What New Construction Communities Are Available in Denton, TX Right Now?

If you’re researching a move to Denton in 2026, the new construction market here is the most active it’s been in years. Between large-scale master-planned communities just breaking ground and established neighborhoods with move-in-ready inventory, the range of options is wide enough that price point and timeline will be your two biggest filters.

This is what’s on the ground right now and what’s coming soon.

Two things stand out about this list. First, The Meadows and Townsend Green offer entry points below the city’s overall median sale price of about $380,000 according to Redfin as of January 2026, which makes them some of the most accessible new construction options in Denton right now. Second, the upper end will push past $1 million once Landmark’s premium lots come online.

What Is Landmark by Hillwood and Why Does It Matter?

Landmark by Hillwood is the single largest residential development Denton has ever seen, and it’s going to reshape the southwest side of the city over the next two decades.

This master-planned community covers 3,200 acres along I-35W near Robson Ranch Road. At full buildout, it will include about 6,000 single-family homes, 5 million square feet of mixed-use commercial space, and 3,000 multifamily housing units. The total investment is estimated at $10 billion, according to Community Impact and the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Phase 1 includes more than 700 single-family homes built by nine DFW builders, including American Legend Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, M/I Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe Homes. Highland Homes has confirmed 50-foot lots with homes between 2,200 and 3,600 square feet, starting in the high $500,000s.

Models are expected to open in Spring 2026, with the first completed homes available by Summer 2026.

For relocating buyers, Landmark matters because it adds a large inventory of brand-new homes in a part of Denton that previously had very little available. The I-35W corridor gives you a direct route south toward Fort Worth and the Alliance employment corridor, and the commercial component means future retail, dining, and services within the community itself.

The potential downside is that Phase 1 pricing starts well above the $400,000 mark, and the community is located in southwest Denton (76207), which is farther from downtown Denton and the university area than some buyers would like. You’ll also want to verify whether a MUD or PID applies to your lot, because special taxing districts are common in large master-planned developments like this one.

What Other New Communities Are Opening in Denton?

Agave Ranch by Mattamy Homes

Mattamy Homes broke ground on Agave Ranch, a 92-acre community on the east side of Denton along Sherman Drive. The community will include 239 single-family homes with both single-story and two-story options, and home sizes go up to 3,400 square feet. Community amenities include multiple ponds, trails, and parks throughout the neighborhood.

Sales are expected to begin in Spring 2026, with the first closings projected for Summer 2026. Pricing hasn’t been officially released yet, but based on Mattamy’s other DFW communities and Denton’s current market, expect homes to start in the $400,000 range.

Craver Ranch

Craver Ranch is the other mega-development to know about, but it’s much earlier in the pipeline than Landmark. This is a 2,500-acre project on Denton’s far north side, just south of Ray Roberts Lake, with plans for more than 9,000 residences at full buildout, including about 7,000 single-family homes, 584 townhomes, and over 1,500 multifamily units.

The estimated value at completion is $5.1 billion. Plans include 13.5 miles of trails, a 358-acre park, and 1.2 million square feet of commercial space.

Construction isn’t expected to begin until 2028, and the full buildout timeline stretches to 2045, roughly 20 years of phased development. You won’t be buying a home in Craver Ranch this year, but if you’re considering Denton as a long-term option, knowing that this kind of investment is coming to the north side of the city is worth factoring into your decision.

One thing to note about Craver Ranch is that depending on exact location within the development, homes may fall into either Denton ISD or Sanger ISD.

Cole Ranch

Cole Ranch is the third mega-development on the horizon in Denton, and it’s closer to breaking ground than Craver Ranch. This is a 3,100-acre master-planned community on the southwest side of the city, west of I-35W, developed by Johnson Development in partnership with Cole Ranch Co. LP and Denton Range LLC. The total estimated investment is $5 billion.

At full buildout, Cole Ranch will include about 4,365 single-family homes, more than 1,200 acres of green space, 26 miles of trails, two lakes, a 50-acre city park, two amenity centers, and commercial space. The developers have also set aside land for two Denton ISD elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

Home sales are expected to begin in 2027. Like Craver Ranch, full buildout will take decades, but Cole Ranch is further along in the development process. If you’re buying in Denton in 2026, Cole Ranch won’t have homes available yet, but the scale of this project (combined with Landmark) tells you something about the level of investment developers are making in southwest Denton along the I-35W corridor.

Which Builders Are Active in Denton, TX?

These are the builders currently selling or preparing to sell new homes in the city of Denton as of early 2026.

M/I Homes, Tri Pointe Homes, and First Texas Homes are all building in The Meadows, a community off US-380 on the northwest side of Denton. M/I Homes’ Meadow Park section starts in the low $280s with 40-foot and 50-foot lots. First Texas Homes starts around $295,000 with homes up to 3,100 square feet. Tri Pointe offers 40-foot and 50-foot floor plans in the same community. This is one of the most competitively priced new construction options in the Denton market right now.

Centex is building Townsend Green in Denton, with homes from about $306,000 to $422,000. Sizes range from about 1,400 to 2,700 square feet. Townsend Green is near Loop 288 with access to US-380, I-35E, and I-35W, and all homes feed into Denton ISD.

M/I Homes and Cambridge Homes are both building in Kings Way, also off Loop 288. M/I Homes offers eight floor plans on 50-foot lots from about $335,000 to $490,000, ranging from 1,649 to 3,833 square feet, and Cambridge Homes starts around $341,000. Kings Way feeds into Denton ISD and has no MUD or PID, which keeps your effective tax rate at the base Denton rate of about 1.99%.

D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the country, has three active Denton communities: Eagle Creek, Hickory Grove, and Monarch at the Meadows. D.R. Horton tends to offer some of the more competitively priced new construction in any market, and their Denton communities are worth checking if you’re looking for options well below the $500,000 mark.

Mattamy Homes is entering the Denton market with Agave Ranch (239 homes, sales beginning Spring 2026).

Landmark by Hillwood Phase 1 has nine confirmed builders (listed in the Landmark section above). That’s the widest builder selection in any single Denton community, and the price and product range will span from the mid-$400s to well over $1 million.

How Much Do New Construction Homes Cost in Denton?

New construction in Denton starts in the low $280s at The Meadows and goes past $1 million at Landmark by Hillwood, but the bulk of the market falls between $400,000 and $700,000.

For context, Denton’s overall median sale price was about $380,000 as of January 2026, according to Redfin. New construction generally runs above that median because you’re paying for current building costs, newer finishes, and in many cases the amenities that come with a master-planned community.

The price bands roughly break down like this by builder and community.

Builder incentives are competitive right now, with rate buy-downs, closing cost contributions, and design upgrades commonly offered across DFW. These change frequently, so ask about current promotions when you visit a model home or sales office.

Do New Construction Homes in Denton Have MUD or PID Taxes?

Some do, and this is where new construction buyers in Denton need to pay close attention.

A Municipal Utility District (MUD) or Public Improvement District (PID) is a special taxing district that funds the infrastructure a new development needs, including roads, water lines, drainage, and parks. The cost of that infrastructure gets passed to homeowners through an additional annual tax on top of the base property tax rate.

In Denton County, MUD rates range from about $0.19 to over $1.00 per $100 of assessed value. On a $450,000 home, that could add anywhere from $855 to $4,500 or more to your annual tax bill.

Denton’s base effective property tax rate inside city limits with Denton ISD is about 1.99%. With a MUD or PID layered on, your effective rate could push into the 2.5% to 3.5%+ range. On a $450,000 home, that’s the difference between roughly $8,955 per year at the base rate and $11,250 to $15,750 with a MUD/PID addition.

The $140,000 homestead exemption (school district portion) helps reduce the taxable value, but it doesn’t eliminate the MUD/PID layer. This post on property taxes in Denton breaks down the full tax setup by address.

Before signing a contract on any new construction home in Denton, ask the builder whether the lot is located inside a MUD or PID, and get the specific district name and current tax rate. You can verify by address at the Denton Central Appraisal District. This is one of the first things you should check when comparing new construction communities, because two homes with the same list price can have very different annual tax bills depending on the district.

What Are the Cons of Buying New Construction in Denton, TX?

New construction has real advantages, including energy efficiency, builder warranties, and the ability to pick finishes. But there are tradeoffs you should weigh before committing.

Higher list price per square foot than resale. New construction in Denton generally lists higher per square foot than an equivalent resale home, because you’re paying for current material and labor costs plus builder margins. That said, builder incentives in 2026 (rate buy-downs, closing cost contributions, design upgrades) can close that gap significantly. Run the numbers with incentives factored in before assuming resale is always cheaper.

MUD/PID taxes. Some new construction communities carry additional annual taxes that aren’t reflected in the listing price. Two homes listed at $475,000 can have annual tax bills that differ by $3,000 or more. Always look at the total annual cost, not just the purchase price.

Timeline uncertainty. Builders provide estimated completion dates, but delays happen. Supply chain issues, weather, permitting, and subcontractor availability can push a projected Summer 2026 closing into Fall or later. Build that buffer into your planning, especially if you’re coordinating a relocation from out of state.

Distance from downtown Denton. Most new construction activity is concentrated on the southwest side (Landmark, along I-35W) and the fringes of the city. If walkability to the Denton Square, the university area, or established dining and retail corridors matters to you, new construction may put you 15 to 25 minutes from those areas.

Community maturity. Phase 1 of any development means living alongside active construction for months or years. Amenities that are promised in the site plan, like pools, trail networks, and commercial retail, may not be built for several phases. You’re buying into a vision of what the community will become, not what it is today.