Manor, Texas · D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American
Carillon
Five competing builders, Manor's largest community -- from the $300s.
Price
$300K – $510K
Size
1,590–3,739
sqft
Beds / Baths
3–5 bed
2–3 bath
Schools
Manor ISD
Current Incentives
DRB and M/I offer rate buydowns and closing cost assistance. Chesmar averages $18K+ in builder savings. Ask each builder's OSC for current terms.
Builder incentives change monthly. Text me before you visit so I can confirm what's currently stackable — on a $500K new build, combined incentives often reach $15K–$30K.
The short answer
Carillon is a new-construction community by D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American in Manor, Texas, with homes from $300K – $510K across 1,590 to 3,739 square feet and 3–5 bed. It is zoned to Manor ISD. The community sits in a special district, so the effective property tax rate is above the county rate. Manor is 25-45 minutes from downtown Austin. Five competing builders, Manor's largest community -- from the $300s.
About Carillon
Carillon is Manor's largest master-planned community and accounts for roughly 44% of the city's active new construction inventory. Five builders compete here -- D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, and Richmond American -- which gives buyers more floor plan options and more negotiating leverage than any single-builder community. The amenity package is strong: resort pool, pickleball courts, food truck court, fitness center, and miles of trails. Pricing starts in the $300s and runs to $510K, making it one of the broadest-range communities in the east metro.
What I like
- + Five competing builders -- strongest negotiating position in Manor
- + Largest active community in Manor (~44% of citywide inventory)
- + Resort pool, pickleball, food truck court -- real amenity package
- + 15 minutes to Tesla Gigafactory, 20 minutes to Samsung
- + Move-in ready homes available now from multiple builders
What to push back on
- · Manor ISD school ratings are below state average
- · MUD taxes push property tax rates to 1.77-2.37%
- · Active construction will continue for years -- noise and dust expected
- · High new-build supply means resale competition from builders will persist
Community Details
- Builder
- D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American
- Location
- Manor, TX
- Garage
- 2-car
- Home Types
- Single family
- Amenities
- Resort-style poolSplash padPickleball courtsSoccer fieldDog parkTennis courtsFitness centerWalking trailsFood truck courtPlayground
Book a Tour of Carillon (or a Quick Call First)
Builder representation only works if your agent is registered on your first visit. If you walk into the D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American sales office alone, you may lose the ability to bring in a buyer's agent at this community. Book a 15-minute call with me first — I'll register you, walk you through current incentives, and we can schedule the tour together.
Schedule a Call About Carillon
Pick a time that works for you. I'll share current D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American incentives, my notes on the best lots, and we'll plan your visit so your representation is protected.
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Buying in Manor
- County
- Travis County
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is 25 to 45 minutes via US-290 depending on the hour, and the spread between those two numbers is large. Tesla Gigafactory is roughly 15 minutes, which is the best in the metro. Samsung is about 20 minutes. This is a genuinely good location for the eastern employers and a mediocre one for anything northwest.
- MUD and PID taxes
- This is where the gap between purchase price and effective monthly cost is widest in the Austin metro. The newest Manor communities carry MUD and in some cases PID assessments at the high end of their life cycle, and a Manor home that looks $50,000 cheaper than a Pflugerville equivalent can close most of that gap once the special district is in the escrow payment. Run the effective rate for the specific phase before treating the price as savings.
On your side of the table
What I watch for at a Manor community
- Run the effective tax rate for the exact phase before comparing to Pflugerville. This is the submarket where the price comparison is most misleading.
- Check whether the community carries both a MUD and a PID. Several here do, and the PID can be presented as a monthly dollar figure that reads like an HOA fee.
- Look at what is entitled on the surrounding land. Manor is developing fast and the field behind your lot has a plan attached to it.
- Weigh Manor ISD honestly against your timeline. If your children will be in school here for a decade, the district matters more than the price difference.
- With several builders competing in the same community, get competing offers in writing. This is one of the few submarkets where that genuinely works.
- Drive US-290 at 8am before committing. The 25-minute figure is not a rush-hour number.
Negotiating with Chesmar Homes here
Modest closing-cost credits and occasional buydowns. More willing to accommodate a specific request than to cut the price.
- Flexibility is the lever here, not discount. Ask for the change you actually want rather than a generic price cut.
- Confirm what is standard versus optional in the specific community — it varies more between Chesmar communities than it does at a national builder.
Carillon, answered
How much do homes cost at Carillon? ▾
Homes at Carillon run $300K – $510K from D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American, across 1,590 to 3,739 square feet with 3–5 bed. Builder pricing moves with incentives and inventory, so treat this as the band rather than a current quote, and ask for what is actually on the table for a specific home.
What school district is Carillon in? ▾
Carillon is zoned to Manor ISD. Confirm the attendance zone for the exact address rather than the community, because zones are redrawn as fast-growing districts open new campuses, and in this metro a single community can straddle more than one district.
Does Carillon have MUD or PID taxes? ▾
Carillon sits in a special district, which adds to the property tax rate above the county figure. This is where the gap between purchase price and effective monthly cost is widest in the Austin metro. The newest Manor communities carry MUD and in some cases PID assessments at the high end of their life cycle, and a Manor home that looks $50,000 cheaper than a Pflugerville equivalent can close most of that gap once the special district is in the escrow payment. Run the effective rate for the specific phase before treating the price as savings.
Is Carillon a good place to buy? ▾
Five competing builders -- strongest negotiating position in Manor Largest active community in Manor (~44% of citywide inventory) On the other side: Manor ISD school ratings are below state average MUD taxes push property tax rates to 1.77-2.37% Whether that trade works depends on your commute, your school constraint and how long you expect to stay.
Keep exploring
Community data last updated 2026-04-23. Prices, floor plans, and incentives change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions. Photos are property of D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American.