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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

ElemHarry McKillop Elementary (located within Liberty)
MiddleMelissa Sixth Grade Center (6) · East Cardinal Middle School (7–8)
HighMelissa High School

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

Is Liberty in Melissa still building new homes?
No. Liberty was developed by Hillwood Communities starting in 2003 and grew to about 1,855 homes, and the last new-construction homes sold in 2024. It is now a resale community, which is exactly its appeal for some buyers: finished streets, mature landscaping, and an amenity center that has been running for years rather than a construction site with a promised future pool.
What schools serve Liberty in Melissa?
The whole community is in Melissa ISD, and Harry McKillop Elementary sits inside Liberty itself. Because Melissa is a single-district city with one high school, Liberty students feed into the citywide secondary campuses, currently the Melissa Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School, and Melissa High School. Always confirm your specific address's assignment with the district before buying.
What amenities does Liberty have?
Liberty was built with a full amenity package: an amenity center with a pool and splash pad, a sports pavilion with gas grills, sand volleyball courts, a catch-and-release fishing pond, playgrounds, soccer fields, and walking paths. That amenity depth, plus more than two decades of maturity, is the main thing that separates Liberty from Melissa's newer, still-building subdivisions.

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