Windhaven Farm, Plano TX: Custom Homes, Park Access, Phases and Prices
 

Windhaven Farm is a neighborhood of roughly 469 custom homes in west Plano, Texas, built from the early 1990s onward by more than ten custom builders, with a market guide placing values between about $850,000 and $1.4 million. Its defining advantage is what sits next to it: the 123-acre Windhaven Meadows Park runs along the eastern edge, and the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center is directly south. The neighborhood is zoned to Plano ISD, is built in phases with more than one homeowners association, and its homes are traditional brick with mature landscaping. Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate with Competitive Edge Realty, represents buyers and sellers here and across Plano. Call 469-269-6541 or contact Nitin to start with a conversation.
 

City amenities instead of HOA amenities

Most neighborhoods at this price point fund a pool and fitness facility through association dues. Windhaven Farm effectively outsources that to the city. Windhaven Meadows Park, a 123-acre award-winning city park on the neighborhood's eastern edge, includes a 1.9-mile trail, ponds, open fields, the 20,000-square-foot Liberty Playground and a large dog park. Directly south, the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center offers indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track, a full fitness gym and basketball courts. Residents use both as their de facto community facilities, without carrying the amenity dues a comparable private package would require. When you compare this neighborhood's HOA cost against one with a resort pool and clubhouse, that difference belongs in the math.

The neighborhood is built in phases, with separate associations

Windhaven Farm is not governed by a single association. Phase I, known as Windhaven Farms #1, is a distinct subdivision of 72 homes with its own volunteer-run association and its own website, bounded by Yeary Road, Parker Road and Parkwood Boulevard, and other phases are administered separately. Records show a Windhaven Farm homeowners association established in March 1993 with an active board. Before making an offer, confirm which phase and which association govern the specific property, then request that association's current dues, what they cover, the architectural guidelines, recent budgets and minutes, and the reserve position. Two homes in the same neighborhood can answer those questions differently. Read about the Texas HOA resale certificate and what it discloses.

Schools: Plano ISD, with the elementary to confirm

The neighborhood is in Plano ISD, and sources agree on Renner Middle School, Shepton High School for ninth and tenth grade and Plano West Senior High for eleventh and twelfth. On the elementary campus, sources differ: a current neighborhood guide describes the neighborhood as walkable to Barksdale Elementary, while other published descriptions cite Mitchell. That kind of split is common near an attendance boundary. Confirm the elementary assignment for the exact address with the district before you write an offer. Learn more about Plano ISD schools and compare districts with the DFW school district ratings guide.

Ten-plus builders means ten-plus standards

The homes here were built by a long list of custom builders, including Stonecrest, Jim Benson, Murphy Homes, Goodman, Wes McKenzie, Ingram, Rick Smith, Pfeifer, Oppel Jenkins and Reig. From the street the neighborhood reads as cohesive, traditional brick with mature landscaping, but behind the walls the construction standards, materials and detailing vary from builder to builder. For a buyer, that means asking who built the house, what has been modified since, and whether permits were pulled for significant work, and it means two homes of identical size can justify different prices on build quality alone. For a seller, naming the builder is worth doing when it is one buyers recognize.

What homes cost

A current market guide places Windhaven Farm values between roughly $850,000 and $1.4 million. Within that range, price turns on size, lot, proximity to the park, builder and above all the age and quality of updates on homes now roughly thirty years old. For a current read on a specific home, use the home value analysis or contact Nitin.

What to check before you buy

At around thirty years old, major systems are at or past replacement age: roof, HVAC, water heaters, windows, plumbing, electrical and foundation performance, along with pool equipment where present. Mature trees and established landscaping add drainage, grading and tree health near foundations to the list. Ask specifically about the age and scope of any renovation, since that is where most of the price difference between similar homes sits. The seller's disclosure covers only what the seller knows, so the inspection period is where the real information comes from. Learn about the Texas option period.

Location

Windhaven Farm sits in west Plano near Parker Road and Parkwood Boulevard, minutes from The Shops at Willow Bend, Preston Park Village and Lakeside Market, with Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy and the Legacy employment corridor a short drive north. Plano West Senior High is nearby. The Dallas North Tollway carries commutes toward Dallas and Frisco and varies considerably by hour, so drive your own route at the times you would travel before committing.

Comparing Windhaven Farm with nearby neighborhoods

At this size and price, Windhaven Farm competes with Willow Bend West and Willow Bend North nearby, with Castlemere and Cypress Point among 1990s neighborhoods, and with Fairways of Gleneagles for golf-adjacent buyers. Buyers who want a private amenity package rather than city facilities should look at Greens of Gleneagles or Avignon Windhaven, and buyers who want land at the Plano estate and acreage neighborhoods. See the Plano subdivision directory.

Selling a home in Windhaven Farm

With 469 homes, there is usually something on the market, so buyers compare directly and condition decides outcomes. Pricing works from recent sales in the same phase, adjusted for builder, lot, park proximity and updates. Marketing should make the park and recreation center adjacency explicit, since that is the neighborhood's clearest advantage over comparable west Plano options and a buyer scanning listings will not infer it. See the seller marketing plan and seller services, or learn about landlord leasing services if you plan to rent the home out.
 

Windhaven Farm FAQs

How many homes are in Windhaven Farm?

Roughly 469 custom homes, built from the early 1990s onward by more than ten custom builders, in west Plano.

What parks and recreation are next to the neighborhood?

Windhaven Meadows Park, a 123-acre city park with a 1.9-mile trail, ponds, open fields, the 20,000-square-foot Liberty Playground and a large dog park, runs along the eastern edge. The Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, with indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track, gym and basketball courts, is directly south.

What schools serve Windhaven Farm?

Plano ISD, with Renner Middle School, Shepton High School for ninth and tenth grade and Plano West Senior High for eleventh and twelfth. Sources differ on the elementary campus, citing Barksdale in one current guide and Mitchell elsewhere, so confirm the elementary assignment for the exact address with the district.

Does Windhaven Farm have one HOA?

No. The neighborhood is built in phases with separate associations. Phase I, Windhaven Farms #1, is a 72-home subdivision with its own volunteer-run association and website. Confirm which association governs the specific property and request its dues, guidelines, budgets and reserves.

What do homes cost in Windhaven Farm?

A current market guide places values between roughly $850,000 and $1.4 million, with price turning on size, lot, park proximity, builder and the extent of updates.

Who built the homes?

More than ten custom builders, including Stonecrest, Jim Benson, Murphy Homes, Goodman, Wes McKenzie, Ingram, Rick Smith, Pfeifer, Oppel Jenkins and Reig. Construction standards vary by builder, so ask who built a specific home.
 

Work With Nitin Gupta in Plano

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 home tours on his YouTube channel, or call 469-269-6541.