Move-In-Ready Homes in Meadow Run, Melissa, TX

Standing in front of Melissa High School on a warm September afternoon, I can see the sports complexes stretching out across the street and the rooflines of Meadow Run just beyond. This is the north side of the Metroplex that people keep asking me about, the part of DFW that's grown by leaps and bounds over the last three to five years. Melissa and Anna have boomed, and honestly, the momentum hasn't slowed.

Today I'm walking you through six inventory homes in Meadow Run, all built by Pacesetter. These aren't spec homes sitting empty for months. They're move-in ready, priced from $489,000 to $560,000, and they come with a builder incentive I want you to pay attention to: $15,000 in closing costs plus a washer, dryer, and fridge package valued at $3,500. That's as of September 2023, and I'm adding another $5,000 from my side if we close by the end of October. We're talking $20,000 in help, enough to buy down your interest rate, cover your upfront fees, or both. That kind of money changes your monthly payment and your cash to close, and I believe in making homeownership more affordable when I can.

Table of Contents

• Meadow Run: Quality Construction Across from Melissa High School
• What I Like About Pacesetter Homes
• Conclusion

Meadow Run: Quality Construction Across from Melissa High School

Meadow Run sits directly across from Melissa High School and the sports complexes that anchor this part of town. The community is still expanding, there are lots available to build on if you're not ready to close in the next 30 to 45 days. Build time runs six to nine months, give or take, so you have options whether you need to move fast or you want to customize from the ground up.

Pacesetter is the builder here, and they're running a realtor event right now to showcase their inventory. The current promotion includes $15,000 in closing costs and a washer, dryer, and fridge package worth $3,500. I'm kicking in another $5,000 if we close by the end of October 2023, which brings the total help to $20,000. That's not a gimmick. That's real money that can buy down your interest rate by a few hundred dollars a month over the life of the loan, or it can cover your upfront fees and leave you with more cash in your pocket at closing. I want you to be able to afford the house you actually want, and if I can help make that happen, I will.

The homes I'm showing you today range from 2,000 to just over 2,400 square feet. You'll see one-story and two-story floor plans, three to five bedrooms, and configurations that include game rooms, studies, and corner lots. Several homes back to the main road, which means no back neighbors, just a larger backyard and a little more privacy. The community has a pool and an amenity center, and the lots are good-sized without being overwhelming to maintain.

Prices run from $489,000 to $560,000 depending on square footage, bedrooms, and lot placement. These are inventory homes, so they're ready to close quickly. If you're trying to host Thanksgiving dinner in your new house, or even hand out candy on Halloween, this timeline works.

First Stop: 4-Bed, 3-Bath at $499,000

The first home I walked was listed right at $500,000, technically $499,000 so they can say under $500K. It's a four-bedroom, three-bath, single-story home with about 2,200 to 2,300 square feet. The kitchen has a big open island for entertaining and a two-tone cabinet setup: white in the back, brown wrap on the island. The dining room is large, there's a fireplace in the living room, and the backyard is good-sized, not too big, not too small.

The primary suite has a separate tub and shower combo, which I like. Out the window you can see the lots still available to build on, so this isn't a closeout community. If you're interested in the area but not ready to close yet, you can still pick a lot and build. This particular home is a solid entry point if you want four bedrooms and three full baths without jumping over $500,000.

Second Stop: 4-Bed, 3-Bath with Game Room at $514,000

Next door I found a four-bedroom, three-bath, one-story home at 2,300 square feet for $514,000. The standout feature here is the game room off the main living space. It's connected to two bedrooms and a bathroom, so you could use it as a playroom, an entertainment space for kids, or even a next-gen suite for parents who need their own wing. You could easily add a door to close it off if you wanted more separation.

The kitchen is large, built for entertaining. There's a fireplace in the living room, and the primary suite at the back has a double vanity and a larger shower, no tub. This home backs up to the main road, so you get no back neighbors. Before we talk about any incentives or price reductions, you're looking at $514,000 for a well-designed floor plan with a game room that actually makes sense.

Third Stop: 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath at $489,000

Right next door to that one, I walked a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home listed at $489,000. It's the cheapest option I'm showing you today, and it still keeps the study up front. You lose a bedroom compared to the first house, but you add a powder bath, which is useful when you're entertaining.

The flooring is beautiful throughout, and this one also backs up to the main road, no back neighbors. The primary suite has a larger shower, but my favorite feature is the closet-to-laundry-room connection. You walk through the primary closet and boom, you're in the laundry room. I have this setup in our house, and it's my favorite thing. The study could also be used as a game room if you don't need a dedicated office.

Under $500,000 for a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a community that's still growing, this is a strong option if you don't need four or five bedrooms.

Fourth Stop: My Floor Plan at $539,000

I have to tell you I'm biased on this one because this is the floor plan my wife and I built. It's a massive single-story home with a raised entryway that I love even though I'm not sure what you do with that space. Four good-sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, just over 2,400 square feet, listed right under $540,000.

All three secondary bedrooms are contained on one side of the house. There's a good-sized game room, and the primary suite is at the back. The living space is huge and well connected to the kitchen and dining room. The patio is large, and the backyard is even larger, great space to enjoy if you like being outside. The primary suite has two separate closets, which is awesome if you and your spouse don't want to share.

This home also has a couple of lots still available nearby if you want to build this floor plan from scratch. At $539,000, it's one of the pricier options, but you're getting a lot of house and a lot of lot.

Fifth Stop: 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath Entertainer's Home at $495,000

I started outside on this one to show you the bigger front porch and the large backyard. This house is built for entertaining. You've got a breakfast nook, natural wood tones in the kitchen, and then it opens up into a massive living room space. There's a formal dining area on the front side, so you have options for how you use the space.

It's a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at about 2,000 square feet, listed at $495,000. The primary is off the main living area, and there's a half bath off the study with a closet, so you could technically use it as a fourth bedroom if you needed to. The study itself is large, could easily be converted into a secondary media room.

What I love about this one is the front porch. You can sit out there with your morning coffee, say hey to your neighbors, and enjoy the natural light that comes through the house. Pacesetter does a great job designing homes that feel well done without being overdesigned. You get larger baseboards, high ceilings, and good quality features, but there's still room to make your own customizations.

Sixth Stop: 5-Bed, 4-Bath Two-Story at $560,000

The final house is a five-bedroom, four-bath, two-story home on a corner lot in the $560,000 range. This is the first two-story I'm showing you today, and it's the most house for the money if you need the bedrooms and the space.

You get two bedrooms downstairs, including the primary suite. Upstairs you have another bedroom, a bathroom, and a game room. The kitchen is large, there's a beautiful fireplace, and the best part of this house is the Costco pantry. You walk in unsuspecting, and then bam, it goes all the way back, deep storage, great use of space.

Because it's a corner lot, you have tons of backyard space and options for how you use it. At $560,000, this is the top of the range for Meadow Run inventory, but you're getting five bedrooms, four baths, and a floor plan that works if you have a bigger family or you just want the extra room.

What I Like About Pacesetter Homes

I've sold a lot of Pacesetter homes, and my wife and I built one ourselves. Here's what I like: the quality is consistent, the designs are thoughtful, and they don't overdo it. You get high ceilings, larger baseboards, and tons of natural light without feeling like you're living in a showroom. The homes feel well done, but they still leave you room to make them your own.

The floor plans make sense. The game rooms are actually usable. The closet-to-laundry-room connections are smart. The kitchen islands are big enough to entertain around. These aren't details you notice until you live in a house, and then you realize how much they matter.

Pacesetter is also expanding here in DFW, which means more options and more communities. When they run promotions like the one happening right now, $15,000 in closing costs plus appliances, it's worth paying attention. That kind of help changes what you can afford and how your monthly payment looks.

Conclusion

Meadow Run in Melissa is a community that's still growing, built by a builder I trust, in a part of the Metroplex that people are moving to. The inventory homes I showed you today range from $489,000 to $560,000, and they're ready to close in 30 to 45 days. With $15,000 in builder closing costs, a $3,500 appliance package, and another $5,000 from me if we close by the end of October, we're talking about $20,000 in help. That's real money that can buy down your rate, cover your fees, or both.

If you're relocating to DFW or already here and looking for new construction, call or text me at 469-707-9077 or book a FREE consultation here. New construction is my specialty. I know these builders, I know these communities, and I know how to make the numbers work. My contact information is below. Let's make it happen.