Welcome to today’s roundup of news in the Real Estate category. In East Austin, the sustainable master-planned community of Whisper Valley is experiencing new growth with the development of a high school, luxury apartments, and a sprawling 600-acre public park. Whisper Valley, named Austin’s Master-Planned Community of the Year, offers energy-efficient homes powered by innovative green energy solutions. Moving west to Fort Bend County, Emberly is a family-friendly master-planned community featuring modern homes with state-of-the-art technology and a range of amenities. Toll Brothers has also opened two new collections of luxury homes in the Headwaters community in Dripping Springs, Texas, providing thoughtfully designed residences and resort-style living. Lastly, Windy Hill Development has sold 336 acres in the Esperanza master-planned community to Lennar, contributing to the growing housing needs of the Greater Houston area. Explore these exciting developments and more in the articles below.
East Austin’s sustainable master-planned community announces new growth
The future of Whisper Valley, East Austin’s zero energy capable master-planned community, is taking shape with a new Del Valle ISD high school, sustainable luxury apartments, and a 600-acre public park in development. Named Austin’s Master-Planned Community of the Year at the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s 2023 MAX Awards, Whisper Valley is a 2,063-acre community focused on sustainability, healthy living, technology, and affordability.
Whisper Valley homes are extremely energy-efficient and tech-savvy, served by Google Fiber and AT&T 5G Fiber. They are powered by the innovative EcoSmart Solution, a green energy supply system that uses a GeoGrid™ to harness the renewable geothermal energy of the earth coupled with solar energy, reducing energy consumption by up to 80%. When combined with other energy-saving features, residents can control their home’s energy usage and reduce monthly bills.
Whisper Valley features 700 acres of green space, parks, and amenities, including organic gardens, a geothermal resort-style pool, fitness center, activity rooms, demonstration kitchen, pocket parks, playgrounds, nature trails, dog park, and Certified Wildlife Habitat®. The community also hosts numerous fun activities for all ages every month.
New developments include a Del Valle ISD high school and the Evergreen at Whisper Valley multifamily community. Plans are also underway for Whisper Valley Park, a 600-acre public park that will become the centerpiece of a new master trail plan connecting various parks and trails in the area.
Family comes first at this new master-planned community just west of Houston – CultureMap Houston
The Emberly master-planned community in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, is a 933-acre family-friendly neighborhood that offers a range of floorplans and options for homes priced from the $200s-$500s. With state-of-the-art wiring for powerful internet speeds and home automation packages, Emberly homes are designed for modern living. The community features an upcoming Amenity Village with a clubhouse, resort-style pool, playground, dog park, water park/splash pad, pickleball courts, and a town square. The Lamar Consolidated ISD provides excellent education, and Emberly is developed by Starwood Land, a renowned residential real estate investment firm.
Discover more about Emberly here and plan a visit to see it for yourself.
Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Home Community in Headwaters
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has announced the opening of two new collections of luxury homes within the Headwaters master-planned community in Dripping Springs, Texas. The Legacy Collection offers thoughtfully designed homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms, priced from the mid-$600,000s. The Preserve Collection features spacious floor plans with 3 to 6 bedrooms, priced from the mid-$700,000s. Home buyers can personalize their dream homes at the Toll Brothers Design Studio and enjoy resort-style amenities and access to the highly rated Dripping Springs Independent School District.
Discover more about Toll Brothers at Headwaters here.
Windy Hill Development Sells 336 Acres to Lennar in Needville’s Esperanza Master-Planned Community | Business Wire
Windy Hill Development, a pioneering land development company in the Greater Houston area, has announced that Lennar, the leading homebuilder, has purchased 336 acres in the Esperanza master-planned community in Needville, Texas. Over the next 10 years, Lennar and Rausch Coleman Homes will build more than 1,600 homes ranging in price from $250,000 to $450,000. The Esperanza community is strategically located within the Needville Independent School District and is expected to meet the increasing housing needs of the growing workforce in the area. Windy Hill Development currently has nine active projects across Houston, creating quality homes at affordable prices.
Learn more about this exciting development here.
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