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New Construction Homes in Pflugerville
Northeast of Austin, Travis County. A buyer-side guide to new construction in Pflugerville, with live listings, the builders and communities here, schools, taxes, and the honest tradeoffs.
The short answer
Pflugerville offers some of the Austin metro's most attainable new construction, with builders active across master-planned communities like Carmel, Blackhawk, and Sorento. Most new homes fall between the high $300s and low $700s (2026), drawing buyers priced out of Austin who still want a short drive to the Domain and SH-130 tech-corridor jobs. Expect production builders, MUD or PID tax overlays in newer sections, and mostly Pflugerville ISD schools.
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Pflugerville new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Travis County
- School districts
- Pflugerville ISD, Austin ISD (some pockets), Round Rock ISD (some pockets), Hutto ISD / Manor ISD (edges)
- Price range
- New construction runs roughly the high $290s (entry-level) to $700s and up (larger homes), with most buyer activity in the $375,000 to $550,000 range for 3 to 5 bedroom homes (2026). Pflugerville's overall median sale price sat near $360,000 to $390,000 in early-to-mid 2026.
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is about 15 to 16 miles: roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak but commonly 35 to 60 minutes at rush hour on I-35, with tolled SH-130 as a bypass (2026). The Domain tech hub is closer, typically about 20 to 30 minutes via US-183 or SH-45 in normal traffic.
- Location
- Northeast of Austin
Where to buy
Communities in Pflugerville
- The Trails at CarmelAshton Woods
- The Grove at BlackhawkGFO Home, Chesmar Homes, Scott Felder Homes, Coventry Homes
- SorentoD.R. Horton, Pacesetter Homes
- Falcon PointeLargely built out; mostly resale
- Meadowlark PreserveLennar
- Lakeside MeadowsMeritage Homes
Who builds here
Active builders
- Ashton Woods
- Lennar
- D.R. Horton
- Meritage Homes
- Pulte Homes
- Taylor Morrison
- KB Home
- GFO Home
- Chesmar Homes
- Pacesetter Homes
- Scott Felder Homes
- Coventry Homes
Before the base price
Many newer Pflugerville communities sit inside a MUD or PID that adds a levy or assessment on top of city, county, and school taxes. Base combined effective rates are commonly around 1.8 to 2.0 percent of value, but a MUD overlay can push the total toward or above roughly 2.5 to 3.0 percent in some newer sections. Pull the full tax certificate during the option period to identify every taxing entity.
How MUD and PID taxes work →Honest tradeoffs
The case for and against Pflugerville
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Strong value: among the most attainable new construction in the close-in Austin metro
- Genuinely close to major tech and manufacturing jobs, including the Domain and the SH-130 corridor near Tesla, Dell, and Samsung's Taylor campus
- Multiple active master-planned communities give buyers real choice of builder, floor plan, and price point
- Strong amenities and outdoor life: 180-acre Lake Pflugerville, 40-plus parks, trails, and the Typhoon Texas waterpark
- Tolled SH-130 provides a congestion bypass around I-35 for commuters
- Mostly a single suburban district (Pflugerville ISD), which simplifies school research for most buyers
The case against
- MUD or PID overlays in many newer communities push the total tax rate meaningfully above the headline city rate
- I-35 congestion is real; rush-hour commutes to Austin can stretch to 45 to 60 minutes
- Rapid growth has strained roads and can crowd schools in fast-growing zones
- Production-builder tract housing dominates newer sections, so architectural variety and large lots are limited
- Hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly above 95F
- Overall property taxes are high, with effective rates commonly at or above 1.8 percent before any MUD add-on
On your side of the table
What a buyer’s agent watches for in Pflugerville
- +Confirm whether the specific home sits in a MUD or PID and get the full tax certificate; the marketed tax rate is often understated for new homes
- +Verify the exact school attendance zone by address, since Pflugerville includes pockets of Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Hutto ISD, and Manor ISD, not just Pflugerville ISD
- +Some flagship communities (Sorento, Falcon Pointe) are largely built out, so new construction there may mean limited inventory or nearly-new resale
- +Builder incentives and rate buydowns are common in 2026; base price is negotiable and standing inventory often carries the best deals
- +Check drainage and flood risk near Lake Pflugerville, creeks, and low-lying eastern sections before committing
- +Confirm what the HOA and any PID assessment actually fund and their annual cost, especially in brand-new phases with amenities still under construction
On new construction the builder pays your representation, so all of this costs you nothing. Updated July 21, 2026.
Good to know
Pflugerville new construction, answered
- Is Pflugerville a good place to buy a new construction home?
- Yes, especially for value-focused buyers. It offers some of the most attainable new homes close to Austin, with active builders in Carmel, Blackhawk, and other communities, most priced from the high $300s to low $700s in 2026, plus quick access to Domain-area and SH-130 tech jobs.
- How much does a new home in Pflugerville cost in 2026?
- Most new construction runs from the high $290s at entry-level to $700s and up for larger homes, with the majority of buyer activity in the $375,000 to $550,000 range. Pflugerville's overall median sale price sat near $360,000 to $390,000 in early-to-mid 2026.
- What school district is Pflugerville in?
- The large majority of Pflugerville homes are in Pflugerville ISD. However, some western and southwestern pockets fall in Austin ISD or Round Rock ISD, and eastern or northern edges can be in Hutto ISD or Manor ISD, so always verify the attendance zone by exact address.
- Do new homes in Pflugerville have MUD or PID taxes?
- Many newer communities do. A MUD or PID adds to your tax bill on top of city, county, and school taxes and can push the combined effective rate toward or above roughly 2.5 to 3.0 percent in some sections. Request the tax certificate during your option period.
- How long is the commute from Pflugerville to Austin?
- Downtown Austin is about 15 to 16 miles, roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak but 35 to 60 minutes at rush hour on I-35, with tolled SH-130 as a bypass. The Domain tech hub is closer, usually about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Which builders are most active in Pflugerville?
- In 2026, active builders include Ashton Woods (The Trails at Carmel), Lennar, D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, KB Home, GFO Home, Chesmar Homes, and Pacesetter Homes.
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Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group