle.

Location

2,303-acre master-planned community located a few miles north of Interstate 10 and west of the Grand Parkway in thriving Katy.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Ashton Woods

$300,000’s–$500,000’s

Beazer Homes

$400,000’s

CastleRock Communities

$350,000’s–$600,000’s

Highland Homes

$600,000’s

Century Communities

$300,000’s–$500,000’s

Colina Homes

$280,000’s-$400,000’s

Gehan Homes

$300,000’s

Empire Communities

$400,000’s

HistoryMaker Homes

$260,000’s

Highland Homes

$330,000’s

Terrata Homes

$348,000’s

KB Homes

$320,000’s

Nearby Schools

Katy ISD Schools (Sunterra)

  • Robertson Elementary School
  • McElwain Elementary School
  • Cross Elementary School
  • Haskett Junior High School
  • Katy High School
  • Paetow High School

Royal ISD Schools (Portions of Sunterra)

  • Royal Early Childhood Center
  • Royal Elementary School
  • Royal STEM Academy
  • Royal Junior High School
  • Royal High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Outdoor amenities include expanded parklands, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and dedicated spaces for sports and social gatherings set within landscaped green areas that connect neighborhoods. There are also pocket parks and open lawn areas for relaxed outdoor play, family time, or community events.

Indoor

Indoor and structured features focus around amenity centers and clubhouse spaces; places designed for gatherings, events, fitness activities, and community programming, providing residents with spaces to socialize, attend classes, or host private and group functions year-round

magnolia

Location

From SH249N/Aggie Expressway, North Houston:
Exit to FM1486 and go south .2 miles. The entrance will be on the right.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Beazer Homes

$460,000’s

Coventry Homes

$500,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$350,000’s-$510,000’s

Drees Homes

$630,000’s

Fedrick Harris Estate Homes

$810,000’s

Highland Homes

$350,000’s-$470,000’s

J. Patrick Homes

$620,000’s

Partners In Building

$800,000’s

Perry Homes

$490,000’s

Village Builders

$390,000’s

Westin Homes

$410,000’s-$550,000’s

Nearby Schools

Magnolia Independent School District (Magnolia ISD)

  • Williams Elementary School
  • Magnolia Parkway Intermediate School
  • Magnolia Parkway Junior High School
  • Magnolia West High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Over 186 acres of green space with 10-foot wide hike-and-bike trails and walking paths woven throughout the community, playgrounds, a splash pad, picnic areas and fire pits, a micro disc golf course with championship course connections, and an amphitheater and event lawn for outdoor concerts and gatherings.

Indoor

W. Blakley Hall (event hall), The Welcome Inn (gathering/social hub with indoor spaces and lounge areas), the Iron Yard 24/7 fitness center, and spaces for community events and activities organized by an on-site lifestyle team.

Location

1,400-acre master-planned community located in Magnolia, Texas, specifically off FM 1488 and near FM 1774, north of Houston

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Chesmar Homes

$300,000’s-$500,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$350,000’s

Gracepoint Homes

luxury homes

Highland Homes

$360,000’s

Village Builders

$500,000’s

Perry Homes

$420,000’s

Westin Homes

$420,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Audubon Elementary School
  • Magnolia Parkway Intermediate / Junior High School
  • Magnolia West High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Legends Pointe, the heart of community life with pickleball courts, the Frontier Bluffs splash pad, Horseshoe Heights playground, Blustem Basin pond, and open event lawns and parks where families can play and relax under the Texas sky. Plans for the broader Liberty Junction amenity district will add even more outdoor offerings such as sports fields, parks, an aquatic feature, and a community campground as the community grows.

Indoor

The Boot House Welcome Center, a multi-purpose clubhouse space serving as a community hub with gathering areas and event space for residents.

missouri city

Location

Fort Bend Parkway starts in Sienna and connects directly with Highway 6, Beltway 8 and Loop 610.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Beazer Homes

$350,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$290,000’s-$400,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$450,000’s-$560,000’s

Newmark Homes

$400,000’s-$540,000’s

Perry Homes

$510,000’s-$770,000’s

Shea Homes Houston

$360,000’s-$520,000’s

Toll Brothers

$380,000’s-$830,000’s

Highland Homes

$570,000’s

Westin Homes

$460,000’s-$640,000’s

J. Patrick Homes

$690,000’s-$890,000’s

Tri Pointe Homes

$790,000’s

Jamestown Estate Homes/Partners In Building

$1.1M+

Nearby Schools

Elementary schools

  • Donald Leonetti Elementary School
  • Jan Schiff Elementary School
  • Sienna Crossing Elementary School
  • Scanlan Oaks Elementary School
  • Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School

Middle schools

  • Billy Baines Middle School
  • Ronald Thornton Middle School
  • Sienna Crossing Elementary School
  • First Colony Middle School

High Schools

  • Ridge Point High School
  • Almeta Crawford High School
  • Hightower High School

Amenities

Outdoor

Network of parks, playgrounds, lakes and trails, multiple pools and waterparks for swimming and play, the expansive 160-acre Camp Sienna sports complex with fields and courts for baseball, soccer, volleyball and more, golf opportunities at the Sienna Golf Club & Grille, tennis and pickleball courts, and miles of scenic walking, jogging and biking paths integrated throughout the community’s green spaces and waterfronts. Structured and indoor-oriented amenities feature Club Sienna, a central activity hub with gathering and event space, playgrounds, amphitheater and social areas, Sawmill Lake Club with a state-of-the-art fitness center, lounges, poolside seating and lakeside fire pits, as well as planned facilities at the upcoming

Indoor

Clubhouse, café, lap pool, sports courts and event lawn

Porter

Location

The Highlands is located in Porter, TX just a short drive north of Houston, TX, or east from The Woodlands and Conroe. Our community is situated right off Texas Highway 99, also known as the Grand Parkway.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Beazer Homes

$300,000’s-

Lennar Homes

$350,000’s

Highland Homes

$380,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$360,000’s

Coventry Homes

$370,000’s

Chesmar Homes

$400,000’s

Newmark Homes

$440,000’s

Perry Homes

$420,000’s-$650,000’s

Village Builders

$450,000’s

Ravenna Homes

$400,000’s-$500,000’s

Drees Homes

$630,000’s

Partners in Building

$770,000’s-$1.1m+

Nearby Schools

  • Highlands Elementary School
  • White Oak Middle School
  • Pine Valley Middle School
  • Porter High School

Amenities

Outdoor

200-acre nature preserve with over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, multiple recreational lakes (Mirror Lake and Phillips Lake) for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and canoeing, picnic pavilions and covered outdoor gathering spots, playgrounds and green spaces, a semi-private 18-hole golf course (Highland Pines) with driving range and clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, parks such as Sundew Park and Paw Print Park, and large scenic areas and waterways for casual outdoor recreation.

Indoor

A central amenity and fitness center with modern exercise equipment and wellness classes, clubhouse and event spaces for resident gatherings and community activities, a waterpark with resort-style pool, lazy river, and splash features, as well as planned future indoor leisure options and spaces for classes and social events.

richmond

Location

Intersection of Ricefield and Benton, just east of FM 2977

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

Chesmar Homes

$400,000’s

Newmark Homes

$400,000’s

Empire Homes

$420,000’s

Perry Homes

$420,000’s

David Weekley Homes

$450,000’s

Westin Homes

$450,000’s

Highland Homes

$500,000’s

J. Patrick Homes

$500,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Thomas Elementary School
  • Steenbergen Middle School
  • Wright Junior High School
  • Randle High School

Amenities

Outdoor

1,500 acres at the intersection of FM 2977 and Koeblen Road. Nearby dining, retail, and major employment centers, this neighborhood is also zoned to the highly regarded Lamar CISD, making it an ideal location for families. Coming soon will be a 12+ acre amenity complex in first phase, walking trails, playgrounds.

Indoor

Coming soon!

texas city

Location

Driving Directions from Downtown Houston:
I-45 south to exit Holland Rd and stay straight on feeder. Turn right into Lago Mar.
Driving Directions from Galveston:
I-45 north to exit Holland Rd. Take a U turn at Holland, then stay straight going south on feeder. Turn right into Lago Mar.

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

LGI Homes

$290,000’s-$400,000’s

CastleRock Communities

$200,000’s-$300,000’s

Colina Homes

$300,000’s-$550,000’s

Tricoast Homes

$360,000’s-$478,000’s

Davidson Homes

$400,000’s

Century Communities

$400,000’s

Westin Homes

$400,000’s

Nearby Schools

  • Louis G. Lobit Elementary School
  • Elva C. Lobit Middle School
  • McAdams Junior High School
  • Dickinson High School

Private schools

  • Abundant Life Christian School
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
  • True Cross Catholic School

Amenities

Outdoor

12-acre Crystal Lagoon with white-sand beaches for swimming, lounging, kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing, designated swimming areas, infinity-edge pool, splash pad and playground, as well as the GreenBoLT trail system connecting residents to parks and water features throughout the community.

Indoor

12,000-square-foot clubhouse at the Amenity Village, which offers Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill lagoon-side dining, a fitness facility, great room, meeting and conference rooms, and spaces for gatherings and events overlooking the water.

Location

Located along League City Parkway

Developer

Builders & estimate prices

David Weekley Homes

$390,000’s

Coventry Homes

$400,000’s

Village Builders

$400,000’s

Perry Homes

$490,000’s

Beazer Homes

$500,000’s

Shea Homes

$600,000’s

Highland Homes

$670,000’s

Westin Homes

$710,000’s

Drees Custom Homes

$650,000’s

Partners in Building

$1.2m

Nearby Schools

  • Florence Campbell Elementary School
  • Creekside Intermediate School
  • Clear Springs High School

Amenities

Outdoor

60 acres of connected waterways with kayak and paddleboard launches, scenic 10 miles of trails for walking, running, or cycling through lakes and green spaces, playgrounds, and expansive open green spaces and event lawns that encourage outdoor play and gatherings.

Indoor

Homestead Amenity Center, which features a clubhouse, fitness center, lap and resort-style pools, and designated gathering spaces for meetings and social activities, offering spaces to host events, exercise, and connect with neighbors year-round.

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