on August 19, 2026
Jake Inderman recently toured a Perry Homes model in North Sky with approximately 3,200 square feet, five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a dedicated office, formal dining room and an impressive upstairs media and game-room setup. At the time of filming, the base floor plan was approximately $717,000 before many of the upgrades shown in the model.
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping families relocating to North Texas compare homes, builders and communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Here’s what buyers should know about this Perry Homes floor plan—and some of the details that matter much more than what you see in the model home.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/DNKt11s_WMs
North Sky is a newer master-planned community in Celina with several builders and a wide range of price points.
Jake’s tour highlights Perry Homes, American Legend Homes and Taylor Morrison as builder options within the community. Perry and American Legend generally occupy the more premium side of the community, while Taylor Morrison provides options at lower price points.
At the time of filming, Jake described North Sky home prices as ranging from the high $300Ks into the high $700Ks, depending on builder, floor plan, lot and upgrades.
That range gives relocation buyers several options without having to leave the neighborhood.
The Perry Homes model Jake toured is designed for buyers who need substantially more space than a typical starter home.
The home features approximately:
For buyers who entertain frequently or need separate spaces for children, guests and working from home, the floor plan provides considerable flexibility.
The entrance immediately separates this home from some smaller new-construction floor plans.
Jake highlights the circular architectural detail above the entry, wood beams and hanging chandelier that create a much more dramatic first impression.
You’re also greeted by a formal dining room.
Formal dining has disappeared from many newer floor plans as builders prioritize open-concept living, so buyers who still want a dedicated space for sit-down meals may appreciate having it here.
The home also includes a dedicated office.
For remote and hybrid workers, that means you don’t have to sacrifice one of the five bedrooms to create a workspace.
And if you don’t need a formal office, the room could potentially serve another purpose depending on how you use the home.
That’s one of the themes throughout this floor plan: there are enough separate spaces to adapt the house to your lifestyle.
The kitchen opens directly into the main living area and includes features such as a six-burner gas cooktop, substantial counter space and a double oven in the model Jake toured.
There’s also a good-sized pantry and an additional counter area that could work particularly well as a coffee station.
Jake liked the overall proportions of the kitchen and living space.
The living room isn’t unnecessarily enormous, but it doesn’t feel cramped against the kitchen and breakfast area either.
That’s an important distinction.
More square footage isn’t always better if the additional space is allocated poorly.
This floor plan does a good job of spreading that space across the rooms buyers are likely to actually use.
The primary bedroom is downstairs and features extremely tall ceilings and plenty of natural light.
For a two-story home, a first-floor primary suite is an important feature for many buyers.
It keeps the owner’s suite separated from much of the upstairs activity while eliminating the need to use the stairs every time you go to the bedroom.
The primary bathroom includes both a separate shower and tub.
Jake specifically liked the shower bench and the separation created by the tub’s placement within the bathroom.
The primary suite also provides two closets, giving buyers separate storage areas.
It’s another example of this home prioritizing functionality rather than simply maximizing bedroom count.
Another useful feature is the secondary bedroom tucked away on the first floor.
Because it’s separated from much of the main activity, Jake points out that it could work particularly well for:
The bedroom also has its own closet.
For buyers who regularly have family visit from out of state, a legitimate downstairs guest suite can be much more useful than another small bedroom upstairs.
The upstairs entertainment space may be one of the best features of the entire floor plan.
Rather than simply having one open game room, the model essentially creates two entertainment areas.
The first area is staged with a pool table and could easily become a:
Then there’s a separate media space with room for a large couch and projector setup.
For households with children—or buyers who host friends frequently—that creates a completely separate entertainment zone from the main living room downstairs.
This is one of the most important lessons from Jake’s tour.
At the time of filming, Jake reported the base floor plan at approximately $717,000.
But the model includes upgrades.
Jake estimated that recreating the home with many of the finishes and upgrades shown could push the total into approximately the mid-to-high $700Ks.
That’s why relocation buyers should never walk through a model, hear the base price and assume that’s what the finished house they’re looking at costs.
Jake gives buyers a useful general guideline:
Consider leaving approximately 10%–20% of the home’s price available for upgrades, depending on the builder and what you want.
For example, if your absolute budget is $600,000, looking at a $600,000 base-price floor plan may leave very little room for the structural and design options you actually want.
Instead, you might target a lower base price and preserve room in the budget.
Of course, not every buyer will spend 10%–20%, and some inventory homes already include substantial upgrades.
But you need to understand the difference between:
Base price + lot premium + structural options + design upgrades + other costs.
The model-home price isn’t necessarily your price.
North Sky provides multiple lot sizes.
Jake confidently identifies 40-, 50- and 55-foot lots during this particular tour and notes there may also be larger options depending on the section.
Different builders and floor plans will be available on different homesites.
But don’t automatically assume bigger is better.
Lot orientation, neighboring properties and what’s behind your backyard can sometimes matter more than an extra few feet of width.
This is one of Jake’s biggest recommendations for relocation buyers.
Pay attention to which direction your outdoor living area faces.
Jake filmed this home around 3 p.m. on a roughly 100-degree Texas afternoon.
Despite the heat, the covered patio remained shaded.
Add ceiling fans and suddenly the outdoor space becomes significantly more usable during summer.
Put the same floor plan on a lot receiving intense afternoon sun and your experience could be completely different.
You can change countertops.
You can change flooring.
You can’t rotate your lot after closing.
The model’s backyard includes a covered patio with fans, outdoor gas hookup, turf, fire-pit area and plenty of usable green space.
Jake also notes that buyers could potentially use the space differently, including creating room for a pool depending on the homesite.
But there’s an important disclaimer.
The model backs to a road and has a brick wall.
That doesn’t mean every home with this floor plan will have the same backyard setup.
Many homesites may instead have traditional fencing.
That’s why buyers should separate the floor plan from the lot when touring a model home.
Jake also points out one potential negative.
The laundry room is on the opposite side of the home from the primary bedroom.
For Jake, that’s not a major issue.
For some buyers, it absolutely is.
If having the laundry room directly connected to or immediately outside the primary closet is a must-have, there are other North Texas floor plans that provide that configuration.
This is why defining your priorities before touring homes is so important.
At the time of Jake’s tour, North Sky HOA dues were approximately:
$550 semiannually
or approximately:
$1,100 per year.
HOA dues can change, so current figures should always be verified before purchasing.
North Sky provides many of the amenities relocation buyers expect from a newer Celina master-planned community.
Jake highlights:
For dog owners, the gated dog park can also create an easy way to meet neighbors while giving pets somewhere to run.
North Sky’s location is one of its advantages compared with some communities farther north.
Jake describes North Sky as being toward the southern side of Celina rather than in the far northern portions of the city.
That matters because Celina is geographically large.
Two communities with Celina addresses can have very different access to grocery stores, restaurants, major roads and employment centers.
Jake estimates North Sky at less than approximately 10 minutes from Downtown Celina.
Downtown Celina provides the historic square, local restaurants, shops and community events.
For relocation buyers who like the idea of Celina’s small-town downtown atmosphere but still want a newer master-planned neighborhood, that proximity can be attractive.
Jake estimates H-E-B at approximately 15 minutes from North Sky.
That may seem like a minor detail, but grocery-store access becomes surprisingly important when comparing Celina communities.
Some neighborhoods farther north can require significantly longer drives for everyday errands.
This is one of the biggest location considerations.
Move farther north and buyers may find additional options, larger lots or different price points.
But everyday convenience can decrease.
North Sky provides something of a middle ground:
Celina new construction without being as far removed from existing conveniences.
As development continues moving north, that equation may change.
But buyers should evaluate the community based on what exists today—not solely what may eventually be built.
North Sky gives buyers several builders to compare.
Jake identifies Perry Homes and American Legend as more premium options within the community while Taylor Morrison can provide a lower entry price.
That doesn’t mean one builder is automatically “better.”
Instead, compare:
A lower base price doesn’t necessarily mean a lower finished price.
And a higher base price doesn’t automatically mean a builder is outside your budget if more features are included from the beginning.
At the time of filming, Jake notes that Phase Two was opening, while Perry Homes had sold through its Phase One availability.
That’s important for buyers considering North Sky because the neighborhood was still actively developing.
New phases can potentially create:
Buyers planning to own for only a short period should pay particular attention to how much builder inventory may still exist when they’re ready to sell.
Jake also addresses a question he frequently receives from out-of-state relocation buyers:
What’s the weather actually like in North Texas?
The tour was filmed on a roughly 100-degree summer day, which demonstrates the reality of Texas summers.
North Texas can also experience severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and occasional tornado warnings.
Jake notes that hail has been a much more memorable weather event in his personal experience than tornadoes.
For homeowners, that means understanding your insurance coverage and having an appropriate severe-weather plan.
This particular North Sky home could make sense for buyers who:
The combination of the downstairs guest suite and upstairs entertainment space makes it particularly functional for larger or multigenerational households.
This home may be less attractive if you:
North Sky has enough builder and floor-plan variety that disliking this particular layout doesn’t necessarily mean the community itself isn’t right for you.
For relocation buyers comparing Celina and Prosper, the decision often comes down to location versus buying power.
Prosper may put you closer to established shopping, dining and employment areas.
Celina can potentially provide more new-construction options for the same budget.
A five-bedroom Perry Homes floor plan in North Sky should therefore be compared against what the same budget purchases in Prosper—not simply against another home’s list price.
Frisco generally offers more established infrastructure, shopping, restaurants and proximity to major North Dallas employment centers.
But that convenience comes at a price.
Buyers willing to move farther north into Celina may be able to get significantly more house and newer construction for their budget.
For remote and hybrid workers, that tradeoff can be particularly attractive.
New construction options: Buyers can choose among multiple builders and floor plans.
Wide price range: Jake described homes ranging from the high $300Ks through the high $700Ks at the time of filming.
Multiple builders: Perry Homes, American Legend and Taylor Morrison give buyers different options.
Amenities: Pool, parks, playgrounds, green spaces and gated dog park.
Downtown Celina access: Less than approximately 10 minutes according to Jake’s tour.
H-E-B access: Approximately 15 minutes at the time of filming.
Growing community: New phases provide additional inventory and homesite opportunities.
Still developing: Buyers should expect continued construction as new phases are built.
Farther from major employment centers: It’s still Celina, so commuters traveling south should calculate their actual drive.
Model-home upgrades: The model you fall in love with may cost substantially more than the advertised base price.
Retail isn’t immediately outside the neighborhood: North Sky is more convenient than some farther-north options, but it doesn’t provide Frisco-level commercial density.
Texas summer heat: Lot orientation and outdoor-living design matter more than many out-of-state buyers initially realize.
Jake described North Sky homes as ranging from approximately the high $300Ks into the high $700Ks at the time of filming. Actual pricing depends on builder, floor plan, lot, upgrades and current incentives.
Jake identifies Perry Homes, American Legend Homes and Taylor Morrison as builders within North Sky.
The base floor plan was approximately $717,000 at the time of Jake’s tour. Jake estimated the upgraded model shown could potentially reach the mid-to-high $700Ks.
Jake reported HOA dues of approximately $550 semiannually, or $1,100 annually, at the time of filming.
Jake highlights a community pool, parks, playgrounds, green spaces and gated dog park.
Jake estimated less than approximately 10 minutes.
Jake estimated approximately 15 minutes.
Yes. At the time of Jake’s tour, Phase Two was opening and Perry Homes had sold through its Phase One availability.
North Sky can be attractive for relocation buyers prioritizing new construction, multiple builders, community amenities and more buying power than they may find farther south. Commuters should carefully compare drive times before deciding.
North Sky’s appeal comes down to options and buying power.
You have multiple builders.
Multiple floor plans.
Different lot sizes.
A broad range of home prices.
And you’re still relatively close to Downtown Celina and everyday conveniences compared with some communities farther north.
This Perry Homes model shows what’s available toward the higher end of the neighborhood: approximately 3,200 square feet, five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, an office, formal dining room, downstairs guest suite and a fantastic upstairs entertainment area.
But Jake’s biggest advice isn’t about the house.
It’s about how you build it.
Don’t focus only on the model-home finishes.
Think about your lot.
Think about afternoon sun.
Think about the laundry-room location.
Think about the upgrades you’ll actually use.
And most importantly, understand the difference between the advertised base price and what the home you actually want will cost.
Those decisions can have a bigger impact on how much you enjoy your home than the flashy upgrades that initially get your attention.
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping families relocating to North Texas compare North Sky with other communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Whether you’re 9 days or 9 months away from moving, Jake can help you compare:
The goal isn’t simply finding the nicest model home.
It’s finding the right floor plan, builder, lot and community for the way you actually live.
Jake Inderman | Celina TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com