Manor, Texas · KB Home
Mustang Valley
Manor's most affordable entry from a national builder -- KB Home from the $300s.
Price
$300K – $378K
Size
1,491–2,980
sqft
Beds / Baths
3–4 bed
2–3 bath
Schools
Manor ISD
Current Incentives
Recently reduced pricing. KB Home periodically bundles design studio credits and rate buydowns.
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
Mustang Valley is a new-construction community by KB Home in Manor, Texas, with homes from $300K – $378K across 1,491 to 2,980 square feet and 3–4 bed. It is zoned to Manor ISD. Manor is 25-45 minutes from downtown Austin. Manor's most affordable entry from a national builder -- KB Home from the $300s.
About Mustang Valley
Mustang Valley is KB Home's Manor community and the most affordable entry point from a major national builder in the area. Starting at $300K for Energy Star certified homes with 11 floor plans including multigenerational options. Move-in ready inventory with 30-40 day contract-to-close makes it the fastest path to homeownership in Manor. Near Walter E. Long Metro Park for outdoor recreation.
What I like
- + Most affordable national-builder new construction in Manor
- + 11 floor plans including multigenerational options
- + Energy Star certified -- lower utility costs
- + Move-in ready homes with 30-40 day close
- + Near Walter E. Long Metro Park (trails, fishing, disc golf)
What to push back on
- · Only one builder -- no price competition within community
- · Smallest amenity package among Manor master-planned communities
- · KB Home base finishes are entry-level -- design studio upgrades add up
- · School ratings among the lowest in the dataset
Community Details
- Builder
- KB Home
- Location
- Manor, TX
- Sales Office
- 15204 Garrano Way, Manor, TX 78653
- Garage
- 2-car
- HOA
- $60/month
- Home Types
- Single family
- Amenities
- ParkWalking trailsBasketball courtDog parkCommunity pondPlayground
Book a Tour of Mustang Valley (or a Quick Call First)
Builder representation only works if your agent is registered on your first visit. If you walk into the KB Home 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.
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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 KB Home here
Closing-cost credits and rate buydowns through KBHS Home Loans, plus studio allowances.
- Negotiate the studio allowance and the lot premium separately from the base.
- On a build with a long timeline, the rate lock terms are worth more than a small price concession. Ask what extended lock options exist before you sign.
Mustang Valley, answered
How much do homes cost at Mustang Valley? ▾
Homes at Mustang Valley run $300K – $378K from KB Home, across 1,491 to 2,980 square feet with 3–4 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 Mustang Valley in? ▾
Mustang Valley 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.
What are the HOA dues at Mustang Valley? ▾
HOA dues at Mustang Valley are $60/month. Ask what the dues cover, whether an amenity or special district assessment is billed separately, and request the HOA financials and reserve study before you are past your option period.
Is Mustang Valley a good place to buy? ▾
Most affordable national-builder new construction in Manor 11 floor plans including multigenerational options On the other side: Only one builder -- no price competition within community Smallest amenity package among Manor master-planned communities 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 KB Home.