Furst Ranch: What to Know About Argyle’s Newest Master-Planned Community
2,300 acres, Argyle ISD, three distinct neighborhoods, a potential H‑E‑B, and a 30-year family legacy finally coming to life.
There are developments that happen because a builder sees an opportunity. And then there are developments that happen because a family has been planning for 30 years, waiting for the right moment to turn legacy land into something lasting. Furst Ranch is the latter.
Located at the intersection of FM 1171 and US 377 on the border of Argyle and Flower Mound, Furst Ranch is a 2,300-acre master-planned community that has been decades in the making. Jack Furst, a longtime Denton County resident and former Argyle ISD parent, has been working on this project since 1991. The land has been in the family’s hands for over three decades. And now, with presales underway and site work advancing, Furst Ranch is becoming real.
“This is an opportunity — a legacy of Flower Mound and a legacy of my family. It will be spectacular,” Furst told media when announcing the development. That personal commitment matters. This is not a distant corporate land play. It is a family project, built on family land, in a community where the developer’s own children attended Argyle ISD schools.
The Development: 2,300 Acres, Three Neighborhoods
Furst Ranch is being developed by Hines — one of the most respected global real estate investment managers — in partnership with Trez Capital and the Furst family, with Starwood Land serving as a development partner. The project spans 2,300 acres and is planned across three distinct residential neighborhoods, each catering to different buyer profiles:
High Plains
The largest neighborhood with approximately 1,100 lots on 50- to 80-foot-wide homesites. This is the first phase under construction, with Highland Homes and Coventry Homes already in presale. Highland Homes has listed homes ranging from the high $700,000s to the high $900,000s. Toll Brothers announced in February 2026 that they will offer two collections of homes on the 70- and 80-foot lots, with floor plans ranging from 3,089 to 5,967 square feet. Sales are anticipated to open in summer 2026.
Prairie Vista
Approximately 200 lots ranging from half an acre to one full acre. This neighborhood is designed for buyers who want more space, a larger footprint, and a more rural feel — without stepping entirely outside the master-planned amenity structure. For families who value room to spread out but still want community trails, parks, and organized amenities, Prairie Vista fills a gap that most master-planned communities don’t address.
Cross Timbers
The most exclusive neighborhood within Furst Ranch: 74 lots ranging from one to two acres. Named for the Cross Timbers ecological region that defines this part of North Texas, these larger lots are positioned for buyers who want genuine acreage within a master-planned framework. At one to two acres with access to Furst Ranch’s amenity package and Argyle ISD schools, Cross Timbers offers a product that is genuinely rare in the current market.
The total residential plan encompasses approximately 1,374 homes across all three neighborhoods, with a buildout timeline of 10 to 12 years.
Argyle ISD: The Anchor
Every home in Furst Ranch — regardless of neighborhood — is zoned to Argyle Independent School District. This is the single most important fact for family buyers evaluating this development.
Argyle ISD is ranked number one in Denton County by Niche, carries an A rating from TEA (92/100), serves approximately 5,400 students, and has a 99% graduation rate with 23 consecutive years of the highest financial accountability rating from the state. It is consistently ranked among the top school districts in all of Texas. For buyers relocating from other parts of DFW or from out of state, Argyle ISD is a primary draw — and Furst Ranch delivers access to it at a scale that the existing housing stock in Argyle proper cannot match.
Importantly, Argyle ISD is already planning for Furst Ranch’s growth. The district purchased approximately 35 acres of land within Furst Ranch in December 2024 for a future middle school and elementary school campus, with Jack Furst donating an additional 15 acres for a combined 50-acre school site. Students from Furst Ranch are expected to begin enrolling in Argyle ISD in 2026 or 2027. This proactive investment by the district signals confidence in the development’s timeline and the quality of families it will attract.
It is worth noting that despite Furst Ranch’s physical location overlapping with the Town of Flower Mound, 0.70 of the property tax rate goes to Argyle ISD — meaning the commercial development within Furst Ranch will directly benefit and fund Argyle schools. This is a meaningful financial detail for both the district and for buyers evaluating long-term tax and school quality dynamics.
The Builders
Furst Ranch has attracted a strong initial lineup of builders:
◆ Highland Homes — One of the most respected luxury builders in Texas. Highland began presales in January 2026 in the High Plains neighborhood, with homes priced from the high $700,000s to the high $900,000s. Highland is also building at Hillwood’s Landmark development in Denton.
◆ Coventry Homes — One of Texas’ largest privately held homebuilders, known for energy-efficient designs and buyer customization. Coventry has launched presales in High Plains alongside Highland.
◆ Toll Brothers — The nation’s leading luxury homebuilder. Toll Brothers announced Toll Brothers at Furst Ranch in February 2026, featuring two collections on 70- and 80-foot lots with floor plans from 3,089 to 5,967 square feet. Sales are expected to open in summer 2026.
◆ Shaddock Homes — A DFW-based luxury builder with a strong reputation for craftsmanship and design. Shaddock is also listed as an active builder at Furst Ranch.
Additional builders are expected to come online as Prairie Vista and Cross Timbers enter the market in future phases. For buyers interested in the larger-lot neighborhoods, the builder selection will be an important factor to watch.
A Potential Second Corridor H‑E‑B
In June 2025, H‑E‑B purchased approximately 23 acres at the northeast corner of US 377 and FM 1171 — directly within the Furst Ranch footprint. While a construction date has not been officially announced, H‑E‑B spokesperson Mabrie Jackson confirmed that the company “hopes to serve Flower Mound in the future.”
If this H‑E‑B moves forward, it would represent the second H‑E‑B in the broader corridor — joining the store currently under construction at Hillwood’s Landmark development on I-35W and Robson Ranch Road. For a corridor that just five years ago had no full-service grocery anchor at all, having a Tom Thumb at Harvest Town Center (opened March 2026), an H‑E‑B at Landmark (expected early 2027), and a potential H‑E‑B at Furst Ranch would mark a dramatic shift in daily convenience and retail maturity.
For Furst Ranch buyers specifically, an on-site or adjacent H‑E‑B would be a significant amenity — and a strong indicator of the commercial investment that follows residential density of this scale.
$22 Million in Phase 1 Infrastructure
In March 2026, the Town of Flower Mound unanimously approved a $22.17 million development agreement covering road, water, and sewer projects for Phase 1 of Furst Ranch. This level of municipal investment in infrastructure before the first home is occupied signals the kind of coordinated planning that distinguishes well-capitalized developments from speculative ones.
The infrastructure buildout includes road improvements along FM 1171 and US 377, water and sewer extensions to serve the initial High Plains neighborhood, and the foundation for future phases. Construction on Phase 1 infrastructure improvements is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Amenities and Natural Preservation
Furst Ranch is planned with a 97-acre central park as the community’s anchor green space, along with a community center and miles of nature trails designed to preserve and celebrate the Cross Timbers landscape that gives the corridor its natural character. The developer has emphasized a commitment to natural landscape preservation — working with the existing terrain, mature trees, and ecological features rather than clearing everything flat.
Future phases of Furst Ranch may include senior living facilities, additional retail components, and diverse housing options designed to create a comprehensive community experience over the full 10- to 12-year buildout.
What Furst Ranch Means for the Argyle–Northlake Corridor
For family buyers
Furst Ranch delivers something the corridor has needed: a large-scale, high-quality master-planned community within Argyle ISD. For families who have been priced out of existing Argyle housing stock or who want new construction with modern floor plans and community amenities while staying within the district, Furst Ranch is the most significant new option available. The three-neighborhood structure also means there is genuine product diversity — from 50-foot lots in High Plains to two-acre estates in Cross Timbers.
For the corridor
Furst Ranch adds substantial new residential inventory to the southern edge of the corridor, complementing Hillwood’s Landmark at the northern edge. Together, these two mega-developments are reshaping the corridor’s boundaries and depth: Landmark connects to Denton in the north, and Furst Ranch extends toward Flower Mound and Bartonville in the south. The result is a corridor that is becoming wider, deeper, and more diversified in its housing options — which is exactly what sustained long-term growth looks like.
For landowners and investors
When a 2,300-acre development with Hines behind it starts delivering lots and attracting national builders, surrounding land values respond. The infrastructure investment, school expansion, potential H‑E‑B, and residential density all create spillover demand for adjacent properties — whether those are acreage tracts, smaller developments, or existing homes. For anyone holding land in Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, or the surrounding communities, Furst Ranch is another data point confirming that the corridor’s trajectory remains firmly upward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Furst Ranch
Q: What is Furst Ranch?
A: Furst Ranch is a 2,300-acre master-planned community at FM 1171 and US 377 on the border of Argyle and Flower Mound, Texas. It is being developed by Hines, Trez Capital, and the Furst family, with three distinct neighborhoods offering approximately 1,374 homes on lots ranging from 50 feet wide to two acres.
Q: What school district is Furst Ranch in?
A: All homes in Furst Ranch are zoned to Argyle ISD, which is ranked number one in Denton County by Niche with an A rating from TEA (92/100), a 99% graduation rate, and 23 consecutive years of the highest financial accountability rating. Argyle ISD has purchased 50 acres within Furst Ranch for a future middle school and elementary school.
Q: What are the three neighborhoods at Furst Ranch?
A: High Plains offers approximately 1,100 lots on 50- to 80-foot homesites (homes from the high $700Ks to high $900Ks). Prairie Vista offers approximately 200 lots on half-acre to one-acre sites. Cross Timbers offers 74 lots on one to two acres. Each neighborhood is designed for a different buyer profile, from new-construction families to acreage estate buyers.
Q: Which builders are at Furst Ranch?
A: Highland Homes and Coventry Homes are currently in presale in the High Plains neighborhood. Toll Brothers announced Toll Brothers at Furst Ranch in February 2026, with sales expected to open in summer 2026. Shaddock Homes is also listed as an active builder. Additional builders are expected as future phases launch.
Q: Is there an H‑E‑B coming to Furst Ranch?
A: H‑E‑B purchased approximately 23 acres at the northeast corner of US 377 and FM 1171 within the Furst Ranch footprint in June 2025. While a construction date has not been announced, H‑E‑B has confirmed interest in serving the area. If built, this would be the second H‑E‑B in the broader Argyle–Northlake corridor.
Q: Who is behind Furst Ranch?
A: Furst Ranch is developed by Hines (a global real estate investment manager) in partnership with Trez Capital and the Furst family. Jack Furst, a longtime Denton County resident and former Argyle ISD parent, has been planning the development since 1991. Starwood Land serves as a development partner.
Q: How much are homes at Furst Ranch?
A: In the High Plains neighborhood, Highland Homes has listed homes from the high $700,000s to the high $900,000s. Toll Brothers will offer homes ranging from 3,089 to 5,967 square feet. Pricing for Prairie Vista and Cross Timbers lots has not yet been announced but is expected to be higher given the larger lot sizes.
Q: When will homes be available at Furst Ranch?
A: Highland Homes and Coventry Homes began presales in January 2026. Toll Brothers expects to open sales in summer 2026. Phase 1 infrastructure is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with the full development buildout spanning 10 to 12 years.
Q: Is Furst Ranch in Flower Mound or Argyle?
A: Furst Ranch’s physical location overlaps with the Town of Flower Mound’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, but all homes are zoned to Argyle ISD. The development sits at the intersection of FM 1171 and US 377, on the border between the two communities.
Q: Can Ryan Stoddard help with buying at Furst Ranch?
A: Yes. Ryan specializes in the Argyle–Northlake corridor and tracks every major development in the area. Whether you are evaluating Furst Ranch, comparing it to other corridor options, or looking for acreage and custom-build opportunities, Ryan can provide the hyperlocal expertise to guide your decision. Contact Ryan at 402.902.9261 or [email protected].
Interested in Furst Ranch or the Argyle–Northlake Corridor?
Whether you are evaluating Furst Ranch, comparing it to other options in the corridor, or exploring acreage and custom-build opportunities in Argyle ISD, Ryan Stoddard can help. As a luxury real estate advisor at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty who lives in Argyle and works exclusively in this market, Ryan provides the on-the-ground insight that makes the difference.
Ryan Stoddard
Luxury Real Estate Advisor | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
402.902.9261 | [email protected] | RyanStoddardRealEstate.com
Based in Argyle, TX — Serving the Argyle–Northlake Corridor
