Drive the west and southwest arcs of Fort Bend County and you can feel it: the county’s growth isn’t just adding rooftops—it’s building places. The newest wave of master-planned communities is leaning hard into what today’s buyers want: trails and parks, tighter neighborhood “centers,” better daily convenience, and a range of home types that let first-time buyers, move-up families, and multigenerational households live close without feeling crowded.
Below are seven standout new and new-ish communities—each with a distinct identity—plus where they’re located and what homebuyers can generally expect to pay.
1) Austin Point — Richmond / Fort Bend’s “new town” vision
Where it is: Richmond area in Fort Bend County; a major master-planned project (often described as roughly 4,700 acres) that’s being rolled out in phases.
Why it’s a gem: Austin Point is being positioned as a destination community—more like a future “town” than a subdivision, with large-scale green space and long-term mixed-use aspirations. One builder describes the plan as having about 1,000 acres of parks, trails and greenspace.
Price range (typical new-build entry points): You’ll see starting prices in the high $300s/low $400s for some offerings.
Best for: Buyers who want to get in early on a “big vision” community with runway for future amenities and growth.
2) Harvest Green — Richmond / a lifestyle community that keeps expanding
Where it is: Richmond, in Fort Bend County.
Why it’s a gem: Harvest Green built its brand around community feel—parks, trails, and gathering places—and it’s still expanding with additional homes plus new parks/open space and a second pool.
Price range: The community itself markets new homes across tiers, commonly $400K–$900K+ depending on builder and plan.
Local market context: HAR also reports neighborhood value ranges and 2024 pricing metrics that show how this area has matured while staying in demand.
Best for: Families who want an established master plan (with active amenities) that’s still adding fresh inventory.
3) Brookewater — Rosenberg / big parks, big value, big upside
Where it is: Rosenberg (Fort Bend County).
Why it’s a gem: Brookewater is a newer, large-scale plan (often described around 850 acres) designed to deliver the classic master-planned mix—amenities, open space, and a neighborhood identity—at a price point that still feels reachable for many buyers.
Price range: New construction has been marketed starting “lower $300s” (varies by builder, lot size, incentives, and phase).
Best for: First-time and move-up buyers who want modern homes and a master-plan lifestyle without jumping into the highest price tier.
4) The George — Richmond / the next major corridor community
Where it is: At/near the intersection of FM 2977
Why it’s a gem: The George is a next-generation master plan—about 1,500 acres—with big developer backing and clear long-term momentum, positioned to become one of the county’s signature new addresses.
Timing & growth: Major reporting notes construction activity and an expected ramp-up of models and sales activity as phases come online.
Price range: Some builders have previewed pricing; for example, Highland Homes’ broader Houston listings show The George “from the $610s” (exact pricing will vary by builder, product line, and release).
Best for: Buyers planning a move 6–18 months out who want to be early in a premium, highly planned corridor community.
5) Indigo — Richmond / the walkable, “new urban” Fort Bend experiment
Where it is: Richmond/Fort Bend County near Texas 99 and U.S. 90, designed with walkability as a core feature.
Why it’s a gem: Indigo is one of the most distinctive new communities in the region—more pedestrian-first, more neighborhood social space, and more variety in housing types (cottages, duplex-style homes, and more). A major local feature on the project highlights how quickly it gained traction after sales began.
Price range: New-home listings show entry points around $278K in some product types, with ranges expanding upward depending on plan and builder.
Best for: Buyers who want something different from the standard “drive-to-everything” suburb—and who value community design as much as square footage.
6) Holly Ridge — Rosenberg / the next wave of attainable master planning
Where it is: West of Rosenberg, along/near U.S. 90 Alternate, planned as a sizable community with major green space.
Why it’s a gem: Holly Ridge is being built for the reality of today’s market: families who want Fort Bend schools and quality new homes, but who also need prices that don’t float away. Reporting describes a plan for 1,000+ homes with hundreds of acres including parks and amenities.
Price range: Reported early pricing expectations are roughly $300,000 to $450,000.
Best for: Buyers looking for new construction in an attainable range—especially those who still want pools, trails, and a neighborhood center feel.
7) Lakes of Bella Terra West — Richmond / the “sweet spot” for value and location
Where it is: Richmond area (Fort Bend County), a newer section tied to the broader Bella Terra sphere of growth.
Why it’s a gem: This is the kind of community that wins on balance: established enough to feel real (neighbors, routines, resale comparables), but still new enough that many homes have modern layouts and newer construction standards.
Price range: Community-level guides commonly cite ranges from the mid-$200s to mid-$300s for homes in this pocket (with the broader market showing higher asking prices for some listings depending on size, upgrades, and timing).
Best for: Buyers who want Richmond convenience and a proven neighborhood fabric without paying the premium of the newest “headline” master plans.
Why these communities stand out as Fort Bend “gems”
Across all seven, a few themes keep repeating:
- Location logic: Most sit along Fort Bend’s growth spine—between 99, U.S. 90, FM 1093, and the Richmond/Rosenberg/Fulshear orbit—where new retail, schools, and infrastructure keep following rooftops.
- Amenity-first planning: Parks, trails, pools, and community centers aren’t extras; they’re the product.
- A wider price ladder: From high-$200s entry points (Indigo) to $600s+ premium builds (The George), Fort Bend’s new-build pipeline now offers a more complete set of options than many counties can match.
