When was Peninsulas of Coppell built?

Between about 1996 and 1998, with large two-storey homes commonly four to five bedrooms and from roughly three and a half to over four and a half thousand square feet.

How big are the lots in Peninsulas of Coppell?

Records show parcels from about 9,500 square feet to over 18,000, roughly a fifth of an acre to more than four-tenths. That spread is wide enough that comparing specific lots matters more here than in most neighbourhoods.

What should I check on a creek or greenbelt lot?

The survey and easements, who maintains the common land and bank, grading and drainage, the condition of any retaining structures, tree condition near the house, and what fencing the association permits on a lot backing onto common land.

Why are the dues higher than other Coppell neighbourhoods?

Listing records show annual dues well above the Coppell norm with management among the inclusions. Confirm from the resale certificate what the association maintains and its reserve position, since common land along a creek and path network carries ongoing cost.

Why do listings show different dues figures for this neighbourhood?

Published amounts vary between sources. Take the current amount and billing cycle from the resale certificate for the specific property rather than from a portal field.

Which schools serve Peninsulas of Coppell?

Listings cite Coppell ISD. Confirm the specific campus assignments for the address with the district, since listing data is not a district confirmation and assignments change.

Red Hawk, Coppell: What Buyers Should Know Before Touring

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Red Hawk is a garden home community in south central Coppell developed by Holmes Builders, with custom homes built from 2012 onward over more than a decade — which means almost every house here is different. Homes range from roughly two and a half thousand to six thousand square feet, lot sizes vary widely despite the garden home description, and the association's dues sit well above the Coppell norm because grounds maintenance is included. This page covers what to check before making an offer.

By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, CLHMS, ABR, REALTOR® and Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, who has closed more than 480 DFW transactions.

What the community is

Red Hawk sits in the 75019 postcode and Dallas County, with streets including Washington Court and Blackburn Drive. The developer describes a garden home community of custom home sites with central green space, where native oaks and cedars were preserved through the site.

Appraisal records show homes completed across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021, which tells you something important: this was not a production run. Each home was built to its own specification at its own time, so plans, finish levels and sizes vary considerably from one address to the next.

The same developer built Blackberry Farm elsewhere in Coppell, and buyers who like one often want to see the other.

Published counts and lot sizes disagree

Sources differ on how many homes the community contains — the builder's materials describe 54 custom home sites, while at least one neighbourhood profile puts build-out at around 20. That probably reflects different phases or sections being counted, but it is a reminder to rely on the record rather than a summary.

Lot sizes vary more than the garden home label suggests. One profile cites typical lots around a seventh of an acre, while appraisal records for individual addresses show parcels at roughly three-tenths of an acre and in one case seven-tenths. Confirm the parcel size for the specific address from the appraisal district record.

One more caution: a search on the subdivision name also returns properties recorded under Red Hawk Ranch, which is a different thing entirely — one such record covers a parcel of more than twenty-eight acres. Check the legal description.

The dues include grounds maintenance

The builder's published figures put annual dues at a level several times what most Coppell neighbourhoods charge, with grounds maintenance among the inclusions. That is the trade a garden home community offers: a higher monthly cost in exchange for the exterior being handled.

Comparing these dues against a neighbourhood where owners mow their own lawns is not like for like, and in the other direction, confirm exactly where the association's maintenance stops and yours begins. Before the option period ends, obtain the resale certificate and governing documents and confirm:

The current dues, the billing cycle and precisely what is maintained.
The reserve position against the common green space and any shared features.
Any assessment history, and anything currently contemplated.
Who manages the association now.
The rules on exterior alterations, fencing, parking, letting and pets.

Treat directory listings of amenities and inclusions with caution here. At least one aggregator lists this association as covering water, sewer, gas, trash, a clubhouse, a pool and snow removal, which does not describe a Coppell garden home community and is almost certainly a template error. The resale certificate is the source.

Custom homes, built over a decade: what to ask for

The earliest homes here are now more than a decade old and the newest only a few years. That spread means the inspection list differs house by house. Ask for records with dates:

Roof age, and any claims or repairs following significant hail.
HVAC systems, usually several in a home of this size, with service history.
Water heaters.
Foundation performance and any repair history.
Pool, spa and equipment where present.
Any structural warranty still in force on a newer home, and what transfers to a buyer.
Who built the specific home and when, since custom construction varies.

Get an independent inspection regardless of how recently a home was built.

Confirm the school district, not just the campuses

The builder's materials cite Coppell ISD with named campuses, and also reference a neighbouring district in the schools section. Coppell is served principally by Coppell ISD, though some addresses in and around the city fall into neighbouring districts.

Confirm the district and the exact elementary, middle and high school assignments for the specific address with the district before you make an offer. Builder and listing materials are not a district confirmation, and assignments change.

What to verify before you offer

The recorded subdivision and lot from the appraisal district record, confirming it is Red Hawk rather than a similarly named subdivision.
The parcel size from the record rather than a listing description.
The district and the specific campuses, confirmed with the district.
The full list of taxing units on the parcel and a tax certificate, so your lender builds the escrow estimate from real figures. On a newer home, a first-year bill may be based on a value before completion.
The association's resale certificate: dues, cycle, exactly what is maintained, reserves, assessment history and rules.
A current survey showing boundaries, easements and common area adjacency.
System ages, warranty status and build details, documented.

Common questions

Who built Red Hawk and when?

Holmes Builders developed the community as custom home sites, with records showing homes completed from 2012 through to at least 2021. Because it was built out over more than a decade, homes differ considerably rather than following one production line.

How many homes are there?

Published figures differ — the builder describes 54 custom home sites, while at least one profile puts build-out around 20, probably counting a section. Rely on the appraisal district record for any specific property.

What do the association dues cover?

Published builder figures indicate annual dues well above the Coppell norm with grounds maintenance included, which is the trade a garden home community offers. Confirm the current amount and exactly what is maintained from the resale certificate, and disregard aggregator listings of amenities that do not match the community.

How big are the lots?

More varied than the garden home description suggests. One profile cites typical lots around a seventh of an acre while records for individual addresses show substantially larger parcels. Confirm the specific parcel from the record.

Is Red Hawk the same as Red Hawk Ranch?

No. Searches on the name return properties recorded under Red Hawk Ranch as well, including acreage parcels. The legal description on the appraisal district record distinguishes them.

Which schools serve Red Hawk?

Builder materials cite Coppell ISD with named campuses and also reference a neighbouring district. Confirm the district and the exact assignments for the address with the district before making an offer.

Thinking about Red Hawk?

Send what you are looking for — plan size, lot size and position, how much exterior maintenance you want to take on, your price range and your timeline — and you get back what is realistically available here and in comparable Coppell neighbourhoods, with the subdivision and parcel confirmed from the record, the association documents flagged and the campus assignment checked. Call 469-269-6541 or get in touch.

More on the city is on the Coppell page, other neighbourhoods on the Chateaus of Coppell, Arbor Manors, East Lake and Peninsulas of Coppell pages, and if you are selling here, the Coppell listing agent page covers that side.

Nitin Gupta, REALTOR®, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty. He holds thirteen professional designations, including the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CRS, GRI and ABR, has closed more than 480 DFW transactions, and was named a D Magazine Best REALTOR® in 2020, 2023 and 2024. His background is on his bio page and client feedback on his reviews page.