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Lennar · Princeton, TX
Living in Daybreak, Princeton TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Daybreak is a Lennar community on Princeton's south side with several collections, multi-use trails and a playground, and some of the lowest entry prices for a 3- to 4-bedroom new home in Princeton ISD.
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Last updated: November 2026 · Up to 120 current Daybreak listings are shown below this guide.
Daybreak at a Glance
| Builder(s) | Lennar |
| Builder pricing | From about $223,000 (November 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 20 active listings from $222,999 to $315,999 (November 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,300 to 2,080 sq ft, 3 to 4 bedrooms |
| Homesites | About 331 lots planned |
| HOA | About $1,100 per year |
| Schools | Princeton ISD — Harper Elementary, Banschbach Middle School, Lovelady High School (grades 9-10) and Princeton Senior High School (grades 11-12) |
| Location | South Princeton, a short drive south of US 380 |
What Buyers Love About Daybreak
- Multi-use trails
- Neighborhood playground
- Several Lennar collections
- Strong value for 4 bedrooms
- Short drive to Lavon Lake
- Close to Harper Elementary
Daybreak is still in early phases, so some streets are active construction zones. 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 Daybreak
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.
Harper Elementary
Grades K-5 | A south-Princeton campus that opened in 2008 and serves many of the newer neighborhoods south of US 380. |
Banschbach Middle School
Grades 6-8 | Princeton ISD's fourth middle school, on the west side south of US 380, opened in August 2026. |
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 Daybreak: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: South Princeton, south of US 380
- Groceries and shopping: Walmart, grocery and restaurants along the US 380 corridor in Princeton
- Parks and recreation: Onsite multi-use trails and playground; Lavon Lake and Bratonia Park nearby
- Downtown commute: about 50 min to Downtown Dallas
- Shopping and entertainment: about 20 min to Downtown McKinney
- Highway access: about 5 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.
Daybreak Questions Buyers Ask
Who builds in Daybreak?
Lennar is the builder in Daybreak, offering its Watermill and Coastline collections.
What sizes are available in Daybreak?
Homes run from about 1,300 to 2,080 sq ft with 3 to 4 bedrooms.
What schools serve Daybreak?
Daybreak is in Princeton ISD and is currently zoned to Harper Elementary, Banschbach Middle School, Lovelady High School (9-10) and Princeton Senior High School (11-12).
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