Meritage Homes for Sale

About Meritage Homes for Sale

About Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes is a national production builder with one of the largest footprints in the Austin real estate market. They specialize in building within master-planned communities where buyers can choose from a set of floor plans, tour model homes, and make finish selections at a design center. This structured process makes the new construction experience more predictable compared to custom or semi-custom building.

With 4,137 homes recorded in the Austin MLS and 332 currently active, Meritage ranks among the highest-volume builders in Central Texas. Their homes come with builder warranties, and most of their communities include shared amenities managed through a homeowners association.

Where Meritage Homes Builds in Austin

Meritage has a wide geographic footprint across the Austin metro, with homes spread across ten cities: Round Rock (566 homes), Austin (552), Hutto (453), Georgetown (449), Kyle (320), Pflugerville (307), Buda (275), Leander (227), Dripping Springs (219), and Liberty Hill (120).

Their most active communities with neighborhood pages include:

• Morningstar - 276 homes on record, 12 currently active
• Big Sky Ranch - 124 homes on record, 8 active
• Cross Creek - 122 homes on record, 2 active
• Turner's Crossing - 111 homes on record, 8 active
• Butler Farms - 108 homes on record, 9 active
• Reserve Westcreek - 106 homes on record, 1 active
• Siena - 95 homes on record, 2 active
• Easton Park - 95 homes on record, 1 active
• Woodlands Park - 89 homes on record, 1 active
• Shadowglen - 89 homes on record, 5 active
• Verona - 82 homes on record, 2 active
• Garlic Creek West - 82 homes on record, 3 active

Price Range and Home Styles

Based on 1,130 closed sales recorded in the Austin MLS, the median sold price for a Meritage home in this area is $344,000. Prices at the upper end reach $2,100,000 in their larger or more premium configurations, reflecting the range of floor plans Meritage offers from entry-level to move-up.

Most Meritage homes in the Austin market are configured with 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms. Square footage runs from 1,172 on the smaller end to 5,656 for their largest plans. Buyers looking for a more modest footprint will find it in their entry-level designs, while those who need more room have larger two-story plans available across several communities.

What to Expect When Buying a Meritage Home

As a production builder, Meritage follows a consistent process across all of their communities. You'll typically begin with a visit to a model home or on-site sales office, where a builder representative walks you through available floor plans, current inventory, and lot availability. If you're purchasing a to-be-built home rather than a completed spec, you'll also visit their design center to choose interior and exterior finishes.

Meritage communities are typically master-planned, so HOA fees are common and often fund shared amenities like pools, trails, and green space. Lot sizes and community layouts vary between neighborhoods, so it's worth comparing a few areas if outdoor space or specific community features matter to you.

One thing worth knowing before you walk into a Meritage model home: the sales representatives there work for Meritage, not for you. Having your own agent from Neuhaus Realty Group costs you nothing on a new construction purchase since the builder pays the buyer's agent commission. It gives you an independent advocate who can review contract terms, help you negotiate upgrades or incentives, and represent your interests through the full closing process.