Liberty
Melissa's flagship 535-acre master-plan, now built out and trading as resale
Liberty is the most established large community in Melissa: a 535-acre master-planned neighborhood developed by Hillwood Communities that opened in 2003 and grew to roughly 1,855 homes built by a roster of well-known DFW builders. The last new-construction homes here sold in 2024, so Liberty is now essentially a resale market rather than an active build. Its draw is amenity depth and maturity that newer Melissa subdivisions can't match yet, with an elementary school inside the community and Melissa ISD serving the whole city.
Price Range
Primarily resale, roughly $350K–$650K depending on size, lot, and updates. Liberty sold out of new construction in 2024, so ask for current comps rather than a builder base price.
Property Types
Single-family resale, Move-up family homes, Some larger custom homes
Year Built
2003–2024
HOA: Mandatory HOA (Liberty Texas HOA); confirm current dues and what they cover with Mali before writing an offer.
Schools
Melissa ISD
Commute & Access
15 min to McKinney · 25 min to Allen · 35 min to Frisco/Plano · ~45 min to Downtown Dallas via US-75
Highlights
What makes Liberty stand out
- 535-acre Hillwood master-plan opened in 2003, the largest established community in Melissa
- Roughly 1,855 homes built by Drees, Highland, Perry, K. Hovnanian, CalAtlantic, and Bloomfield
- Harry McKillop Elementary sits inside the community
- Amenity center with pool and splash pad, plus a sports pavilion
- Mature landscaping and finished streets, not an active construction zone
- Served entirely by Melissa ISD, so no school-boundary roulette
Best Fit
Buyers who want a settled, amenity-rich master-plan with mature trees and a school inside the neighborhood, and who prefer a resale home in a finished community over living amid new construction.
Nearby Amenities
- Amenity center with pool and splash pad
- Sports pavilion with gas grills
- Sand volleyball courts
- Catch-and-release fishing pond
- Playgrounds and soccer fields
- Walking paths throughout the community
Major Employers Nearby
- McKinney employment corridor (15 min)
- Dutch Bros roasting facility, Melissa (in-city)
- Melissa Industrial Park along SH-121 (in-city)
- Frisco/Plano employment centers (30–35 min)
Liberty: Frequently Asked Questions
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Nearby
More Melissa neighborhoods
- Milrany RanchActive new-construction master-plan with an amenity center and resort-style poolNew construction from roughly the high $420s into the $700s depending on builder, plan, and lot (K. Hovnanian base pricing has started near $428,900; UnionMain plans from the $450s). Builder base prices move with incentives and inventory, so confirm current numbers.
- Wolf Creek FarmsNew-construction Melissa community with a for-sale core and a large build-to-rent sectionNew-construction homes from roughly the high $460s (Meritage Signature series near $469,900) to the mid-$500s and up (Premier series from about $550,000). Builder base prices move with incentives and inventory, so confirm current numbers and lot premiums.