DFW New Construction · Melissa TX New Construction · South Meadow
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Living in South Meadow, Melissa TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
South Meadow is an early-stage master-planned community off SH-121 with 50- and 60-foot homesites. Lillian Custom Homes has the first homes on the market, with RockWell Homes and Sumeer Homes also lined up to build.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current South Meadow listings are shown below this guide.
South Meadow at a Glance
| Builder(s) | Lillian Custom Homes, RockWell Homes and Sumeer Homes |
| Builder pricing | From about $435,000 with Lillian Custom Homes (November 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 2 active listings from $433,490 to $453,490 (November 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,654 to 3,298 sq ft, 3 to 5 bedrooms |
| Homesites | 50- and 60-foot homesites |
| HOA | About $800 per year |
| Schools | Melissa ISD — Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School, Melissa High School (elementary zoning set by address) |
| Location | Off SH-121 in Melissa |
What Buyers Love About South Meadow
- Early chance to pick a homesite
- 50- and 60-foot homesites
- Planned amenity center with a pool
- Planned park, playground and trails
- Choice of several local builders
South Meadow is just getting started, so amenities are still planned and pricing from additional builders is not yet released. Builder prices, incentives and HOA dues change often. Carlee confirms school zoning, HOA and tax rates by address for her buyers before contract.
Schools Serving South Meadow
Melissa ISD: Melissa ISD serves the city of Melissa plus small portions of Weston and McKinney. The district has six elementary campuses, including Cardinal Renaissance Academy, a PK-5 choice campus that opened in 2026-27 with project-based learning. All sixth graders attend the Sixth Grade Center, and seventh and eighth graders attend East Cardinal Middle School.
Sixth Grade Center
Grades 6 | Located on Cardinal Drive, it serves every Melissa ISD sixth grader on one campus. |
East Cardinal Middle School
Grades 7-8 | Located on FM 545, it opened in 2025 with funding from the district's 2021 bond. |
Melissa High School
Grades 9-12 | Located on Milrany Lane, its current campus opened in 2018 and a 2,000-seat arena is part of its latest expansion. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Melissa grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near South Meadow: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: Off SH-121 in Melissa
- Groceries and shopping: H-E-B, Buc-ee's and Melissa Village shops are close by, with Allen Premium Outlets and downtown McKinney a short drive south
- Parks and recreation: Planned amenity center with a pool, park, playground and trails
- Downtown Dallas: about 45 min
- Historic Downtown McKinney: about 15 min
- Highway access: Right off SH-121
Approximate off-peak drive times from Melissa: Downtown McKinney about 15 min via SH-5; Allen Premium Outlets about 20 min via US-75; Frisco about 30 min via SH-121; Downtown Dallas about 45 min via US-75; DFW Airport about 50 min via SH-121; Downtown Fort Worth about 1 hr 15 min via SH-121.
South Meadow Questions Buyers Ask
Who builds in South Meadow Melissa TX?
Lillian Custom Homes, RockWell Homes and Sumeer Homes are the builders associated with South Meadow.
How much are homes in South Meadow?
The first Lillian Custom Homes listings run from the low to mid $400s (November 2026).
What amenities are planned in South Meadow?
Plans call for an amenity center with a pool, a park, a playground and walking trails.
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