Harvest by Hillwood: Argyle’s Largest Master-Planned Community

Harvest covers about 1,200 acres across Argyle and Northlake, developed by Hillwood, the Perot Company’s real estate division. It’s the single largest master-planned community in the Argyle area, with over 4,000 homes planned at full buildout. The community is along I-35W at FM 407, roughly 15 minutes north of Alliance and about 40 miles from downtown Dallas.

What separates Harvest from a standard suburban subdivision is the agrihood model. There’s an on-site working farm operated by Farmer Ross, a Texas A&M-trained agricultural specialist who grows seasonal crops using sustainable methods. The farm produces food for local markets and restaurants, and residents have access to seasonal activities, gardening workshops, and cooking classes through a year-round lifestyle program.

The Dallas Builders Association named Harvest its Community of the Year three times, most recently in 2022.

For a broader look at Argyle as a whole, the complete guide to moving to Argyle, TX covers the full picture.

What Harvest Argyle Actually Includes

The amenity package goes well beyond the standard pool-and-clubhouse setup.

Central Park runs 1.5 miles through the community and connects neighborhoods to an 11-acre catch-and-release fishing lake, four resort-style pools with cabanas, and the Fit Barn, an indoor/outdoor fitness facility with a pool, volleyball court, and basketball court. Trails link the entire community, giving residents walking and biking access to every major amenity without driving.

The Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures is a hundred-year-old farmhouse converted into a coffee shop and gift store. It’s one of the community gathering points, along with the barn animals park and stables where younger residents can interact with animals, explore playgrounds, and ride the bike path.

Retail is now on-site. Harvest Town Center opened its first phase in March 2026 with Tom Thumb (63,000 square feet, including a pharmacy and Starbucks), McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Chase Bank. Chuy’s Tex-Mex is under construction and expected to open in late summer 2026, making it southern Denton County’s first Chuy’s location. The full town center will eventually reach about 138,000 square feet of retail.

Harvest House, a 349-unit multifamily project by Hillwood Multifamily, is also opening in 2026. It includes 259 apartments and 90 townhomes with private yards, all adjacent to the town center.

Home Prices and Builder Options in Harvest

Seven builders are currently active in Harvest, covering a price range that’s wider than most single communities in North Texas.

The median sale price over the last 12 months is roughly $489,000, which is below Argyle’s overall median of about $543,000 according to Redfin. That gap reflects the mix of townhomes and smaller-lot homes that bring the Harvest median down relative to the broader Argyle market, where larger acreage properties pull the number up.

David Weekley’s Retreat at Harvest offers cottage-style homes on 31-foot lots with nine floor plans ranging from about 1,900 to 3,600 square feet. CB JENI’s townhomes are the entry point for buyers who want new construction in Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD in the high $300s. Taylor Morrison completed its new-build closeout in Harvest in early 2026 and has moved operations to The Ridge at Northlake, so buyers interested in that builder should look there instead. At the other end, Drees Custom builds on 80-foot and 100-foot lots with homes that can exceed $1.3 million.

Builder incentives are available across the community in early 2026. For a full breakdown of every builder and community selling new construction in Argyle, see the new construction homes in Argyle post.

School Districts Serving Harvest in Argyle

Harvest straddles two school districts, and which one serves your home depends on your exact address within the community.

The east side of Harvest feeds into Argyle ISD, which holds an A+ rating on Niche for 2026. Argyle ISD students in Harvest attend Argyle West Elementary or Jane Ruestmann Elementary (both on-site), then move to the Sixth Grade Center, Argyle Middle School, and Argyle High School.

The west side feeds into Northwest ISD. Northwest ISD students attend Lance Thompson Elementary (also on-site in Harvest), then Pike Middle School and Northwest High School.

Three on-site elementary schools within one community is unusual and convenient, but the district boundary running through the middle means you can’t assume your home is in Argyle ISD just because you have an Argyle mailing address. If you’re buying a home specifically for one district, verify the assignment before you commit.

Property Taxes in Harvest and the Belmont FWSD

Property taxes in Harvest are higher than the Argyle base rate because of the Belmont Fresh Water Supply District (FWSD), which provides water, sewer, drainage, and road infrastructure to the community.

Argyle’s base property tax rate, including Denton County, the Town of Argyle, and Argyle ISD, runs about 1.75%. The Belmont FWSD adds to that. Community documents show the FWSD rate at about $1.00 per $100 of assessed value, which would push total effective rates to roughly 2.75% to 2.85% before the homestead exemption.

Harvest previously carried a PID (Public Improvement District) assessment as well, but the Northlake Town Council dissolved the PID in October 2024.

On a $500,000 home with the $140,000 homestead exemption applied to the school district portion, annual property taxes in Harvest could run roughly $12,000 to $13,000 depending on the exact tax entities your lot falls under. Without the FWSD, that same home in another part of Argyle might pay closer to $7,000 to $8,000.

The FWSD rate is a significant cost difference, and it varies by lot. Always verify the full tax profile for your specific address at the Denton Central Appraisal District before you close.

Cons of Buying a Home in Harvest Argyle

Higher effective property tax rate in Harvest

The Belmont FWSD pushes Harvest’s effective tax rate well above the Argyle base. On a $500,000 home, you could pay $4,000 to $5,000 more per year in taxes compared to an Argyle address without a special district. That’s real money in your monthly budget.

Two school districts, one community

The Argyle ISD and Northwest ISD boundary runs through Harvest. If you’re buying a home specifically for one district, you need to confirm your lot assignment before you sign a contract. Assuming your address is in Argyle ISD because it says “Argyle” on the mailing address isn’t reliable.

Distance to major employment centers

Argyle is about 40 miles from downtown Dallas. If you commute daily to Dallas or the mid-cities, the drive will factor into your costs and quality of life. Fort Worth is closer at about 30 miles, and the Alliance corridor is the nearest major employment hub.

Ongoing construction and buildout

Harvest isn’t finished. With over 4,000 homes planned and retail still expanding, construction activity will continue for years. If you prefer a completed, settled community, that’s worth considering.