A New 1,130-Home Community Is Coming to Waller as the Area Continues to Grow

If you’ve been watching Houston’s growth, you’ve probably noticed something: the metro isn’t expanding in just one direction.

New communities are popping up farther outside the traditional suburban hubs, and Waller is becoming one of the areas to watch.

Now, another major development is adding more than 1,000 homes to the northwest Houston area.

Sandhill Reserve, a planned community near Waller, is expected to bring approximately 1,130 homes to the area, with the first home sales anticipated in spring 2027. The project is being developed through a partnership between Avani Communities and M/I Homes.

Here’s what Houston-area residents should know.

Sandhill Reserve Will Add More Than 1,100 Homes

Sandhill Reserve is planned as a large residential community in the Waller area, with M/I Homes developing the southern portion and Avani Communities overseeing the northern portion.

M/I Homes has acquired nearly 230 acres for its portion of the project and plans to build approximately 600 homes. Avani Communities is planning another 530 homes on the northern side, bringing the total to roughly 1,130 homes.

The development will include a mix of 40-, 50- and 60-foot homesites. The initial phase is planned for 180 lots, with sales expected to begin in spring 2027. Pricing has not yet been announced.

That means prospective buyers still have some time before the first homes officially hit the market—but the development is already taking shape.

What Will Sandhill Reserve Include?

The community is planned with amenities designed to give residents more than just a new house.

The M/I Homes portion is expected to include:

• Pickleball courts

• Walking trails

• Pocket parks

• Playgrounds

• Ponds

• Open green space

• Covered shade structures

Residents will also have access to amenities planned for the northern portion of Sandhill Reserve, including a clubhouse, resort-style pool, playgrounds, parks, trails and additional green space.

The first homes are expected to feature farmhouse-style exteriors.

Why Is Waller Growing So Quickly?

Sandhill Reserve isn't happening in isolation.

Waller and the surrounding area have been seeing significant population and housing growth in recent years.

The city of Waller's population has roughly doubled since 2020, making it one of the communities on Houston's northwest side experiencing particularly rapid growth.

The broader Waller County story is significant as well, with the county adding thousands of residents since 2020.

And housing development is following that population growth.

Several other large communities are planned or underway around Waller, adding thousands of additional homes to the area's pipeline.

Waller Is Becoming a Bigger Part of the Houston Housing Story

For years, buyers looking for new construction around Houston have had plenty of options in places like Katy, Cypress, Richmond and The Woodlands.

Waller represents another piece of that expanding suburban footprint.

The area sits along the U.S. 290 corridor northwest of Houston, providing access to the broader Houston region while offering developers more land for large-scale residential projects.

That combination of available land, population growth and continued residential development helps explain why more builders are entering the market.

And as more homes are built, the area is likely to see additional demand for restaurants, retail, services, schools and infrastructure.

What Does Sandhill Reserve Mean for Homebuyers?

For people considering a move to the Waller area, the biggest immediate takeaway is more new-home inventory is on the way.

Sandhill Reserve will offer multiple lot sizes and is expected to include a variety of new-home options. M/I Homes has said its first phase will include 40-, 50- and 60-foot homesites.

But buyers should remember that a new community is about more than the homes themselves.

When comparing Waller-area developments, it’s worth looking at factors such as:

• Commute times

• Schools

• Property taxes

• HOA fees

• Nearby shopping and dining

• Future commercial development

• Road and transportation infrastructure

• Planned development surrounding the community

Those details can have a major impact on what living in a new community actually feels like a few years after moving in.

When Will Homes Go on Sale?

The first phase of Sandhill Reserve is expected to begin selling homes in spring 2027.

Pricing has not yet been announced, so buyers interested in the community will need to watch for additional details as construction progresses.

For anyone considering a move to Waller, this is one development worth keeping on the radar.

The Bigger Picture for Houston

Sandhill Reserve is another example of how Houston's growth continues to push beyond the region's established suburban communities.

Waller is gaining new homes, new residents and new development projects at the same time. And with more large-scale communities planned along the northwest side of the Houston region, the area could look very different over the next several years.

For current residents, that means more housing choices—but also potential changes to traffic, infrastructure, retail, schools and the overall character of the area.

For prospective buyers, it means there’s another Houston-area community to add to the list when researching where to live.

Sandhill Reserve is still in its early stages, but with roughly 1,130 homes planned and sales expected in 2027, it’s a development Houston-area homebuyers will want to keep an eye on.