Additional reporting by Steve Ladurantaye
The American new-home market in 2025 reflects both the nation’s shifting demographics and its evolving housing preferences. From active-adult master plans with resort-style amenities to affordable, family-focused neighborhoods near major metros, the country’s top-selling communities as revealed by NewHome Source show where – and how – buyers want to live today. These developments are thriving not only because of location, but also because they blend lifestyle, convenience, and value in ways that resonate with a wide spectrum of buyers.
At the top of the list is Sun City Texas by Del Webb, a 55+ master-planned destination in Georgetown, north of Austin. With more than 10,000 homes across 4,700 acres, Sun City continues to prove the enduring appeal of active-adult living with golf courses, fitness centers, pools, and over 100 clubs that foster connection. On the other end of the spectrum, KB Home’s Salerno/Heritage in Round Rock caters to young families, offering affordable single-family homes with community parks, sports courts, and access to top schools.
Meanwhile, builders like Starlight Homes and Lennar are delivering attainable housing options in fast-growing Austin suburbs such as Taylor, Jarrell, and Hutto, where small-town charm meets urban accessibility. Communities like Castlewood South, Cielo Gardens, and Rolling Glen show how thoughtful design and included features can attract steady sales in competitive markets.
Collectively, these top-performing communities showcase the variety and strength of today’s new-home landscape. Whether aimed at retirees, first-time buyers, or growing families, they demonstrate that the best-selling neighborhoods are those that successfully combine lifestyle, affordability, and location.
City: Georgetown, Texas
Builder: Del Webb
Median Price: $530,000
Median Size: 2,043 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 28.6
Sun City Texas by Del Webb is a 55+ master-planned community in Georgetown, just north of Austin, offering more than 10,000 homes across 4,700 acres. The community features resort-style amenities, including three golf courses, fitness centers, pools, trails, and over 100 clubs that foster an active and social lifestyle. With low-maintenance homes and close access to both Georgetown’s historic charm and Austin’s cultural hub, it delivers a vibrant setting for retirees seeking convenience and connection.
City: Round Rock, Texas
Builder: KB Home
Median Price: $363,000
Median Size: 1,989 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 20.7
Salerno – Heritage Collection by KB Home is a new single-family home community located in the Round Rock/Hutto area, featuring floor plans ranging from approximately 1,360 to 2,900 square feet. The neighborhood offers family-friendly amenities, including a pool, park, playground, basketball courts, and walking trails, with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and recreational areas. Served by Hutto ISD, Salerno blends modern home designs with a connected community lifestyle near Austin.
City: Taylor, Texas
Builder: Starlight Homes
Median Price: $325,000
Median Size: 1,912 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 10.9
Castlewood South by Starlight Homes is a new community in Taylor offering thoughtfully designed single-family homes. The neighborhood features inviting amenities, including a community park, playground, and dedicated dog park. Homes offer spacious, open-concept layouts, oversized islands, and a full suite of stainless-steel appliances. Just under an hour from Austin, Taylor offers a small-town living experience rich with local charm, nearby parks, and easy access to the big-city attractions of Austin.
4. Cielo Gardens/Welton
City: Jarrell, Texas
Builder: Lennar
Median Price: $213,000
Median Size: 1275 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 10.5
Cielo Gardens – Welton Collection by Lennar is a collection of new single-family homes within the master-planned Cielo Gardens community in Jarrell, TX, offering buyers excellent value and a low HOA. The neighborhood provides onsite amenities such as a future playground and picnic area, and offers convenient access to outdoor recreation areas like Bay Springs Park, shopping centers like University Oaks and Wolf Ranch Town Center, plus Round Rock Outlets just 20 minutes away .
5. Rolling Glen
City: Hutto, Texas
Builder: Starlight Homes
Median Price: $365,000
Median Size: 1,912 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 10.1
Rolling Glen by Starlight Homes delivers affordable single-family living in the fast-growing suburb of Hutto. Open-concept floor plans come standard with energy-efficient features and included appliances such as a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Community amenities add to the appeal with a pool, playground, and 1.75-acre park connected by walking trails.
6. Cool Water at Sonterra - Cottage Collection
City: Jarrell, Texas
Builder: Lennar
Median Price: $300,000
Median Size: 1,607 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 9.6
Lennar’s Cottage Collection at Cool Water offers low-maintenance single-family homes in Jarrell’s Sonterra master plan. Designed with efficiency and value in mind, these homes give buyers an attainable path into ownership north of Austin. As part of Sonterra, residents have access to a swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, and trails. The combination of affordability and amenities makes Cool Water a strong choice for first-time buyers and growing families.
7. Easton Park - Traditional Homes Collection
City: Austin, Texas
Builder: Brookfield Residential
Median Price: $463,000
Median Size: 2,192 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 9.3
Brookfield Residential’s Easton Park continues to draw buyers with its blend of urban convenience and outdoor lifestyle. Located just 12 miles from downtown Austin, the 2,300-acre master-planned community includes more than 350 acres of parks, greenbelts, and trails, plus a 14,000-square-foot amenity center known as The Union. The Traditional Collection brings classic architecture paired with flexible, modern interiors ranging from roughly 1,400 to 2,997 square feet. Perfect for buyers who are looking for community spirit and resort-style living.
8. Sonterra
City: Jarrell, Texas
Builder: Centex Homes
Median Price: $314,000
Median Size: 1,961 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 9.0
Centex Homes offers new construction in Jarrell’s Sonterra master-planned community, with single-family homes designed for affordability and everyday function. Floor plans emphasize open layouts and smart space use, making them ideal for first-time buyers. While Centex highlights the homes themselves, residents of the larger Sonterra plan benefit from amenities that include a pool, splash pad, and sports courts. Easy access to I-35 connects buyers to employment centers in Georgetown, Round Rock, and Austin.
9. Waterstone - Stonehill Collection
City: Kyle, Texas
Builder: Lennar
Median Price: $255,000
Median Size: 1,439 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 8.0
Waterstone in Kyle features Lennar’s Stonehill Collection, providing a mix of affordable floor plans within a master-planned setting. The community’s amenity package includes a resort-style pool, multiple parks, sports courts, clubhouse, and multi-use trails, offering plenty of options for families to gather and play. Located in Hays CISD and just a short drive from San Marcos and south Austin, Waterstone balances affordability with everyday convenience.
10.City: Firefly Pointe - Watermill Collection
City: Hutto, Texas
Builder: Lennar
Median Price: $348,000
Median Size: 1,707 sq/ft
Avg. Monthly Sales Rate: 7.7
Firefly Pointe brings Lennar’s Watermill Collection to Hutto with homes designed for families and everyday convenience. The neighborhood includes five parks and a community pool, and homes come standard with Lennar’s Base Power backup system. Close to new schools, major roadways, and Hutto’s historic downtown, Firefly Pointe offers buyers a mix of affordability and modern features in a growing market.
