Ask Anne — Prosper, TX real estate answers

Everything buyers, sellers, and relocating families ask about Prosper, Texas — neighborhoods, schools, HOA dues, MUD and PID assessments, market data, and more.

General

Common questions about Prosper, Texas real estate and working with Anne Cicero.

What neighborhoods are in Prosper, Texas?

Popular Prosper, TX neighborhoods include Star Trail, Windsong Ranch, Light Farms, Gentle Creek Estates, Lakes of La Cima, Frontier Estates, Artesia, Whitley Place, Villages at Legacy, Lakewood at Brookhollow, and Christie Farms. Each offers unique amenities, home styles, and access to Prosper ISD schools.

Who is Anne Cicero?

Anne Cicero is a Prosper, Texas real estate agent and Prosper resident since 2019, specializing in family relocations. She has three children in Prosper ISD and offers firsthand knowledge of neighborhoods, schools, and daily life in Prosper. She is affiliated with Monument Realty.

What school district serves Prosper, Texas?

Prosper, Texas is primarily served by Prosper Independent School District (Prosper ISD), covering elementary, middle, and high school campuses across Prosper, most of Celina, and parts of Frisco and McKinney.

What counties are Prosper neighborhoods in?

Prosper straddles Denton County and Collin County. Windsong Ranch is entirely in Denton County, while Star Trail has portions in both Denton County and Collin County. County affects property tax assessment and some public services.

Is Prosper, Texas a good place to relocate a family?

Prosper, Texas is one of the fastest-growing family destinations in North Texas, known for Prosper ISD schools, master-planned communities with resort-style amenities, and its location within commuting distance of Frisco, Plano, and the broader Dallas–Fort Worth job market.

How do I get a home valuation in Prosper, TX?

You can request a free, no-obligation home valuation at prospertx.homes/home-valuation, or contact Anne Cicero directly at 945.302.1437 or annecicero@monumentstar.com.

Where can I see live Prosper, TX real estate market data?

Live inventory, median prices, and days-on-market for Prosper and Celina are published at prospertx.homes/market-data, pulled from NTREIS MLS. Monthly interpretive summaries are on the blog.

How do I get in touch with Anne?

Call or text 945-302-1437, email annecicero@monumentstar.com, or use the contact form on this site. Anne typically responds the same day.

MUD & PID

Understanding Municipal Utility Districts and Public Improvement Districts in Prosper.

What is a MUD in Prosper, Texas?

A MUD (Municipal Utility District) is a special taxing district that funds water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure in newer developments and appears as an additional line item on the property tax bill. MUD rates typically decrease over time as the district's bonds are paid down.

What is a PID in Prosper, Texas?

A PID (Public Improvement District) is an assessment tied to the property — not the owner — that funds neighborhood amenities like parks, trails, entry monuments, and landscaping. PIDs can often be paid off in full at closing.

Which Prosper neighborhoods have a MUD or PID?

MUDs and PIDs are common in newer Prosper master-planned communities including Artesia, Windsong Ranch, and Light Farms. Always confirm the current MUD/PID rate for a specific home before making an offer.

Windsong Ranch

Windsong Ranch homes range from the mid-$500s to $2M+, with floor plans from cottages to estate homes across multiple builders.

What is the Crystal Lagoon at Windsong Ranch?

Windsong Ranch features a 5-acre Crystal Lagoon with white-sand beaches, swimming areas, paddleboarding, kayaking, and a Lagoon Café — one of the largest residential lagoons in the U.S.

What is the price range for Windsong Ranch homes?

Homes in Windsong Ranch typically range from the mid-$500,000s to $2,000,000+, with floor plans from cottages to estate homes across multiple builders.

What schools serve Windsong Ranch?

Windsong Ranch is zoned to Prosper ISD, consistently ranked among the top districts in Texas. Boundaries can change — verify with Prosper ISD before purchase.

Does Windsong Ranch have an HOA?

Yes. The Windsong Ranch HOA funds the Crystal Lagoon, three resort pools, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, miles of trails, parks, and on-site community programming.

What county is Windsong Ranch in?

All of Windsong Ranch is located in Denton County, within the town of Prosper, Texas.

Star Trail

Star Trail homes typically range from the high $700s to $2M+, with most luxury homes between 3,500 and 6,500+ square feet on premium lots.

What is the price range for homes in Star Trail?

Homes in Star Trail generally range from the high $700,000s to $2,000,000+, with most luxury homes between 3,500 and 6,500+ square feet.

What schools are zoned to Star Trail in Prosper?

Star Trail is zoned to Prosper ISD, one of the highest-rated districts in Texas. The community is served by Hall Elementary (located on-site), Reynolds Middle School, and Prosper High School.

Does Star Trail have an HOA?

Yes — Star Trail has a mandatory HOA that maintains the amenity center, resort pool, parks, trails, and architectural standards throughout the community. HOA dues are billed quarterly at $380 per quarter.

What amenities does Star Trail offer?

Star Trail residents enjoy a resort-style pool, amenity center, sport courts, parks, and miles of walking trails — all within a guard-attended, master-planned setting.

Who builds homes in Star Trail?

Star Trail features a curated builder lineup of American Legend Homes | Britton Homes | Coventry Homes | Highland Homes | Toll Brothers.

What county is Star Trail in?

Star Trail is in Prosper, Texas, with some portions in Collin County and other portions in Denton County. Anne can help you confirm the county for any specific Star Trail home.

Light Farms

Light Farms homes range from the high $400s to $1.5M+, with options from cottages to estate-size homes across multiple builders.

Is Light Farms in Prosper or Celina?

Light Farms sits in Celina, just north of Prosper, with sections zoned to both Prosper ISD and Celina ISD. Anne can clarify which schools any specific Light Farms home is zoned to.

What is the price range in Light Farms?

Homes in Light Farms typically range from the high $400,000s to $1,500,000+, with options from cottages to estate-size homes across multiple builders.

What makes Light Farms different from other Prosper-area neighborhoods?

Light Farms is a farm-inspired master-planned community with community gardens, working farms, five resort pools, miles of trails, on-site cafés, an elementary school inside the community, and acres of green space.

Does Light Farms have an HOA?

Yes — Light Farms has a mandatory HOA that funds its pools, fitness center, gardens, trails, on-site lifestyle programming, and common-area maintenance.

Artesia

Homes in Artesia, Prosper TX generally range from the $300s to $700K, with most homes between 1,400 and 4,000 square feet.

What is the price range for homes in Artesia, Prosper TX?

Homes in Artesia typically range from the $300s to $700K, depending on builder, lot size, and finishes. Most homes are 1,400 to 4,000 square feet.

What schools serve Artesia in Prosper?

Artesia is zoned to Prosper Independent School District — Bryant or Stuber Elementary, Rushing Middle School, and Richland High School. Boundaries can change, so verify with Prosper ISD.

Does Artesia have an HOA?

Yes, Artesia has a mandatory HOA that funds the resort-style pool, clubhouse, community center, parks, trails, common-area maintenance, community events, and architectural standards.

Who builds homes in Artesia?

Artesia is a Megatel Homes community with Highland Homes and Lennar offering new-construction floor plans across a range of price points.

Where is Artesia located in Prosper?

Artesia sits along Prosper's western edge in Denton County (75078), near Frontier Parkway and Legacy Drive — minutes from the Dallas North Tollway, US-380, and the shops at Gates of Prosper.

Gentle Creek Estates

Custom homes in Gentle Creek Estates typically range from the high $800s to $3M+, with most homes between 4,000 and 7,000+ square feet on oversized lots.

What is special about Gentle Creek Estates?

Gentle Creek is a gated, golf-course community in Prosper built around the Gentle Creek Golf Club. Custom luxury homes sit on large, mature lots with tree-lined streets.

What is the price range in Gentle Creek Estates?

Custom homes in Gentle Creek Estates typically range from the high $800,000s to $3,000,000+, with most homes between 4,000 and 7,000+ square feet on oversized lots.

What schools serve Gentle Creek Estates?

Gentle Creek Estates is zoned to Prosper ISD and is primarily served by Cockrell Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Walnut Grove High School. Always verify current boundaries with the district.

Does Gentle Creek Estates have an HOA?

Yes. The Gentle Creek HOA maintains the gated entrances, common areas, and community standards. Golf club membership is separate.

Whitley Place

Homes in Whitley Place typically range from the mid-$700s to $1.5M+, with most homes between 3,500 and 5,500 square feet on landscaped lots.

What makes Whitley Place special?

Whitley Place is a gated, established Prosper neighborhood with tree-lined streets, family-friendly amenities, and well-maintained common areas — popular with buyers who want a settled-in community.

What is the price range in Whitley Place?

Homes in Whitley Place typically range from the mid-$700,000s to $1,500,000+, with most homes between 3,500 and 5,500 square feet on landscaped lots.

What schools serve Whitley Place?

Whitley Place is zoned to Prosper ISD and is served by Cockrell Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Walnut Grove High School. Always verify current boundaries with the district.

Does Whitley Place have an HOA?

Yes. The Whitley Place HOA funds the gated entrance, amenity center, common-area maintenance, and architectural standards.

Lakes of La Cima

Homes in Lakes of La Cima typically range from the mid-$500s to $1.2M+, depending on lot, age, and updates. Most are established homes on generous lots.

What is Lakes of La Cima known for?

Lakes of La Cima is an established Prosper neighborhood centered on scenic ponds and lakeside views, with mature trees, tree-lined streets, and a quieter, family-friendly feel.

What is the price range in Lakes of La Cima?

Homes typically range from the mid-$500,000s to $1,200,000+, depending on lot, age, and updates. Most are established (not new construction) on generous lots.

What schools serve Lakes of La Cima?

Lakes of La Cima is zoned to Prosper ISD and is served by Folsom Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Walnut Grove High School. Always verify current attendance zones with the district.

Does Lakes of La Cima have an HOA?

Yes. The HOA maintains the lakes, common areas, parks, and community standards.

Frontier Estates

Estate homes in Frontier Estates typically start in the high $1M range and exceed $4M, depending on lot size, square footage, and custom finishes.

What is Frontier Estates in Prosper?

Frontier Estates is an exclusive Prosper enclave of custom estate homes on oversized one-acre+ lots, known for privacy, mature trees, and architectural character.

What is the price range in Frontier Estates?

Estate homes typically start in the high $1,000,000s and exceed $4,000,000, depending on lot size, square footage, and custom finishes.

What schools serve Frontier Estates?

Frontier Estates is zoned to Prosper ISD and is served by Lilyana Elementary, Reynolds Middle School, and Prosper High School. Always verify current boundaries with the district.

Does Frontier Estates have an HOA?

Yes — a low-touch HOA preserves common areas and protects the estate-lot character of the neighborhood.

Villages at Legacy

Homes in Villages at Legacy typically range from the mid-$500s to $1M+, with floor plans from upscale family homes to larger executive plans.

Where is Villages at Legacy located?

Villages at Legacy is in Prosper near Legacy Drive, with quick access to the Dallas North Tollway, US-380, and the Gates of Prosper shopping district.

What is the price range in Villages at Legacy?

Homes typically range from the mid-$500,000s to $1,000,000+, with floor plans from upscale family homes to larger executive plans.

What schools serve Villages at Legacy?

Villages at Legacy is zoned to Prosper ISD. The community is served by Stuber Elementary (on-site), Rushing Middle School, and Richland High School.

Does Villages at Legacy have an HOA?

Yes — the HOA maintains the entry, common areas, and community standards.

Lakewood at Brookhollow

Homes in Lakewood at Brookhollow typically range from the mid-$500s to $900K+, with most homes between 2,400 and 4,500 square feet on mature, tree-shaded lots.

What is Lakewood at Brookhollow known for?

Lakewood at Brookhollow is an established Prosper neighborhood known for its mature trees, winding streets, family-friendly feel, and well-maintained common areas — a true settled-in community.

What is the price range in Lakewood at Brookhollow?

Homes in Lakewood at Brookhollow typically range from the mid-$500,000s to $900,000+, with most homes between 2,400 and 4,500 square feet on generous lots.

What schools serve Lakewood at Brookhollow?

Lakewood at Brookhollow is zoned to Prosper ISD: Folsom Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Walnut Grove High School. Always verify current boundaries with the district.

Does Lakewood at Brookhollow have an HOA?

Yes. The HOA maintains the community pool, parks, common-area landscaping, and architectural standards.

Christie Farms

Homes in Christie Farms typically range from the low $600s to $1M+, with floor plans from family-sized to larger executive homes on generous lots.

What is Christie Farms known for?

Christie Farms is a modern farmhouse-style community in Prosper, known for generous lots, quality construction, front-porch architecture, and a quieter, country-meets-suburb feel.

What is the price range in Christie Farms?

Homes in Christie Farms typically range from the low $600,000s to $1,000,000+, with floor plans from family-sized to larger executive homes.

What schools serve Christie Farms?

Christie Farms is zoned to Prosper ISD: Folsom Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Walnut Grove High School. Always verify current boundaries with the district.

Does Christie Farms have an HOA?

Yes. The Christie Farms HOA maintains the entry, parks, common areas, and community standards.