on August 19, 2026
In this home tour, I walked through a new-construction model in Legacy Hills Celina TX offering nearly 2,500 square feet, four bedrooms with the option for a fifth, multiple living spaces, an office and a surprisingly large primary suite. At the time of the tour, this floor plan started around $386,000 before upgrades.
The price is impressive, but there’s a reason homes this far north in Celina can offer more space for the money. Location, future development, property taxes and MUD/PID assessments all need to be part of the conversation.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Celina TX Realtor helping buyers relocating to North Texas compare homes and communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Here’s what you need to know about this home and Legacy Hills Celina TX before deciding if it makes sense for you.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/g8jvhfRSzu8
One of the biggest reasons buyers continue moving north toward Celina is the amount of house they can potentially get for their budget.
The floor plan featured in this tour started around $386,000 at the time of filming.
For that starting price, you’re looking at roughly:
That’s a substantial amount of space at this price point, particularly for buyers comparing Celina with more established areas farther south.
However, remember that the home I toured was a model home.
That matters.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when shopping for new construction is assuming the model home represents what you’re getting for the advertised starting price.
It usually doesn’t.
The model I toured had numerous upgrades, finishes and design selections.
I estimated during the tour that purchasing the home exactly as shown would likely push the final price into the mid-$400Ks, although buyers should get an actual builder quote rather than relying on that estimate.
When touring a model home, focus first on the floor plan.
Ask yourself:
Do I like how the home actually functions?
Paint, hardware, flooring, countertops and fixtures can often be changed.
The fundamental layout is much harder to change.
The model leans heavily into a modern farmhouse look.
You’ll notice elements like:
If you don’t like the exact finishes in the model, don’t immediately eliminate the floor plan.
Builders typically offer different design packages and selections.
Think about the bones of the house first.
Immediately inside the home is a dedicated office.
That’s increasingly important for buyers moving to Celina because remote and hybrid workers are some of the people who may benefit most from living farther north.
The office in this model overlooks the front of the home and includes decorative shelving and wall treatments.
But there’s another workspace downstairs too.
Near the kitchen and garage entrance is a built-in desk area.
This is a small feature that could be surprisingly useful.
If both spouses work remotely, one person could use the dedicated office while the other uses this workspace.
It could also function as a:
For a family trying to maximize functionality without dedicating another bedroom to an office, that’s a nice addition.
The home also includes a secondary bedroom downstairs with access to a full bathroom.
That’s useful if you regularly have guests or have a household member who would rather avoid stairs.
The primary suite is upstairs in this particular layout, so this downstairs bedroom also creates some separation.
The kitchen and living area are probably among the strongest features of this floor plan.
The downstairs feels considerably larger than you might expect based purely on the home’s square footage.
The kitchen features a large island with room for approximately four seats and a significant amount of storage.
The dining area is directly beside it, followed by the main living room.
This creates one continuous entertaining space:
Kitchen → Dining → Living Room
For families or buyers who regularly entertain, the layout works well.
Storage is another strong point.
You have cabinets throughout the kitchen, island storage and additional storage around the surrounding living spaces.
I did note that another Legacy Hills home I toured offered even more cabinet storage at a lower price.
That’s why I’d recommend touring multiple floor plans rather than assuming the more expensive plan automatically gives you more of everything.
Sometimes you’re paying for a completely different layout rather than simply “more.”
I personally would’ve preferred a large farmhouse-style sink rather than the divided sink shown in the model.
That’s obviously subjective.
But it’s also a good example of why you shouldn’t confuse cosmetic selections with the value of the floor plan.
A sink can be changed.
A poorly designed kitchen can’t be fixed nearly as easily.
The dining area is incorporated directly into the open living space.
The model demonstrates seating for roughly six people using a booth-style setup along one side.
For a household of four to six people, the dining area should provide plenty of usable space without requiring a separate formal dining room.
That’s another way the floor plan uses its square footage efficiently.
The primary bedroom is upstairs.
This will be a positive for some buyers and a dealbreaker for others.
If you strongly prefer a downstairs primary suite, I’d look at another floor plan.
But if you don’t mind the stairs, the primary suite itself is one of the highlights of the home.
It’s large, includes a tray ceiling and has a modern farmhouse-style barn door leading into the bathroom.
The primary bathroom surprised me.
For a home starting under $400,000 at the time of filming, it’s a very substantial space.
You get:
If having both a tub and shower matters to you, this floor plan checks that box.
Because the primary bedroom is upstairs, the laundry room is conveniently located nearby.
I actually prefer this arrangement compared with another Legacy Hills floor plan I toured where the primary bedroom was downstairs but the laundry room was upstairs.
Here, your primary bedroom and the majority of the home’s bedrooms are on the same floor as your washer and dryer.
For everyday functionality, that makes sense.
You also have a second living space upstairs.
This could function as a:
The layout provides more separation between this upstairs space and the downstairs living room than another Legacy Hills floor plan I toured.
That could make a noticeable difference when multiple people are entertaining or watching TV at the same time.
The standard configuration shown in the tour had four bedrooms, but buyers could configure the plan with a fifth bedroom.
The model had one bedroom downstairs and three upstairs.
The secondary bedrooms aren’t enormous, but they provide enough room for typical bedroom furniture and usable closet space.
Again, that’s where this home’s value proposition becomes interesting.
You’re getting multiple bedrooms, an office and two living areas while staying around 2,500 square feet.
The backyard isn’t massive.
If your goal is an enormous backyard or enough room for a huge pool and outdoor-entertaining setup, I’d prioritize the lot just as much as the floor plan.
But there’s enough usable yard for a dog, kids or basic outdoor space.
The model was also located around a cul-de-sac area, although buyers should evaluate the specific lot they’re purchasing rather than assuming every home will have the same configuration.
Legacy Hills is much bigger than one subdivision.
It’s a massive master-planned development in Celina covering approximately 3,200 acres.
That size matters because you’re looking at years of additional development.
There are different sections, builders, home types and tax structures throughout Legacy Hills.
The community also includes or plans significant amenities, including a golf-course component.
This isn’t a neighborhood that’s going to be completely built out overnight.
Location is a major factor.
Legacy Hills is farther north than many of Celina’s established communities and considerably farther from Frisco, Plano and Dallas.
That can allow buyers to get more house for their money.
But you need to decide whether that tradeoff makes sense for your lifestyle.
More house isn’t automatically a better deal if you hate your commute.
If you’re commuting into Dallas every day, I’d think very carefully about Legacy Hills.
During my tour, I discussed Dallas as being more than an hour away depending on traffic and destination.
Five days per week of that commute could become exhausting.
This is one situation where I’d potentially recommend sacrificing some square footage to live farther south.
The equation changes considerably if you work in Prosper, Frisco or around Legacy West.
Those locations are significantly more manageable from northern Celina than Downtown Dallas.
That’s why your workplace matters so much when deciding whether Legacy Hills represents good value.
A buyer working remotely might look at this house and see an incredible opportunity.
A buyer driving to Downtown Dallas every morning may look at the exact same house and decide it isn’t worth it.
Both can be right.
Remote workers are probably among the buyers who benefit most from the northward movement of DFW.
If you don’t have to commute every day, you can potentially trade proximity to Dallas for:
That’s exactly the value proposition this Legacy Hills home represents.
Celina continues to experience significant residential and commercial development.
The Dallas North Tollway is expanding north, more builders are entering the area and additional retail and services are expected as the population grows.
That’s important for a community like Legacy Hills because one of today’s biggest objections is convenience.
But I’d make an important distinction:
Don’t buy a house solely because you assume future development will make it worth more.
Future growth can improve convenience and desirability, but development timelines change and real estate appreciation is never guaranteed.
Buy the home because it works for you today while understanding how the surrounding area may evolve.
Legacy Hills is planned as a major master-planned community rather than simply a collection of houses.
Amenities discussed during my tour include a golf-course component and other community features as the development continues to build out.
Because this is such a large development, I’d verify which amenities are available to the specific section you’re considering and which are still planned.
That’s especially important when purchasing early in a new community.
During the tour, I estimated HOA dues in the roughly $1,200-$1,500 annual range, but I specifically noted that I needed to verify the exact amount.
For that reason, buyers should not use that estimate as the current HOA figure.
Always verify current HOA dues, fees and included amenities for the specific property before purchasing.
This is one of the most important things relocation buyers need to understand.
Some newer Celina communities and sections can have additional taxing districts.
The home discussed in this tour was in an area where I referenced an additional district assessment.
Two terms you’ll commonly encounter are MUD and PID.
PID stands for Public Improvement District.
These districts can help fund public improvements and infrastructure within developing areas.
Depending on the specific structure, assessments can affect your total cost of homeownership.
MUD stands for Municipal Utility District.
MUDs can help finance infrastructure such as water and sewer systems in developing areas.
For buyers, the important takeaway is simple:
These costs can affect your monthly payment.
Imagine you’re comparing this approximately $386,000 starting price with a $400,000 home somewhere else in North Texas.
It would be easy to assume the cheaper house has the cheaper payment.
Not necessarily.
You need to compare:
Mortgage payment + property taxes + MUD/PID assessments + HOA + homeowners insurance
That’s the number that actually affects your monthly budget.
This is especially important when comparing new-construction communities across Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Another number to watch is your final builder price.
A floor plan starting at $386,000 doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll spend $386,000.
Depending on the builder and home, you could potentially add costs for:
The model home is designed to sell you on what’s possible.
Your job is determining which upgrades are actually worth paying for.
I’d separate upgrades into two categories.
Functional upgrades change how you use the home.
Examples might include an additional bedroom, structural changes or larger living spaces.
Cosmetic upgrades change how the home looks.
Examples include hardware, paint, backsplash and certain fixtures.
I’d generally prioritize the things that are difficult or expensive to change later.
You can replace cabinet hardware.
Moving a wall is a different story.
For many relocation buyers, this comparison boils down to:
Do I want location or more house?
Frisco gives you much more established:
Legacy Hills may allow your budget to purchase considerably more house.
At under $400,000 starting price at the time of this tour, nearly 2,500 square feet with four bedrooms, an office and two living spaces demonstrates that difference clearly.
Prosper gives you something closer to the middle geographically.
You’re generally closer to Frisco while still having access to many newer master-planned communities.
But Prosper can command a substantial premium.
If the type of home you want in Prosper exceeds your budget, moving farther north into Celina could open significantly more options.
The tradeoff is commute and current convenience.
This floor plan could make a lot of sense for buyers who:
For those buyers, there’s a lot to like.
I’d look at other options if you:
The home itself can be a great value without being the right house for every buyer.
At the time of this tour, yes. The featured Legacy Hills floor plan started around $386,000 before upgrades.
The floor plan is nearly 2,500 square feet.
The model was configured with four bedrooms, with an option to create a five-bedroom configuration.
Yes. There’s a dedicated office plus an additional downstairs desk/workspace.
No. The primary suite in this particular floor plan is upstairs.
A golf-course component was discussed as part of the larger Legacy Hills development.
Legacy Hills was discussed during the tour as approximately 3,200 acres.
It can be. I referenced Dallas as more than an hour away depending on traffic and destination.
Different sections can have different taxing structures. An additional district assessment was discussed for the area featured in this tour, so buyers should verify the exact MUD, PID or other special-district obligations for the individual property.
It can be particularly appealing to remote workers because they can potentially take advantage of the additional home value without dealing with a daily commute into Dallas.
For a new-construction home starting around $386,000 at the time of filming, there’s a surprising amount here.
Nearly 2,500 square feet.
Four bedrooms with an option for five.
A dedicated office.
Two living spaces.
A large kitchen.
A substantial primary suite.
And you’re buying into a massive developing Celina master-planned community.
The biggest tradeoff is location.
If you work remotely or around Prosper and Frisco, that tradeoff could be completely worthwhile.
If you’re commuting to Dallas five days per week, I’d probably look farther south even if that means sacrificing some square footage.
And before buying, make sure you understand the exact tax rate, special assessments, HOA dues and final builder price after upgrades.
The $386,000 starting price gets your attention.
The total cost of ownership should determine whether you actually buy it.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Celina TX Realtor helping relocation buyers compare Legacy Hills and other communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
If you’re moving in the next 9 days or 9 months, my team and I can help you compare builders, floor plans, new-construction incentives, MUD/PID assessments, taxes, HOA costs and commute times before deciding which North Texas community makes the most sense.
Jake Inderman | Celina TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com