New Construction Homes in Manor, TX
East of Austin on US-290 · Travis County
The short answer
Manor is the most active new-construction market in Travis County and among the most affordable in the metro, sitting directly east of Austin on US-290. Five master-planned communities, including Carillon, Lagos, ShadowGlen, Whisper Valley and Mustang Valley, offer new homes from the $260s to around $600,000 with several builders competing at each price point. Tesla Gigafactory is about 15 minutes and Samsung roughly 20. Schools are Manor ISD, and the newest communities carry the heaviest special-district load in the metro.
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Current inventory with pricing, updated by the builders themselves. Incentives change constantly, so ask me what applies to a specific home.
Manor new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Travis County
- School districts
- Manor ISD
- New construction price range
- $260K-$600K
- 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.
- Major employers nearby
- Tesla Gigafactory (15 min), Samsung (20 min), Dell (30 min), Amazon (20 min), Apple (35 min)
New construction communities in Manor
ShadowGlen
$300K – $600KMeritage Homes, Terrata Homes, Perry Homes · 1,148 – 3,500 sqft · 2–5 bed · Manor ISD
Golf course + water park -- the most resort-like community in Manor.
Carillon
$300K – $510KD.R. Horton, DRB Homes, M/I Homes, Chesmar, Richmond American · 1,590 – 3,739 sqft · 3–5 bed · Manor ISD
Five competing builders, Manor's largest community -- from the $300s.
Mustang Valley
$300K – $378KKB Home · 1,491 – 2,980 sqft · 3–4 bed · Manor ISD
Manor's most affordable entry from a national builder -- KB Home from the $300s.
Lagos
$350K – $530KPulte Homes, Tri Pointe Homes, Ashton Woods · 1,609 – 2,914 sqft · 3–5 bed · Manor ISD
Lake-front design with on-site elementary -- three builders competing.
Builders active in Manor
Builders with communities on this page. Each one prices, negotiates, and handles upgrades differently, and the incentive packages are rarely the same two months running.
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The case for and against Manor
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- The lowest entry price for new construction in Travis County, starting in the $260s.
- The closest option to Tesla Gigafactory at roughly 15 minutes, and strong access to Samsung.
- Five master-planned communities with multiple builders competing at each price point, which means real negotiating leverage.
- A Travis County address at prices below most of Williamson County.
- Whisper Valley's community geothermal system is genuinely unusual and lowers utility costs.
The case against
- Manor ISD ranks below Pflugerville ISD and the gap is real. For buyers where schools are the first constraint, this is usually the deciding factor.
- The heaviest MUD and PID load in the metro, which erases much of the headline price advantage on a monthly basis.
- Retail, healthcare and services lag well behind the housing. The area is still catching up.
- Resale is the thinnest of the value suburbs, and you compete against builders still selling new homes at several price points.
- US-290 at rush hour is materially slower than the off-peak time buyers experience when touring.
On your side of the table
What a buyer's agent watches for in Manor
- 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.
On new construction the builder pays my fee in most cases, disclosed in writing before you tour, so all of this is on your side of the table. Register me before your first model visit — walking into a sales office alone and signing the guest book can cost you the right to representation at that community.
Manor new construction, answered
How much do new construction homes cost in Manor, TX? ▾
Manor is one of the most affordable new construction markets in the Austin metro. Entry-level homes start around $260K-$300K from builders like KB Home and Terrata. Mid-range runs $350K-$500K at Carillon, Lagos, and ShadowGlen. The average new construction price is $353K-$374K, which is 15-25% below comparable suburbs like Pflugerville and Round Rock.
Which builders are building new homes in Manor? ▾
Manor has one of the deepest builder pools in the Austin metro. Major national builders include D.R. Horton, KB Home, Pulte Homes, M/I Homes, Meritage Homes, Tri Pointe, Ashton Woods, and Richmond American. Regional builders include Chesmar Homes, DRB Homes, Terrata Homes, GFO Home, and Pacesetter. Most are concentrated across five master-planned communities: Carillon, Lagos, ShadowGlen, Mustang Valley, and Whisper Valley.
Is Manor ISD a good school district? ▾
Manor ISD is below the state average in school ratings. Math proficiency is around 22% versus 44% statewide, and reading proficiency is 37% versus 51%. The district is expanding with the city growth. For buyers where school rankings are a top priority, Pflugerville ISD or Leander ISD communities are 15-20 minutes away. For buyers prioritizing affordability and proximity to Tesla or Samsung, Manor ISD is serviceable.
Are there MUD taxes on Manor new construction? ▾
Most Manor new construction communities are in MUDs, which push total property tax rates to 1.77-2.37% of assessed value. On a $400K home, that means $7,080-$9,480 per year. Always ask for the MUD disclosure and calculate your Year 2 tax estimate before signing.
How far is Manor from Austin tech employers? ▾
Manor is well-positioned for east-side tech workers. Tesla Gigafactory is about 15 minutes via SH-130. Samsung is 20 minutes. Amazon fulfillment centers are 20 minutes. Dell and Apple are 30-35 minutes. Downtown Austin is 25-45 minutes depending on traffic and route (US-290 free or SH-130 toll).
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Reviewed and updated September 23, 2026. Prices, incentives and tax rates change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions.