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Wolf Creek Farms

New-construction Melissa community with a for-sale core and a large build-to-rent section

Wolf Creek Farms is a new-construction community in Melissa with an unusually mixed makeup. Its for-sale side is built by Meritage Homes (marketed as Signature and Premier series) and Trophy Signature Homes, with homes zoned to North Creek Elementary in Melissa ISD. Alongside it, developer Welker Properties has built a large build-to-rent section of roughly 343 single-family rental units with its own resort-style amenity package. Buyers should understand the community includes both owned and rented homes when weighing it against an all-owner subdivision.

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Price Range

New-construction homes from roughly the high $460s (Meritage Signature series near $469,900) to the mid-$500s and up (Premier series from about $550,000). Builder base prices move with incentives and inventory, so confirm current numbers and lot premiums.

Property Types

New-construction single-family (for sale), Build-to-rent single-family homes, One- and two-story plans

Year Built

2020s (actively building)

HOA: Mandatory HOA for the for-sale section; confirm current dues, inclusions, and the split between owned and rental sections with Mali before writing an offer.

Schools

Melissa ISD

ElemNorth Creek Elementary
MiddleMelissa Sixth Grade Center (6) · East Cardinal Middle School (7–8)
HighMelissa High School

Commute & Access

15 min to McKinney · 25 min to Allen · 35 min to Frisco/Plano · ~45 min to Downtown Dallas via US-75

Highlights

What makes Wolf Creek Farms stand out

  • For-sale homes by Meritage Homes (Signature & Premier series) and Trophy Signature Homes
  • Zoned to North Creek Elementary within Melissa ISD
  • Sited between US-75 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway corridor for highway access
  • Includes a large build-to-rent section (~343 single-family rentals) with its own amenities
  • Community trails, playground, and pond, near a 10-acre lake and regional park
  • One- and two-story plans across multiple builders and price points

Best Fit

Buyers who want a brand-new home at a mid-range Melissa price with quick highway access, and who are comfortable that the community mixes for-sale homes with a sizable build-to-rent section.

Nearby Amenities

  • Community trails and walking paths
  • Playground
  • Community pond
  • Near a 10-acre lake and regional park
  • Resort-style pool and fitness amenities in the build-to-rent section
  • Pickleball, dog park, and resident lounge (build-to-rent section)

Major Employers Nearby

  • McKinney employment corridor (15 min)
  • Dutch Bros roasting facility, Melissa (in-city)
  • Melissa Industrial Park along SH-121 (in-city)
  • Frisco/Plano employment centers (30–35 min)

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.

  • The community mixes for-sale homes with a build-to-rent section of roughly 343 single-family rentals. That is a materially different neighborhood composition from an all-owner subdivision, and buyers should understand where the owned homes sit relative to it before committing.
  • It is actively building, so construction traffic continues and early resale competes with builders still selling new.
  • Ask about any MUD or PID assessment on the specific lot.
  • Builder base prices move with incentives, rate buydowns and lot premiums, so they are not comparable sales.
  • Melissa is a single-district city with one high school; confirm the campus for the exact address.
  • Highway access is good, but this is still roughly 45 minutes to downtown Dallas.

Wolf Creek Farms: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolf Creek Farms in Melissa for sale or for rent?
Both. Wolf Creek Farms has a for-sale side built by Meritage Homes and Trophy Signature Homes, and separately a large build-to-rent section of roughly 343 single-family rental homes developed by Welker Properties with its own resort-style amenities. If you’re buying, you’ll want to understand where the owned homes sit relative to the rental section, because a build-to-rent component changes the owner-occupancy mix compared with an all-for-sale subdivision.
What do homes cost in Wolf Creek Farms?
On the for-sale side, Meritage’s Signature series has started around $469,900 and the Premier series from about $550,000, with Trophy Signature Homes also building in the community. These are builder base prices, so the real numbers move with incentives, rate buydowns, lot premiums, and available inventory. Ask for current pricing and comparable Melissa resale before you commit.
What schools serve Wolf Creek Farms?
Wolf Creek Farms is in Melissa ISD and zoned to North Creek Elementary, which is a short distance from the community. As a single-district city with one high school, Melissa feeds its neighborhoods into the citywide secondary campuses, currently the Melissa Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School, and Melissa High School. Confirm your exact address’s assignment with the district before purchasing.

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