For buyers who want a new home but don't want the smaller homesites common in many suburban communities, acreage living can provide a very different experience.
More land can mean greater separation between neighboring homes, larger outdoor living areas and more flexibility in how you enjoy your property. The challenge is finding new construction on acreage near Houston without giving up access to employment centers, shopping, schools and major roadways.
Homes by Faircroft currently offers several acreage opportunities in communities northwest and southwest of Houston, ranging from 1+ acre new-home communities to 2–5 acre homesites.
Arborwood: New Homes on 1+ Acre Homesites in Waller, Texas
If you're searching for a new construction home on approximately an acre near northwest Houston, Arborwood in Waller, Texas is one place to begin your search.
Arborwood features 1+ acre homesites and a selection of Homes by Faircroft floor plans beginning around 2,391 square feet and extending beyond 4,000 square feet. The community also offers community water and high-speed fiber internet.
Waller can be particularly attractive to buyers who want more property while remaining within reach of Highway 290, Cypress and northwest Houston.
Explore: Arborwood new homes in Waller
Junction: 1–1.5 Acre Homesites in Needville, Texas
Southwest of Houston, Junction in Needville offers another acreage option.
Homes at Junction are planned on 1–1.5 acre homesites, with current Homes by Faircroft floor plans ranging from approximately 2,251 to 4,182 square feet. Available designs include multiple bedrooms, living-space configurations and garage options.
Needville provides an alternative for buyers who want acreage southwest of Houston while remaining accessible to Rosenberg, Richmond, Sugar Land and the US-59/I-69 corridor.
Explore: New homes on acreage at Junction
Hill Creek Ridge: 2–5 Acre Homesites in Washington, Texas
For buyers looking for substantially more land, Hill Creek Ridge in Washington, Texas offers 38 homesites ranging from 2 to 5 acres.
Hill Creek Ridge also offers a different building model: buyers can build with Homes by Faircroft or bring their own builder, subject to the community's building requirements. Community water is also available.
This can make Hill Creek Ridge particularly worth considering for someone whose priorities begin with the land itself.
Explore: 2–5 acre homesites at Hill Creek Ridge
What Should You Consider Before Buying an Acreage Home?
Homesite size is only the beginning.
Before selecting an acreage property, ask about:
- Water and wastewater service
- HOA and deed restrictions
- Property-tax rate
- MUD or PID assessments
- Internet availability
- Pool restrictions
- Detached garage or workshop rules
- RV and boat storage
- Fencing
- Animal restrictions
- Road maintenance
- Drainage and easements
Infrastructure can vary significantly among acreage properties. For example, the Texas Water Development Board recommends additional due diligence when purchasing a property served by a private water well.
How Much Acreage Do You Really Need?
More acreage isn't automatically better.
A one-acre homesite may provide the additional backyard and separation you're looking for without creating as much property maintenance.
Two or more acres may make sense when land itself is one of your primary priorities.
Our guide to ½ acre vs. 1 acre vs. 2–5 acres can help buyers think through the differences.
Find New Construction on Acreage with Homes by Faircroft
Homes by Faircroft offers acreage opportunities in several Texas communities, including:
Arborwood — Waller, TX
1+ acre new-home community.
Junction — Needville, TX
New construction on 1–1.5 acre homesites.
Hill Creek Ridge — Washington, TX
2–5 acre homesites with the option to build with Homes by Faircroft or bring your own builder.
You can also search all Homes by Faircroft communities or view currently available homes.
