Minto Communities, No. 35 on the Builder 100, is making a major move in North Texas. Minto has closed on a 3,170-acre property in Waxahachie that will become a 13,270-home, master-planned community and its first development in the state.
Considered to become the largest residential and mixed-use development in the area, work is expected to begin in late 2026, followed by a multiyear buildout. The site is located in the southern Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and offers access to major transportation corridors, medical facilities, local services, and area amenities.
“Waxahachie offers exceptional connectivity to major interstates, medical facilities, local services, and area amenities. It also provides close proximity to Dallas, giving residents convenient access to one of the region’s major economic and cultural hubs,” says Minto division president Dutch Neuweiler.
The Waxahachie City Council approved the project on Jan. 28, following two years of collaboration between Minto and city leadership.
“Over the past two years, Minto collaborated closely with city leadership to design a community rooted in best-in-class land planning while addressing the affordability challenges facing today’s home buyers,” Neuweiler adds. “Our plan includes a full spectrum of pricing and product types, allowing us to adapt to evolving market conditions while preserving the long-term vision of a successful hometown community.”
The master plan outlines two distinct residential districts, an active-adult neighborhood and a traditional community, supported by approximately 140 acres of mixed-use development. Plans call for 750 multifamily units and 1.2 million square feet of retail and commercial space.
With zoning flexibility and significant scale, the project is designed to accommodate a wide range of home types, including single-family homes, cottages, villas, townhomes, and apartments. The goal is to serve first-time buyers, growing families, young professionals, and adults 55-plus seeking an active lifestyle.
The amenity package will include a town center and adventure park, multiple civic spaces and community services, 400 acres of parks and open space, an extensive trail and greenway network, and a middle school along with several elementary schools.
“Minto is unique in that we own the land, develop the property, and ultimately build the homes,” Neuweiler says. “This integrated approach allows us to curate every aspect of the community experience. With decades of expertise in creating large-scale, lifestyle-focused communities, we are proud to establish our first Texas location in Waxahachie. This marks the beginning of our long-term commitment to the state, as Minto is actively pursuing multiple large-scale projects throughout Texas.”
Beyond housing, the development is projected to generate more than $42.2 million in annual revenue to the city of Waxahachie and establish a real property tax base of $4.8 billion. It is also expected to generate $56 million annually for the Waxahachie Independent School District.
Construction activity is expected to support an average of 2,080 jobs. Over time, new businesses and resident spending are expected to create more than 7,500 permanent jobs.
