Kaufman County Real Estate

Market overview, community guides, builder comparisons, and expert tips for buying in one of Texas's hottest growth markets.

Market Overview 2025

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$345,000

Median Sale Price

-2.8% YoY

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Avg Days on Market

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97.5%

List-to-Sale Ratio

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Balanced

Market Status

Moderate — high new construction supply from major builders keeping prices competitive and giving buyers more options than at the 2022 peak.

Home Prices by City

City / Area	Median Price	Price Range	Avg Sq Ft	Price / Sq Ft	School District	Market Trend
Heath	$620,000	$450K–$1.2M+	3,200 sq ft	$194/sqft	Rockwall ISD	Stable
Sunnyvale	$490,000	$380K–$800K	2,800 sq ft	$175/sqft	Sunnyvale ISD	Stable
Forney	$345,000	$280K–$550K	2,200 sq ft	$157/sqft	Forney ISD	Slight decline from peak
Crandall	$300,000	$240K–$450K	2,100 sq ft	$143/sqft	Crandall ISD	Growing
Terrell	$265,000	$190K–$420K	1,900 sq ft	$139/sqft	Terrell ISD	Stable
Kaufman	$225,000	$160K–$350K	1,700 sq ft	$132/sqft	Kaufman ISD	Stable

Master-Planned Communities

Kaufman County is home to some of North Texas's most impressive master-planned communities. Here are the top developments:

$290K–$500K

Builders: D.R. Horton, Lennar, Pulte, CastleRock

3,500+ homesites

Resort-style pools Splash pad Fitness center Walking/biking trails Playgrounds Ponds

Active — building

$300K–$520K

Builders: D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, Gehan Homes

2,800+ homesites

Resort pool Splash park Trails Playgrounds Dog park

Active — building

$320K–$560K

Builders: David Weekley, Pulte, Tri Pointe Homes

1,800+ homesites

Lagoon-style pool Fitness center Walking trails Playground Event lawn

Active — newer community

$285K–$480K

Builders: D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes, Lennar

2,200+ homesites

Community pool Playground Green spaces Walking trails

Active — building

$280K–$440K

Builders: D.R. Horton, CastleRock, Impression Homes

2,000+ homesites

Community pool Playground Trails Pond

Established — final phases

$260K–$450K

Builders: D.R. Horton, Lennar, Century Communities, First Texas Homes

5,000+ homesites

Resort pool Water park Town center Fitness center Trails Parks Dog park

Active — one of the largest MPCs in North Texas

$270K–$400K

Builders: LGI Homes, Impression Homes

900+ homesites

Community pool Playground

Active — building

$300K–$480K

Builders: Brightland Homes, Certainty Homes

1,200+ homesites

Pool Trails Greenbelt

Active

$330K–$550K

Builders: Coventry Homes, Perry Homes

1,100+ homesites

Pool Fitness center Trails Clubhouse

Active — newer community

$255K–$380K

Builders: Brightland Homes, Impression Homes

800+ homesites

Community pool Playground Pond views

Active

Major Home Builders Active in Kaufman County

D.R. Horton

$270K–$450K

America's largest home builder. Offers Express (entry-level), D.R. Horton (mid-range), and Emerald (premium) lines. Prolific in Kaufman County with homes in nearly every major community.

Lennar

$290K–$500K

Major national builder known for 'Everything's Included' approach where upgrades come standard. Strong presence in Forney and Heartland.

Highland Homes

$340K–$600K

Texas-based builder with reputation for quality construction and excellent customer service. Popular move-up option in Travis Ranch and other Forney communities.

Pulte Homes

$320K–$580K

National builder with strong local presence. Known for open floor plans and smart home features. Active in Devonshire and Clements Ranch.

David Weekley Homes

$380K–$700K

Premium Texas builder known for innovation, quality, and outstanding warranty/customer care. A step up in quality from production builders.

Perry Homes

$330K–$600K

Texas-based builder with strong reputation for value and included features. Active in multiple Forney-area communities.

CastleRock Communities

$285K–$460K

Texas-based builder offering competitive pricing with strong included features. Popular in Devonshire and Windmill Farms.

Gehan Homes

$300K–$500K

Dallas-based builder with 30+ years of Texas experience. Known for functional floor plans and good standard features.

Tips for Buying in Kaufman County

Always hire your own buyer's agent — the builder's on-site agent represents the builder, not you. A buyer's agent costs you nothing and can negotiate on your behalf.

Get a third-party inspection, including a pre-drywall (framing) inspection. New construction has defects too — don't skip the inspection just because it's new.

Understand your TOTAL monthly payment before signing: principal + interest + property taxes + homeowner's insurance + HOA fees + any MUD/PID district fees. This full number can be $500–$900/month more than just the mortgage P&I.

Ask builders about current incentives — mortgage rate buydowns, closing cost assistance, and upgrade packages fluctuate. What's available in one month may be gone the next.

Verify the specific school district for your lot before committing. District lines don't always match neighborhood or city names. Use the Texas TEA locator or ask your agent to confirm in writing.

Check for MUD or PID districts — many new developments in Kaufman County have Municipal Utility Districts or Public Improvement Districts that add extra tax assessments on top of standard property taxes. Ask the builder specifically about any additional tax districts.

Kaufman County Real Estate

Market Overview 2025

Home Prices by City

Master-Planned Communities

Devonshire

Travis Ranch

Clements Ranch

Gateway Parks

Windmill Farms

Heartland

Splendora at Forney

Stone Creek Farms

Broadleaf

Prairie Creek Estates

Major Home Builders Active in Kaufman County

D.R. Horton

Lennar

Highland Homes

Pulte Homes

David Weekley Homes

Perry Homes

CastleRock Communities

Gehan Homes

Tips for Buying in Kaufman County

Real Estate Research Tools

Zillow — Forney

Redfin — Kaufman County

NewHomeSource

HAR.com