Melissa is a city made for families! This close-knit and diverse Dallas suburb offers a strong public school system and a safe community, making it the perfect place for young people to grow and flourish. Located in the northern central portion of Collin County, Melissa is about 40 miles northeast of Dallas and 65 miles northeast of Fort Worth, offering residents small-town living with big-city amenities. Melissa represents the sweet spot of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex along the U.S. 75 corridor, offering easy access to the nearby cities of McKinney and Sherman, making it perfect for commuters.
New master-planned developments continue to take root in Melissa as they have in recent years, as the area has seen massive population growth. Most of these popular new housing developments are created with families in mind, offering great amenities like playgrounds, trails, sports courts, community swimming pools, and so much more. All are within easy access to Melissa's highly-rated public schools as well as great family-friendly city amenities like Zadow Park, home of the Z-Plex sports complex, featuring baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and so much more. Throughout the city, there are 41 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Although Melissa continues to have one of the fastest-growing population rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, it retains its small-town sensibility and charm. It has one of the lowest crime rates among all of the Dallas suburbs. The community's unique characteristics and prime location not only continue to drive new residents to the city but some of the area's top builders and developers as well. There are currently 467 new housing developments, with many more just outside the city, in places like Aubrey, Frisco, and Northlake. There are 84 area builders here too, constructing new homes to meet the demand of the many new residents who want to call Melissa home.
There are only 467 communities in Melissa with active new construction projects. For more options to choose from, try expanding your search to include all communities in the Dallas area.
You might also consider specific community types across the Dallas area that are in good supply including luxury developments, new townhome developments, or 55 plus developments in Dallas.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Melissa subdivisions with new homes in affordable price ranges.
Popular Housing Developments in Melissa, TX
Market Overview: New Homes in Melissa, TX
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Melissa and the new construction market for new build homes in Melissa:
| City | Melissa |
| State | Texas |
| Metro Area | Dallas |
| Subdivisions | 467 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 2,029 |
| Homes Under Construction | 1,377 |
| Starting Price | $169,999 |
| Average Price | $568,084 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $200 |
| New Home Builders | 84 |
| Builders in Melissa | - Bloomfield Homes
- Pacesetter Homes Texas
- Ashton Woods
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Customizable Options in Melissa
| Floor Plans Available | 4,185 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Square Footage Range | 763 to 7,231 sq/ft. |
