Pacesetter Homes is one of the greater Austin area's most active production builders, with 88 homes currently on the market and 841 total transactions recorded across Central Texas. Their homes span a wide range of configurations, from compact 2-bedroom floor plans to expansive 5-bedroom layouts, with square footage between 1,016 and 3,357 square feet. The median sold price for Pacesetter homes sits around $272,450, making them a consistent option for buyers seeking new construction at accessible price points.
Pacesetter builds across ten cities in the metro, with especially strong activity in communities like Easton Park, Whisper Valley, Blanco Vista, and Chaparral Crossing. If you're shopping for new construction anywhere from Austin proper to Kyle, Georgetown, or San Marcos, there's a good chance Pacesetter has something worth a look.
About Pacesetter Homes for Sale
About Pacesetter Homes
Pacesetter Homes is a high-volume production builder with a long-established presence across the greater Austin metro. With 841 total MLS transactions on record and 88 active listings available right now, Pacesetter ranks among the most prolific builders in Central Texas. As a large-scale operation, Pacesetter runs established communities with model homes, defined floor plan collections, and design centers where buyers select finishes and upgrades.
Production builders like Pacesetter work differently from custom builders. You're choosing from a set of pre-designed floor plans within a specific community, which keeps costs more predictable and build timelines more structured. That tradeoff works well for buyers who want a new home without the complexity of a fully custom process. Pacesetter also offers homes for lease in some communities, giving them a broader footprint across both the rental and ownership markets.
Where Pacesetter Homes Builds in Austin
Pacesetter's reach covers ten cities across Central Texas. Austin leads with 264 recorded transactions, followed by San Marcos (133), Manor (72), Hutto (69), Kyle (53), Georgetown (47), Leander (45), Pflugerville (44), Buda (27), and Liberty Hill (26). That kind of geographic spread is notable even among large builders, and it reflects a long history of developing in emerging growth corridors as Austin has expanded outward.
Some of the most active Pacesetter communities right now include:
Other notable communities in their portfolio include Star Ranch, Bell Farms, Avalon, Oak Creek, and Bunton Creek.
Price Range and Home Styles
Pacesetter homes are positioned across a broad section of the Austin new construction market. Recent closed sales show a median price of $272,450, with homes reaching up to $649,000 at the top of the range. That spread makes sense given how many different communities and cities they build in. A home in Hutto or Manor will land at a very different price point than one in Easton Park or Whisper Valley in Austin proper.
Floor plans run from 1,016 to 3,357 square feet, accommodating 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 5 bathrooms. Entry-level plans tend to be compact and suited to smaller households or buyers entering the market for the first time, while the larger plans appeal to buyers looking for dedicated office space, extra guest rooms, or room for multi-generational living. Across their communities, Pacesetter offers enough variety that it's worth browsing several before committing to a location.
What to Expect When Buying a Pacesetter Home
Buying from Pacesetter follows the standard production builder process. You'll start by visiting a model home or sales office in one of their communities, where a sales counselor walks you through available lots and floor plans. Once you've selected a plan and lot, you'll visit a design center to choose interior finishes, from flooring and cabinetry to countertops and fixtures. Upgrades can add significantly to the base price, so it's worth having a clear budget before you sit down with the design team.
One of the key advantages of working with an independent agent rather than the builder's on-site representative is that you get someone focused entirely on your interests. The on-site agent works for the builder. At Neuhaus Realty Group, we've worked with buyers across multiple Pacesetter communities and can help you compare floor plans, evaluate lot premiums, and think through upgrade decisions before you sign anything. In most cases, bringing your own agent adds no cost to you as a buyer.
Build timelines vary by community phase and current construction pace. Some buyers close within a few months; others wait longer depending on where they land in the queue. The on-site sales team can give you the most current timeline for a specific community, and we can help you think through what questions to ask and what to watch for throughout the process.
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