on September 1, 2026
Cambridge Crossing was voted the best community in Celina, Texas in 2025, and it’s easy to see why once you’re standing in one of its 74-foot-lot Highland Homes. Located directly across from the Dallas North Tollway and next to Light Farms, Cambridge Crossing pairs a commuter-friendly location with resort-style amenities, deep lots, and floor plans that are hard to find elsewhere in Celina.
This guide walks through a real 74-ft lot Highland Home currently listed at $1.2 million, plus everything buyers ask about the community: pricing, HOA costs, amenities, the upcoming Phase 5 expansion, and how to think about the PID (public improvement district) that comes with it.
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The 74-ft lots in Cambridge Crossing aren’t just wider — many are also deep, which matters more than width for usable backyard space. A wide but shallow lot can actually leave you with less room for a pool, patio, or green space than a narrower lot with more depth. Buyers comparing lot sizes should ask about depth, not just frontage, and walk a few backyards on similarly sized lots before assuming “74 ft” guarantees more usable space.
The featured home sits on a deep 74-ft lot with room for a pool and a full patio, plus:
Cambridge Crossing is opening its final phase (Phase 5) on 50-ft lots, with new Highland Homes floor plans not yet released elsewhere in the community. Along with new home designs, Phase 5 brings a significantly larger amenity center — growing from 2.5 to 5 acres — with a second pool, the same state-of-the-art fitness center, more pickleball courts, and a new business center built specifically for remote and hybrid workers who need a quiet space away from home during the day.
HOA dues on the 74-ft lots run $168 a month. That covers front yard maintenance, including mowing, fertilizing, monthly weed pulling, and up to eight bush trims per year. Some residents opt to pay a little more to have their backyards maintained as well — often a few hundred dollars a month, or roughly $3,000/year, depending on lot size. For that cost, every yard in the neighborhood stays consistently maintained, which is a real factor for buyers who don’t want to live next to an unkempt yard.
Cambridge Crossing sits within a PID (public improvement district), and the tax rate without the PID is currently 2%, with the PID typically adding another .3–.6% depending on the section. This is one of the most common questions buyers ask about new-build communities in North Texas, so here’s how to think about it with real numbers.
Say Home A is in a community with a MUD or PID and costs $600,000, with a monthly payment around $3,000. Home B is a comparable $600,000 home in a community without a MUD or PID, with a monthly payment closer to $2,800. The MUD/PID isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker — it’s a trade-off. A buyer avoiding the extra tax burden might take that $200/month difference and put it toward a larger home, a bigger lot, or an extra bedroom in a non-MUD community instead. Others decide the amenities, location, and floor plans in a PID community like Cambridge Crossing are worth the added cost. As with most real estate decisions, cost is only an issue in the absence of value — if a community offers something no non-PID neighborhood nearby can match, the math can still make sense.
Highland Homes has a strong reputation for build quality, including homes built during the 2021 pandemic-era construction boom, when quality concerns across the industry were common. A five-year-old Highland Home built in 2021 recently passed inspection with only minor items noted: a small window scratch, garage door tracks needing grease, and sprinklers needing adjustment. No structural or major system issues. That track record is part of why Highland Homes remains one of the most requested builders among buyers touring Celina communities.
Is Cambridge Crossing the best community in Celina, TX? Cambridge Crossing was voted the best community in Celina in 2025, known for its location across from the Dallas North Tollway, deep 74-ft lots, and resort-style amenities.
What builder builds in Cambridge Crossing? Highland Homes builds in Cambridge Crossing, offering floor plans on both 50-ft and 74-ft lots.
How much are HOA fees in Cambridge Crossing? HOA dues on 74-ft lots are $168/month and include front yard maintenance.
Does Cambridge Crossing have a PID or MUD? Yes, Cambridge Crossing is in a PID. The base tax rate without the PID is 2%, with the PID typically adding another 3–6% depending on the section.
What amenities does Cambridge Crossing have? A 2.5-acre amenity center with a pool, pickleball courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, and walking trails, plus fishing ponds with resident tournaments. Phase 5 adds a second, 5-acre amenity center with an additional pool and a business center.
How far is Cambridge Crossing from Dallas? Roughly a 35–45 minute commute to North Dallas, expected to improve once the 6-mile DNT extension is finished.
Is Phase 5 in Cambridge Crossing open yet? Phase 5 is Cambridge Crossing’s final phase, opening on 50-ft lots with new Highland Homes floor plans and an expanded 5-acre amenity center.
Whether you’re 9 days or 9 months out from a move, the earlier you start planning, the more time there is to find the right community fit — or rule Texas out altogether if it’s not the right move.
Jake Inderman Phone/text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com