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Meritage Homes, energy-engineered.
Meritage Homes in Houston — the energy-efficiency story (HERS scores, spray-foam, modern envelope), the floor plans, the master-planned communities they’re building in, and what the energy-cost math actually saves you in a Texas climate.
The short answer
What does a new Meritage Homes home cost in Houston right now?
I’m Eddie Weir, a REALTOR® with REMAX Signature. On September 24, 2026, Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS showed 188 active Meritage Homes new-construction listings. Most of that list, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, was $244,000 to $439,000. Homes that closed June 1 to August 31, 2026 had a median price of $305,000 (316 closings).
Updated September 2026 · Data: Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS
Counts and asking-price bands describe the saved September 24 listing sample; confirm today’s availability for the specific home.
What Meritage Homes Is
Built to Save. Energy package as the differentiator.
Meritage Homes was founded in 1985 in Arizona and is headquartered in Scottsdale (NYSE: MTH). The company’s positioning is built around energy efficiency: spray foam insulation, ENERGY STAR certification, fresh-air HVAC, and low-E windows are standard inclusions across every Meritage home rather than upgrades. In Greater Houston, Meritage is active in roughly 8+ master-planned communities at the mid-tier production price point.
What Meritage Homes Is
Public production builder with energy efficiency as the structural differentiator — spray foam insulation, ENERGY STAR-certified construction, fresh-air HVAC, low-E windows, and tankless water heaters are STANDARD across every Meritage home. The energy package isn’t sold as an upgrade because it’s baked into how every Meritage home is built.
What Meritage Homes Isn’t
Meritage isn’t a luxury or finish-forward builder — the cabinetry, counters, and trim packages are standard production-builder fare. CHOICE Plans-style structural flexibility is more limited than David Weekley. Design-center upgrade pricing tracks the mid-tier production-builder norm.
Who Meritage Homes Fits
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
New Construction · Greater Houston
Meritage Homes for sale, right now.
A look at what’s active from Meritage Homes across Greater Houston, with prices that range widely by community and size.
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Meritage Homes across Greater Houston.
A national builder founded in 1985, Meritage builds energy-efficient new homes in growing communities throughout the Houston metro. Browse current listings, plans, and pricing below.
Founded 1985
A publicly traded builder (NYSE: MTH) building homes across the United States since 1985.
Houston Communities
Building across the metro in areas like Tomball, Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Magnolia, Richmond, Manvel, Pearland, and Spring.
Floor Plan Range
Single-family layouts roughly 1,400 to 3,000 square feet, generally three to five bedrooms with two to three baths.
Approximate Prices
On September 24, 2026, Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS showed 188 active Meritage Homes new-construction listings. Most of that list, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, was $244,000 to $439,000. Homes that closed June 1 to August 31, 2026 had a median price of $305,000 (316 closings).
Energy Efficiency
Known for ENERGY STAR certification and standard spray-foam insulation, designed to lower monthly utility costs.
New Construction
Move-in-ready inventory and to-be-built homes are available across active Houston-area communities, with options changing often.
Newest active Meritage Homes listings across Greater Houston per the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS. Builder names and logos identify each builder’s homes.
By the Numbers
Meritage pricing, plain language.
On September 24, 2026, Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS showed 188 active Meritage Homes new-construction listings. Most of that list, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, was $244,000 to $439,000. Homes that closed June 1 to August 31, 2026 had a median price of $305,000 (316 closings).
Active new-construction list
$244,000 to $439,000
188 active new-construction listings on September 24, 2026, 10th to 90th percentile. Closed median $305,000 for 316 homes, June 1 to August 31, 2026. Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS. This is list price, not a brochure base price.
Floor Plan Library
40+ plans
Houston-area plans across 1,800 to 4,200+ sq ft. Plan availability varies by community and phase.
Houston Master-Planned Communities Active
By location
The largest groups of active Meritage Homes new-construction listings on September 24, 2026 were Riviera Pines (31), Sundance Cove (19), Landing Meadows (15). Those figures are listing counts, not prices. Cross Creek Ranch is not still selling new homes. Johnson Development said the last newly built home sold on May 4, 2026. Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS.
Structural Warranty
10 years
Plus 2-year systems and 1-year workmanship. ENERGY STAR partnership adds tracked utility-cost commitments documented in the home file.
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
Community comparison
Where the saved listings were concentrated
These were the three largest community groups in this builder’s September 24, 2026 new-construction listing sample. They are listing counts, not builder prices or confirmation of availability today. Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS.
Riviera Pines
31 new-construction listings in the September 24, 2026 sample.
Sundance Cove
19 new-construction listings in the September 24, 2026 sample.
Landing Meadows
15 new-construction listings in the September 24, 2026 sample.
Use the current listings above, then confirm the available home, lot, school assignment and included features for the address before planning a visit.
Standard vs. Upgrade
The three things nobody compares apples-to-apples when shopping Meritage.
Meritage’s energy package is the structural differentiator. Three categories matter most when comparing Meritage to Perry, DR Horton, or other mid-tier production builders.
What’s Standard
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
Operating Cost Math
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
The Lot Premium Math
Request the price sheet for the exact homesite and confirm what the quoted price includes. For a build-to-order home, separate the base plan, lot premium and selected options. For an inventory home, confirm the lot and installed options already included in the asking price so they are not counted twice.
Why People Pick Meritage Homes
Operating cost matters. Meritage makes it standard.
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
On the buyer-agent side, Meritage plays the standard new-construction game. The on-site sales agent represents Meritage, 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 the actual operating-cost math vs. competing builders (the energy package value is the conversation most buyers miss), and review the contract before signing. In practically every case, the builder pays my compensation — I confirm it with the builder before our first visit.
Meritage Homes FAQ
The questions Meritage Homes buyers actually ask.
Is Meritage Homes a good builder?
Compare the specific homes on their floor plans, included features, total price, completion date and written warranty. An independent inspection and a review of the contract help you evaluate the home beyond the model-home presentation.
What’s the average price of a Meritage home in Houston?
On September 24, 2026, Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS showed 188 active Meritage Homes new-construction listings. Most of that list, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, was $244,000 to $439,000. Homes that closed June 1 to August 31, 2026 had a median price of $305,000 (316 closings).
Which Houston master-planned communities have Meritage Homes?
The largest groups of active Meritage Homes new-construction listings on September 24, 2026 were Riviera Pines (31), Sundance Cove (19), Landing Meadows (15). Those figures are listing counts, not prices. Cross Creek Ranch is not still selling new homes. Johnson Development said the last newly built home sold on May 4, 2026. Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS.
What makes Meritage Homes different from other builders?
Ask for the home’s HERS rating and the assumptions behind any energy-cost estimate. Insulation, equipment, floor area, thermostat settings and your utility plan affect the result. Compare the actual homes you are considering before assigning a dollar value to energy features.
Are Meritage homes really more energy efficient?
Yes, measurably. ENERGY STAR certification is a third-party-verified standard, not marketing. Spray foam insulation has documented R-value advantages over the fiberglass batt insulation that’s code-minimum in Texas. Ask for the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score on any specific Meritage home — lower is better, and Meritage homes typically score in the 50-65 range vs. 100 for code-minimum new construction.
Does Meritage Homes negotiate price?
Ask about the current price and incentive offer on the specific home. Compare a price reduction with lender credits, rate buy-downs and other concessions using the full loan terms and closing costs.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy a Meritage home?
Yes. The on-site sales agent at any Meritage model home represents Meritage, 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 the actual operating-cost math vs. competing builders, and review the contract before signing. In practically every case, the builder pays my compensation — I confirm it with the builder before our first visit.
What’s Meritage Homes’ warranty?
Meritage offers a tiered warranty: 10-year structural, 2-year systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and 1-year workmanship coverage. The ENERGY STAR partnership adds tracked utility-cost commitments documented in the home file. Industry-standard tiered warranty otherwise.
Compare Houston Builders
Shopping Meritage Homes against the rest of the field?
Builder bands below show the 10th to 90th percentile of active new-construction asking prices on September 24, 2026. Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS. They describe that saved listing sample, not builder base prices or today’s inventory. Follow a builder guide for current listings.
- Starlight Homes$220,000 to $330,000
- D.R. Horton$246,000 to $410,000
- K. Hovnanian$295,000 to $542,000
- Coventry Homes
- Chesmar Homes
- Meritage Homes$244,000 to $439,000 · you are here
- Perry Homes$406,000 to $750,000
- Westin Homes
- David Weekley Homes$376,000 to $657,000
- Highland Homes$394,000 to $750,000
- Toll Brothers$469,000 to $989,000
Start from the top: the Houston new construction guide — every builder side by side, plus what is negotiable before you sign. Also worth reading: Houston builder incentives decoded.
Ready to talk through Meritage Homes?
I’ll pull current Meritage Homes inventory across the master-planned communities that fit your priorities, walk through the actual operating-cost math vs. Perry, DR Horton, and the rest of the mid-tier production field, 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.
