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Impression Homes & Stella Rose Homes · Waxahachie, TX
Living in Carrera Ranch, Waxahachie TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Carrera Ranch is a country-style community off FM 878 with 1-acre-plus homesites, walking trails and a creek, built by Impression Homes and Stella Rose Homes.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Carrera Ranch listings are shown below this guide.
Carrera Ranch at a Glance
| Builders | Impression Homes and Stella Rose Homes |
| Builder pricing | Impression from about $490,000 (fall 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 1 active listing at $579,999 (October 2026) |
| Homesites | 1 acre or more |
| HOA | About $500 per year |
| Utilities | Septic per MLS |
| Schools | Waxahachie ISD — elementary depends on the street (Ray, Clift or Felty), Robbie E. Howard Junior High, Waxahachie High School |
| Location | Off FM 878, about 2.6 miles from Lake Waxahachie |
What Buyers Love About Carrera Ranch
- 1-acre-plus homesites
- Walking and biking trails
- A creek running through the community
- Near Lake Waxahachie
Inventory is small right now. The elementary school depends on the street, so Carlee confirms zoning by address. 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 Carrera Ranch
Waxahachie ISD: Founded in 1884; covers about 192 square miles in Ellis County. About 11,200 students (current WISD district profile) on 17 campuses: 10 elementary schools, 3 junior highs, 2 high schools (Waxahachie High and Waxahachie Global High), 1 alternative high school (High School of Choice) and Turner Pre-K Academy. Specialty programs include Waxahachie Global High (STEM early college with Navarro College), Wilemon STEAM Academy, Marvin Biomedical Academy, a two-way dual language program for grades K-8, and CTE courses in 13 career clusters.
Jimmie Ray Elementary
Grades PK-5 | Opened in August 2024 as WISD's 10th elementary at 250 Saratoga Dr inside Saddlebrook Estates on the east side; named for longtime WISD educator Jimmie Ray. Feeds Howard Junior High. |
Oliver E. Clift Elementary
Grades K-5 | East-side campus at 650 Parks School House Rd; zoned to feed the district's planned fourth junior high and Waxahachie Creek High School. |
Margaret L. Felty Elementary
Grades K-5 | Opened August 25, 2008 at 231 Park Place Blvd on the northeast side; named for longtime Northside Elementary teacher Margaret L. Felty. Feeds Howard Junior High. |
Robbie E. Howard Junior High
Grades 6-8 | Opened in October 2008 at 265 Broadhead Rd (as an 8th-grade center, 6-8 since 2011-12); named for teacher Robbie E. Howard. Zoned to feed Waxahachie Creek High School. |
Waxahachie High School
Grades 9-12 | UIL 6A campus at 3001 US-287 Bypass with about 3,056 students (2024-25); offers AP and dual credit with Navarro College, and its 250-member Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band is the school's largest group. Mascot: Indians. |
Waxahachie Creek High School
Opening fall 2027 | WISD's second comprehensive high school, under construction on district land along Hwy 77 near Lake Waxahachie (south of the Waxahachie Senior Center; access via Howard and Old Italy Rds). Planned to open fall 2027 for up to 3,200 students; mascot Bison, colors royal blue and Kelly green. Howard Junior High and the planned fourth junior high will feed it. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Waxahachie grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near Carrera Ranch: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: East Waxahachie along FM 878, outside the US-287 bypass
- Groceries and shopping: Walmart Supercenter and H-E-B on N. Hwy 77 (about 9 min)
- Parks and recreation: Waxahachie Sports Complex (about 7 min)
- Downtown Waxahachie: about 8 min
- Highway access: about 4-5 min to US-287; about 10 min to I-35E
Approximate off-peak drive times from downtown Waxahachie: Downtown Dallas about 35-40 min via I-35E (~30 mi); Downtown Fort Worth about 50-55 min via US-287 (~42 mi); DFW Airport about 50-60 min via US-287 & TX-360 or I-35E & TX-183 (~46-49 mi); Dallas Love Field about 45 min via I-35E (~35 mi); Mansfield about 30 min via US-287 (~24 mi); Midlothian about 15-20 min via US-287 (~11 mi).
Carrera Ranch Questions Buyers Ask
Who builds in Carrera Ranch?
Impression Homes and Stella Rose Homes build in Carrera Ranch.
How big are the lots in Carrera Ranch?
Homesites are 1 acre or more.
Does Carrera Ranch have city sewer?
MLS listings show septic systems, which is common on 1-acre Waxahachie homesites.
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