New Construction Homes in Pflugerville, TX
North-central metro, on the Toll 130 and Toll 45 interchange · Travis County (with sections in Williamson County)
The short answer
Pflugerville sits north-central in the Austin metro at the Toll 130 and Toll 45 interchange, which gives it the best combined access in the region to Samsung, Tesla and Dell. New construction generally runs from the high $290s to around $750,000 as of 2026, across communities like Lisso, Meadowlark Preserve, The Grove at Blackhawk and Kuempel Estates. Schools are Pflugerville ISD, and most new communities sit in a MUD that pushes the effective tax rate above 2.5 percent.
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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.
Pflugerville new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Travis County (with sections in Williamson County)
- School districts
- Pflugerville ISD
- New construction price range
- $290K-$750K
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is 20 to 30 minutes off-peak via Toll 130 and I-35, longer at rush hour. The more relevant commutes for most buyers here are the tech campuses: Samsung Parmer is roughly 15 to 20 minutes, Samsung Taylor 25 to 35 via Toll 130 north, Tesla Gigafactory 20 to 25 south on Toll 130, and Dell Round Rock about 15 minutes. The toll roads are what make this work, and they are a real recurring monthly cost.
- MUD and PID taxes
- Most new-construction communities here sit in a Municipal Utility District, which adds roughly 0.5 to 1.0 percent on top of the county rate and can push the total above 3 percent in the newest sections. Some communities also carry a PID, which is disclosed separately and is sometimes presented as a flat monthly figure rather than a tax rate. A PID can lien and foreclose, so it is not an optional fee.
New construction communities in Pflugerville
Meadowlark Preserve
$291K – $450KLennar · 1,312 – 2,955 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
The most affordable new construction in Pflugerville — from the $290s.
Lakeside Meadows
$310K – $430KMeritage Homes · 1,500 – 2,800 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
Most affordable Meritage community in Pflugerville — from the $310s.
Edgebrooke
$320K – $460KVarious builders · 1,500 – 2,700 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
The "6 months $0 payment" community — aggressive incentives in Pflugerville.
Trails at Wildhorse
$340K – $500KVarious builders · 1,600 – 3,000 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
Grand-opening pricing and early-phase lots — the investment angle in Pflugerville.
The Trails at Carmel
$350K – $705KAshton Woods · 1,512 – 4,007 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD (Weiss HS)
The widest price range in Pflugerville — $350K to $700K under one builder.
Preserve at Lakeside Meadows
$370K – $520KMeritage Homes · 1,800 – 3,200 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
The step-up section of Lakeside Meadows — larger homes, greenbelt lots.
Lisso
$376K – $557KTaylor Morrison · 1,700 – 2,612 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
The pick for tech workers — ~15 minutes to Apple, Samsung, Dell, Tesla.
Enclave at Cele
$380K – $530KGFO Homes · 1,800 – 3,000 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
GFO Homes' "affordable luxury" play in Pflugerville — elevated finishes at a sub-$530K ceiling.
Kuempel Estates
$390K – $550KPulte Homes · 1,900 – 3,100 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
Pulte's Doucette and Gillette plans in Pflugerville — proven layouts at a competitive price.
Village at Northtown
$468K – $550KKB Home · 1,548 – 2,586 sqft · 3–4 bed · Pflugerville ISD
KB Home's Pflugerville entry — two well-tested floor plans, straightforward pricing.
The Grove at Blackhawk
$470K – $749KChesmar Homes · 1,931 – 3,033 sqft · 3–5 bed · Pflugerville ISD
The newest section of Pflugerville's original master-planned community.
Builders active in Pflugerville
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.
- Ashton Woods in Pflugerville Incentives →
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- GFO Home in Pflugerville Incentives →
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- Meritage Homes in Pflugerville Incentives →
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- Taylor Morrison in Pflugerville Incentives →
More on Pflugerville
The case for and against Pflugerville
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- The best single location in the metro for reaching Samsung, Tesla and Dell without crossing I-35.
- The widest builder selection in the value band, from entry-level through the mid $700s, so there is genuine competition at most price points.
- Established retail, healthcare and services already in place rather than promised.
- More liquid resale than the outer value suburbs, which matters if you may move again within five years.
- Toll 130 and Toll 45 mean you are usually driving against the downtown-bound traffic flow rather than with it.
The case against
- Pflugerville ISD is solid but not top-ranked. Buyers whose first priority is school rating generally end up in Leander ISD instead.
- MUD taxes in most new communities push the effective rate above 2.5 percent, and the newest sections are the highest.
- The toll roads that make the commute work cost real money every month, and that is rarely in anyone's budget spreadsheet.
- Lot sizes in the entry-level communities are tight, and homes sit close together.
- Heavy new-construction volume means your resale competes against a builder still selling brand-new homes with an incentive package attached.
On your side of the table
What a buyer's agent watches for in Pflugerville
- Get the MUD rate and the remaining debt schedule for the specific community, not the city. A mature MUD and a brand-new one produce very different monthly payments on identical houses.
- Check whether the community also carries a PID on top of the MUD. It is disclosed separately, sometimes as a monthly dollar figure that reads like an HOA fee, and at one Pflugerville community that was roughly $231 a month.
- Budget from the finished improved value, not the first-year bill on unimproved land. The year-two escrow shortage is the most common surprise in this submarket.
- Confirm which phase you are buying in and what is scheduled next to you. Several communities here have years of buildout remaining, and an interior lot today can back onto construction for two more years.
- Toll costs are part of the commute. Price them monthly before deciding Pflugerville beats a closer suburb on total cost.
- Register your agent before the first model visit. Every major builder here works the registration rule literally.
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.
Pflugerville new construction, answered
How much do new construction homes cost in Pflugerville, TX? ▾
New construction in Pflugerville ranges from the high $290s for entry-level Lennar homes at Meadowlark Preserve to $750K+ for larger Chesmar homes at The Grove at Blackhawk. The sweet spot for most buyers is $375K-$550K, which gets you a 3-5 bedroom home with 1,700-2,600 sqft in communities like Lisso, Kuempel Estates, or Trails at Carmel.
Which builders build new homes in Pflugerville? ▾
Major builders active in Pflugerville include Taylor Morrison (Lisso), Chesmar Homes (The Grove at Blackhawk), Ashton Woods (Trails at Carmel), Lennar (Meadowlark Preserve), Meritage Homes (Lakeside Meadows), Pulte Homes (Kuempel Estates), KB Home (Village at Northtown), and GFO Homes (Enclave at Cele). Each targets a different price point and buyer profile.
Is Pflugerville ISD a good school district? ▾
Pflugerville ISD is a solid, improving district. It is not top-ranked like Leander ISD or Eanes ISD, but it serves the area well with multiple elementary and high school options including Weiss High School and Hendrickson High School. For buyers whose top priority is school rankings, Leander ISD communities are 10-15 minutes north. For buyers who prioritize location and value, Pflugerville ISD is a strong choice.
What are MUD taxes in Pflugerville new construction? ▾
Many Pflugerville new construction communities are in Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), which add 0.5-1.0% to your property tax rate. This funds infrastructure like water, sewer, and roads. MUD rates decrease over time as the debt is paid off, but initially they can push total tax rates above 3%. Always ask for the MUD disclosure and calculate your Year 2 tax estimate before signing a contract.
How far is Pflugerville from Austin tech employers? ▾
Pflugerville is one of the best-positioned suburbs for Austin tech workers. Samsung Taylor is about 15-20 minutes via Toll 130. Tesla Gigafactory is 20-25 minutes. Dell Round Rock is 15 minutes. Apple is 20-25 minutes. The Toll 130 and Toll 45 corridors give Pflugerville faster access to the northeast tech corridor than most Austin suburbs.
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Reviewed and updated September 23, 2026. Prices, incentives and tax rates change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions.