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D.R. Horton · Princeton, TX
Living in Arbor Trails, Princeton TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Arbor Trails North and South offer some of the most affordable new single-family homes in Princeton ISD, with compact D.R. Horton plans in the southern part of the district near Lavon Lake.
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Last updated: November 2026 · Up to 120 current Arbor Trails listings are shown below this guide.
Arbor Trails at a Glance
| Builder(s) | D.R. Horton |
| Builder pricing | From about $198,000 (November 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 15 active listings from $198,490 to $280,705 (November 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,100 to 1,920 sq ft, 2 to 4 bedrooms |
| HOA | About $435 to $500 per year |
| Schools | Princeton ISD — Mayfield Elementary, Mattei Middle School, Lovelady High School (grades 9-10) and Princeton Senior High School (grades 11-12) |
| Location | Southern Princeton ISD, near Tillage Farms and Lavon Lake |
What Buyers Love About Arbor Trails
- Entry pricing under $200K
- Low HOA dues
- Smart home features
- Near Lavon Lake parks
- Low-maintenance homesites
- Close to Mayfield Elementary
Many plans here are compact with smaller lots and one-car garages, so check parking needs before you fall in love. 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 Arbor Trails
Princeton ISD: Princeton ISD has held an A rating from the Texas Education Agency since 2018. The district enrolled 11,958 students on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, up 1,413 from a year earlier. It now has 17 campuses: two high schools, four middle schools, nine elementary schools and two early childhood centers.
Mayfield Elementary
Grades K-5 | Serves the southern end of the district near Lavon Lake and opened in 2022. |
James Elementary
Grades K-5 | Located in south Princeton next to Mattei Middle School, it opened in 2024. |
Mattei Middle School
Grades 6-8 | A south-Princeton middle school that opened in 2023 with room for about 1,000 students. |
Lovelady High School
Grades 9-10 | Princeton ISD's underclassman high school on the east side of town, first opened in 2021. |
Princeton Senior High School
Grades 11-12 | The district's senior high on East Princeton Drive, home of the Panthers and a UIL 6A program. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Princeton grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near Arbor Trails: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: Southern Princeton ISD near Tillage Farms and Lavon Lake
- Groceries and shopping: Walmart, grocery and restaurants along the US 380 corridor in Princeton, about 15 min north
- Parks and recreation: Lavon Lake and Bratonia Park nearby
- Downtown commute: about 50 min to Downtown Dallas
- Shopping and entertainment: about 30 min to Downtown McKinney
- Highway access: about 15 min to US 380
Approximate off-peak drive times from Princeton: Downtown McKinney about 20 min via US 380; Frisco (The Star) about 40 min via US 380; Legacy West, Plano about 40 min via US 380 and SH 121; Downtown Dallas about 50 min via US 380 and US 75; DFW Airport about 55 min via US 380 and SH 121.
Arbor Trails Questions Buyers Ask
Who builds Arbor Trails?
D.R. Horton builds both Arbor Trails North and Arbor Trails South.
What is the price range in Arbor Trails?
Active listings run from about $198,000 to $281,000 (November 2026).
What schools serve Arbor Trails?
Most homes are zoned to Mayfield Elementary and Mattei Middle School, then Lovelady High School (9-10) and Princeton Senior High School (11-12). Some homes in Arbor Trails South fall in the James Elementary zone, so confirm by address.
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