on August 28, 2026
This home offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a dedicated office, three-car garage, massive media room and secondary upstairs living space. At the time of filming, the home was priced in the mid-$600Ks and was approaching 4,000 square feet.
But the home itself is only part of the reason buyers are considering Legacy Hills.
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping families relocating to North Texas compare communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco based on home prices, builders, property taxes, MUD/PID assessments, amenities, commute times and future development.
Here’s what buyers should know about this Windsor home and living in Legacy Hills.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ocUJGSusf0s
Legacy Hills is one of the largest master-planned communities developing in Celina.
At the time of Jake’s tour, the community was planned for approximately 6,700 single-family homes, 4,000 multifamily residences and 100 acres of commercial space.
It’s divided into seven sections, with this particular Windsor home located in Brookshire.
The scale of the community is important because Legacy Hills isn’t being designed as a small subdivision with a neighborhood pool.
The long-term plan includes:
For buyers comfortable purchasing while an area is still developing, Legacy Hills offers an opportunity to get into northern Celina while substantial growth is still underway.
The home Jake toured was the McKenna floor plan by Windsor Homes.
It’s one of Jake’s favorite Legacy Hills floor plans for buyers who need substantial space.
The home features:
For a larger household, the layout offers something that’s sometimes more valuable than simply having a high square-footage number:
Separate spaces.
You can have people watching a movie in the media room, kids upstairs, someone working in the office and another group downstairs without everyone occupying the same room.
At the time of filming, Jake described Legacy Hills homes as generally ranging from approximately the $300Ks into the $600Ks, depending on builder, floor plan, lot and available inventory.
This McKenna floor plan was toward the upper end of that range, priced in the mid-$600Ks.
That’s where the Legacy Hills value proposition becomes interesting.
Jake compares the amount of space available here with similar-sized homes farther south in Frisco that can cost substantially more.
You’re not getting that discount for nothing, though.
The tradeoff is primarily location and commute.
More on that below.
This isn’t simply a five-bedroom home where every available corner was turned into another bedroom.
The McKenna provides legitimate secondary living spaces.
That’s important if you have:
You can have five bedrooms without sacrificing the office, media room or upstairs living space.
That’s one reason Jake considers it one of the strongest floor plans he’s toured in Legacy Hills.
The main living space is extremely open.
The kitchen includes a large island with room for multiple bar stools, five-burner gas cooktop, cabinetry extending toward the ceiling and double ovens.
For a five-bedroom home designed to accommodate a larger household, those details make sense.
Double ovens become particularly useful if you host holidays or regularly entertain.
The oversized island also creates another gathering and eating area without requiring everyone to sit at the formal dining table.
The primary bedroom is downstairs and oversized.
One of the standout features is the large primary closet, which Jake considers another strong point of the floor plan.
The primary suite also looked out toward open land at the time of filming.
Jake is careful to point out that buyers shouldn’t assume a current view will remain forever.
That’s particularly important in rapidly developing areas like Celina.
If you buy a home because it backs to open land, research what can eventually be built there.
A field today isn’t necessarily a field five years from now.
The media room may be one of the McKenna floor plan’s biggest selling points.
Jake describes it as one of the largest media rooms he’s seen in homes of a similar size.
This isn’t a tiny bonus room with just enough space for a couch and television.
There’s enough room to create a legitimate home theater or entertainment area.
That becomes particularly valuable for a larger family.
Parents can use the downstairs living room while kids or teenagers have an entirely separate entertainment space upstairs.
The media room isn’t the only secondary living space.
There’s also a separate upstairs bonus/living area.
Jake notes that the room appears large enough for multiple uses, potentially including a large TV setup, game area or even pool tables depending on the configuration.
That gives the home three distinct entertainment zones:
Main downstairs living room
Upstairs living/game room
Dedicated media room
For buyers with children, that’s a substantial lifestyle benefit.
One of Jake’s biggest observations during the tour was the size of the secondary bedrooms.
Instead of squeezing small bedrooms into a large house simply to advertise “five bedrooms,” these rooms are legitimately usable.
Jake estimates some around approximately 11×12, 11×13 and potentially 13×13 feet, although those dimensions were his visual estimates rather than official builder measurements.
One upstairs bedroom is so large that Jake says it could almost feel like another primary bedroom.
That’s a major advantage for families with older children.
Another important feature is having two bedrooms downstairs.
The primary is on the first floor, along with a secondary bedroom and nearby bathroom.
That secondary downstairs bedroom could work particularly well for:
For multigenerational households, this can be much more practical than putting every secondary bedroom upstairs.
The home also features a three-car garage configured as a two-car section plus a separate one-car garage.
That additional bay could be used for more than a third vehicle.
Depending on your needs, it could provide room for:
With a five-bedroom home, having additional garage capacity becomes especially valuable.
The McKenna includes a covered back patio and a good-sized backyard.
There’s also a gas hookup outside, which can be useful for an outdoor grill setup.
Jake notes that he would personally consider extending the covered patio to create more outdoor living space.
That’s another detail buyers should consider when choosing between inventory homes and building from the ground up.
Ask yourself how you’ll actually use the backyard.
If you want a pool, outdoor kitchen, large patio or substantial grass area, don’t evaluate the home without evaluating the lot.
Jake describes Legacy Hills as offering homesites ranging from approximately 40-foot to 65-foot lots.
That allows the community to offer different products and price points.
A smaller lot may make sense if you:
A larger lot could make more sense if you:
The right lot isn’t automatically the largest one.
It’s the one that fits how you actually plan to use the property.
Legacy Hills is divided into seven sections.
Jake says each section is planned to have its own amenity center, while residents can also use amenities in the other sections.
That’s a major advantage in a community this large.
In some master-planned developments, the main amenity center can be a considerable distance from certain homes.
Legacy Hills’ design should provide residents with a neighborhood amenity center closer to their section while still offering access throughout the broader community.
One of Legacy Hills’ biggest future attractions is the planned 1876 Country Club and 18-hole golf course.
For buyers who golf, that can significantly change the lifestyle proposition.
Jake compares the concept with larger developments such as Fields in Frisco, while pointing out that Legacy Hills currently provides a substantially lower entry price.
However, buyers should distinguish between existing and planned amenities.
If the golf course or country club is a major reason you’re buying, verify the current construction status, expected completion and membership details.
Legacy Hills is also planned to include a 27-acre sports park.
For families with children, that’s particularly noteworthy.
As northern Celina continues developing, having recreation built directly into the community can reduce how often residents need to drive elsewhere for activities.
Jake reports an HOA of approximately $1,000 per year at the time of filming.
Considering the long-term amenity plan, Jake doesn’t view that amount as unreasonable.
But whether it’s worth it depends on the buyer.
If you’ll regularly use the amenity centers, sports park, community spaces and potentially golf-related facilities, you may see substantial value.
If you don’t care about amenities, paying an HOA for them becomes less compelling.
Taxes are one of the most important things to understand before buying in Legacy Hills.
This Brookshire section has a PID, or Public Improvement District.
Jake reports an effective tax rate of approximately 2.49% including the PID at the time of filming.
He estimates the PID portion separately at approximately $80–$120 per month, depending on the applicable property and home/lot size.
Instead of focusing only on the separate assessment, Jake prefers combining everything into an effective rate so buyers can more easily compare the true cost with another community.
A PID is a Public Improvement District.
For relocation buyers, the important point is simple:
It can add to your cost of owning the home.
North Texas communities can have different combinations of property taxes and special districts, including MUDs, PIDs and MMDs.
That’s why two similarly priced homes can have very different monthly payments.
Before buying, calculate:
Mortgage principal and interest
Property taxes
PID/MUD/MMD assessments
HOA
Insurance
That’s the number you should use when comparing communities.
This is where the value proposition becomes obvious.
Jake references a similar-sized home he’d toured in Frisco priced around $900,000, compared with this nearly 4,000-square-foot Legacy Hills home in the mid-$600Ks.
That’s potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchase-price difference.
But Frisco provides something Legacy Hills currently can’t replicate:
Location.
The farther north you move, the more important it becomes to consider your commute.
Jake estimates the current commute from Legacy Hills toward Plano at approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic and destination.
That’s particularly relevant because Plano contains major employment areas around Legacy West and other corporate campuses.
If you’re commuting there five days a week, 45 minutes each way is meaningful.
If you’re working remotely and only driving south occasionally, it may barely matter.
That’s why two buyers with identical budgets can reach completely different conclusions about Legacy Hills.
The future Dallas North Tollway extension is expected to improve access south from this part of Celina.
Jake believes the extension could eventually reduce the commute toward Plano substantially, potentially closer to approximately 30–35 minutes.
However, future commute times are estimates.
Buyers should never purchase a home solely because someone promises a road project will cut 15 minutes from their commute.
Make sure the location works for you today.
Treat future infrastructure improvements as potential upside.
Even though Legacy Hills appears far north when looking at a map, Jake estimates most basic grocery needs are within approximately 20 minutes at the time of filming.
As northern Celina grows, more retail and commercial development is expected to move closer.
Legacy Hills itself is also planned for approximately 100 acres of commercial space.
That’s important because one of the current downsides—having fewer established conveniences immediately nearby—could change significantly as the area develops.
This is one of Jake’s main arguments for Legacy Hills.
Yes, it’s farther out today.
But Celina is growing rapidly, and Legacy Hills itself is planned to continue developing for years.
Instead of buying into an established area where most surrounding development already exists, you’re buying while much of the infrastructure, commercial space and housing is still being built.
That creates both opportunity and risk.
Potential benefits include:
The downside is that you have to live through the construction and wait for some of those conveniences.
With approximately 6,700 planned single-family homes and 4,000 multifamily residences, Legacy Hills won’t be completed overnight.
Jake expects construction to continue for years.
Buyers should be prepared for:
Some buyers love getting into a community early.
Others prefer buying once everything is established.
Neither approach is inherently better.
The strongest argument for Legacy Hills is simple:
You can potentially get substantially more home for your money.
This McKenna floor plan demonstrates that well.
You’re approaching 4,000 square feet with:
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Office
Massive media room
Second living area
3-car garage
Large secondary bedrooms
Two downstairs bedrooms
And at the time of filming, it was priced in the mid-$600Ks.
Move farther south and replicating that amount of space can become significantly more expensive.
That additional value isn’t free.
You’re paying for it in a different currency:
Time.
If moving to Legacy Hills adds 30 minutes to your daily commute each direction, that matters.
If you have children traveling to activities throughout Frisco and Plano every evening, that matters.
If you work remotely and spend most of your week at home, it may not matter much at all.
Jake recommends asking yourself:
What stage of life am I in, and what is my time worth?
That’s a better question than simply asking whether Celina is “too far.”
More house for the money: One of the strongest reasons to consider northern Celina.
Wide price range: Homes were available from roughly the $300Ks into the $600Ks at the time of filming.
Large family floor plans: The McKenna provides five bedrooms plus multiple additional living spaces.
Three-car garage: Valuable for vehicles and storage.
Multiple lot sizes: Approximately 40- to 65-foot homesites.
Seven amenity centers: One planned for each section.
Golf: Future 18-hole golf course and 1876 Country Club.
Sports: Planned 27-acre sports park.
Future commercial development: Approximately 100 acres planned.
Rapid surrounding growth: Northern Celina continues developing.
Location: It’s farther north than Frisco and Prosper.
Commute: Jake estimates around 45 minutes to Plano currently, depending on traffic.
PID: This Brookshire section carries an additional assessment.
2.49% effective tax rate: Higher than some North Texas alternatives.
Ongoing construction: Legacy Hills will be developing for years.
Future amenities: Some of the biggest attractions aren’t completed yet.
Fewer established conveniences: More retail and restaurants still need to develop nearby.
This Windsor Homes floor plan makes the most sense for someone who needs space.
Particularly:
If you’re a couple who rarely hosts guests, nearly 4,000 square feet may simply be more house than you need.
But for the right household, the layout uses that space extremely well.
Legacy Hills may not be your best choice if you:
In those cases, Jake would recommend comparing Legacy Hills with communities farther south before making a decision.
Legacy Hills isn’t the only major option in Celina.
Relocation buyers should also compare communities such as:
Light Farms
Ramble
North Sky
Cambridge Crossing
Mosaic
Each offers a different combination of:
The best community isn’t necessarily the one with the cheapest home.
It’s the one where the entire package works for your lifestyle.
At the time of Jake’s tour, homes in Legacy Hills generally ranged from approximately the $300Ks into the $600Ks depending on builder, floor plan, homesite and inventory.
The McKenna is a large Windsor Homes floor plan. The Legacy Hills property Jake toured featured five bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office, three-car garage, media room and secondary living area.
The McKenna home Jake toured was priced in the mid-$600Ks at the time of filming.
The Brookshire section discussed in Jake’s tour has a PID. Jake reported an effective tax rate of approximately 2.49% including the PID.
Jake reported approximately $1,000 per year at the time of filming.
An 18-hole golf course and 1876 Country Club are planned as part of the community. Buyers should verify current development status and details.
Jake discusses seven amenity centers, a 27-acre sports park, 1876 Country Club and an 18-hole golf course.
Jake estimates approximately 45 minutes currently depending on traffic and destination.
The McKenna floor plan is particularly well suited to larger households because it offers five bedrooms, two downstairs bedrooms, an office, large media room and multiple living areas.
Legacy Hills comes down to one major tradeoff:
More house versus more driving.
If you compare this Windsor McKenna with similar-sized homes farther south, the amount of space you’re getting for a mid-$600K price point can be compelling.
Nearly 4,000 square feet.
Five bedrooms.
Four bathrooms.
Office.
Three-car garage.
Huge media room.
Secondary living area.
Large secondary bedrooms.
Two bedrooms downstairs.
But if you’re commuting south every day, the additional drive needs to be factored into the decision.
For someone working remotely or willing to be patient while northern Celina develops, Legacy Hills can offer substantial value.
That’s why the better question isn’t:
“Is Legacy Hills too far north?”
It’s:
“Is the additional home I get in Legacy Hills worth the additional drive for my lifestyle?”
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping families relocating to North Texas compare Legacy Hills and communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Whether you’re moving in 9 days or 9 months, Jake can help you compare:
If you’re relocating from another state, Jake can also provide virtual tours and help you narrow down communities before you make the trip to North Texas.
Jake Inderman | Celina TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com