Master-Planned Communities in Pflugerville, Hutto & Manor: New Construction, Developers & Timeline

Drive the SH‑130 corridor today, and you’ll see something very different from the old idea of “suburbia.” Instead of random subdivisions slapped onto farmland, you’re seeing large, master‑planned communities with retail, parks, trails, schools, and jobs all baked into the design.

In Pflugerville, Hutto, and Manor, these projects are being backed by serious developers and long‑term city plans—exactly the kind of thing that tends to support both quality of life and long‑run property values.

In this post, let’s walk through the big master‑planned communities to watch: Pecan District, Limmer Square, Manor Town Square, Whisper Valley, and ShadowGlen—what they are, where they are, and who they’re really built for.

Pflugerville: Pecan District and the “Western Gateway”

Pecan District: Downtown‑Style Living in the Suburbs

Pecan District is one of the most ambitious mixed‑use projects in Pflugerville and has been described as a future “western gateway” into the city. It sits near Heatherwilde Boulevard and Pecan Street—right where people coming off SH‑130 naturally funnel toward town.​

At full build‑out, Pecan District is planned to include roughly:
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⁠1,250 residential units across apartments, townhomes, and other housing types
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⁠About 1 million square feet of office space
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⁠Roughly 300,000 square feet of retail
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⁠Around 200 hotel rooms in a planned hospitality component

Early phases focus on higher‑density housing and walkable streets. One of the first big components was Presidium at the Pecan District, a 272‑unit apartment project with modern finishes that kicked off the residential side of the plan. As later phases roll out, more office, retail, and hotel space are expected, creating a true “live‑work‑play” pocket instead of just another subdivision.

Pecan District fits best for:
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⁠Samsung/Tesla/Apple professionals who want apartment or townhome living with a walkable environment.
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⁠Small business owners and service providers who want to be near office workers and hotel guests.
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⁠Investors who like the idea of a dense, mixed‑use node rather than only single‑family rooftops.

Hutto: Limmer Square at SH‑130 & Limmer Loop

Limmer Square: 112 Acres of Mixed‑Use Growth

Just up the road in Hutto, Limmer Square is a major new mixed‑use development at the intersection of SH‑130 and Limmer Loop—prime positioning for people who want quick access to the toll road. Hutto approved annexation of roughly 111–112 acres for the project and created a Public Improvement District (PID) to help fund infrastructure like roads, utilities, and other upgrades inside the community.

Preliminary plans show a true master‑planned mix:
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⁠205 single‑family lots (roughly 40‑foot product)
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⁠220 townhome units
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⁠300 multifamily units (apartments or condos)
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⁠60,000 square feet of commercial space for shops, services, and restaurants​

That math lines up to 725 total residential units, plus a significant neighborhood‑scale retail component. The PID structure allows the developer to front‑load roads, utilities, and amenities and then recover some of that cost over time through a special assessment on property inside the district, which is common in large Texas master‑planned projects.

What this means for buyers:
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⁠You’ll see multiple product types at different price points (townhomes, SF, multifamily), which can be helpful for first‑time buyers, move‑up buyers, and downsizers all in the same footprint.​
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⁠Being right on SH‑130 means Limmer Square is well‑positioned for commutes to Samsung in Taylor, Tesla southeast of Austin, and Apple to the west via the toll road network.
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⁠Over time, that 60,000 square feet of commercial space becomes day‑to‑day convenience: grab‑and‑go food, coffee, salons, clinics—so you’re not driving into Austin for every little thing.​

Limmer Square fits best for:
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⁠Buyers who want new construction in Hutto with quick SH‑130 access.
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⁠People who like the idea of townhomes or smaller lots but still want a community feel.
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⁠Investors looking for early‑phase entry into a large, annexed, publicly supported project.

Manor: Building a Real Town Center and Eco Communities

Manor has moved from “sleepy town” to “serious growth story” over the last few years, and its master‑planned communities tell that story better than anything else. You have a new civic‑anchored town square, a national‑scale eco‑community, and a full golf‑course master plan—all within one small city.

Manor Town Square: City Hall, Library, and a New Downtown

Manor Town Square is a large mixed‑use project being developed with Shenandoah Development Group that wraps a new City Hall and the city’s first public library into a broader town‑center‑style plan.

Key pieces:
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⁠New City Hall designed to handle a future population of up to 100,000 residents—a huge jump from Manor’s current estimated population of around 20,000.​
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⁠A new city library and other civic spaces were financed in part by bonds approved by voters in 2023.
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⁠Around 2.2 million square feet of mixed‑use development (excluding City Hall and the library), with plans for:
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⁠Mixed‑use residential and retail buildings

Manor has also set up a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) over a broader area, including its existing downtown and ETJ, to help push more investment into this urban core vision. It’s a deliberate attempt to keep more residents spending and working inside Manor instead of constantly driving to Austin or Pflugerville.​

Manor Town Square fits best for:
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⁠Buyers who want a walkable, civic‑anchored “small downtown” feel.
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⁠People who like the idea of being able to walk to City Hall, the library, restaurants, and events.
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⁠Long‑term investors who understand how new civic anchors and TIRZ districts tend to support surrounding property values over time.

Whisper Valley: A 2,000‑Acre Eco Community with Geothermal

If Manor Town Square is about building an urban core, Whisper Valley is about redefining how a suburban community can use energy and open space.

A few big picture facts:
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⁠Roughly 2,000–2,067 acres in total, master‑planned as a large‑scale, long‑term community.
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⁠Planned 700+ acres of parks and open space, with trails, greenbelts, and natural areas connecting different neighborhoods.
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⁠A long‑term vision that includes residential neighborhoods plus business districts, schools, and neighborhood‑scale services so residents can live, work, and play within the same footprint.​

What makes Whisper Valley stand out is the energy system:
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⁠Homes are zero‑energy capable and EcoSmart certified, built around geothermal heating and cooling, plus solar panels on every home or as a standard option.
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⁠A community‑wide GeoGrid—a shared geothermal loop field—connects homes and uses the ground itself to handle heating and cooling loads, reducing energy use for conditioning by up to about 70% compared with conventional systems.​
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⁠Many homes can reach very low HERS scores, making them 75–80% more energy‑efficient than a typical new home.​

When fully built, Whisper Valley is expected to include thousands of homes plus schools, commercial space, and community facilities, with some reporting as many as 7,500 units and about 2 million square feet of commercial space in later phases.

What this means for buyers:
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⁠Energy bills can be significantly lower than those of a traditional home of similar size because of the geothermal and solar systems.
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⁠The community appeals strongly to sustainability‑minded buyers, tech professionals, and folks who like the “agrihood” idea—green space, trails, and food/land‑focused amenities woven into the plan.
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⁠Over time, that eco positioning and unique infrastructure can differentiate Whisper Valley from more generic subdivisions nearby.

Whisper Valley fits best for:
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⁠Buyers who care about green living, efficiency, and tech‑forward homes.
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⁠Remote workers who appreciate fiber connectivity and a modern master plan.
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⁠Investors are betting that energy‑efficient homes will become more and more sought after.

ShadowGlen: Golf, Water Park, and Established Master Plan

ShadowGlen is one of Manor’s more established master‑planned communities and has been steadily growing for years. It combines resort‑style amenities with traditional single‑family neighborhoods on the northeast side of Austin.​

From a planning standpoint:
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⁠Roughly 1,400 acres in total.
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⁠Planned for around 3,000 residences at full build‑out plus a 50‑acre commercial/retail center.​
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⁠Features a notable list of amenities, including.
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⁠An 18‑hole Bechtol/Russell‑designed golf course
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⁠A four‑acre water park with multiple pools
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⁠A 4,300‑square‑foot amenity center with fitness facilities and playscapes
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⁠New elementary school and hundreds of acres of open space and trails

Recent coverage has also highlighted an ongoing expansion phase, adding several hundred more homes on the community’s edges, continuing the build‑out as Manor’s population grows.​

ShadowGlen fits best for:
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⁠Golfers and outdoor‑oriented families who want a golf course + water park + trails lifestyle under the same HOA umbrella.
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⁠Buyers who like the idea of living in an established master plan (versus raw, early‑phase dirt).
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⁠People who want a Manor address with a more traditional suburban feel, but still within reach of SH‑130 and 290.

How to Choose Between These Communities

If you’re trying to narrow down where to focus your search along the SH‑130 corridor, here’s a simple way to think about it:
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⁠You want a dense, urban‑style hub:
Look closely at Pecan District in Pflugerville and Manor Town Square—both built around walkability, civic or office anchors, and a mix of uses.
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⁠You want a classic suburb with strong amenities:
ShadowGlen gives you golf, pools, and an established community vibe, with more homes still coming online as Manor grows.
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⁠You want eco‑focused new construction and lower utility bills:
Whisper Valley is hard to beat for geothermal, solar, and large‑scale green planning.
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⁠You want Hutto's new construction right on SH‑130:
Limmer Square gives you a mix of single‑family, townhomes, and multifamily wrapped around future neighborhood retail, all supported by a PID and recent annexation.

The good news: all of these sit inside the same broader SH‑130 story—jobs east of Austin, better commutes than I‑35, and more thoughtful planning than the old “sprawl” model.

Your Next Step

If you’re thinking about buying new construction or investing along SH‑130, the choice isn’t just “which city?” anymore. It’s the master‑planned community that matches your lifestyle and your time horizon.

I can walk you through pricing, build timelines, lot types, and which sections are best positioned for long‑term growth in Pecan District, Limmer Square, Manor Town Square, Whisper Valley, and ShadowGlen.

Reach out at RoshanBudhathoki.com and let’s map out which SH‑130 community actually fits your goals—before the next wave of growth hits.