Gallery Custom Homes DFW Buyer FAQ: First Texas Homes’ Luxury Division, Standard Inclusions & Community Guide 2026

 

Gallery Custom Homes is the luxury division of First Texas Homes — a locally owned, independently operated Texas builder headquartered in Dallas with over 39 years of DFW homebuilding history. Gallery elevates the First Texas platform with floor plans that typically exceed 4,000 square feet, oversized homesites, and a curated set of luxury features that most builders charge as premium upgrades but Gallery includes as standard: circular staircase, California kitchen, butler’s pantry, freestanding tub, linear electric fireplace, and covered back patio. Unlike most major DFW builders, First Texas Homes is not a subsidiary of a national public company. It is Texas-owned, independently operated, and deeply rooted in the DFW communities where it builds. Call 469-269-6541 before your first Gallery Custom Homes or First Texas Homes visit.

 

 

The First Texas Homes family: four brands, one builder

 

First Texas Homes operates four distinct brands serving different buyer price points and product preferences:

 

First Texas Homes — The flagship brand, building across 28+ DFW cities in communities spanning a broad price range. Active in Anna, Burleson, Cedar Hill, Celina, Denton, DeSoto, Farmers Branch, Fate, Forney, Fort Worth, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Haslet, Little Elm, Lucas, Mansfield, McKinney, Melissa, Mesquite, Midlothian, Ovilla, Parker, Ponder, Prosper, Rowlett, Terrell, Van Alstyne, and Waxahachie.

 

First Texas Homes Select Series — A newer entry-level product line introduced to serve buyers at more accessible price points within the First Texas community footprint.

 

Gallery Custom Homes — The luxury tier: floor plans typically exceeding 4,000 square feet, larger homesites, architecturally distinctive streetscapes, and a standard luxury inclusion package. Gallery is the brand this page is about.

 

Harwood Homes — A premium mid-tier brand visible in communities like Birdsong-Harwood (Mansfield), Cambridge Estates-Harwood (Prosper), and Pecan Hill-Harwood (McKinney), serving buyers between the core First Texas and Gallery price points.

 

Knowing which brand is active in any specific community before visiting is the first step. A First Texas community may have all four brands available in different sections, or just one. Verify which brand is active at the specific community you are visiting — and which floor plans belong to which brand — before scheduling a model home tour.

 

 

What Gallery Custom Homes includes as standard

 

The Gallery standard inclusion package is the most important fact for buyers comparing Gallery against Southgate Homes, Tradition Homes, Britton Homes, or Toll Brothers at similar price points. Where most luxury production builders include these features only as paid design center upgrades, Gallery includes them as standard:

 

• Circular staircase — a design element that typically costs $15,000–$25,000+ as an upgrade at competing builders

• California kitchen — secondary prep kitchen or kitchen extension, standard

• Butler’s pantry — enclosed walk-through pantry between kitchen and dining

• 3-foot × 4-foot shower in the primary bath

• Freestanding tub in the primary bath

• Linear electric fireplace

• Covered back patio

 

These inclusions are plan-specific — not every inclusion is available on every Gallery floor plan or in every community. Verify which standard inclusions apply to the specific plan and community you are considering. The cumulative value of these standard inclusions at competing builders’ upgrade pricing is typically $40,000 to $80,000.

 

 

Where Gallery Custom Homes and First Texas Homes build in DFW

 

Parker — Plano ISD or Lovejoy ISD (⚠ verify by lot)

 

Parker Ranch — Parker, TX | Gallery Custom Homes builds at Parker Ranch, one of DFW’s most distinctive estate-lot communities. Parker is a city where most homes sit on one to five acres — and where the school district splits between Plano ISD (most sections) and Lovejoy ISD (sections near the Lucas border). The district for any specific Parker Ranch homesite depends on its position within the community. Both are among Collin County’s most prestigious districts — Plano ISD for depth and program scale, Lovejoy ISD for intimate community and boutique size. Verify the school district by specific lot before selecting any Parker Ranch home. See: Parker TX buyer’s agent guide.

 

Lucas — Lovejoy ISD

 

Inspiration — Lucas, TX | Lovejoy ISD | A First Texas Homes and Gallery Custom Homes community in Lucas, TX. Lovejoy ISD is one of Texas’s highest-rated boutique districts, serving Lucas, Fairview, Allen, and portions of Parker with approximately 4,500 students. Lovejoy ISD is consistently ranked among the top ten Texas school districts and is tuition-only for out-of-district transfers, reflecting the demand for its programming. Gallery’s larger floor plans at Inspiration combine with Lovejoy ISD’s boutique reputation for a combination that is difficult to find from any other DFW production builder.

 

Fate — Rockwall ISD

 

Woodcreek — Final Opportunities — Fate, TX | Rockwall ISD | Tax rate 2.41% | First Texas Homes’ Woodcreek in Fate is confirmed as Rockwall ISD with a 2.41% combined tax rate — an important distinction because Fate is split between Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD depending on the community. Woodcreek specifically is Rockwall ISD. The community is at Final Opportunities status with its sales office closed (final sales now handled at Trails at Cottonwood Creek in Rowlett). Verify current Woodcreek lot availability before scheduling. See: Fate TX buyer’s agent guide.

 

Frisco — Frisco ISD

 

Collinsbrook Farm — Frisco, TX | Frisco ISD | First Texas Homes community in Frisco with multiple customer reviews confirming strong buyer satisfaction. Frisco ISD. Multiple quick move-in homes available (14 Frisco homes on the FTH quick move-in list as of September 2026).

 

Villages of Creekwood — Frisco, TX | Frisco ISD | Active First Texas community in Frisco. Frisco ISD.

 

Prosper — Prosper ISD

 

Cambridge Estates — Prosper, TX | Prosper ISD | First Texas Homes and Harwood Homes both build at Cambridge Estates (Cambridge Estates-Harwood is the Harwood brand section). Prosper ISD. 8 quick move-in homes available.

 

Rowlett — Garland ISD

 

Trails at Cottonwood Creek — Rowlett, TX | Garland ISD | Rowlett is in Rockwall County, which leads many buyers to assume Rockwall ISD serves all Rowlett addresses. It does not. Garland ISD serves most of Rowlett, including Trails at Cottonwood Creek. Garland ISD also serves Garland and Sachse. Verify by specific address. 10 quick move-in homes available. This is also where final Woodcreek sales are now being handled. See: Garland TX buyer’s agent guide for Garland ISD’s three-city coverage.

 

Celina — Celina ISD

 

Edgewood Creek — Celina, TX | Celina ISD | 31 quick move-in homes available in Celina across First Texas communities. Multiple Celina communities active: Edgewood Creek, Estates at Edgewood Creek, Sutton Fields, The Bluffs, and Wellspring Estates (Last Chance).

 

Midlothian — Midlothian ISD

 

Hawkins Meadows, Shady Valley Estates, Westside Preserve — Midlothian, TX | Midlothian ISD | Three First Texas communities in Midlothian (Ellis County). 21 quick move-in homes available across Midlothian. Midlothian ISD is A-rated. See: Midlothian TX buyer’s agent guide.

 

Little Elm — Little Elm ISD

 

Spiritas Ranch, Valencia on The Lake — Little Elm, TX | Little Elm ISD | Two communities in Little Elm with Lake Lewisville adjacency. Little Elm ISD. 23 quick move-in homes available in Little Elm. See: Little Elm buyer’s agent guide.

 

Additional active First Texas markets (with school districts)

 

Van Alstyne (Oaklawn) — Van Alstyne ISD | 7 quick move-in homes | New community Grand Opening. See: Van Alstyne buyer’s agent guide.

 

Waxahachie (Oaks of North Grove) — Waxahachie ISD | ⚠ WISD second high school (Waxahachie Creek HS) opening July 2027 — feeder zone question applies. See: Waxahachie buyer’s agent guide.

 

Forney (Las Lomas, Grayhawk Addition, Polo Ridge) — Forney ISD, Kaufman County — not Dallas County. USDA-eligible areas. See: Forney buyer’s agent guide.

 

Grand Prairie (Mira Lagos Crossing) — Dallas County or Tarrant County — county determines school district (Grand Prairie ISD vs. Arlington ISD). See: Grand Prairie buyer’s agent guide.

 

 

Current incentive offers (September 2026)

 

First Texas Homes and Gallery Custom Homes are offering two headline incentives on select inventory homes:

 

4.99% fixed interest rate through the preferred lender on select homes.

 

Up to $20,000 Flex Cash applicable to price reductions, design selections, or closing costs on select inventory.

 

The two offers may not be combinable. Verify current terms, eligible communities, and eligible homes before any contract appointment. Apply the same preferred lender comparison process as with any DFW builder: get an estimate from First Texas Homes’ preferred lender and from one or two outside lenders on the same loan structure, compare total financing cost, and decide before signing. Call 469-269-6541 for guidance before your First Texas Homes or Gallery contract appointment.

 

 

Why buyers choose Nitin Gupta for a Gallery Custom Homes or First Texas Homes purchase

 

480+ closed DFW transactions including communities across Parker, Collin County, Rockwall County, and Ellis County. CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS, REALTOR® — D Magazine Best REALTOR® 2020, 2023, 2024.

 

Call or text 469-269-6541, email nitin@nitinguptadfw.com, or start at nitinguptadfw.com/buyers. Register before your first Gallery or First Texas Homes community visit.

 

 

Gallery Custom Homes DFW buyer FAQ

 

What is Gallery Custom Homes and what is the First Texas Homes connection?

 

Short answer

Gallery Custom Homes is the luxury division of First Texas Homes, a locally owned, independently operated Texas builder with 39+ years in DFW. The First Texas family has four brands: First Texas Homes (main), Select Series (entry), Gallery Custom Homes (luxury, 4,000+ sq ft), and Harwood Homes (premium mid-tier). Unlike most major DFW builders, First Texas Homes is not a national company subsidiary — it is Texas-owned, Dallas-headquartered, and independently operated.

 

 

What does Gallery Custom Homes include as standard that other builders charge as upgrades?

 

Short answer

Circular staircase, California kitchen, butler’s pantry, 3×4 shower in the primary bath, freestanding tub, linear electric fireplace, and covered back patio — all standard, not upgrades. At competing luxury builders, these items are paid design center selections. The cumulative upgrade value of this package at competing builders is typically $40,000–$80,000. Inclusions are plan-specific — verify which apply to your specific Gallery floor plan and community.

 

 

What school district serves Parker Ranch where Gallery builds?

 

Short answer

Parker TX has sections in both Plano ISD and Lovejoy ISD. The district for any specific Parker Ranch lot depends on its position within the community. Both are among Collin County’s most prestigious districts with different profiles: Plano ISD for program depth and scale, Lovejoy ISD for intimate boutique community. Verify by specific lot address before selecting. See: Parker TX buyer’s agent guide.

 

 

What school district serves Trails at Cottonwood Creek in Rowlett?

 

Short answer

Garland ISD — not Rockwall ISD. Rowlett is in Rockwall County but most Rowlett addresses are served by Garland ISD, which also serves Garland and Sachse. Buyers who assume Rockwall County means Rockwall ISD are surprised by the Garland ISD assignment. Verify by specific address. See: Garland TX buyer’s agent guide.

 

 

What school district serves Inspiration in Lucas?

 

Short answer

Lovejoy ISD. Inspiration in Lucas feeds Lovejoy ISD — one of Texas’s highest-rated boutique districts, consistently ranked top ten statewide, tuition-only for out-of-district transfers. Gallery’s large-footprint floor plans at Inspiration combined with Lovejoy ISD’s reputation is difficult to replicate from any other DFW production builder.

 

 

Is Woodcreek in Fate served by Rockwall ISD or Royse City ISD?

 

Short answer

Rockwall ISD — confirmed by First Texas Homes’ own listing (2.41% combined tax rate, Rockwall ISD designation). Woodcreek is at Final Opportunities status. Sales are now handled at Trails at Cottonwood Creek in Rowlett. Call 469-269-6541 for current Woodcreek availability. See: Fate TX buyer’s agent guide for the Rockwall ISD vs Royse City ISD split across Fate communities.

 

 

Do I need a buyer’s agent for a Gallery Custom Homes purchase?

 

Short answer

Gallery’s sales counselor represents First Texas Homes and Gallery Custom Homes. Registration is required before or at the first visit. With 28+ DFW cities across four brands, buyer representation starts with brand and community identification — which First Texas brand is available in the community you are considering, and which floor plans belong to Gallery versus First Texas versus Harwood. The school district situations at Parker Ranch, Rowlett (Garland ISD), and Fate (ISD split) also require address-level verification. Call 469-269-6541 before your first visit.

 

 

Related: Parker TX buyer’s agent guide · Fate TX buyer’s agent guide · Garland TX buyer’s agent guide · Little Elm buyer’s agent guide · Midlothian buyer’s agent guide · Waxahachie buyer’s agent guide · DFW builder FAQ hub