The Grand Prairie: Homes, HOA and Community Guide

The developer's residents page lists annual homeowners association dues of $1,200, managed by CCMC; builder pages and an MLS listing checked Oct 20, 2026 show the same $1,200 a year. The page does not state the budget year, and transfer, resale certificate and capital contribution fees are not published on the public pages (the association's assessment page needs a resident login). Ask the title company for the resale certificate figures before closing. Owners who lease also pay a $300 annual rental registration fee.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

CCMC manages Grand Prairie Master Community, Inc. The community manager listed on the developer site is Otis Chandler (346-405-1180), with an on-site office at 16155 Sonneblume Park Drive open weekdays 9 to 5. CCMC customer service is 866-244-2262, and after-hours HOA emergencies go to 1-800-274-3165. The association's own site is mygrandprairietx.com; its document library and assessment pages require a resident login. CCMC also employs the on-site lifestyle director who plans resident events.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

David Weekley Homes' Grand Prairie pages show a combined tax total of 3.29% (checked Oct 20, 2026), and an MLS listing the same day showed 3.31. Neither breaks the total into districts. Harris County's 2025 rates are published by the Harris County Tax Office; the Waller ISD, water district and ESD rates were not confirmed from official pages. Look up the exact parcel on HCAD and the Harris County Tax Office before you buy. Ask the seller for the latest tax bill too, because new-construction bills can change once a home is fully assessed.

Sources: davidweekleyhomes.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Waller ISD. The developer lists Holleman Elementary on Stokes Road in Waller, Waller Junior High and Waller High School, and says an on-site Waller ISD elementary is coming, with no opening date published. Assignments can change, so confirm the schools for a specific address directly with Waller ISD (2214 Waller Street, 936-931-3685) before you decide. The developer's Prairie Promise program also gives eligible Waller ISD educators and staff 1% savings on a new home.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Not yet. The developer's education page lists a future on-site elementary as 'coming soon' and the FAQ says the master plan sets aside land for a Waller ISD elementary. No opening date or attendance zone has been published on the pages checked. Until it opens, the developer lists Holleman Elementary, Waller Junior High and Waller High School; confirm the current assignment with Waller ISD. The district office is at 2214 Waller Street in Waller (936-931-3685).

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

The developer's builder page lists David Weekley Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, Shea Homes, Village Builders and Westin Homes (the home page filter also shows Sitterle Homes). Lot widths run from 40' to 70'. Lennar has the widest collection list and the lowest starting prices; Shea and Westin build on 60'-70' homesites. These are production builders; the developer says custom homes are not offered. Lennar is the exclusive builder in The Highlands section, per Realty News Report. Each builder runs its own sales center along Verbena Glen Drive or its own section, so check each one's current plans, lot widths and move-in homes.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Homesites are 40', 45', 50', 60', 65' and 70' wide depending on the builder. Per the developer's promotions page: David Weekley 40', 50', 60'; Westin 45', 60'; Perry 40', 50'; Village Builders 45'; Lennar 40', 45', 50'; Shea 60', 65', 70'. The developer FAQ calls the community a production-home neighborhood without custom homesites. Lot width drives price: Lennar's 40' to 50' homes start lowest, while Shea's 60' series starts at $549,990 on the developer's page.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

On Oct 20, 2026, David Weekley's Grand Prairie pages promoted a Houston-wide 'New Employee Pricing Event' (select homes, up to $40,000 in savings per the image text) and a move-in package on move-in ready homes, with terms on separate pages. Lennar mentions promotions when financing with Lennar Mortgage. Perry, Shea, Westin and Village Builders pages said no incentives at the time. Always get the written terms from the builder.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Two amenity complexes: The Sundancer (6,700 sq ft center on 6.3 acres with two resort-style pools, splash park, zip line, event lawn and Lake Ember access) and The Starlight (3.6 acres with a lap-lane pool, pickleball and playground, open now). There is also the 70-acre Lake Ember, nine other lakes, a 40-foot overlook hill, about 450 acres of green space and about 20 miles of planned trails. A dog park is planned.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Yes, per the developer. Lake Ember is 70 acres, paddle-friendly for kayaks and paddleboards, and open to catch-and-release fishing, reached from The Sundancer. The developer also names nine smaller lakes for shoreline fishing. Ask the association for current lake rules before launching a boat. The Sundancer complex next to the lake also has two resort-style pools, a splash park, a zip line and an event lawn. The developer says the lake was engineered with Harris County Flood Control District for drainage, so its water level can change after storms.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

No one can promise how any property will perform. The developer says Lake Ember was engineered with Harris County Flood Control District to manage drainage in the Cypress Creek watershed; that is the developer's claim. For a specific lot, check Harris County Flood Control District's Flood Education Mapping Tool, the FEMA flood map, the seller's disclosure and the elevation certificate, and get an insurance quote early.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

In Hockley, northwest Harris County, about one mile south of US 290 and about six miles west of the Grand Parkway, roughly 35 miles from Downtown Houston. From US 290, exit Hegar Road, continue on Warren Ranch Road for 1.5 miles and turn on Sunrise Prairie. The welcome center is 16507 Verbena Glen Dr, Hockley 77447. The developer says Hockley is about 36 miles northwest of Downtown Houston. Zube Park and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital are nearby, per the developer's location page.

Sources: realtynewsreport.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

The developer's directions run the other way: from Houston take I-10 west to I-610 north, follow US 290 west for 28 miles, exit Hegar Road, continue onto Warren Ranch Road for 1.5 miles and turn onto Sunrise Prairie. Reverse that route to head downtown. Drive it at the hours you would commute before deciding. From Katy, the developer routes drivers up the Grand Parkway (SH 99) to US 290. The developer gives no drive times, and none are estimated here.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development, a Houston land development firm founded by Harry Masterson, Jordan Mack and Vicente Rangel. The community opened April 13, 2024 with a festival the developer called 'The Grandest Opening'. Realty News Report quoted EMBER's director of development saying the plan aims to offer a variety of price points. The developer's own page names no other EMBER communities. Lennar, David Weekley, Perry, Shea, Village Builders and Westin build there today.

Sources: realtynewsreport.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

1,730 acres according to Realty News Report and the developer, which also uses 'about 1,700' in one FAQ answer. Around 450 acres are parks and green space. A total planned home count has not been published on the pages checked. The 70-acre Lake Ember and nine smaller lakes sit inside that green space, along with about 20 miles of planned trails.

Sources: realtynewsreport.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

RCLCO ranked it No. 17 nationally for 2025 with 639 new-home sales, and John Burns ranked it No. 4 in Texas with the same total. In RCLCO's mid-2026 list it was No. 35 with 259 sales in the first half, down from 299 a year earlier. Rankings measure new-home sales volume only. The developer's own FAQ cites a No. 15 ranking on a 2026 list, which does not match RCLCO's published table.

Sources: rclco.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Leasing is regulated. Owners must register each tenant through CCMC's BUURT portal, file a copy of the lease so management can check it against the CC&Rs, and pay a $300 annual rental registration fee once approved. Tenants get amenity access only after owner and tenant forms are complete. The minimum lease term and any short-term rental rule are in a separate leasing restrictions document; read it before buying to rent.

Sources: mygrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Per the association: water and sewer through a water district operated by Municipal District Services (281-290-6500); trash by Best Trash (281-313-2378); gas by Unigas; and electricity from a retail provider you choose at powertochoose.org. The developer names Centric Fiber as its internet partner (877-342-7270). Because water comes from a district, the district's tax rate is part of your property tax bill; ask for it before you buy.

Sources: mygrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

The developer names Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, which has an emergency room, ICU and NICU, a Life Flight helipad, TIRR outpatient rehabilitation and imaging, and describes it as minutes away. It does not give a distance. Waller ISD and Harris County ESD 200 are listed by the association as the nearby public contacts for schools and fire service. Drive to the hospital at the hours you would need it to judge the trip yourself.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

No gated sections are described on the developer, association or builder pages checked. The community is laid out around lakes, trails and two amenity complexes. Ask the association if gated sections are planned in later phases. Most homes are production homes on 40' to 70' lots from six builders. Pool, lake and amenity access is controlled through the association, and tenants get access only after their registration is approved.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

A developer program that gives eligible Waller ISD educators and staff 1% savings on a new home in The Grand Prairie. Eligibility details are on the developer's Prairie Promise page; confirm with the builder before you sign. It is a developer program, not a builder incentive, so it may be combined with or limited by a builder's own offers; ask both. It does not change school assignments, which come from Waller ISD.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

The association lists Waller City Police for non-emergency police calls (936-931-2110) and Harris County ESD 200 in Prairie View for non-emergency fire calls (936-372-8084). Call 911 for emergencies. The association also lists the Southeast Texas Poison Center (800-222-1222) and Harris County Pets for loose dogs (281-999-3191). The nearest post office is at 17210 Warren Ranch Road in Hockley. Ask the association which agency patrols your street.

Sources: mygrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

1,730 acres (the developer FAQ also says about 1,700). Production homes from builders on 40', 45', 50', 60', 65' and 70' homesites; the developer says it does not offer custom homes. Lennar is the exclusive builder in The Highlands section (40', 45' and 50' lots) and had started more than 200 homes there by November 2024. Opened April 13, 2024 with a festival called 'The Grandest Opening'; nearly 500 homes were expected by spring 2025.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com · realtynewsreport.com · houstonagentmagazine.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

Developer price range: mid $200s to $700s+. That is the association or developer’s own description, not a current price. Prices depend on section, builder, lot and updates; current listings are in the search on this page, and recent sales in the same section are the best guide.

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

The The Grand Prairie document center on this page links 4 public documents from the association and public agencies, including declarations, architectural guidelines and policies (open the document center). Association website: Grand Prairie Master Community, Inc. 2 of the documents we found need an owner login; a buyer gets them through the seller or the resale certificate. Recorded restrictions are also on file with the Harris County Clerk, and the state’s management certificate search shows the association’s registered manager and recorded documents. In a purchase, ask for the resale certificate and current governing documents early in the option period.

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Sources: Grand Prairie Master Community, Inc. · Texas HOA management certificate search Checked Oct 13, 2026

Resident amenities include The Sundancer Amenity Complex, The Starlight Amenity Complex, Lake Ember, and Lifestyle director and resident events. Open to the public or by membership: Future on-site Waller ISD elementary school and The Shops at Grand Prairie. Also in or near the community: Additional lakes, Overlook Hill, Trails, parks and green space, and Dog park. Resident-only facilities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association, and rules and hours change.

Amenities and who can use them

Sources: thegrandprairietx.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

Pricing in The Grand Prairie should come from recent sales in the same section, adjusted for lot, size and updates. Expect the buyer to ask for a resale certificate from Grand Prairie Master Community, Inc.; ordering it early avoids delays. Because the home is in a utility or special district, Texas law requires a written district notice to the buyer, and a buyer comparing payments will look at the total tax rate. Have the seller’s disclosure, any repair receipts and, if you have one, an elevation certificate ready before you list.

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Sources: Texas Water Code §49.452 (district notice) Checked Oct 13, 2026