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DFW New Construction · Waxahachie TX New Construction · Myrtle Creek
Seven builders · Waxahachie, TX
Myrtle Creek is a 1,263-acre master-planned community by Hines in east Waxahachie, with seven builders, a resort-style pool and lazy river, an amenity center, and parks and trails throughout.
See All Myrtle Creek Listings Call Carlee (214) 444-9427Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Myrtle Creek listings are shown below this guide.
| Builders | Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, Risewell Homes, Coventry Homes, UnionMain Homes and Impression Homes |
| Builder pricing | From about $329,000 (Impression) up to the high $500,000s (Coventry and Perry 71'), fall 2026 |
| Homes for sale now | 28 active listings from $372,928 to $799,398 (October 2026) |
| Homes | About 1,770-3,700 sq ft, 3-6 bedrooms |
| Homesites | Varies by builder, roughly 0.11-0.41 acre |
| HOA | Varies by builder section; Myrtle Creek also has a special district assessment, so Carlee confirms dues and the total tax rate by address |
| Schools | Waxahachie ISD — Jimmie Ray Elementary (some builders list Clift), Robbie E. Howard Junior High, Waxahachie High School |
| Location | East Waxahachie off US-287, near Lake Waxahachie and historic downtown |
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. |
| 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.
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).
Who builds in Myrtle Creek?
Highland, David Weekley, Perry, Risewell, Coventry, UnionMain and Impression Homes are all building in Myrtle Creek.
What amenities does Myrtle Creek have?
Myrtle Creek has a resort-style pool with a lazy river, an amenity center, hike-and-bike trails, parks and playgrounds.
Does Myrtle Creek have a PID or special tax?
Yes — builder tax tables include a district assessment, so Carlee always pulls the full tax rate before you choose a lot.
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Carlee Howard is Broker-Owner of Rafter H Realty LLC, a top 1% DFW Realtor with 10+ years helping new construction buyers — including families who need to sell and buy at the same time. Bring her to your first model home or builder visit and she will negotiate upgrades and incentives for you at no cost to you. Read more about Carlee »
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