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M\/I Homes has acquired approximately 230 acres near Waller for a 600-home community that will be part of Sandhill Reserve. Home sales are expected to begin next spring.<\/p>\n
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Just northwest of Houston<\/a>, one of America’s fastest-growing counties<\/a> is preparing to welcome more than 1,000 new neighbors.<\/p>\n A Columbus, Ohio-based home developer, M\/I Homes, recently acquired roughly 230 acres near Waller, according to a recent news release. A 600-home development will take shape onsite.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Known as Sandhill Reserve, the community will ultimately feature roughly 1,130 homes in total. In addition to M\/I Homes’ 600-home development in the south, AQU Capital’s development company, Avani Communities, will develop another 530 homes in the northern portion, according to the Houston Business Journal.<\/a><\/p>\n “This is an exciting opportunity in a growing area of Houston that is a meaningful addition to our portfolio of self-developed communities,” Jay McManus, Houston division president for M\/I Homes, said in the release. “With good access, a solid school district and affordable home prices, Waller has become a popular destination for home buyers.”<\/p>\n M\/I Homes recently acquired 230 acres in Waller for a 600-home community.\u00a0<\/p>\n M\/I Homes<\/p>\n M\/I Homes acquired 175 acres of the Sandhill Reserve Community from AQU Capital and another 54 adjacent acres from Lea and Alvin Rollins. The community will retain the Sandhill Reserve name.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n “Sandhill Reserve will strike the right balance of upscale amenities and the ‘know-your-neighbors’ charm of a smaller community,” McManus said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The first phase of 180 lots will offer a mix of 40, 50 and 60-foot properties. Home sales are expected to begin in late spring 2027, featuring farmhouse exterior designs. Pricing has yet to be established.<\/p>\n In addition to the 600 homes, M\/I Homes’ plans call for pickleball courts, covered shade structures, playgrounds, pocket parks, ponds, open green space and walking trails.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Residents in the M\/I Homes-developed portion of the community will also have access to other Sandhill Reserve amenities, including a clubhouse, resort-style pool, playground, parks, ponds, open green space and trails,” the release reads.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n RELATED: Fast-growing Houston suburb lands another 1,000-home community<\/a><\/p>\n What else is happening in Waller?<\/p>\n Rapid development continues in Waller as the county ranks among the fastest-growing in the U.S.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, developers unveiled plans for the roughly 700-home Windy Hill community.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Oakberry Trails, a Ryko development in Waller, celebrated its grand opening in June.<\/a> The 262-acre project is slated to bring more than 900 homes to Waller County. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Another 429-acre community, known as Wildrye North<\/a>, will bring 998 homes along the U.S. 290 corridor. In July, about 300 lots were under contract as the three-phase project advances.\u00a0<\/p>\n RELATED: Master-planned 900-home community makes debut northwest of Houston<\/a><\/p>\n Other M\/I Homes projects underway in Texas<\/p>\n In addition to the Sandhill Reserve development, M\/I Homes is also behind several other large-scale developments across the Lone Star State.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Among them is a 309-acre development headed to Dayton, Texas. Known as Trinity Landing, the 1,000-home community is under construction along Highway 90 near the Grand Parkway, slated to open in February 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n Stay informed, and entertained.<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our Terms Of Use<\/a> and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n M\/I Homes is also developing Wild Oak, a 205-acre, 400-home community in Needville, expected to open in late summer or early fall 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n Two other M\/I Homes communities in Texas are already hitting the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n “Home sales have already started in Berryknoll in the Montgomery area and Sorella, a Tomball community M\/I Homes, is developing with Johnson Land Ventures,” according to the release.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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