Last Updated: October 30, 2026
What is Wildflower Ranch in Fort Worth, TX?
Wildflower Ranch is a 1,100-acre master-planned community on Highway 114 north of Fort Worth, in Denton County, about 5 miles west of I-35W. About 3,300 homes are planned at buildout. Thirteen builders sell new homes from the $300s to $700s, and the community is zoned to Northwest ISD, with Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary inside it. HOA dues are $875 a year, and the total tax rate is about 2.27%. Amenities include a resort-style lazy river, over four miles of trails, a playground, and a community pavilion. A Starwood Land affiliate develops the community after buying it from Hines in April 2025.
As Alliance corridor specialists, we help buyers compare Wildflower Ranch with the other communities along this part of North Texas. Here is what’s confirmed today.
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: Fort Worth, Justin, Argyle, Northlake, Denton, and Flower Mound, Texas
Wildflower Ranch at a Glance
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Location | Highway 114, north of Fort Worth, about 5 miles west of I-35W; Fort Worth, TX 76247 address (Justin mailing address) in Denton County, within Fort Worth’s ETJ |
Size | 1,100 acres; about 3,300 homes at buildout |
Developer | A Starwood Land affiliate (originally Hines, 2020) |
Builders | 13: Ashton Woods, Beazer Homes, Bloomfield Homes, Coventry Homes, DRB Homes, D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, Mattamy Homes, Risland Homes, Rockwell Homes, Toll Brothers, UnionMain Homes, William Ryan Homes |
Home prices | $300s to $700s community-wide; DRB from $364,990, William Ryan from $384,990, D.R. Horton from $385,140 |
HOA dues | $875 per year |
Tax rate (2025 estimate) | About 2.27% per $100 (2.272175%): Denton County 0.188075, Northwest ISD 1.0841, Fort Worth MUD 1.00 |
Schools | Northwest ISD: Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary (in the community), Gene Pike Middle, Northwest High |
Amenities | Resort-style lazy river, 4+ miles of trails, custom playground, community pavilion and event area, wildflower fields, Urban Value Corner Store |
Rental option | Meadowlark, 129 single-family rental homes |
About Starwood Land
Starwood Land is a Florida-based residential real estate investment firm focused on land acquisition, development, and financing, partnered with Starwood Capital Group. Since its founding in July 2007, Starwood Land has acquired more than 70,000 lots and sold more than 50,000 lots across 100 communities in 11 states, deploying $1.8 billion in residential investments and generating more than $4 billion in residential lot and land revenue.
In April 2025, Starwood Land acquired 11 master-planned communities, including Wildflower Ranch and Furst Ranch, for approximately $800 million. The acquisition comprised more than 16,000 lots and 600 acres of commercial property across Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Read our Furst Ranch guide for more on that deal →
Location: Fort Worth Address, Justin Mailing, Denton County Taxes
Wildflower Ranch is marketed as Fort Worth, carries a Justin mailing address (76247), sits in Fort Worth’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, and is taxed by Denton County and Northwest ISD. Hines places it between Fort Worth, Justin, Northlake, Denton, and Argyle.
Distances from the community’s own published figures:
- Texas Motor Speedway: 4.7 miles
- Tanger Outlets: 4.5 miles
- Hawaiian Falls Roanoke: 7.5 miles
- Gateway Business Park: 11 miles
- Alliance Town Center: 12.6 miles
- The Shops at Highland Village: 19.2 miles
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital: 19.3 miles
- University of North Texas: 20.4 miles
- DFW International Airport: 21.2 miles
- Denton Town Square: 21.8 miles
- Dallas Love Field: 36.5 miles
Builders at Wildflower Ranch
Wildflower Ranch launched with Beazer Homes, Bloomfield Homes, Gehan Homes, Highland Homes, and Lennar Homes. Today 13 builders are selling. Gehan Homes is now DRB Homes, and it sells from the same sales office.
- Ashton Woods: 737 Landon Lane, Justin, TX 76247
- Beazer Homes: 1021 Canuela Way, Fort Worth, TX 76247
- Bloomfield Homes: 16333 Boston Ivy Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76247
- Coventry Homes: 16404 Hemlock Tree Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76177
- DRB Homes: 16424 Hemlock Tree Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76247. Nine plans from $364,990, 1,850–3,504 sq ft, 3–5 bedrooms, with five quick move-in homes.
- D.R. Horton: 16828 Stack Street, Justin, TX 76247. Twelve plans, homes for sale from $385,140, 1,662–3,310 sq ft, 4–5 bedrooms.
- Highland Homes: 16420 Hemlock Tree Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76247
- Mattamy Homes: 16332 Boston Ivy Drive, Justin, TX 76247
- Risland Homes: 16328 Boston Ivy Dr., Justin, TX 76247
- Rockwell Homes: 913 Russo Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76247
- Toll Brothers: Elite Collection (50' lots) at 857 Ranchland Rd and Select Collection (60' lots) at 853 Ranchland Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76247
- UnionMain Homes: 917 Russo Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76247
- William Ryan Homes: 912 Russo Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76247. From the $380s, 1,712–3,643 sq ft.
D.R. Horton vs. DRB Homes: they are separate, unrelated companies. D.R. Horton is “America’s Builder,” and DRB Homes is the rebranded name of Gehan Homes. Both build at Wildflower Ranch.
Toll Brothers: the Elite Collection offers roughly 2,000 to 3,400 square feet on 50' lots, and the Select Collection roughly 2,500 to 3,650 square feet on 60' lots. Toll’s pricing changes often, so ask us for current numbers.
Incentives as of October 30, 2026
- DRB Homes: advertises savings of up to $50,000 plus a special rate on select homes, and up to $30,000 in Flex Cash on to-be-built homes. The 4.99% rate is a 5-year adjustable FHA loan (6.645% APR) through Alta Home Lending, for contracts written October 15 to November 20 that close by December 11.
- D.R. Horton: its 4.99% fixed FHA offer required closing by October 30, so it ends today. Its site says big home savings end November 1.
Builders change incentives often. Confirm current terms before you plan around any of them.
What Does It Cost to Live at Wildflower Ranch?
HOA dues: $875 per year, or about $73 a month.
Property taxes (2025 estimate): the total rate is about 2.27% per $100 of value (2.272175%):
- Denton County: 0.188075
- Northwest ISD: 1.0841
- Fort Worth MUD: 1.00
The MUD finances water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure, and it’s billed with your property taxes. Rates change, so verify with the county.
An illustration, not a quote: at 2.272175%, a $400,000 home carries about $9,089 a year in property taxes before exemptions. We’ll run a full monthly payment for your specific home.
Schools: Northwest ISD
- Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary: opened in 2024 in the center of Wildflower Ranch
- Gene Pike Middle School: per Northwest ISD’s 2026–27 boundaries, the Wildflower Ranch portion of Perrin feeds Pike
- Northwest High School
Zoning is by address, and NISD’s feeder chart lists both Pike and Chisholm Trail for Perrin, so confirm your lot with the district. The community’s site cites a 95% parent satisfaction rating and a 97% graduation rate for Northwest ISD.
Amenities
- Resort-style lazy river
- Over four miles of trails, concrete and natural
- Custom playground
- Community pavilion and event area, with outdoor events
- Fields of wildflowers
- Urban Value Corner Store on site
- Dog park and sport fields, per Hines
Meadowlark: Rental Homes
Meadowlark at Wildflower Ranch is a collection of 129 single-family rental homes, three bedrooms each, at 1309 Water Canna Drive. It’s a separate product from the for-sale builders above (Hines).
Wildflower Ranch vs. Treeline, Furst Ranch, and Pecan Square
- Treeline (Justin, Hillwood): 800 acres, 2,700 homes, 8 builders, a treehouse theme, a 2.477385% total tax rate, and HOA dues of $1,970 a year, which include $720 for front yard maintenance. Wildflower Ranch has more homes, more builders, a lazy river, a lower tax rate, and HOA dues of $875 a year. Read the Treeline guide →
- Furst Ranch (Flower Mound, Starwood Land): the same developer group, but Argyle ISD and a different part of the corridor. Furst Ranch’s HOA dues are $1,950 a year, assessed quarterly, and its total tax rate is 2.718638%, including a $1.20 MUD. Wildflower Ranch’s MUD is $1.00 and its total rate is lower. Read the Furst Ranch guide →
- Pecan Square (Northlake, Hillwood): Northwest ISD, with four active builders. Read the Pecan Square guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wildflower Ranch? On Highway 114 north of Fort Worth, about 5 miles west of I-35W, with a Fort Worth, TX 76247 address (Justin mailing address). It’s in Denton County, within Fort Worth’s ETJ.
Is Wildflower Ranch in Fort Worth or Justin? Both, in effect. It’s marketed as Fort Worth, mailed as Justin, and taxed by Denton County.
How much do homes cost at Wildflower Ranch? From the $300s to $700s. DRB Homes starts from $364,990, William Ryan Homes from $384,990, and D.R. Horton from $385,140. Ask us for the other builders’ current prices.
What are the HOA dues at Wildflower Ranch? $875 per year, or about $73 a month.
What is the tax rate at Wildflower Ranch? About 2.27% per $100 of value. The community lists a 2025 estimate of 2.272175%, made up of Denton County, Northwest ISD, and a 1.00 Fort Worth MUD component. Verify current rates with the county.
Who builds at Wildflower Ranch? Ashton Woods, Beazer Homes, Bloomfield Homes, Coventry Homes, DRB Homes, D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, Mattamy Homes, Risland Homes, Rockwell Homes, Toll Brothers, UnionMain Homes, and William Ryan Homes.
Did Gehan Homes leave Wildflower Ranch? No. Gehan Homes rebranded as DRB Homes and sells from the same sales office.
Are D.R. Horton and DRB Homes the same company? No. They’re separate, unrelated companies.
What schools serve Wildflower Ranch? Northwest ISD: Alan & Andra Perrin Elementary in the community, Gene Pike Middle School, and Northwest High School. Confirm by address.
What incentives are available? As of October 30, 2026, DRB Homes advertises up to $50,000 in savings plus a special rate, and up to $30,000 in Flex Cash, through November 20 contracts. D.R. Horton’s 4.99% offer ends October 30.
Is there a rental option? Yes. Meadowlark offers 129 single-family rental homes at 1309 Water Canna Drive.
Who should I contact about buying at Wildflower Ranch? Edson Miranda and Paige Miranda of Miranda Realty Team specialize in new construction across the Alliance corridor and North Fort Worth. They’re based in Northlake, TX. Reach them at 940.577.2051 or [email protected].
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- Wildflower Ranch: home
- Wildflower Ranch: FAQ
- Wildflower Ranch: schools
- Wildflower Ranch: builders
- DRB Homes at Wildflower Ranch
- D.R. Horton at Wildflower Ranch
- Northwest ISD: 2026–2027 boundaries
- Northwest ISD: feeder patterns
- Hines: Wildflower Ranch
- Hines: Meadowlark leasing
