Cedar Park TX New Construction 2026: From $367K

Bottom line: Cedar Park has exactly three active new construction communities in 2026, ranging from $367K townhomes to $1.4M+ luxury homes. The city is largely built out. If you want new construction and need Cedar Park specifically, you need to move fast — two of the three communities are near sellout.

I work with new construction buyers across the Austin metro, and Cedar Park is the market where I have to deliver the hardest news first: there is almost nothing here. For a city of 79,000 people just 16 miles from downtown Austin with top-rated schools and strong employer access, that scarcity is not an accident. Cedar Park built out years ago. The city that once had dozens of active subdivisions now has three. That is the story you need to understand before you search. For the overview, see the Cedar Park new construction guide.

What Cedar Park New Construction Costs Right Now

Cedar Park new construction has an unusual pricing structure: the bottom end and the top end are covered, but the middle is missing entirely.

• Whitestone Preserve (Pulte Homes) — $367K-$390K. 1,685-1,977 sqft, 3 beds. Leander ISD. Townhomes. Near sellout.
• Cross Creek (Brohn Homes) — $400K-$550K. 1,800-3,200 sqft, 3-5 beds. Leander ISD. Near sellout.
• Crestline at Brushy Creek (Toll Brothers) — $950K-$1.4M+. 2,800-4,700 sqft, 3-6 beds. Round Rock ISD. Grand opening March 2026.

Notice the gap. There is no new construction in Cedar Park between $550K and $950K. If your budget falls in that range, you are looking at resale or you need to consider Leander. This is not a temporary gap — it reflects the absence of developable land for mid-range production builders.

The Cedar Park resale median runs $490K-$515K, which puts the Cross Creek and Whitestone Preserve new construction pricing at or below the broader market. Crestline at Brushy Creek is a separate category altogether — luxury product on the last parcels of land adjacent to Brushy Creek, priced to match.

Top New Construction Communities in Cedar Park

Whitestone Preserve — The Last Sub-$400K Option in Cedar Park

Whitestone Preserve is the only place in Cedar Park where you can buy a new construction home under $400K. Pulte Homes built this townhome community with Leander ISD zoning, and it is nearly sold out. That combination — Cedar Park location, Leander ISD schools, new construction, under $400K — does not exist anywhere else in the city.

The homes are 1,685-1,977 sqft with three bedrooms. Smart home technology comes standard, which is a meaningful inclusion at this price point. As a townhome product, you are getting attached construction with shared walls, which is the trade-off that makes the $367K entry price possible. HOA fees cover exterior maintenance, which simplifies ownership but adds to your monthly cost.

With approximately 20-25 homes remaining, this community is close to closing out. If you are interested, the decision timeline is weeks, not months. Once Whitestone Preserve sells through, there will be no sub-$400K new construction in Cedar Park. That is not a sales pitch — it is just the arithmetic of a built-out city.

The trade-off is size and product type. If a detached single-family home is non-negotiable, Whitestone Preserve does not deliver that. For buyers who are flexible on attached versus detached — particularly investors, single buyers, or couples without children — it is the most affordable entry into Cedar Park new construction.

Cross Creek — Brohn Homes at the Cedar Park Mid-Range

Cross Creek is the only detached single-family new construction available in Cedar Park under $950K. Brohn Homes is building there with nine floor plans ranging from 1,800 to 3,200 sqft across 3-5 bedrooms, priced $400K-$550K, all zoned to Leander ISD.

The architecture is Modern Hill Country — stone and stucco exteriors with clean lines, which matches the aesthetic Cedar Park buyers expect. Energy efficiency is a core feature of the build, with spray foam insulation and high-efficiency HVAC systems standard or widely available. Nine floor plans give buyers meaningful options to find the layout that works for their household.

The bad news is that Cross Creek is also near sellout. This community has been absorbing Cedar Park demand precisely because it is the only mid-range detached option in the city. Remaining inventory and remaining lots are limited. At $400K-$550K for a Leander ISD detached home in Cedar Park, demand has not been a problem.

For comparison purposes: equivalent floor plans in Leander would price $30K-$60K lower. You are paying a modest Cedar Park premium for the shorter commute and the more established surroundings. Whether that trade-off makes sense depends entirely on your commute destination.

Crestline at Brushy Creek — Toll Brothers Luxury at the End of Brushy Creek Trail

Crestline at Brushy Creek is Toll Brothers’ grand opening from March 2026, and it is a different product category than the other two Cedar Park communities. Homes here run $950K-$1.4M+ on 60 and 70-foot lots, 2,800-4,700 sqft, 3-6 beds. Three-car garages are standard. There is a resort pool and direct access to Brushy Creek Trail.

Toll Brothers brings their full design center experience to Crestline. Two collections — Cypress and Juniper — give buyers distinct architectural directions to choose from. The Cypress Collection is the more traditional Hill Country take; the Juniper Collection leans modern. At the design center, buyers customize finishes, flooring, cabinetry, and structural options, which is where a lot of the price variation above the base comes from. The design center is also where costs escalate if you are not disciplined about which upgrades you actually need versus what looks good in the showroom.

There is one critical item to verify before you fall in love with Crestline: the school district. Despite the Cedar Park address, Crestline at Brushy Creek zones to Round Rock ISD, not Leander ISD. Round Rock ISD is a strong district — it serves over 50,000 students with solid academic metrics — but it is a different district than most Cedar Park buyers expect. If Leander ISD is a requirement for your family, Crestline does not qualify. Confirm school assignments with Round Rock ISD directly before signing.

The Brushy Creek Trail access and the resort amenity package are genuine lifestyle advantages. For buyers whose priority is luxury square footage, a premier outdoor amenity corridor, and are comfortable with Round Rock ISD, Crestline at Brushy Creek delivers something Cedar Park has not seen in years.

School Districts Serving Cedar Park New Construction

Most Cedar Park buyers assume the entire city is Leander ISD. That is mostly accurate but not entirely.

Leander ISD serves the majority of Cedar Park, including Cross Creek (Brohn Homes) and Whitestone Preserve (Pulte Homes). Leander ISD is consistently rated among the top school districts in Texas:

• 42,000+ students across 51 schools
• Top 20% of Texas school districts
• 56% math proficiency vs. 44% statewide
• 65% reading proficiency vs. 51% statewide
• 97% graduation rate

Cedar Park High School and Westwood High School are the flagship high schools serving Cedar Park addresses within Leander ISD. Both are strong campuses. Ask the builder which specific elementary, middle, and high school your lot zones to — Leander ISD has been redrawing boundaries as the district grows.

Round Rock ISD serves Crestline at Brushy Creek, even though the community has a Cedar Park mailing address. This is the most common source of buyer confusion in Cedar Park new construction in 2026. The Brushy Creek area straddles the boundary between the two districts. Round Rock ISD is a legitimate, well-performing district, but it is not what most Cedar Park buyers are shopping for when they prioritize schools. Do not assume Leander ISD based on the Cedar Park address. Confirm with the district.

The short version: if Leander ISD is a requirement, Cross Creek and Whitestone Preserve qualify. Crestline at Brushy Creek does not.

What to Watch Out For

Cedar Park’s limited inventory creates specific pressure points that buyers should understand before they start shopping.

Near-sellout pressure is real at two of three communities. When a sales counselor tells you a community is near sellout, that is not always true. In Cedar Park in 2026, it is. Cross Creek and Whitestone Preserve are both deep into their final phases with limited remaining lots. Buyers who need 60-90 days to decide may find nothing left. If you have flexibility in your timeline, the urgency to decide is genuine here in a way that it is not in Leander where there are dozens of active communities.

The Toll Brothers design center trap. Crestline at Brushy Creek starts at $950K, but the published base price is not what most buyers end up paying. Toll Brothers’ design center is an expertly run experience that guides buyers toward upgrades that are genuinely beautiful and very expensive. Structural options (added bedrooms, expanded garages, outdoor living spaces) need to be selected early and are not easy to change. Design upgrades (flooring, cabinetry, countertops) come later. A disciplined buyer can get out of the design center close to the base price. Most buyers do not. Budget $75K-$150K above the base for a realistic Crestline purchase at the design center, and decide in advance which categories you will and will not upgrade. I have written about this in depth in the Austin new construction mistakes guide.

School district confusion at Crestline. It bears repeating because it is Cedar Park’s most consequential buyer trap right now. Crestline at Brushy Creek has a Cedar Park address and is being marketed in the Cedar Park market, but it zones to Round Rock ISD, not Leander ISD. Buyers who are attracted to Cedar Park specifically for Leander ISD and who do not verify this before falling in love with the Toll Brothers product will be disappointed. Always confirm school zoning with the district directly — not just with the builder’s sales team.

No options in the $550K-$950K range. If your budget is in this range, Cedar Park new construction will not solve your problem. The resale market might, but the new construction gap is permanent given the lack of developable land. Buyers in this range who need new construction should look at Leander or Round Rock for current inventory.

Commute Times From Cedar Park

Cedar Park’s location on the 183A Toll Road corridor is one of its defining advantages for northwest Austin tech workers. These are realistic commute times during normal traffic:

• Apple (northwest Austin) — 10-15 minutes via 183A Toll Road. Apple is the dominant employer driving Cedar Park demand. For Apple employees, Cedar Park is the closest suburban market with decent housing inventory.
• The Domain tech corridor — 15-20 minutes via 183A Toll Road. Most employers in the Domain — Amazon, Facebook, Indeed, HomeAway — are accessible in under 20 minutes from any Cedar Park community.
• Dell (Round Rock) — 15 minutes east via Toll 183A to I-35 north. Quick and largely congestion-free.
• Downtown Austin — 25-40 minutes via 183A Toll Road to I-35 or MoPac. Timing varies significantly depending on the specific destination and peak hour congestion. Lakeline Station on CapMetro’s MetroRail offers a parking-and-ride option that eliminates the driving variable entirely.
• Tesla Gigafactory (southeast Austin) — 45-55 minutes. Cedar Park is not an optimal location for Tesla employees. The commute runs nearly the full diagonal of the Austin metro.

Cedar Park’s commute advantage over Leander is real and consistent: Apple is 10-15 minutes from Cedar Park versus 20-25 minutes from Leander. For daily Apple employees, that is 10-20 minutes per round trip, 200+ hours per year. That is a meaningful quality-of-life difference that justifies a price premium.

CapMetro’s Lakeline Station sits within Cedar Park and provides rail access to downtown Austin, which is a genuine option for downtown commuters who want to bypass I-35 and MoPac congestion entirely.

Cedar Park vs. Leander for New Construction Buyers

This is the most common comparison I have with buyers in 2026, and it has a clear answer depending on what you need.

Choose Cedar Park if:

• You work at Apple, the Domain, or northwest Austin tech employers and the commute saves you meaningful time
• You want an established, built-out suburban environment with mature trees, existing retail, and developed infrastructure
• You are comfortable with limited new construction options and a faster decision timeline
• Your budget is under $550K (Cross Creek, Whitestone Preserve) or over $950K (Crestline)

Choose Leander if:

• You want more than three communities to choose from
• Your budget falls in the $550K-$950K range where Cedar Park has nothing
• You want to compare multiple builders and floor plans before committing
• You are willing to add 5-15 minutes to your northwest Austin commute in exchange for better selection and lower prices

Both cities share Leander ISD for most new construction (with the Crestline/Round Rock ISD exception in Cedar Park). The school quality argument does not distinguish them.

The price difference is meaningful. Cross Creek in Cedar Park prices at $400K-$550K for detached homes. Comparable floor plans in Leander from similar builders run $30K-$60K less. That Cedar Park premium reflects the shorter commute, the more established surroundings, and the scarcity of available inventory. Whether it is worth it is a personal calculation based on where you work and what you value.

For buyers who need volume of options and a competitive price, Leander new construction in 2026 is the right market. For buyers who need Cedar Park specifically — the location, the commute, the established feel — three communities is what the market offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Park New Construction

How much does new construction cost in Cedar Park TX?

Cedar Park new construction spans $367K-$1.4M+. Townhomes at Whitestone Preserve (Pulte) start at $367K. Detached homes at Cross Creek (Brohn Homes) start around $400K. Luxury homes at Crestline at Brushy Creek (Toll Brothers) start at $950K. There is a gap in the $550K-$950K range with no active new construction.

Why is there so little new construction in Cedar Park?

Cedar Park is one of Austin’s most established suburbs. The city is largely built out with very little raw land remaining for traditional subdivisions. New construction is limited to a few remaining parcels. The upside: limited supply supports property values.

What school district serves Cedar Park new construction?

Most Cedar Park new construction is in Leander ISD (top-rated). Exception: Crestline at Brushy Creek (Toll Brothers) is zoned to Round Rock ISD despite the Cedar Park address. Always verify school zoning before purchasing.

Is Cedar Park worth the premium over Leander for new construction?

Cedar Park offers shorter commutes to Apple and NW Austin employers, more retail and dining, and established neighborhoods. Leander offers far more new construction options and better selection. Both share Leander ISD. Cedar Park wins on location. Leander wins on selection and price range.

What is the commute from Cedar Park to Austin tech employers?

Apple campus is 10-15 minutes. The Domain tech corridor is 15-20 minutes. Dell Round Rock HQ is 15 minutes. Downtown Austin is 25-40 minutes via 183A Toll Road. CapMetro Lakeline Station offers rail to downtown.

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Cedar Park new construction in 2026 is a short list: three communities, two near sellout, one just opened. If you are targeting Cedar Park, the window for Cross Creek and Whitestone Preserve is closing. Crestline at Brushy Creek is grand opening with inventory available now. Before you visit any of these communities, understand the school district situation — and have a strategy for the Toll Brothers design center if you are looking at Crestline. If you want to talk through which community fits your situation, call me at (512) 766-3188 or reach out on the contact page. I work new construction purchases in Cedar Park regularly and can represent you at no cost — builders pay the buyer’s agent commission separately. See the Austin-wide new construction guide for how Cedar Park compares to every other suburb in the metro.