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Living in Wooded Creek, Waxahachie TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Wooded Creek is an Elmwood Homes community on Northern Way with acre-plus homesites outside city limits and no HOA — and only a few lots left.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Wooded Creek listings are shown below this guide.
Wooded Creek at a Glance
| Builder | Elmwood Homes |
| Builder pricing | Starting in the $500,000s (October 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 1 active listing at $573,990 (October 2026) |
| Homes | 13 floor plans, about 2,090-3,420 sq ft |
| Homesites | Acre-plus homesites |
| HOA | No HOA |
| Utilities | Aerobic septic, co-op water and propane (per MLS); outside city limits |
| Schools | Waxahachie ISD — Dunaway Elementary, Eddie Finley Sr. Junior High, Waxahachie High School |
What Buyers Love About Wooded Creek
- No HOA
- Acre-plus homesites
- No city property tax
- Elmwood's custom floor-plan changes
- Easy I-35E access
Limited homesites remain. 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 Wooded Creek
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.
Dunaway Elementary
Grades K-5 | South-side campus at 600 Hwy 77 South; zoned to feed the planned fourth junior high and Waxahachie Creek High School. |
Eddie Finley Sr. Junior High
Grades 6-8 | Junior high at 2401 Brown St; feeds Waxahachie 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 Wooded Creek: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: Southwest Waxahachie (75167) off Northern Way, west of I-35E near FM 66
- Groceries and shopping: H-E-B on N. Hwy 77 (about 11 min); Brookshire Brothers in Maypearl (about 16 min)
- Parks and recreation: Scarborough Renaissance Festival grounds (about 6-7 min, seasonal); Railyard Park downtown (about 8 min)
- Downtown Waxahachie: about 8 min
- Highway access: about 5 min to I-35E; about 8 min to US-287
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).
Wooded Creek Questions Buyers Ask
Does Wooded Creek have an HOA?
No — Wooded Creek has no HOA.
Who builds in Wooded Creek?
Elmwood Homes, a custom builder that lets buyers change floor plans and finishes.
Is Wooded Creek in city limits?
No, it is outside Waxahachie city limits, so there is no city property tax.
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