ANNA, Texas — (Realty News Report) – A new master planned community that eventually will have 1,800 new homes will be under construction in the coming months, reports the City of Anna Economic Development Corp.
Called Liberty Hills, the new development is located in the City of Anna, in northern Collin County, north of Dallas. Anna is one of the fastest growing towns in America.
Liberty Hills, set on 1,035 acres along U.S. Highway 75 will offer a wide range of home sizes and floorplans, amenities that capitalize on the area’s natural beauty, and future retail offerings. Construction is expected to begin fall 2025, and homebuyers will begin moving in by 2027.
The Lone Star State leads the nation in single-family building permits, according to recent article in Realty News Report. Texas is seeing a heavy flow of population growth as people and corporation relocate to the business-friendly state.
Texas is projected to surpass California as the largest state in the nation by 2045, according to Realtor.com.
“Anna’s Liberty Hills master-planned community will be monumental for our city, the fourth fastest-growing in the nation, as well as the surrounding region,” said Bernie Parker, director of economic development for the Anna EDC. “Today’s announcement represents a significant step in guaranteeing current and future Anna neighbors the opportunity to be part of a prestigious community that provides all this and more.”
Phase one of Liberty Hills will encompass 74 acres along the development’s east side and will include 269 lots starting at $500,000.
Liberty Hills will offer homebuyers smart home technology in homes ranging from 1,800 to 4,000 SF. The community’s lot sizes will range from ranging from 40 to 70 feet.
Homebuilders for phase one of Liberty Hills’ residential development include Grand Homes, Perry Homes, Shaddock Homes and William Ryan Homes. Veritas Communities will develop the remaining acreage and bring on additional homebuilders for later phases of the project.
“Together with our homebuilding partners, we’re confident that the premium product we offer will kick off Liberty Hills’s residential development in a way that complements the land’s natural beauty and creates a timeless place to call home,” said Billy Shirley, North Texas president of Perry Homes.
Located on 651 acres of a sprawling picturesque woodland area adjacent to Hurricane Creek Country Club, Liberty Hills will feature scenic views and unique access to numerous outdoor living amenities, including creeks, trail networks and pocket parks.
“Conveniently located 45 minutes from downtown Dallas and just south of Grayson County’s growing tech hub, Anna is booming with opportunity, and we’re excited to make our mark with our first mixed-use development project in the community,” said Teague Griffin, Liberty Hills’ commercial property landowner and partner at Old Prosper Partners.
“Liberty Hills’ diverse topography and natural beauty that features mature trees, creeks, rolling hills and greenery helped shape our vision for the one-of-a-kind community this will become,” said Kevin Lazares, president of Veritas Communities, the project’s single-family developer.
In partnership with the City of Anna, Veritas Communities will invest $50 million into site infrastructure that will provide an east/west thruway over U.S. 75 via Mantua Parkway and Standridge Boulevard, allowing Liberty Hills residents convenient access to all Anna has to offer.
Future development of Liberty Hills will also include high-end multifamily housing and diverse commercial offerings that will feature a mix of beloved national retailers, popular restaurant chains, sports centers and more.
Anna, Texas, is among the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, with a population of nearly 30,000 and expected growth to 100,000 by 2050.
Feb 14, 2025 Realty News Report Copyright 2025
Photo credit Old Prosper Partners
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