on August 21, 2026
In a recent Legacy Hills home tour, Jake Inderman toured a four-bedroom, 3.5-bath, approximately 2,700-square-foot one-story home on a 60-foot lot with a base price around $460,000 at the time of filming. The model itself included upgrades that pushed its price above $500,000.
But the house itself is only part of the story.
Legacy Hills is one of the largest new developments in Celina, and buyers need to understand the tradeoff they’re making: more home for the money and significant future development, but potentially higher property taxes, ongoing construction and less convenience today than you’ll find farther south.
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping buyers relocating to North Texas compare communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Here’s what buyers should know about Legacy Hills.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/jJExJ2_6sAw
For buyers focused on getting more house for their budget, Jake Inderman considers Legacy Hills and North Sky two of the strongest value options in Celina.
That’s particularly noticeable when you compare similar homes with Frisco.
The home featured in Jake’s tour had:
Its base price was approximately $460,000 when the video was filmed.
A similar home in Frisco could potentially cost substantially more.
That’s the fundamental appeal of Legacy Hills:
Your money stretches farther.
But buyers shouldn’t compare purchase price alone.
Later in this guide, we’ll look at why Legacy Hills’ tax structure can significantly affect the true monthly cost.
One-story homes can become surprisingly difficult to find when buyers need four bedrooms, an office and substantial living space.
That’s what made this particular floor plan stand out.
At roughly 2,700 square feet, the home still had room for:
For buyers specifically wanting to avoid stairs without downsizing significantly, this type of floor plan can make Legacy Hills particularly interesting.
One of the most useful points from Jake Inderman’s tour had nothing to do with the house’s finishes.
It was the difference between 50-foot and 60-foot lots.
It’s easy to assume:
60-foot lot = bigger backyard.
That’s not necessarily true.
A 60-foot lot gives the builder additional width, which can allow for a wider home footprint and more open interior layouts.
But lot depth matters too.
A deep 50-foot lot could potentially provide more usable backyard space than a shallow 60-foot lot.
Suppose your priorities include:
Don’t simply ask your builder:
“Is this a 50-foot or 60-foot lot?”
Ask for the actual dimensions.
Then evaluate where the house sits on that homesite.
You might discover that the less expensive lot gives you more of the backyard you actually want.
Builders can charge premiums for particular lots.
That doesn’t automatically mean those homesites are better for you.
Jake Inderman recommends comparing:
Lot width + lot depth + home footprint + usable backyard + premium
before deciding.
This is particularly important when building from the ground up because your lot is one thing you can’t easily change later.
Countertops can be replaced.
Flooring can be replaced.
A patio can be added.
You can’t make your property deeper after closing.
The model toured by Jake had a particularly open main living area.
A wider homesite allows builders to spread portions of the floor plan horizontally rather than forcing everything into a narrower footprint.
The kitchen featured:
The living area also had enough room for a substantial sectional.
That’s one reason buyers looking for single-story homes may want to compare different lot widths instead of simply comparing total square footage.
Two 2,700-square-foot houses can feel completely different depending on how they’re laid out.
This is particularly important for relocation buyers touring new construction.
The model isn’t usually the base house.
The home in Jake Inderman’s tour had a base floor-plan price of approximately $460,000, but the model included enough upgrades to push it above $500,000.
That can include features like:
When touring a model home, don’t ask only:
“How much is this floor plan?”
Ask:
“How much would it cost to recreate THIS house?”
Those can be two very different numbers.
One of the highlights of the one-story model was its primary bathroom.
The home featured an oversized walk-in shower and good closet space, which Jake considered particularly impressive at this price point.
The combination of a large primary suite, three additional bedrooms and an office is what made the layout stand out compared with some smaller one-story homes.
The secondary bedrooms weren’t enormous.
That’s an important distinction.
Jake noted that the furniture placement made certain bedrooms feel somewhat tight, although changing the nightstand arrangement could create additional usable space.
Closet space was a stronger point.
This is another reason buyers shouldn’t rely solely on the advertised square footage.
Look at where the square footage is actually allocated.
A 2,700-square-foot house with an enormous kitchen and primary suite could have smaller secondary bedrooms than another house of exactly the same size.
One of the biggest objections buyers have to Legacy Hills is location.
It’s farther north than many established Celina communities.
But Jake Inderman doesn’t consider it as isolated as it can initially appear on a map.
At the time of the tour, Legacy West in Plano was approximately 35 minutes away, while Downtown Dallas could be approximately an hour to an hour and 15 minutes depending on traffic.
That’s a huge distinction.
Legacy Hills becomes substantially more compelling.
If you’re not driving south five days per week, you can potentially take advantage of:
without paying the daily penalty of a long commute.
Jake Inderman would be much more cautious.
A commute of an hour or more each direction can become exhausting quickly.
If your priority is maximizing house size and you’re comfortable with the drive, Legacy Hills could still work.
But don’t underestimate it.
Drive your commute before buying.
This is where the decision becomes more interesting.
Commuting a longer distance once or twice per week is very different from doing it Monday through Friday.
A hybrid buyer may decide the extra house, lot size and community amenities are worth the occasional longer drive.
Another major piece of the Legacy Hills location story is the continued expansion of the Dallas North Tollway.
Jake discussed the Tollway extension as one reason Legacy Hills may feel less remote as transportation infrastructure continues developing.
However, buyers should be careful about purchasing solely based on future infrastructure.
A planned road doesn’t improve today’s commute.
Evaluate whether the location works for your lifestyle right now, and treat future infrastructure as a potential bonus.
Shopping convenience is another major concern in northern Celina.
At the time of filming, Jake discussed a future H-E-B expected roughly two minutes from Legacy Hills, with a target around 2028. Additional commercial development was also expected around the project.
Until then, the Prosper H-E-B was approximately 15–20 minutes away based on the drive discussed in the tour.
This highlights the current Legacy Hills tradeoff perfectly.
Today, you may drive farther for groceries and restaurants.
Long term, more retail is expected to move closer as Celina develops.
But buyers should always verify current construction timelines because future commercial projects can change.
This comes up constantly online.
The answer depends on your definition.
If you’re moving from central Dallas and expect hundreds of restaurants within ten minutes, northern Celina will absolutely feel less developed.
If you’re moving because you want:
the tradeoff may make complete sense.
Celina’s growth is happening quickly, but infrastructure and commercial development don’t always arrive at exactly the same pace as residential construction.
That’s part of buying in a rapidly growing suburb.
This may be the most important section of this entire guide.
Legacy Hills does not have one simple tax rate that applies uniformly to every house.
The community is enormous, and different sections can have different special district structures.
Jake discussed sections that may involve combinations of:
Those differences can materially affect your monthly payment.
In the Arbors section featured in Jake’s tour, the effective property-tax rate discussed was approximately 2.77%.
By comparison, another Legacy Hills section—Brookshire—was discussed at approximately 2.49% with a different assessment structure.
That’s a meaningful difference.
On a $500,000 taxable value, a difference of 0.28 percentage points equals roughly:
$1,400 per year
or approximately:
$117 per month
before considering exemptions or changes in taxable value.
That’s why Jake Inderman tells buyers not to ask:
“What’s the Legacy Hills tax rate?”
Instead ask:
“What’s the effective tax rate and special-assessment structure for this exact property?”
These acronyms can be confusing if you’re relocating to Texas.
At a high level:
A MUD is a Municipal Utility District that can help finance infrastructure such as water and sewer.
A PID is a Public Improvement District that can fund improvements within a defined area.
An MMD is a Municipal Management District that can fund certain infrastructure, services or improvements within its boundaries.
The exact structure, duration and financial impact varies.
The important thing isn’t memorizing every acronym.
It’s understanding what you’re actually paying.
Before purchasing, Jake Inderman recommends comparing:
Purchase price + property taxes + special assessments + HOA + insurance
rather than simply comparing listing prices.
The transcript states the HOA in the featured section as approximately $1,100, although the spoken transcript appears to say “a month.” Given the surrounding context, buyers should verify the current dues and billing frequency directly with the HOA rather than relying on that phrasing.
The featured section provided access to six of the community’s seven amenity centers, with the remaining amenity center associated with the 55+ Del Webb section.
That’s a significant amenity footprint.
But once again:
Don’t buy based solely on the amenity rendering.
Determine what’s completed and available to your specific section.
Legacy Hills has an ambitious long-term plan.
Amenities discussed in Jake Inderman’s tour include:
This is one of the community’s biggest attractions.
It’s also one of its biggest considerations.
Legacy Hills is still being built.
Some of the experience buyers are purchasing is based on what the community is expected to become.
Golf is another major differentiator for Legacy Hills.
The community includes the 1876 Country Club and an 18-hole golf course.
For buyers who want golf-course living without moving into one of DFW’s much more expensive established golf communities, that can make Legacy Hills particularly interesting.
But buyers interested specifically in club access should verify current membership costs, availability and terms directly with the club.
Jake Inderman considers Legacy Hills and North Sky two of Celina’s strongest communities for buyers focused on value.
But they’re not identical.
Potential advantages:
Potential disadvantages:
North Sky may appeal more to buyers wanting:
The better option depends on whether you want Legacy Hills’ larger long-term vision enough to accept some of the added costs and complexity.
This is where the purchasing-power difference becomes obvious.
Jake discussed similar homes in Frisco potentially costing $600,000–$700,000 or more, compared with the Legacy Hills one-story model carrying a base price around $460,000 at the time of filming.
But don’t stop there.
Frisco generally provides:
Legacy Hills can provide:
So the question isn’t:
“Which one is cheaper?”
It’s:
“Which combination of house, commute and monthly cost fits your life?”
Prosper presents a similar comparison.
Move south and you’re generally closer to:
But you’ll often pay more for comparable square footage.
For buyers who work remotely or don’t commute every day, moving farther north into Legacy Hills can unlock substantially more house.
For daily commuters, paying the Prosper premium may be worthwhile simply because of the time saved.
Legacy Hills could make a lot of sense if:
You want new construction.
You want more square footage for your budget.
You’re looking for a larger one-story home.
You work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
You’re comfortable with ongoing development.
You like the idea of future golf, amenities and commercial growth.
You’re willing to evaluate taxes carefully by section.
You plan to stay long enough to experience more of the community’s buildout.
Jake Inderman would compare other areas if:
You commute into Dallas five days per week.
You want all amenities completed immediately.
You hate construction.
You need shopping and restaurants five minutes away today.
You prioritize the lowest possible property-tax rate.
You want an established neighborhood with mature landscaping.
In those situations, communities farther south—or Frisco itself—could make more sense.
Yes. Legacy Hills is a large master-planned community in Celina, Texas.
Pricing varies substantially by section, builder, lot and floor plan. The one-story model featured in Jake Inderman’s tour had a base floor-plan price of approximately $460,000 at the time of filming, while the upgraded model exceeded $500,000.
Yes. Jake toured a roughly 2,700-square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bath one-story home with an office on a 60-foot lot.
There isn’t one universal rate. Jake’s tour discussed approximately 2.77% in the Arbors section and approximately 2.49% in Brookshire. Buyers should verify the current effective rate and special assessments for the specific property.
Different sections can have different structures involving MUDs, PIDs and/or MMDs. Verify the exact structure for the property you’re considering.
The community’s plans discussed in Jake’s tour include multiple amenity centers, pools, a lazy river, future schools, an 18-hole golf course, the 1876 Country Club and a 27-acre sports park.
At the time of filming, the Prosper H-E-B was approximately 15–20 minutes away. Jake also discussed a future H-E-B expected very close to Legacy Hills, although buyers should verify current development timelines.
Jake discussed Legacy West as approximately 35 minutes away, depending on traffic.
For buyers prioritizing new construction and more home for their budget, Legacy Hills can offer compelling value. Buyers should balance that against property taxes, commute time, ongoing construction and the fact that portions of the community are still developing.
Legacy Hills makes the most sense when you understand exactly what you’re trading.
You’re potentially giving up some of the convenience and established infrastructure of Frisco or Prosper.
In return, you’re getting access to:
More house for your money.
New construction.
Larger lot options.
A massive master-planned community.
Golf and extensive future amenities.
Significant surrounding growth.
For a remote worker who wants a four-bedroom one-story home and doesn’t need to drive into Dallas every morning, that’s a compelling trade.
For someone commuting into Downtown Dallas Monday through Friday?
Probably much less compelling.
That’s why there isn’t a universally “best” North Texas community.
The right answer depends on how you’re actually going to live.
Jake Inderman is a Celina TX Realtor helping buyers relocating to North Texas compare communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Whether you’re 9 days or 9 months away from moving, Jake can help you compare Legacy Hills with communities such as North Sky, Ramble, Light Farms and other North Texas options based on:
The goal isn’t to sell you on Legacy Hills.
It’s to determine whether Legacy Hills actually fits your budget, commute and lifestyle—or whether another North Texas community makes more sense.
Jake Inderman | Celina TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com