Edgewood Creek, Celina TX: Homes, Schools, Taxes and What to Verify

Edgewood Creek is a First Texas Homes community in Celina, Texas, off FM 1385 with access to US-380 and the Dallas North Tollway. It is built around ponds, green space and hike-and-bike trails, and builder materials place it in Prosper ISD. A companion section, Estates at Edgewood Creek, offers oversized and lake-view homesites with a resort-style pool and about 80 acres of green space. Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, represents buyers and sellers here and across Celina and Prosper. Call 469-269-6541 or contact Nitin to start with a conversation.

Confirm the school district in writing

Most of the builder's own material for Edgewood Creek states Prosper ISD, and listing data for the Estates section has shown Dan Christie Elementary, William Rushing Middle School and Prosper High School. One of the builder's own landing pages, however, promotes Celina ISD schools for the same community. That contradiction is exactly the kind of thing that costs a buyer later, and it is not unusual on the Celina and Prosper boundary, where district lines do not follow city lines. Get the assigned elementary, middle and high school campuses for the specific homesite in writing from the district before you sign, and re-confirm for lots in future phases. Learn more about Prosper ISD schools and compare districts with the DFW school district ratings guide.

Taxes and HOA dues

The builder publishes a tax rate of about 1.98% for Edgewood Creek and HOA dues of about $850 a year. A rate near 2% usually means more than city, county, school and college taxes are in play, so confirm every taxing entity for the specific address with the Collin Central Appraisal District, including whether a PID or MUD assessment applies, at what rate and for how long. On a home in this price range, that line item changes the monthly payment more than most upgrade decisions. Read the MUD vs. PID guide, and compare total monthly cost against communities without assessments rather than comparing list prices.

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Edgewood Creek and Estates at Edgewood Creek

The two names are related but not identical. Edgewood Creek is the main community, with homes running roughly 1,800 to 4,000 square feet and recent pricing from the $440,000s into the $600,000s. Estates at Edgewood Creek is a separate section of oversized homesites, many with lake or greenbelt views, with recent pricing starting in the $450,000s and plans in a similar size range. Amenities cited for the Estates section include about 80 acres of green space, walking and biking trails, parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and a resort-style pool. Confirm which amenities serve your specific section and which are still to be built, and get the answer in writing rather than from a site plan.

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What to verify before you sign

• School district and campuses, in writing from the district, given the conflicting builder material.

• Every taxing entity for the homesite, including any PID or MUD, its rate and its term.

• HOA dues, what they cover and when they start.

• Amenity timing, which pool, parks and trails are open today and the contractual timing for the rest.

• What gets built next to your lot, including future phases, roads and detention areas.

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Buying new construction here

The builder's sales representative works for the builder, not for you. New construction means a builder contract rather than the standard Texas promulgated form, with the builder's own terms on deposits, construction timelines, change orders and what happens if the build is delayed. On lake-view and oversized homesites, the lot premium is often the largest single line item after the base price, so it is worth weighing against what similar premiums have actually returned at resale nearby. Read who represents you at a Texas model home, and learn how new construction buyer representation works. Compare builders in the DFW builder guides and the builder FAQ hub.

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Location and commute

Edgewood Creek sits off FM 1385 north of US-380, with the Dallas North Tollway carrying most commutes south toward Frisco, Plano and Dallas. Everyday shopping in Celina, Prosper and along Preston Road is a short drive, with larger retail at Stonebriar and the Golden Triangle area further south. This corridor is still building out, so roads and services change from year to year. Drive your own commute at the hours you would travel before choosing a homesite.

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Comparing Edgewood Creek with nearby communities

In Celina, Cross Creek Meadows and Enclave at Legacy Hills sit in Celina ISD at similar or lower entry prices, Light Farms is larger and mostly Prosper ISD with a deeper amenity package, Cambridge Crossing includes front yard maintenance in its dues, and Century Farms pairs a Celina address with McKinney ISD. In Prosper, Star Trail and Windsong Ranch carry no MUD or PID. With a published tax rate near 2%, Edgewood Creek is a community where the comparison has to be run on total monthly cost, not base price. See top DFW master-planned communities.

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Selling a home in Edgewood Creek

Sellers here compete with First Texas Homes inventory and incentives inside the same community, and with newer sections as they release. Pricing works best against recent sales on the same homesite type, since a lake-view or oversized lot does not compare cleanly to an interior lot. See the seller marketing plan and seller services, or learn about landlord leasing services if you plan to rent the home out.

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Edgewood Creek FAQs

Is Edgewood Creek in Prosper ISD or Celina ISD?

Most builder material states Prosper ISD, and listing data for the Estates section has shown Dan Christie Elementary, William Rushing Middle and Prosper High School. One builder landing page promotes Celina ISD for the same community, so confirm the district and campuses for the specific homesite in writing with the district before signing.

What are the HOA dues and the tax rate?

The builder publishes HOA dues of about $850 a year and a tax rate of about 1.98%. Confirm every taxing entity for the address, including whether a PID or MUD applies, its rate and its term.

What is the difference between Edgewood Creek and Estates at Edgewood Creek?

Edgewood Creek is the main community. Estates at Edgewood Creek is a section of oversized homesites, many with lake or greenbelt views, with its own pricing and amenity description, including about 80 acres of green space and a resort-style pool.

What do homes cost at Edgewood Creek?

Recent pricing has started in the $440,000s in the main community and the $450,000s in the Estates section, with homes running roughly 1,800 to 4,000 square feet and topping out in the $600,000s. Pricing, inventory and incentives change with each release.

Who builds at Edgewood Creek?

First Texas Homes. Confirm which plans, homesites and quick move-in homes are available in the current release.

Do I need my own agent to buy new construction here?

You are not required to have one, but the builder's sales representative works for the builder. A buyer's agent confirms the district and taxing entities for the address, reviews the builder contract, and weighs lot premiums with resale in mind.

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Work With Nitin Gupta in Celina

Nitin Gupta is a Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty with 480+ closed DFW transactions, 13 professional designations including CRS and GRI, and D Magazine Best REALTOR® recognition in 2020, 2023 and 2024. He serves clients in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Gujarati. Read client reviews, watch model home tours on his YouTube channel, or call 469-269-6541.

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