on August 19, 2026
And for good reason.
Legacy Hills is planned as a massive 3,200+ acre master-planned community with thousands of homes, trails, parks, sports facilities, commercial development and an 18-hole golf course. But there’s something relocation buyers need to understand before buying here:
You’re not just buying what Legacy Hills is today. You’re buying into what this part of Celina could look like 5, 10 or even 20 years from now.
That can be one of the biggest reasons to buy here—or one of the biggest reasons to choose somewhere else.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Celina TX Realtor helping buyers relocating to North Texas compare Celina, Prosper and Frisco communities based on the things that actually affect daily life: homes, builders, taxes, commute times, amenities and location.
Here’s what you need to know about Legacy Hills.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/FVeYg5-3ffA
Legacy Hills isn’t a typical subdivision.
It’s being developed as an enormous master-planned community spanning more than 3,200 acres.
For perspective, I compared it in my video with Fields in Frisco, another massive North Texas development at roughly 2,500 acres. Legacy Hills is approximately 700 acres larger.
The long-term plan includes:
But that scale also means Legacy Hills won’t be completed overnight.
The community will continue developing for years, which is one of the most important considerations for anyone thinking about buying here.
To understand Legacy Hills, you first have to understand what’s happening in Celina.
Celina has transformed from a smaller North Texas town into one of the area’s major relocation destinations.
In my experience, three factors are driving much of that interest:
Affordability, growth and lifestyle.
Compared with Prosper and Frisco, buyers can often get considerably more house for their money in Celina.
You’re also getting newer construction, more open space and a slower pace of life than you’d typically experience farther south.
But growth comes with tradeoffs.
If you’re moving from a developed suburb where Target, restaurants, grocery stores and entertainment are five minutes from your house, northern Celina can feel very different.
Some conveniences simply aren’t there yet.
That means you may have to plan errands more carefully or drive farther for shopping, dining and entertainment.
The upside?
Development continues moving north.
If you enjoy watching an area grow around you, that can be exciting.
If you want everything completed the day you move in, it may become frustrating.
Location may be the single biggest factor I’d consider before purchasing in Legacy Hills.
Legacy Hills is on the northern side of Celina.
This isn’t a community sitting directly along the Prosper-Celina border.
That matters.
The farther north you go, the farther you generally become from major employment, shopping and entertainment destinations in Frisco, Plano and Dallas.
For a remote worker, that might not matter at all.
For someone commuting into Dallas five days per week, it could completely change whether Legacy Hills makes sense.
During my tour, I discussed Frisco as potentially being approximately 45 minutes to an hour away, depending on where you’re going and traffic.
Dallas can be more than an hour away.
Those aren’t numbers I’d rely on blindly because traffic changes constantly.
Instead, do something simple before buying:
Map your actual commute at 7:30 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m.
Do it several times during the week.
A 20-minute difference in commute time each direction is more than three additional hours in your car every week if you’re commuting five days.
That’s a lifestyle cost buyers often underestimate.
One of the biggest reasons Legacy Hills gets attention is affordability relative to what buyers can get elsewhere in North Texas.
At the time of my video, inventory generally ranged from the $300Ks into the $600Ks, with the median around the $400K range.
I had recently toured homes starting around:
$369,000: approximately 2,100 square feet with an upstairs entertainment space.
$386,000: approximately 2,500 square feet with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an open-concept first floor.
Those numbers will change as inventory and builder incentives change, so always check current availability.
But they illustrate why relocation buyers are paying attention.
There’s a huge range.
Homes discussed in my video ranged from approximately 1,300 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet.
That means Legacy Hills can potentially work for several different stages of life.
You can find smaller three-bedroom homes at an entry-level price point.
You can also find four-, five- and potentially six-bedroom homes with offices, media rooms and flexible living spaces.
That’s one of Legacy Hills’ strongest advantages.
You don’t necessarily have to leave the community as your housing needs change.
Not necessarily in the same sense as some other Celina communities.
Legacy Hills has a broad range of homes, but if you’re specifically looking for an ultra-luxury property in the $800K, $900K or $1 million+ range, I’d also compare communities such as Light Farms and other higher-end options around Celina.
Legacy Hills’ strength is the variety and amount of home you can potentially get for your money.
Legacy Hills is predominantly new construction.
That gives buyers many of the advantages people associate with buying new:
But new construction isn’t automatically better than resale.
There are some real disadvantages buyers need to understand.
If you buy in an actively developing section, expect construction.
That can mean:
None of these automatically makes Legacy Hills a bad place to live.
They’re simply part of buying early in a major development.
Some buyers won’t care.
Others will absolutely hate it.
Here’s a less obvious consideration.
If you’re planning to sell in only three to five years, you may want to think carefully about buying in a community that could still have significant new construction when you sell.
Why?
Because you could be competing against the builder.
Imagine listing your three-year-old home while a builder down the street is offering buyers:
Your resale has to compete with that.
That doesn’t mean your home won’t sell.
But your expected ownership timeline should absolutely be part of your decision.
At the time of filming, the Legacy Hills HOA was approximately $900 per year, although I noted that costs could vary depending on the builder and section.
That’s important because Legacy Hills is enormous.
Don’t assume every property in 3,200+ acres has identical fees or assessments.
Before purchasing, verify the HOA associated with the specific address you’re considering.
This is where buyers need to pay close attention.
Legacy Hills cannot necessarily be described with one blanket answer regarding MUDs and PIDs.
As discussed in my video, different sections can have different structures.
Some sections may have neither.
Some may have a MUD.
Others may have a PID.
That’s why you need to analyze the actual property rather than simply Googling:
“What is the Legacy Hills tax rate?”
A Municipal Utility District, or MUD, is generally used to help fund infrastructure and utilities within developing areas.
For a homebuyer, the important takeaway is simple:
It can affect your property tax bill.
A Public Improvement District, or PID, is another mechanism used to fund improvements and infrastructure within a defined area.
Again, the details matter.
Don’t assume that because one Legacy Hills home has a particular tax structure, another home across the development will be identical.
Property taxes are one of the biggest surprises I see with people relocating to Texas.
Texas doesn’t have a state individual income tax, but property taxes can be considerably higher than some out-of-state buyers expect.
In the video, I discussed North Texas rates ranging from the high-1% range into the 2% range, with certain communities reaching around 3% depending on additional assessments.
That’s why the purchase price alone doesn’t tell you what a home actually costs each month.
Suppose you’re comparing a $450,000 home in Legacy Hills with another $450,000 home elsewhere.
Those houses do not necessarily cost the same amount to own.
You need to compare:
Mortgage + property taxes + HOA + homeowners insurance + MUD/PID assessments + other recurring costs.
This is particularly important with new construction.
A lower purchase price can look extremely attractive until you calculate the complete monthly payment.
Many families considering Legacy Hills are also interested in Celina ISD.
Celina ISD is a growing district, and one of the distinctions I discussed in the video is its smaller environment compared with larger neighboring districts.
But school decisions are personal.
Rather than relying exclusively on ratings websites, I’d recommend researching the specific schools associated with the property and talking with parents who currently have children in the district.
School attendance boundaries can also change as Celina continues growing, so always verify zoning for the specific address.
Living in Celina feels different from living in Frisco.
That’s part of the appeal.
You’ll generally experience a slower pace, more open space and less of the dense suburban environment found farther south.
Downtown Celina also provides a more local, small-town experience with community events, restaurants and locally owned businesses.
If that’s what you’re moving to Texas for, Celina can make a lot of sense.
Legacy Hills is planned with an extensive amenity package.
Amenities discussed in my video include:
But there’s an important catch:
Not everything is necessarily completed yet.
That’s another example of the fundamental Legacy Hills tradeoff.
You’re buying into a community that’s still becoming what it ultimately plans to be.
If I were relocating to Celina, these are the major disadvantages I’d evaluate before buying.
If you’re commuting to Dallas or even farther south into Frisco regularly, the drive can become significant.
Legacy Hills will continue developing. Depending on your section, that can mean noise, dust, trucks and road projects.
Some of the future community lifestyle is still exactly that—future.
Northern Celina doesn’t currently offer the same convenience as Frisco.
The tax and assessment structure can vary by section and needs to be evaluated property by property.
If you sell while builders are still developing nearby, your resale could compete against brand-new homes and builder incentives.
Those are real tradeoffs.
On the other hand, there’s a reason I’d still put Legacy Hills on the list for many relocation buyers.
This is probably the biggest advantage.
You have access to modern homes, warranties and newer systems.
Homes range from smaller entry-level properties to 4,000+ square-foot homes.
You’re getting into a massive community relatively early in its life cycle.
Celina generally gives you a less congested environment than Frisco.
The long-term vision includes significant amenities, recreation and commercial development.
This is one of the comparisons I’d strongly recommend making.
Light Farms is significantly more established.
It’s farther along in its development, has more mature landscaping and provides a more established community experience.
It also sits closer to the Dallas North Tollway, which could give it an advantage for someone commuting south.
Legacy Hills is much newer and has considerably more development ahead.
Neither is universally better.
Mustang Lakes attracts a different buyer.
As discussed in my video, Mustang Lakes generally targets a more luxury-oriented price point and carries a higher HOA while offering an extensive amenity package.
Legacy Hills can make more sense if you’re focused on affordability and newer construction.
Mustang Lakes may make more sense if you’re prioritizing higher-end homes and a more established luxury lifestyle.
This comparison really illustrates why buyers move north.
Frisco gives you convenience.
Shopping, restaurants, entertainment and employment centers are often relatively close.
But that convenience generally comes at a price.
During my video, I compared a roughly 2,500-square-foot Legacy Hills home starting around $386,000 with a similar-sized new home I’d toured in Fields of Frisco at approximately $700,000.
That’s an enormous difference.
But Frisco gives you something Legacy Hills currently can’t:
proximity.
You’re paying more to be closer to everything.
This is where relocation buyers need to decide what their time is worth.
If moving farther north saves you $100,000 or $200,000 on a home but adds several hours of driving every week, is that trade worth it?
Maybe.
Maybe not.
For a remote worker, it could be an easy decision.
For someone commuting to Dallas every day, I’d think very differently.
Your house isn’t your entire lifestyle.
Your location determines what happens every time you leave it.
Based on the tradeoffs discussed in my video, I think Legacy Hills is particularly compelling for:
Remote workers.
If you aren’t commuting south every day, one of the community’s biggest disadvantages largely disappears.
Relocation buyers.
You can potentially get significantly more house than you’d find farther south.
Buyers wanting new construction.
There’s substantial new-home inventory and a wide variety of floor plans.
Buyers prioritizing space and affordability.
This is where Legacy Hills can really shine.
Longer-term owners.
If you plan to stay for many years, ongoing construction and builder competition may be less concerning than they would be for someone expecting to sell quickly.
Legacy Hills isn’t going to fit everyone.
I’d think twice if you:
Commute to Dallas every day.
That drive could become frustrating quickly.
Want mature trees and landscaping.
This is a newer development.
Hate construction.
You’re buying into an actively developing community.
Want everything five minutes away.
Frisco or another more established area may fit your lifestyle better.
Expect to sell quickly.
I’d carefully evaluate how much new construction could still be competing with your home when you sell.
For the right buyer, Legacy Hills could be one of the most interesting value opportunities in Celina.
But I wouldn’t recommend it simply because the homes are newer or less expensive.
The real decision comes down to what you’re willing to trade.
You’re potentially trading proximity and established conveniences for more house, newer construction and future growth.
If you work remotely, want more space for your budget and don’t mind watching a community develop around you, Legacy Hills deserves serious consideration.
If you’re commuting into Dallas five days per week, want mature landscaping and expect restaurants, shopping and entertainment around the corner, I’d probably show you other communities too.
That’s why the right question isn’t:
“Is Legacy Hills a good neighborhood?”
It’s:
“Is Legacy Hills the right neighborhood for how I actually live?”
Legacy Hills is a large master-planned development on the northern side of Celina, Texas.
The community was discussed in my video as spanning more than 3,200 acres, making it larger in land area than the roughly 2,500-acre Fields development in Frisco.
At the time of filming, inventory discussed in the video generally ranged from the $300Ks into the $600Ks, with a median around $400,000. Pricing and builder incentives change, so verify current inventory.
Homes discussed ranged from approximately 1,300 to more than 4,000 square feet, giving buyers options ranging from smaller starter homes to five- and six-bedroom layouts.
The HOA was approximately $900 per year at the time of filming, although the amount could vary depending on the builder and section.
It depends on the section. As discussed in my video, some sections may have neither, while others may have a MUD or PID. Verify the tax structure for the specific property you’re considering.
Amenities discussed include an 18-hole golf course, trails, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas and sports facilities. Some amenities may still be under development.
It can be a particularly strong option for remote workers because they can benefit from the additional space and potentially lower home prices without dealing with a daily commute south.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Celina TX Realtor helping relocation buyers compare Legacy Hills and other communities throughout Celina, Prosper and Frisco.
Whether you’re 9 days, 9 months or even a few years away from moving to North Texas, my team and I can help you compare homes, builders, communities, commute routes, taxes, MUD/PID assessments, HOA costs and amenities.
If you’re still out of state, we can narrow down communities before you ever get on a plane and arrange virtual or FaceTime tours when you’re ready.
Jake Inderman | Celina TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com