Last Updated: October 4, 2026
Landmark by Hillwood is a 3,200-acre, $10 billion master-planned community in southwest Denton, and Phase 1 is now selling. This page answers the questions buyers ask us most. For the full community overview (the preserve, builders, amenities, and how Landmark compares to Harvest and Pecan Square), see our complete Landmark guide.
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 $24 million in Texas real estate closed over the last two years.
- Landmark experience: Our clients signed the first contract at Landmark in December 2025 and closed as its first homeowners in June 2026.
- Service area: Denton, Argyle, Northlake, Justin, and Flower Mound, Texas
Landmark Status Snapshot (October 2026)
Item | Where it stands |
|---|---|
Phase 1 | 747 lots, all nine builders selling |
Model homes | Open |
Homeowners | First closings in June 2026 |
Pricing | High $300s up to about $1M (Hillwood's estimate); Highland Homes from around $503,990 |
HOA dues | $1,600 per year, paid in two semi-annual installments |
Total tax rate | 2.704158% per Hillwood (verify with Denton County) |
H-E-B | Under construction; H-E-B hopes to open in late 2026, while Hillwood's FAQ lists early 2027 |
Schools | Denton ISD; on-site campuses planned, not yet built |
Roads | Robson Ranch Road widening underway; I-35W interchange planned |
Getting Started
Is Landmark open, and can I buy now?
Yes. Hillwood broke ground in November 2025, and Phase 1's 747 lots are selling across nine builders: American Legend Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, M/I Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe Homes. Models are open and the first families have closed. The Bennett family, whose story we told here, were the first homeowners, and the Sinclairs closed days later.
How much do homes cost?
Hillwood estimates new homes from the high $300s up to about $1 million, depending on builder, lot, and floor plan. Phase 1 lots include 40' rear, 45' front, 50' front, 60' front, 60' rear, 70' front, and 70' rear. Highland Homes starts around $503,990. Builders change pricing and incentives often, so confirm current numbers before you plan around them.
Which builder should I choose?
They differ on style, customization, standard features, warranty terms, energy efficiency, and incentives. We narrow the list by budget, timeline, and priorities, then compare floor plans and incentives side by side. Don't choose from the model home alone, because models are loaded with upgrades. Ask what's standard.
Should I buy an inventory home or build from scratch?
Inventory homes (finished or under construction) close faster and often carry the strongest builder incentives. To-be-built homes offer more customization but take longer and involve more decisions. We've bought seven homes ourselves, six of them new construction and five of those inventory, so we'll give you the trade-offs from experience. The Sinclair family bought an M/I Homes inventory home at Landmark with negotiated builder incentives and closed in 69 days (their story).
Can investors buy new homes at Landmark?
No. New home sales in Hillwood communities are sold to owner-occupants only. After a home is occupied and later resold, normal resale rules apply.
Do I need my own agent?
The builder's sales counselor works for the builder. Bringing your own agent typically costs you nothing extra, because builder compensation is already built into pricing. Here's why it matters.
Location, Roads, and H-E-B
Where is Landmark?
At I-35W and Robson Ranch Road on the southwest side of Denton, across the highway from Argyle. Hillwood lists the community at 9018 Landmark Trail, Denton, TX 76207.
When will H-E-B open?
H-E-B is building Denton's first store at the northwest corner of I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, anchoring Landmark's first retail center. The company began hiring in August and told the Gazette it hopes to open in late 2026, earlier than prior reports that pointed to the first half of 2027. Hillwood's own FAQ still lists early 2027, so treat late 2026 to early 2027 as the realistic window. Earlier reporting says the store will include a fuel center with eight pumps and an automatic car wash (Cross Timbers Gazette). A second Denton H-E-B, near the University of North Texas, is slated for fall 2027 based on state filings.
What's happening with the roads?
Denton County is widening Robson Ranch Road near I-35W ahead of H-E-B's opening. The new $555.4 million I-35W funding package also lists a full interchange at Robson Ranch Road/Crawford Road. That work is phased over about a decade, could begin as early as summer 2027, and TxDOT expects completion by 2036 (Gazette). Expect construction before the finished corridor.
How long is the commute?
Roughly 20 to 25 minutes to Alliance and 25 to 40 minutes to DFW Airport, depending on route and traffic. That's workable for hybrid and remote schedules. If you commute five days a week, drive it at your real hours before you commit.
Schools and Lifestyle
What schools serve Landmark?
Denton ISD. Landmark residents are currently zoned to E.P. Rayzor Elementary School, Harpool Middle School, and Guyer High School, per Hillwood. Three on-site schools with outdoor, nature-focused classrooms are planned as the community grows, but none are built yet. Zoning is by address, so confirm with the district before you buy. If an elite district is your top priority, compare Harvest (Argyle ISD) and Pecan Square (Northwest ISD) in our community guides.
What amenities does Landmark have?
Hillwood has preserved 1,100 acres, about a third of the community, as parks, trails, and wild places, anchored by Pilot Knob at roughly 830 feet. At full build-out, Hillwood plans 41 community parks, a 300-acre park and entertainment district, and 35 miles of trails. The first amenity center sits on the hilltop and includes a resort-style pool, observation tower, amphitheater, community hall, event lawn, pavilion, food truck park, and HOA offices, with three parks in the first phase. Confirm current opening status with your builder or Hillwood, since timing has shifted before.
Costs
How much are the HOA dues?
Landmark HOA dues are $1,600 per year, paid in two semi-annual installments of $800. That works out to about $133 a month. The dues maintain neighborhood parks, trails, and other amenities. They do not cover front yard maintenance. Hillwood publishes details at landmarkresidents.com.
What is the property tax rate?
Hillwood lists the total tax rate at 2.704158% per $100 of assessed value, made up of four taxes:
- Denton ISD: 1.152800%
- Municipal Management District (MMD): 0.770000%
- City of Denton: 0.595420%
- Denton County: 0.185938%
The MMD is a district tax that helps fund community infrastructure, which is why the total runs higher than in a typical city subdivision. All taxes are collected by Denton County, and rates change, so verify the latest with the county tax office at (940) 349-3500.
An illustration, not a quote: at 2.704158%, a $500,000 home carries about $13,521 a year in taxes before exemptions. Texas voters raised the school-district homestead exemption to $140,000 in November 2025, which on its own trims roughly $1,614 a year at Denton ISD's rate. You file for it after closing. We'll run a full monthly payment with you for your specific home.
Who are the utility providers?
Per Hillwood: the City of Denton provides water, sewer, trash, and electric. Centric provides gas and full-gigabit fiber internet, listed at $65 a month.
The Decision
How does Landmark compare to Robson Ranch?
Robson Ranch next door is a 55+ community that has been building since 2002, with homes from the $430s to $1M+ and a 27-hole golf course. Landmark welcomes all ages and offers nine builders. We break it down in Landmark vs. Robson Ranch.
Should I buy in Phase 1 or wait?
Phase 1 gives you the widest lot selection, homes you can walk through today, and earlier amenity access, along with years of construction around you. Waiting lets you see more of the community built, but premium lots go first, and pricing and incentives can change as phases open. We can't promise appreciation either way, and we'll tell you honestly when a lot or timeline doesn't fit.
How long will construction last?
Hillwood says Landmark will be developed over the next 15+ years, so plan on construction around you for a long time. That's typical of large master-planned communities. Harvest has been building since 2013 and is still finishing.
Get Started with Miranda Realty Team
- Talk with us about budget, timeline, and priorities.
- We compare the nine builders against what matters to you.
- We tour together and evaluate lots, premiums, and inventory.
- We negotiate and review the contract on your behalf.
- We support you through construction and the pre-closing walkthrough.
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Sources
- Landmark by Hillwood: official FAQs
- Cross Timbers Gazette: H-E-B in southwest Denton expected to open ahead of schedule
- Cross Timbers Gazette: Denton County lands $555 million for I-35W frontage roads, interchanges
- Community Impact: Landmark breaks ground in Denton
- Robson Ranch
