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Highland Homes, mapped.
I’m Eddie Weir, REALTOR® with REMAX Signature in Greater Houston. Highland Homes is a Texas builder, headquartered in Plano, that builds across all four major Texas metros. In Houston specifically, Highland competes in the move-up tier with deeper standard kitchens, larger floor plans, and a finish package most buyers find richer than the Perry or Meritage equivalent.
Highland Homes · Houston, Texas
What Highland Homes Is
Plano-based, Texas-focused, finish-forward.
Highland Homes was founded in 1985 by Jerry Brand and is headquartered in Plano, Texas. The company builds only in Texas markets — DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio — and has built its reputation on larger floor plans, premium standard kitchens, and deeper bath finishes than most production-builder competitors at the same price point. In Houston, Highland is active in roughly 6+ master-planned communities, almost always in the mid-tier-plus to move-up range.
What Highland Homes Is
Texas-only privately held builder with 60+ floor plans across the state, premium kitchen and bath standards as the differentiator, and larger square-footage plans than most competitors at the same base price. Strong finish quality across the line, with a ‘Highland Living’ standard package that lands richer than Perry, David Weekley, or Meritage equivalents.
What Highland Homes Isn’t
Highland isn’t an entry-level builder — you won’t find Highland in $230k-tier communities. The Houston design center experience requires some buyers to travel to Plano for certain appointment categories, which adds friction for time-pressed relocating buyers. CHOICE-style floor-plan flexibility is more limited than David Weekley’s.
Who Highland Homes Fits
Move-up families prioritizing larger floor plans (often 2,800-4,500+ sq ft) and premium kitchen finishes at $450k-$750k, buyers comparing finish-per-dollar across Texas builders, and Cy-Fair / Fort Bend buyers who specifically value deeper standard inclusions over base-price savings.
By the Numbers
Highland pricing, plain language.
Highland’s Houston base prices typically run $450k-$750k+, with the upper end in Bridgeland estate sections and Cross Creek Ranch. The standard package is one of the deepest in the production-builder category, so design-center add tends to be smaller than at Perry for an equivalent finish target.
Typical Base-Price Range
$450s–$750s+
Source: Highland Homes published base prices across Houston MPCs, May 2026 (verify at highlandhomes.com). Mid-tier in Aliana and Sienna; top tier in Bridgeland and Cross Creek Ranch.
Floor Plan Library
60+ plans
Texas-wide floor plan library. Houston-area plan availability typically 25-30 active plans across 2,200 to 4,500+ sq ft.
Houston MPCs Active
6+ communities
Bridgeland, Cross Creek Ranch, Aliana, Sienna, Cane Island, Towne Lake, Harvest Green (presence varies by phase).
Structural Warranty
10 years
Plus 2-year systems and 1-year workmanship. Industry-standard tiering — read the warranty document for precise scope.
Highland’s standard package value is the line item to watch. The kitchen package alone (cabinet style, counter level, hardware, lighting) at Highland typically runs $8k-$15k richer than the same-price-point Perry or Meritage standard. For finish-focused buyers, that’s real money the brochure base price doesn’t fully tell you about until you walk a Highland model and compare to a competitor.
Where Highland Homes Builds in Houston
Seven master-planned communities to start with, quickly.
Highland’s Houston footprint spans Cypress, the Katy corridor, Fort Bend, and Missouri City. They tend to position one tier above Perry and Meritage in any given community and rarely show up in entry-tier MPCs.
Cypress · Cy-Fair ISD
Bridgeland
Highland’s strongest current Houston footprint. Larger move-up and estate plans across newer Bridgeland phases. Deeper kitchen standards than the Perry equivalent in the same community.
Builder price range: $540s–$760s
View Bridgeland guide →Cypress · Cy-Fair ISD
Towne Lake
Highland presence at Towne Lake skews move-up. Plan series typically 2,800 sq ft and up. Cy-Fair ISD coverage; lake-frontage lots premium-priced separately.
Builder price range: $520s–$720s
View Towne Lake guide →Katy area · Katy ISD
Cane Island
Highland builds at Cane Island in the mid-to-move-up tier. Katy ISD with a Waller County address. Larger plans and richer standard package than the Cane Island Perry equivalent.
Builder price range: $490s–$680s
View Cane Island guide →Fulshear · Lamar CISD
Cross Creek Ranch
Premium Highland footprint at Cross Creek Ranch. Move-up to estate plans, Lamar CISD coverage. Strong finish standards out of the box, especially in kitchen and primary bath.
Builder price range: $560s–$790s
View Cross Creek Ranch guide →Richmond · Fort Bend ISD
Aliana
Highland’s Aliana plans skew move-up with diverse floor-plan series. Fort Bend ISD coverage. Plan options include larger move-up sizes not typically offered by mid-tier builders here.
Builder price range: $490s–$660s
View Aliana guide →Richmond · Lamar CISD
Harvest Green
Highland’s Harvest Green presence aligns with the agrihood premium positioning. Lamar CISD coverage. Plans skew mid-to-move-up, with strong indoor-outdoor flow in newer series.
Builder price range: $470s–$640s
View Harvest Green guide →Missouri City · Fort Bend ISD
Sienna
Established Highland presence at Sienna. Move-up plans with premium kitchen standards. Fort Bend ISD; MUD layer applies as it does for all Sienna sections.
Builder price range: $490s–$680s
View Sienna guide →Highland Homes base-price ranges shown as of May 2026, sourced from Highland Homes published brochures and the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS. Plan availability, base pricing, design-center costs, lot premiums, and incentive packages change frequently — verify current with the builder before committing to a deal. Eddie verifies all figures before publish.
Standard vs. Upgrade
The three things nobody warns Highland buyers about until the design center.
Highland’s standard package is genuinely richer than most production builders, but that doesn’t make the design center free. Three categories matter most.
What’s Standard
Highland’s standard package includes premium cabinet styles, level-2 quartz counters in many series, deeper hardware packages, stainless appliance suites, and wood-look flooring in main living areas as standard in newer plans. The kitchen alone typically lands $8k-$15k richer than Perry or Meritage at the same base price.
The Design Center Reality
Highland’s design center process is structured and appointment-based. Some Houston appointments are handled at the Plano showroom rather than a Houston design center, which can add a travel day for time-pressed relocating buyers. Bring your buyer’s agent, cap the design-center spend, and focus on categories that deliver resale value.
The Lot Premium Math
Lot premiums at Highland communities follow the community-level premium structure. Expect $15k-$50k typical, with $50k+ on premium positioning (corner lots, water views, oversized parcels). Drainage and elevation diligence apply.
Why People Pick Highland Homes
Larger plans, richer standards, Texas-focused.
Highland’s Houston pull is the standard-package depth combined with floor-plan size. For move-up families wanting 2,800-4,500+ sq ft with premium kitchen finishes already baked in, Highland often delivers the strongest finish-per-dollar in the production category. They’re not the cheapest builder in any Houston MPC, but for buyers comparing what’s actually in a base-price home, Highland typically wins the kitchen and bath standard comparison against Perry, David Weekley, and Meritage.
On the buyer-agent side, Highland plays the standard new-construction game. The on-site sales agent represents Highland, not you. I register on day one before the on-site team claims the lead, negotiate the incentive package and rate buy-down, walk through which Highland upgrades actually return resale value (kitchen-counter level-ups, hardwood extensions, primary bath upgrades typically do; decorative tile and statement lighting typically don’t), and review the contract before signing. Highland pays my commission out of its marketing budget — it doesn’t come out of your purchase price.
Highland Homes FAQ
The questions Highland Homes buyers actually ask.
Is Highland Homes a good builder?
For move-up buyers wanting larger floor plans and richer standard kitchen and bath finishes at the mid-tier-plus price point, yes. Highland’s Texas-only focus means tighter operational consistency than national builders, and the standard package depth is the strongest differentiator against same-tier competitors like Perry and David Weekley.
What’s the average price of a Highland home in Houston?
Highland’s Houston base prices typically run $450s to $750s+ depending on the community and plan series. Most Highland buyers land in the $520s-$650s on base price, then add $20k-$50k at the design center (less than the Perry-equivalent because the standard package starts richer).
Which Houston master-planned communities have Highland Homes?
Highland is active in 6+ Houston master-planned communities including Bridgeland, Cross Creek Ranch, Aliana, Sienna, Cane Island, Towne Lake, and Harvest Green. They skew move-up communities and rarely build in entry-tier MPCs.
What’s standard vs. upgrade at a Highland home?
Highland’s standard package typically includes level-2 quartz kitchen counters, premium cabinet styles, stainless appliance suites, wood-look flooring in main living areas, and deeper trim packages. Upgrades cover counter level-ups, hardwood extensions, primary bath finishes, structural options (extended garages, sunrooms, butler’s pantries), and the broader design-center catalog. Typical add is $20k-$50k.
Is Highland’s design center in Houston or Plano?
Highland’s main design center is in Plano. Some Houston buyer appointments are handled at the Plano showroom, especially for categories where the showroom inventory is more complete. Plan for either a travel day or a remote-selection process depending on the community and plan series. Ask the on-site sales team how your specific appointment is structured.
Does Highland Homes negotiate price?
Highland rarely cuts base price. The negotiation happens on the incentive package — rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, design-center allowance, and lot premium concessions. As your buyer’s agent I push on those line items at every phase, especially at quarter-end and phase-end when Highland has stronger reasons to move inventory.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy a Highland home?
Yes. The on-site sales agent at any Highland model home represents Highland, not you. As your buyer’s agent I register on day one before the on-site team claims the lead, negotiate incentives and design-center allowance, walk through which Highland upgrades actually return resale value, and review the contract before signing. Highland pays my commission out of its marketing budget — it doesn’t come out of your purchase price.
What’s Highland Homes’ warranty?
Highland offers a tiered warranty: 10-year structural, 2-year systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and 1-year workmanship coverage. Industry-standard structure. Read the actual warranty document for precise scope, especially the structural piece, since ‘structural’ has a narrow legal definition that’s tighter than most buyers expect.
Ready to talk through Highland Homes?
I’ll pull current Highland Homes inventory across the master-planned communities that fit your priorities, walk through the standard-vs-upgrade math for the plans you’re considering, and lay out the lot premium, design-center allowance, and rate buy-down options worth negotiating. Bring me on day one of model-home tours and I’ll register as your buyer’s agent before the on-site team claims the lead.
