Your Guide to Pecan Square in Northlake, Texas

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

What is Pecan Square, and what does it cost to live there?

Pecan Square is a 1,200-acre master-planned community from Hillwood Communities in Northlake, Texas, about one mile west of I-35W and FM 407, with about 3,100 homes planned at full build-out. Homes are zoned to Northwest ISD, and prices run from $299,990 for Cadence townhomes to $1 million and up for half-acre homesites. HOA dues run $2,260 to $7,060 a year depending on lot type, and the total tax rate is 2.430038%. Pecan Square won 2025 NAHB Gold Awards for Master-Planned Community of the Year and Lifestyle Program of the Year, and Pecan Plaza next door now has a CVS open at 8000 Gibbs Road.

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: Pecan Square, Northlake, Argyle, Denton, Justin, and Flower Mound, Texas

Pecan Square at a Glance

HOA and tax figures come from the community’s own materials and can change. Verify them before you budget.

When you think of classic small-town Texas, the kind where neighbors know each other and Friday night means gathering at the town square, you’re thinking of Pecan Square.

Hillwood Communities developed it on 1,200 acres in Northlake, and it isn’t trying to be something it’s not. It’s not pretending to be urban or mimicking trendy architecture. It’s designed around the idea that community matters.

As real estate professionals who specialize in Hillwood communities throughout the Alliance Texas corridor (including Harvest in Argyle/Northlake and Treeline in Justin), we’ve worked with many families discovering Pecan Square. We’ve walked The Town Square, used the amenities, and helped clients through the buying process with Pecan Square’s builders.

What Makes Pecan Square Different: Small-Town Texas, Reimagined

Pecan Square’s design honors the land’s history. The property was originally a horse farm, and Hillwood preserved that heritage: mature pecan trees line the main boulevard to The Town Square, and the old horse barn became The Arena, a 22,000-square-foot event venue.

The Town Square: Heart of the Community

At the center sits The Town Square, a gathering place rather than a pool with a clubhouse:

Jackson Hall: the anchor building, with fitness facilities, a game room, and gathering spaces.

The Greeting House: a co-working space with printing and copying, a self-service convenience station, and Amazon Hub lockers.

The Arena: the converted horse barn, now an open-air pavilion with sports courts, event space, and a dog-themed playground. It hosts concerts, festivals, and markets.

Resort-style pools: multiple pool facilities throughout the community.

Event Lawn: open green space for food trucks, outdoor movies, and festivals.

More Than a Dozen Neighborhood Parks

• Starling Park: completed in 2025, with sand volleyball, basketball, putting greens, hammock seating, and gas grills
• Cottontail Park: a climbing-wall playground with green space
• Cobbler Park: a neighborhood hangout with a playground and lawn
• Fielding Park: a quiet pocket park for younger kids
• Elm Tower: at the community’s highest point, with a 213-pound bell cast in 1882
• Barking Lot: a dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs

Daffodil Park and Jack’s Junction were slated to open in fall 2026, with three connected ponds planned for later. Confirm status with Hillwood.

Award-Winning Recognition

• 2021 People’s Choice Community of the Year: National Association of Home Builders
• 2025 Gold Award, Master-Planned Community of the Year: NAHB “The Nationals”
• 2025 Gold Award, Lifestyle Program of the Year: NAHB “The Nationals”

Northwest ISD

Pecan Square is zoned to Northwest ISD, which serves much of Northlake, Justin, and surrounding communities.

On-Site Schools

Johnie Daniel Elementary School sits within Pecan Square.

Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened in the community in August 2026. A future high school and stadium complex are also planned.

Zoning is by address, so confirm with the district before you buy. School quality is one of the first things families ask us about, and we help them compare options for their situation.

Builders and Home Options

Current Builders

• Cadence Homes: townhomes, now pre-selling from $299,990
• Coventry Homes: from $399,990
• Highland Homes: 100% employee-owned, from the $430s
• David Weekley Homes: from $495,990

D.R. Horton and Pulte Homes, longtime Pecan Square builders, have sold out and are no longer building new sections here.

Lot Sizes and Price Ranges

Pricing varies by builder and lot size, and changes often.

Cadence Homes (townhomes): starting at $299,990, 1,689–2,410 sq ft, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath plans. Cadence is Pecan Square’s newest builder and its most affordable option. Its model home is coming soon, and its first homes are expected in January 2027.

Coventry Homes

Highland Homes

David Weekley Homes builds in three sections:

Estates is the section to watch if you want a half-acre lot. It’s David Weekley’s last phase in the community, and inventory is limited. Sales office: 701 Redbrick Lane, Northlake, TX 76247, (972) 323-7571.

Home prices overall run from $299,990 for a Cadence townhome to well over $1 million for a half-acre home.

Half-Acre Lot Release

In July 2025, Hillwood released 30 half-acre lots (100 feet wide by 200 feet deep, at least 20,000 square feet). They allow larger homes with pools, outdoor kitchens, and expansive yards while keeping access to Pecan Square’s amenities. Homes on these lots have started from the $730s with David Weekley Estates and run to over $1 million with Coventry and Highland.

Lifestyle by Hillwood℠

Hillwood describes a dedicated lifestyle manager who hosts 300+ events a year, including seasonal festivals, fitness classes, kids’ and teen activities, hobby groups, craft workshops, movie nights, concerts, garage sales, and food truck gatherings. In our experience it’s real, active programming.

Canopy Connectivity

Hillwood describes Pecan Square’s Canopy program as including community-wide Wi-Fi coverage, smart home devices, half-gig internet speeds, and on-site tech support. Confirm current details with Hillwood.

Location: Northlake and the Alliance Texas Corridor

Pecan Square is in Northlake, about one mile west of I-35W and FM 407, within the Alliance Texas corridor. AllianceTexas is home to 602 companies and 73,134 direct jobs. Drive your real route at your real hours to see how your commute works.

Pecan Plaza: CVS Is Open

Pecan Plaza, a commercial development at FM 407 and Gibbs Road built by Office Equity Solutions for Hillwood, is about two miles from Pecan Square:

• CVS Pharmacy: open at 8000 Gibbs Road, Northlake, TX 76247
• Little Caesars: a confirmed tenant; confirm status before you plan around it
• Hashtag India: plans filed; construction listed from December 2026 to December 2027
• More tenants are expected

See our Pecan Plaza guide and CVS guide. Tom Thumb at Harvest Town Center, open since March 6, 2026, serves the area for groceries.

Northlake

Northlake maintains a small-town feel while providing access to major employment centers. For recent local news, including the town’s new Municipal Development District, see our MDD guide.

Comparing Pecan Square to Other Hillwood Communities

Pecan Square vs. Harvest

• Both offer Hillwood quality, amenities, and lifestyle programming.
• Pecan Square: small-town Texas theme, Northlake, Town Square, Northwest ISD, more active new construction.
• Harvest: agrihood theme with a working farm, Argyle and Northlake, Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD, nearing build-out with limited new construction.

Pecan Square vs. Treeline

• Both are Northwest ISD with Hillwood lifestyle programming.
• Pecan Square: established, with completed amenities and on-site schools.
• Treeline: in Justin, opened in 2025, and earlier in its development.

Pecan Square vs. Landmark

• Pecan Square: established, Northwest ISD, total tax rate 2.430038%.
• Landmark: Denton ISD, 3,200 acres, Phase 1 selling, total tax rate 2.704158%.

See our community comparison guide.

Why We Recommend a Close Look at Pecan Square

1. Award-winning design: two NAHB Gold Awards in a single year.
2. On-site schools: an elementary and a middle school within Northwest ISD.
3. Established amenities: the Town Square and neighborhood parks are open, with more parks coming.
4. Builder variety: four active builders, from townhomes under $300,000 to half-acre estates over $1 million.
5. Location: about a mile from I-35W, with a retail corridor taking shape at Pecan Plaza.

As in any community, there are trade-offs: construction continues, HOA dues vary widely by lot type (townhomes are $7,060 a year), and the total tax rate is 2.43%. We’ll walk through all of it with you.

The New Construction Advantage at Pecan Square

• Customization: choose your lot and floor plan, and select finishes during the design process.
• Energy efficiency: new homes are built to current energy codes, and utility bills can be lower than in older homes.
• Warranty: builders provide their own written warranties. Ask for the document and read it before you sign.
• Modern design: floor plans built for how families live now.
• No deferred maintenance.
• Builder incentives: closing cost help, rate buydowns, or upgrade credits can be available, so compare loan type, APR, and deadlines. See our guide, We’ve Bought 6 New Construction Homes.

Working With Hillwood Community Experts

You can walk into any model home and work directly with a builder’s sales counselor, but the counselor works for the builder. We help with:

✅ Builder comparison: an honest look at value, quality, and service
✅ Lot selection: which lots are premium, standard, or challenging
✅ Incentives: what builders offer and how to compare it
✅ Contract review: reading builder contracts carefully
✅ Process management: timelines, selections, financing, and closing
✅ Community comparison: Pecan Square, Harvest, Treeline, or Landmark

In most new-construction purchases, the builder pays our compensation under its own program, so our help costs you nothing extra. We confirm that in writing before you sign.

The Resale Market

As the community matures, more resale homes will come to market. We can’t promise appreciation in Pecan Square or any community, but school zoning, builder, section, and lot position all affect how a home sells, and local knowledge helps both buyers and sellers price and market well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecan Square? A 1,200-acre master-planned community from Hillwood Communities in Northlake, Texas, built on a former horse farm around a town square, zoned to Northwest ISD.

Is Pecan Square still selling new construction? Yes. Cadence Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, and David Weekley Homes are selling, with prices from $299,990 to over $1 million. D.R. Horton and Pulte have sold out.

What are the HOA dues at Pecan Square? From $2,260 a year for most lot types, up to $3,355 for rear-entry 70' lots, and $7,060 a year for townhomes.

What is the tax rate? The total rate is 2.430038%.

What schools serve Pecan Square? Johnie Daniel Elementary (on site) and Floyd Barksdale Middle School (opened on site in August 2026), both in Northwest ISD. A high school and stadium complex are planned.

Is there a pharmacy near Pecan Square? Yes. CVS is open at 8000 Gibbs Road in Northlake, about two miles away, and Tom Thumb’s pharmacy at Harvest Town Center is nearby.

Are there half-acre homesites? Yes, in final opportunities. David Weekley Estates starts at $735,990, and Coventry and Highland offer half-acre homes from about $930,000 to over $1 million.

Who should I contact about buying in Pecan Square? Edson Miranda and Paige Miranda of Miranda Realty Team, based in Northlake, TX. Reach them at 940.577.2051 or [email protected].

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Quick Facts: Pecan Square by Hillwood

Size: 1,200 acres | Location: Northlake, Texas (about 1 mile west of I-35W and FM 407) | Developer: Hillwood Communities | Total homes at build-out: about 3,100 | School district: Northwest ISD | On-site schools: Johnie Daniel Elementary (open) and Floyd Barksdale Middle School (opened August 2026) | HOA: $2,260 to $7,060 a year by lot type | Total tax rate: 2.430038% | Home prices: from $299,990 (Cadence townhomes) to $1M+ (half-acre) | Builders: Cadence Homes (from $299,990), Coventry Homes (from $399,990), Highland Homes (from the $430s), David Weekley Homes (from $495,990); D.R. Horton and Pulte have sold out | Lot sizes: 40', 50', 60', 70', and 100' lots plus townhomes | Nearby: Pecan Plaza, with CVS open at 8000 Gibbs Road

Sources

• Pecan Square by Hillwood
• Cross Timbers Gazette: Hillwood Communities to offer half-acre lots at Pecan Square
• David Weekley Homes at Pecan Square
• CVS: store locator (8000 Gibbs Rd, Northlake)
• AllianceTexas Drives $142.9 Billion in Economic Impact for North Texas
• Hillwood and community homeowner materials for HOA dues and tax rates

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• Living the Harvest Lifestyle
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• Pecan Plaza: Northlake’s New Commercial Development
• Explore Alliance Corridor Large Lots
• Why You Need a Realtor When Buying New Construction
• Meet Our Team

Information is accurate as of October 2026 and subject to change. This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute real estate advice.