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Maxwell Creek

Murphy’s flagship master-planned community, built around its own greenbelt trail system

Maxwell Creek is Murphy’s large master-planned community and the one the city itself corroborates: Water’s Edge Park sits inside it and the Maxwell Creek trail system runs through it. Development began around 2002 and the community filled in through the 2000s and early 2010s, with pockets of newer infill (including the Enclave at Maxwell Creek) since. Homes are mostly two-story brick, three to five bedrooms and roughly 2,200 to 5,000 square feet, on conventional suburban lots. It is grown-in and established, like most of Murphy, and the pull here is the pool, the clubhouse and the greenbelt in your backyard. Note that 'Maxwell Creek' and 'Maxwell Creek North' are separate HOAs with separate dues and rules, so confirm which association a specific home belongs to.

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Price Range

Broadly ~$450K–$700K+ depending on size, lot and updates. One neighborhood tracker cited a median around $537K in 2026. Ask for current comps on the specific street and HOA.

Property Types

Single-family (mostly two-story brick), Some newer infill homes

Year Built

~2002–2014 (with some newer infill)

HOA: Mandatory HOA; Maxwell Creek and Maxwell Creek North are separate associations with separate dues. Confirm the association and current dues for the specific home.

Schools

Plano ISD (confirm by exact address)

ElemBoggess Elementary or Miller Elementary (Plano ISD, by address)
MiddleMurphy Middle School (Plano ISD)
HighMcMillen High School grades 9–10, then Plano East Senior High grades 11–12

Commute & Access

~20 min to Plano and Richardson · Bush Turnpike (SH-190) terminus just south of Murphy · US-75 reached west through Plano

Highlights

What makes Maxwell Creek stand out

  • Murphy’s flagship master-planned community, confirmed by the City of Murphy
  • Community pool with splash pad and a clubhouse
  • The Maxwell Creek trail system runs through the community, with Water’s Edge Park inside it
  • Mostly two-story brick homes, roughly 2,200–5,000 sq ft
  • Grown-in and established, with mature landscaping and finished streets
  • Generally Plano ISD, feeding Murphy Middle and McMillen High (confirm by address)

Best Fit

Buyers who want an established master-planned neighborhood with a pool, a clubhouse and a real greenbelt, in generally-Plano-ISD Murphy, and who are comfortable buying resale rather than new construction.

Nearby Amenities

  • Community pool with splash pad
  • Community clubhouse
  • Maxwell Creek trail system (concrete, dirt and granite nature trails)
  • Water’s Edge Park inside the community (403 Waters Edge Way)
  • The Preserve at Maxwell Creek trailhead nearby (670 N. Murphy Road)
  • The Corridor at Murphy on FM 544 (Walmart, Lowe’s, Sprouts) ~5–10 min

Major Employers Nearby

  • Employers in Plano (~20 min)
  • Richardson / Telecom Corridor (~20 min)
  • Frisco employment centers (~25–30 min)
  • Downtown Dallas via US-75 (~35–40 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.

  • Maxwell Creek and Maxwell Creek North are separate associations with separate dues. Confirm which one governs the specific home rather than assuming the community has a single fee.
  • Development ran from about 2002 to 2014, so most homes are fifteen to twenty-plus years old and need a real inspection for roof, HVAC and fence.
  • Murphy as a whole is split between Plano ISD and Wylie ISD, so confirm the district and campus for the exact address rather than the community.
  • It is a resale market; there is no new-construction option and no builder warranty.
  • Murphy has no freeway of its own. The Bush Turnpike terminates just south and US-75 is reached west through Plano.
  • Greenbelt and trail-adjacent lots carry the usual drainage and maintenance questions alongside the amenity.

Maxwell Creek: Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is Maxwell Creek in?
Maxwell Creek is generally in Plano ISD, and the Plano-side feeder is Murphy Middle School, then McMillen High School for grades 9–10 and Plano East Senior High for grades 11–12. Elementary is typically Boggess or Miller depending on where in the community the home sits. Murphy as a whole is split between Plano ISD and Wylie ISD by address, so confirm the exact assignment with the district for any specific home before you make an offer.
Does Maxwell Creek have an HOA and amenities?
Yes. Maxwell Creek has a mandatory HOA and residents get a community pool with a splash pad, a clubhouse, and access to the Maxwell Creek trail system, a greenbelt of concrete, dirt and granite nature trails that runs through the community past Water’s Edge Park. One important detail: Maxwell Creek and Maxwell Creek North are separate associations with different dues and rules, so confirm which one a given home belongs to.
How old are the homes in Maxwell Creek?
Development started around 2002 and the community filled in through the 2000s and early 2010s, with some newer infill since. That means most homes are roughly 15 to 20-plus years old, so budget a real inspection for the things a house that age needs, such as roof, HVAC and fence. Homes are mostly two-story brick, three to five bedrooms, and roughly 2,200 to 5,000 square feet.

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