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About Empire Communities
Empire Communities is a production home builder with a significant footprint across the greater Austin market. As a large-scale builder, they operate through established residential communities, offering model homes, multiple floor plan series, and design centers where buyers can select finishes and upgrade packages before their home is built. With more than 500 homes recorded in the Austin MLS and 86 currently listed for sale, Empire Communities ranks among the more prolific builders you will encounter when shopping for new construction in this market.
Their model is community-focused. Most Empire Communities developments are part of master-planned neighborhoods with shared amenities like parks, trails, and community pools. They typically offer a mix of quick-move-in homes (already built or nearly complete) alongside build-to-order options, which gives buyers flexibility depending on their timeline. If you need to close in the next 60 days, there are options. If you want more time to choose your own finishes, that path is usually available too.
Where Empire Communities Builds in the Austin Area
Empire Communities has built homes across 10 cities in the Austin metro. Their largest volume is in Pflugerville with 102 homes in MLS records, followed by Georgetown with 86 homes, Austin proper with 72 homes, San Marcos with 56 homes, and Kyle with 39 homes. They also have a presence in Hutto, Bastrop, Liberty Hill, Round Rock, and Cedar Creek.
Their most active communities right now include:
Additional communities with some current inventory include Plum Creek, Parmer Ranch, Lakeside, Double Eagle Ranch, and Blanco Vista. Communities like Mueller, Park Blackhawk, and Santa Rita Ranch have had Empire Communities homes in the past but currently show limited or no active inventory.
Price Range and Home Styles
Empire Communities homes in the Austin area are priced around a median of $393,990, based on 161 closed sales in the MLS. The upper end of their pricing reaches $1,350,000, reflecting premium lots, larger floor plans, or elevated finish levels in certain communities.
Home sizes range from 1,247 to 3,249 square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms. The smaller floor plans tend to appear in more affordable suburban communities, while larger layouts are found in neighborhoods with bigger lots or more elevated product lines.
Pricing varies meaningfully by city. Homes in outlying areas like Bastrop, Hutto, or Cedar Creek tend to come in at lower price points, while communities closer to Austin or in higher-demand suburbs like Georgetown and Kyle may price higher. It helps to compare a few communities rather than assuming one Empire Communities home represents the full picture.
Also keep in mind that builder pricing rarely tells the whole story. Lot premiums, structural upgrades, and design center selections can add tens of thousands of dollars to the base price. Getting a clear picture of the total cost before signing a contract is important.
What to Expect When Buying an Empire Communities Home
Buying from a production builder like Empire Communities works differently than buying a resale home, and a few things are worth knowing upfront.
First, Empire Communities has their own sales agents on-site at each community. Those agents work for the builder, not for you. Bringing your own buyer's agent from Neuhaus Realty Group puts someone in your corner who is looking out for your interests throughout the process. In most cases this costs you nothing, because builder contracts typically include co-op compensation for the buyer's agent.
Second, builder contracts are written by the builder's legal team and tend to be more favorable to the builder than to the buyer. Understanding what you're signing, including timelines, deposit terms, and what happens if the build is delayed, matters before you commit.
Third, new construction inspections are worth the investment. Even brand-new homes benefit from third-party inspections at key stages of the build, such as framing, pre-drywall, and final walkthrough. Issues caught early are far easier to address than ones discovered after closing.
Working with an experienced local agent who knows how Empire Communities and similar builders operate lets you navigate all of this with fewer surprises and a better outcome.
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