Landmark
Hillwood’s brand-new 3,200-acre master-planned community on I-35 in southern Denton
Landmark is a very new master-planned community by Hillwood (the Perot company) on roughly 3,200 acres in southern Denton, fronting I-35 between Robson Ranch Road and FM 2449. It is being built out over many years as a large mixed-use development - thousands of homes plus commercial space, with a future H-E-B planned to anchor the retail district - and the first model homes opened in spring 2026 from a lineup of national and regional builders. The pitch is nature-forward suburban living: an amenity center, pools, dozens of miles of hike-and-bike trails, and lakes and green spaces, with Denton ISD schools planned on-site as the community grows. Because it is brand new, most everything here is under construction and the numbers below will move as phases open.
Price Range
From roughly the high $400Ks into the $600Ks+ (new construction, varies by builder and plan)
Property Types
New-construction single-family homes, Multiple builders across a range of sizes and price points, Homes roughly 2,100 – 3,300+ sq ft in the first phase
Year Built
2026 – present (under construction)
HOA: As a new Hillwood master plan, Landmark will carry a mandatory HOA that funds the amenity centers, trails, pools, and common areas, and large communities like this sometimes also use a special taxing district (PID or MUD) that adds to your annual tax bill. Those costs can materially change your monthly payment, so get the current HOA dues and the full tax picture - including any PID or MUD - from Mali and the builder in writing before you sign.
Schools
Denton ISD
Commute & Access
Direct I-35 frontage with northbound and southbound access · roughly 30-40 min to Fort Worth and 45-60 min to the Plano/Frisco corridor or Downtown Dallas in traffic · about 15 min up to the Denton Square and the universities
Highlights
What makes Landmark stand out
- New 3,200-acre master-planned community by Hillwood, launched with model homes in spring 2026
- Nine national and regional builders in the first phase, including Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, David Weekley, Drees, Coventry, M/I Homes, American Legend, and Tri Pointe
- Amenity center with pool, plus 30+ miles of planned natural-surface hike-and-bike trails
- Lakes, ponds, and extensive preserved green space, including Pilot Knob, one of Denton’s highest points
- Future H-E-B planned to anchor an on-site retail district at Robson Ranch Road
- Denton ISD elementary and middle schools planned on-site as the community grows
- Direct I-35 access in southern Denton
Best Fit
Buyers who want a brand-new home in a big amenitized master plan and are comfortable being early in a community that is still being built. It suits families and commuters who want new construction, trails, and eventual on-site retail and schools, and who value builder choice and warranties over established trees and a settled streetscape. It is not for buyers who want to move into a finished neighborhood, walk to downtown, or find a bargain - new construction here prices above Denton’s overall median, and living in an active construction zone for the first several years is part of the deal.
Nearby Amenities
- Hilltop and Timberview amenity centers with pools and gathering spaces (phased)
- 30+ miles of planned natural-surface hike-and-bike trails
- Multiple lakes, ponds, and large preserved green spaces
- Future on-site retail district anchored by a planned H-E-B
- Planned on-site Denton ISD schools
- STEAM learning parks and open space woven through the community
Major Employers Nearby
- University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University (in Denton)
- Medical City Denton and Texas Health Presbyterian Denton hospitals
- Peterbilt Motors, Sally Beauty Holdings, and other Denton-area employers
- Fort Worth employers via I-35W
- Plano/Frisco corporate corridor (a long commute - be honest about the drive)
Check these before you offer
The trade-offs a listing will not mention. None of these are reasons not to buy here; they are the things worth pricing in.
- You will live in an active construction zone for years while later phases build out.
- The amenities, the retail including the planned H-E-B, and the on-site schools arrive on the developer's timeline rather than yours. Price what exists, not what is drawn.
- Large Hillwood master plans of this type often use a PID or MUD, which adds to the annual tax bill and is not reduced by a homestead exemption. Get the full tax picture for the specific lot before you budget.
- Early-phase resale is genuinely hard while the builder is still selling new homes with incentives a few streets away.
- School assignment is provisional. Homes are zoned to existing Denton ISD campuses until the on-site schools open, and a new community's boundaries are the most likely of all to be redrawn.
- It is an I-35 commuter location: roughly 30 to 40 minutes to Fort Worth and 45 to 60 to the Plano and Frisco corridor in traffic.
Landmark: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Landmark actually open, and what do homes cost?
What schools will Landmark be zoned to?
What are the risks of buying this early in a new master plan?
Nearby
More Denton neighborhoods
- Oak-Hickory Historic DistrictDenton’s original neighborhood: restored Victorians and Craftsman bungalows a few blocks off the courthouse square$400K – $900K+ (varies widely by size and restoration)
- Robson RanchA gated 55+ resort community with its own golf course, southwest of Denton off I-35WRoughly $430K new construction to $550K+ resale (varies by plan and lot)
- Rayzor Ranch AreaMixed-use at University and I-35, with new construction in the low-to-mid $300sNew construction largely in the low-to-mid $300s, against a Denton citywide median that sources put between about $384,905 and $390K in early-to-mid 2026, at roughly $185 per square foot. That makes Denton the most affordable median in this coverage area. Ask for current comps with an as-of month.
- Savannah / Providence / Paloma CreekMaster-planned communities in the far-east corridor, feeding Ray Braswell High SchoolRoughly $300K – $500K across the three communities depending on plan, phase and which community, against a Denton ISD corridor that is among the more attainable in the metro. Denton's citywide median sits between about $384,905 and $390K in early-to-mid 2026. Ask for current comps by community with an as-of month.