Choosing Among Hillwood's I-35W Corridor Master-Planned Communities

Last Updated: October 30, 2026

How do Harvest, Pecan Square, and Landmark compare?

Harvest (Argyle and Northlake) is the established agrihood, with first residents in 2013 and a choice of Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD by lot. Pecan Square (Northlake) is a mid-build town-square community in Northwest ISD, with homes from $299,990. Landmark (Denton) is Hillwood’s newest and largest, with Phase 1 selling across nine builders and Denton ISD schools. HOA dues are $1,600 a year at Landmark, $2,150 to $2,570 at Harvest, and $2,260 to $7,060 at Pecan Square, depending on lot type. Landmark’s total tax rate is 2.704158% and Pecan Square’s is 2.430038%. Harvest’s tax rate depends on the lot and school district.

Verified Credentials

• North Fort Worth Real Producers, 2026: Edson Miranda ranked Top 250 and Paige Miranda ranked Top 1,000, out of approximately 15,000 agents in the North Fort Worth market.
• RealTrends Verified, 2026: Miranda Realty Team named a Best Real Estate Small Team in Argyle, Texas, based on independently verified 2025 production.
• Team production: Over 50 homes sold and more than $25 million in Texas real estate closed over the last two years.
• Service area: Argyle, Northlake, Denton, Justin, and Flower Mound, Texas

The Three Communities Side by Side

What’s included in the dues differs by community. Pecan Square’s dues include Frontier internet, for example. Tax rates change and include MMD or MUD components, so verify with Denton County and Hillwood before you budget.

Why This Corridor

Hillwood has built three master-planned communities along I-35W over about 15 years: Harvest, Pecan Square, and Landmark. Together they cover about 5,600 acres and more than 13,100 homes at buildout. A fourth Hillwood community, Treeline, sits on FM 407 in Justin.

The Alliance connection: Hillwood’s AllianceTexas covers 27,000 acres, with more than 600 companies and 73,000+ direct jobs. All three communities are roughly 10 to 15 miles from it. Check your own route and times before you buy.

The Timeline

• 2011–2013, Harvest: Hillwood began development in 2011 and welcomed first residents in 2013 with an agrihood built around a working farm.
• 2017–2019, Pecan Square: Land acquired November 2017, groundbreaking June 2018, first lots to builders in spring 2019, and grand opening in fall 2019, built around a town square.
• 2025–2026, Landmark: Hillwood broke ground in November 2025. Highland Homes signed the first contract in December 2025, models opened in spring 2026, and the first families moved in starting in June 2026.

Community #1: Harvest by Hillwood (Argyle and Northlake)

Address: 1301 Homestead Way, Argyle, TX 76226 (Hillwood’s sales address)
Size: 1,200 acres, 4,000+ homes
First residents: 2013

The agrihood: Harvest’s centerpiece is Harvest Farm, where residents grow produce, join community harvests, and learn from an on-site farmer. Other amenities include four resort-style pools, two workout facilities, sports courts, trails, a catch-and-release fishing pond, a dog park, the Event Lawn, and the Front Porch pavilion. A full-time lifestyle manager hosts more than 300 events a year.

Schools: Harvest residents attend Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD depending on their lot. Three elementary schools are on site: Northwest ISD’s Lance Thompson Elementary and Argyle ISD’s Argyle West Elementary and Jane Ruestmann Elementary. Argyle ISD is consistently ranked among Texas’s top districts, and local reporting has put it in the top 1%.

Retail: Harvest Town Center has Tom Thumb (open since March 6, 2026), Chuy’s, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Chase Bank. Harvest House, a 349-unit multifamily community, is adjacent.

Costs: HOA dues range from $2,150 to $2,570 a year depending on lot size and location, payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The total tax rate depends on your lot, its location in the community, and your school district (Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD). Ask us for the exact dues and tax rate for a specific lot.

Who it fits: families who want Argyle ISD, buyers who like the agrihood, and people who want an established community with a built-out town center. New construction is limited, because Hillwood expects Harvest to sell out by 2028.

Community #2: Pecan Square (Northlake)

Size: 1,200 acres, about 3,100 homes
Location: Northlake, Denton County
Grand opening: Fall 2019

The town square: Pecan Square is built around a town square and preserved pecan groves. The former horse barn became The Arena, a 22,000-square-foot event venue. Jackson Hall, the Greeting House co-working space, resort-style pools, and sports courts round out the amenities. Pecan Square won two NAHB Gold Awards in 2025.

Builders and prices: active builders are Cadence Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Highland Homes. D.R. Horton and Pulte have sold out. Homes start at $299,990 (Cadence townhomes). A limited release of half-acre homesites (around 100 feet wide) came in mid-2025, priced from about $930,000.

Schools: Northwest ISD, which Hillwood notes carries an A rating from Niche.com. Johnie Daniel Elementary is on site, and Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened on site in August 2026.

HOA dues: the Pecan Square HOA publishes annual dues by lot type. Master association dues are billed twice a year, on February 1 and August 1. Late fees and interest apply if payment isn’t received by the 10th of the month it’s due. FirstService Residential manages the HOA.

The townhome sub-association is billed separately from the master dues and paid monthly.

Property taxes: the total rate is 2.430038% per $100: Denton County 0.185938, Northwest ISD 1.0841, Town of Northlake 0.295, Denton ESD No. 1 0.06, Denton ESD No. 2 0.10, and Northlake MMD No. 1 0.705. The Town of Northlake offers a 20% homestead exemption. Rates change, so verify with the county.

Pecan Plaza (FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road): CVS Pharmacy is now open as the plaza’s anchor. Little Caesars is a confirmed tenant with no confirmed opening date yet. A Hashtag India location has also filed state plans, with construction expected December 2026 through December 2027.

Who it fits: families who want Northwest ISD, buyers who want the widest range of builders and prices, and people who like a town-square feel.

Community #3: Landmark by Hillwood (Denton)

Address: 9018 Landmark Trail, Denton, TX 76207 (Hillwood’s address)
Size: 3,200 acres, 6,000 homes at buildout
Status: Phase 1 (747 lots) selling across nine builders; first homeowners moved in starting June 2026

The preserve: Hillwood is preserving 1,100 acres, about a third of the community, as parks and wild space. Pilot Knob, at roughly 830 feet, is Denton’s highest point. Hillwood says the community will build out over 15+ years.

H-E-B: Denton’s first H-E-B is under construction at the northwest corner of I-35W and Robson Ranch Road. H-E-B says its opening window is December 2026 to February 2027, and Hillwood’s FAQ lists early 2027. See our H-E-B and Robson Ranch Road guide.

Schools: Denton ISD. Current zoning is E.P. Rayzor Elementary, Harpool Middle School, and Guyer High School. Hillwood plans three on-site schools, but none are built yet.

Costs: HOA dues are $1,600 a year in two installments. The total tax rate is 2.704158%: Denton ISD 1.1528, an MMD at 0.77, City of Denton 0.59542, and Denton County 0.185938. See our Landmark buyer FAQ.

Who it fits: buyers who prioritize nature and scale over school ranking, and Phase 1 buyers who want the widest lot selection.

Choosing Your Community

If schools are your top priority: Harvest (Argyle ISD, by lot) or Pecan Square (Northwest ISD). Landmark is zoned to Denton ISD today, with on-site schools planned.

If lifestyle theme is the deciding factor: pick the agrihood (Harvest), the town square (Pecan Square), or the preserve (Landmark).

If you want the most new-construction choice: Pecan Square and Landmark both have active builders and inventory. Harvest has limited new construction left.

If you want the lowest entry price: Pecan Square starts at $299,990. Harvest and Landmark start in the high $300s.

If you work at Alliance: all three are within roughly 10 to 15 miles. Drive your route at your hours before you decide.

Roads and Infrastructure Along the Corridor

• $555.4M for I-35W: TxDOT’s 2027 program lists $555,410,992 in I-35W funding in Denton County. The earliest and largest segment, south of FM 407 to north of Robson Ranch Road, is scheduled for fiscal years 2027–2030, and TxDOT expects the projects to be complete by 2036. Read the breakdown →
• FM 407: the micro breakout at I-35W is finished, and a larger Breakout to six lanes is expected to let in March 2027. FM 407 guide →
• Argyle’s 90-day pause: on September 21, Argyle approved a pause on new development applications along FM 407 between I-35W and Highway 377. It doesn’t affect existing homes.
• Robson Ranch Road: the county and city are widening it ahead of H-E-B’s opening, with work continuing into early 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which community has the best schools? Harvest offers Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD depending on the lot, Pecan Square is zoned to Northwest ISD, and Landmark is zoned to Denton ISD. Zoning is by address, so confirm with the district.

How do HOA dues and taxes compare? Landmark’s HOA is $1,600 a year, Harvest’s runs $2,150 to $2,570, and Pecan Square’s runs $2,260 to $7,060 depending on lot type. What’s included differs: Pecan Square’s dues include Frontier internet, for example. Landmark’s total tax rate is 2.704158% and Pecan Square’s is 2.430038%. Harvest’s rate depends on the lot and school district. Rates change, so verify before you budget.

What are Pecan Square’s HOA dues and when are they due? $2,260 a year for 50', 60', 70' front-entry, and 100' lots; $3,121 for 40' rear-entry; $3,355 for 70' rear-entry; and $7,060 for townhomes. Master dues are due February 1 and August 1. Townhome sub-association dues are billed separately and monthly.

What are Harvest’s HOA dues? $2,150 to $2,570 a year depending on lot size and location, payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1.

Which community has a grocery store? Harvest has Tom Thumb at Harvest Town Center, open since March 6, 2026. Landmark’s H-E-B has an opening window of December 2026 to February 2027.

Are CVS and Little Caesars open at Pecan Plaza? CVS is open. Little Caesars is a confirmed tenant with no confirmed opening date yet.

Does Argyle’s development pause affect these communities? It applies to new development applications along FM 407 in Argyle, and the town says existing homes aren’t affected. Ask us how it touches a specific lot.

Which community is best for new construction? Pecan Square and Landmark have the most active builders and inventory. Harvest is nearing build-out.

Can I sell in one community and buy in another? Yes. Many buyers move within the corridor as their needs change, and we can coordinate both transactions.

Who should I contact about the I-35W corridor? Edson Miranda and Paige Miranda of Miranda Realty Team cover all three Hillwood communities. They’re based in Northlake, TX. Reach them at 940.577.2051 or [email protected].

About Miranda Realty Team

Paige and Edson Miranda cover Harvest, Pecan Square, Landmark, and the surrounding I-35W corridor. Their team earned a 2026 RealTrends Verified ranking (#4 by volume and #3 by sides among small teams in Argyle, Texas), and Edson and Paige were ranked Top 250 and Top 1,000 by North Fort Worth Real Producers. Edson also co-founded Alliance Network, a hyperlocal news and market intelligence brand covering the corridor. They’ve personally bought seven homes, six of them new construction. Our services are free to buyers, because builders pay our compensation.

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Sources

• Harvest by Hillwood: FAQ
• Harvest by Hillwood: history
• Pecan Square by Hillwood: FAQ
• Pecan Square by Hillwood: HOA and taxes
• Pecan Square HOA: pay your dues (dues table)
• Landmark by Hillwood: FAQs
• Cross Timbers Gazette: Denton County lands $555 million for I-35W
• Community Impact: Denton’s first H-E-B could open in late 2026
• TxDOT, 2027 Unified Transportation Program: I-35W Project Funding (August 2026)

Related Resources

• Hillwood Wins 4th Consecutive Developer of the Year (2025)
• Why Hillwood’s Lifestyle Program Wins Awards and Drives Home Values
• Landmark by Hillwood: Denton’s $10 Billion Master-Planned Community
• Harvest Town Center Argyle TX Openings and 2026 Updates
• Pecan Square by Hillwood: Complete Guide
• Treeline by Hillwood Justin Texas Community Guide