Richmond and Rosenberg, TX are adding significant new master-planned inventory in 2026 and 2027, led by Evergrove (1,655 homes, first move-ins Q1 2027) and Hallimore Ranch in Rosenberg, where LGI Homes is actively selling. Fort Bend County’s median sale price reached $373,000 in early 2026, with homes averaging about six weeks on market.
What new master-planned communities are opening in Richmond and Rosenberg, TX?
Richmond and Rosenberg are adding substantial new master-planned inventory through 2026 and into 2027. The headline project is Evergrove in Richmond, a 1,655-home community from Toll Brothers and Tri Pointe Homes with first move-ins projected for Q1 2027. In Rosenberg, LGI Homes launched the Novo Collection at Hallimore Ranch in May 2025 and is still actively selling new homes there as of mid-2026. Fort Bend County’s median sale price was $373,000 as of February 2026, with listings averaging about 41 to 43 days on market through the summer.
Key Takeaways
Fort Bend County’s median sale price reached $373,000 in February 2026, up 2.1% year-over-year, according to Redfin’s county housing market report.
Evergrove in Richmond is a 1,655-home master-planned community with first move-ins projected for Q1 2027 and Phase 1 completion expected by Q2 2027.
LGI Homes launched the Novo Collection at Hallimore Ranch in Rosenberg in May 2025 and continues active new-home sales through 2026.
Fort Bend County had 5,981 active listings in June 2026, up from 5,292 in April 2026, signaling growing buyer choice heading into the second half of the year.
Homes in Fort Bend County were averaging 41 days on market in June 2026 and 43 days in July 2026, meaning most well-priced homes are moving within about six weeks.
What’s actually being built in Richmond and Rosenberg right now?
This is the question I get most from buyers who are serious about Fort Bend County. They’ve heard the names, they’ve driven the Grand Parkway, and they want to know what’s real and what’s still a rendering on a sign. Here’s what I can tell you as of September 2026.
Evergrove: Richmond’s biggest new community
Evergrove is the most-talked-about new project in Richmond right now, and for good reason. According to The Real Deal Texas, Toll Brothers and Tri Pointe Homes are developing a 1,655-home master-planned community with first move-ins projected for Q1 2027 and Phase 1 completion anticipated by Q2 2027. Those are future milestones, not current occupancy, so if you’re planning to buy here, you’re buying into a build timeline. In all, Toll Brothers has a current build time estimated at 8 months for buying dirt and building. They are already working on some inventory homes to be available later this year. Best guess is it will be a 10 year project to complete all sections and features of the community.
That’s not a red flag. That’s how master-planned communities work in Fort Bend County. The buyers who get the best positions in these communities are the ones who get in early, understand the phasing, and know what questions to ask the builder’s sales team. I walk my clients through that process before we ever set foot in a model home.
If you want deeper background on how Richmond’s established master-planned communities compare to what’s coming, I put together a full breakdown at Richmond TX Master-Planned Communities: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle.
Hallimore Ranch: Rosenberg’s active new option
On the Rosenberg side, Hallimore Ranch is the name to know. LGI Homes announced the Novo Collection at Hallimore Ranch on May 28, 2026, with sales for that product line having officially launched on May 30, 2025. As of mid-2026, LGI is still actively marketing and selling there, which means this is an ongoing new-construction cycle, not a fully built-out subdivision. Buyers have real choices here right now.
Rosenberg’s master-planned projects tend to sit at a slightly more accessible price point than some of Richmond’s larger enclaves, and they benefit from strong access to US-59/I-69 for commuters heading toward Sugar Land or central Houston. If you want to see what else is in the pipeline for Rosenberg, my post on New Developments in Rosenberg, TX covers the broader picture.
What does the Fort Bend County market look like for buyers in 2026?
Prices are up, but the market isn’t overheated. That’s the honest summary.
Redfin’s Fort Bend County housing market data shows a median sale price of $373,000 in February 2026, up 2.1% year-over-year. That’s steady appreciation without the frenzy of 2021 and 2022. Realtor.com’s Fort Bend County market report (reflecting data largely from 2025, the most recent snapshot available) puts the median closer to $426,740, with an average of 54 days on market and about $171 per square foot. The spread between those two figures reflects different methodologies and time windows, so I’d treat both as directional rather than definitive.
What I find more useful for active buyers is the inventory trend. Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) for Fort Bend County shows total listings climbing from 5,292 in April 2026 to 5,981 in June 2026. More inventory means more negotiating room. And FRED’s median days on market series for Fort Bend shows listings sitting at 41 days in June 2026 and 43 days in July 2026. Homes are moving, but buyers have time to think.
Data Point Figure Source / Period Median sale price (Fort Bend County) $373,000 Redfin, February 2026 Year-over-year price change +2.1% Redfin, February 2026 Total active listings (Fort Bend County) 5,981 FRED, June 2026 Median days on market 41 days (June) / 43 days (July) FRED, mid-2026 Median rent (Fort Bend County) $2,299/month Realtor.com, 2025 data
For buyers considering new construction in master-planned communities specifically, this market texture matters. You’re not competing in a multiple-offer frenzy on most lots right now, but well-positioned phases in communities like Evergrove will move. Knowing your budget and your timeline before you walk into a builder’s sales office is the difference between a good deal and a rushed one. That’s exactly why I always tell buyers: get your lender conversation done before you fall in love with a floor plan.
With new construction, there’s also real room to negotiate beyond the sticker price. Builders in Fort Bend County have been offering rate buydowns and upgrade packages, and those concessions can be worth more than a straight price cut depending on your financing. My New Construction Homes in Richmond, TX Buyer’s Guide walks through exactly how to approach those conversations.
What makes master-planned communities worth the price in Fort Bend County?
I get this question from buyers who are comparing a master-planned community home against a similarly priced resale in an older neighborhood. Here’s my honest take after years of working in these communities.
The amenity packages in newer Fort Bend master-planned communities go well beyond the standard pool and playground. Communities in the Richmond and Rosenberg corridor are incorporating agri-hood concepts (think community gardens and farm-to-table programming), on-site educational partnerships, extensive trail systems, and recreational facilities that function more like private clubs than HOA amenities. That’s a real lifestyle difference, and it has real resale implications too.
The commute math also matters. Richmond and Rosenberg communities with access to the Grand Parkway (TX-99) or US-59/I-69 put residents within a reasonable drive of the Energy Corridor, Sugar Land, and central Houston. That’s not a soft lifestyle preference, it’s a hard financial factor when you’re deciding where to plant roots for the next decade.
And then there’s the HOA structure itself. Master-planned communities typically maintain common areas, enforce deed restrictions, and fund amenity upkeep through association dues. That consistency protects property values in ways that unplanned subdivisions often can’t match over time. Your specific situation, the HOA budget, the reserve fund health, the restrictions on what you can do with your property, all of that needs a close read before you sign. I help my clients work through those documents so there are no surprises after closing.
For a deep dive on one of the most established master-planned communities in the area, my post on Living in Veranda Richmond TX gives a good sense of what the full lifestyle package looks like in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new master-planned communities are opening in Richmond, TX in 2026 and 2027?
The most significant new master-planned community opening in Richmond is Evergrove, a 1,655-home development from Toll Brothers and Tri Pointe Homes with first move-ins projected for Q1 2027 and Phase 1 completion expected by Q2 2027, according to The Real Deal Texas. As of September 2026, buyers can engage with the sales process now ahead of those delivery dates. Richmond also has several established master-planned communities, including Veranda and Aliana, that continue to add phases and resale inventory.
Are home prices in Fort Bend County still going up in 2026, or has the market cooled?
Prices are still rising, but at a measured pace. Redfin’s Fort Bend County data shows a median sale price of $373,000 in February 2026, up 2.1% year-over-year, which reflects steady appreciation rather than the sharp run-up of prior years. Inventory has grown from 5,292 to 5,981 active listings between April and June 2026 per FRED data, giving buyers more options and more negotiating leverage than the market offered in 2022 or 2023.
What’s the difference between living in a master-planned community like Hallimore Ranch versus an older neighborhood?
Master-planned communities like Hallimore Ranch in Rosenberg are built around a coordinated amenity package, deed restrictions, and HOA-maintained common areas from day one, which typically produces a more consistent streetscape and shared lifestyle infrastructure than older, unplanned subdivisions. LGI Homes’ Novo Collection at Hallimore Ranch is designed for buyers who want that integrated amenity experience at an accessible price point. The tradeoff is that HOA dues are a real ongoing cost, and the deed restrictions govern what you can do with your property, so reviewing those documents carefully before closing is essential.
What amenities do new Richmond and Rosenberg master-planned communities offer beyond pools and playgrounds?
The newer master-planned communities in Fort Bend County are raising the bar significantly, incorporating agri-hood programming (community gardens, farm-to-table concepts), extensive hike-and-bike trail networks, on-site educational partnerships, and recreation facilities that function more like private clubs. Access to major corridors like the Grand Parkway and US-59/I-69 is also built into the community planning, which means transportation infrastructure is part of the amenity package. The specific mix varies by community, so comparing amenity plans side-by-side is worth doing before you commit to a particular development.
When I buy in a Fort Bend master-planned community, what does the title company do at closing?
In Texas, your closing is handled by a title company, which performs the title search on the property, clears any liens or encumbrances on the lot, issues title insurance (both owner’s and lender’s policies when there’s financing), and manages the escrow of funds and closing documents. At a new-construction closing in a community like Evergrove or Hallimore Ranch, the title company also coordinates the recording of the deed with Fort Bend County and handles disbursement of funds to the builder. The allocation of specific closing costs between buyer and builder is negotiable and set in your purchase contract, so review those terms carefully and confirm your numbers with your title company and lender.
Buying in a master-planned community in Richmond or Rosenberg is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make, and the details matter. Whether you’re weighing Evergrove against an established community, comparing Richmond to Rosenberg, or trying to figure out how to approach a builder’s sales team without leaving money on the table, I can help you work through it. Call me at 832-220-1461 or schedule a consultation directly on my calendar. If you’re closer to the “what’s my budget” stage, start with a market price opinion so you know exactly what you’re working with before you walk into any model home.
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