Plano’s new construction market looks very different from the classic “big subdivision” picture many buyers still have in mind. Instead of rows of starter homes, most of the new inventory in Plano now appears as higher-end infill, luxury enclaves, and a significant pipeline of new townhomes concentrated around key employment and retail corridors.
Data-Backed Snapshot Of New Construction In Plano
- In 2025, Plano recorded 2,267 single-family home sales, and just 19 of those were new-construction single-family homes, representing less than 1% of that segment and confirming how built-out the city is.
- Townhomes tell a different story: 219 townhomes sold in 2025, including 42 new‑construction townhomes, which means attached new builds are now a central way Plano adds fresh inventory without needing large tracts of raw land.
Where New Homes Are Actually Being Built
- With very little vacant land remaining, Plano’s new construction is heavily focused on infill and redevelopment—think townhome clusters, mixed‑use projects, and small luxury pockets instead of sprawling master‑planned subdivisions.
- New communities tend to cluster near major corridors, such as US-75, the Dallas North Tollway, and SH-121, where zoning and infrastructure support higher-density or luxury products close to jobs, shopping, and dining.
Bluff Hollow: Exclusive New Luxury Community In West Plano
- Bluff Hollow is one of Plano’s newest and most exclusive luxury communities, offering just 13 single‑family homesites in West Plano, built by Partners in Building and positioned near the Dallas North Tollway and SH‑121, minutes from Legacy West and The Star.
- Homes in Bluff Hollow are priced from approximately $1.6 million, typically on 55-foot lots with floor plans ranging from roughly 3,800 to 5,000 sq. ft. Buyers can either select a sophisticated base plan or work through a more custom process for layouts and finishes.
Other Luxury And Semi-Custom New-Build Options
- Normandy Estates in West Plano offers guard-gated luxury living, featuring a mix of estate homes, villas, and townhomes around a private lake. This intimate setting caters to buyers seeking custom-level architecture and amenities.
- Semi-custom neighborhoods, such as Heritage Ridge Estates and similar enclaves in east and west Plano, offer plan variations, elevations, structural options, and rich design center selections, allowing buyers to achieve meaningful personalization without the full timeline and cost of a ground-up custom design.
The Growing Role Of New Townhomes
- New townhome communities have become a key growth channel in Plano, helping the city add modern, energy-efficient housing while keeping prices below ultra-luxury levels and delivering low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyles that are attractive to professionals and downsizers.
- With 42 new‑construction townhome sales out of 219 total townhome transactions in 2025, attached new builds are now a much larger slice of Plano’s “new home” story than single‑family starts alone would suggest.
What Buyers Should Expect In Today’s Plano New Construction Market
- New-build homes in Plano, whether luxury single-family or new townhomes, generally carry a premium but offer modern layouts, energy-efficient systems, and builder warranties, which can help offset maintenance costs compared to older resale properties.
- Because inventory is limited and often boutique, serious buyers should be prepared to move quickly, register early with preferred builders, and work closely with a local agent who tracks small infill launches, Bluff Hollow and Normandy Estates availability, and occasional teardown-rebuild or semi-custom opportunities as they become available.
