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Celina, TX Celina ISD

Harper Estates

A gated luxury community of custom homes on one-acre lots, set among rolling hills and tranquil ponds, minutes from historic downtown Celina. Prosper-level luxury, without the crowds.

Price Range $1.1M – $2M+
Home Sizes 3,700 – 5,500+ sq ft
Lot Sizes ~1 to 1.1-acre homesites
Status Now selling, gated
1+ Acre
Estate Homesites
Custom
New Construction
~5,000
Sq Ft Homes
Limited
Availability

A new, low-density enclave of custom estate homes on acre-plus lots. Reach out for current availability.

The Vibe

What it actually feels like to live here.

Harper Estates is for the buyer who wants a true custom home on real land, but does not want to be the only house on a lonely road. It threads a needle that very few communities manage: the privacy and space of acreage, inside a gated, intentional community of like-minded neighbors. The result feels less like a subdivision and more like a private enclave.

Developed by Centurion American in partnership with Olivia Clarke Homes, the community spans about 100 acres with just 76 homesites, each roughly an acre. The land does a lot of the work here: rolling hills, mature topography, and tranquil ponds give it a settled, estate-like character that newer flat-field developments simply cannot replicate. Homes sit well apart from one another, with expansive backyards and four-car garages as the standard, not the exception.

The homes themselves are genuinely custom, built by a short list of respected builders, in both single-story and two-story designs with high-end finishes throughout. With only 76 lots, this is a finite, exclusive community; when it is built out, it is built out. That scarcity is part of the appeal for buyers who want something that will not be repeated six streets over.

And the location quietly delivers. You are minutes from historic downtown Celina, centrally positioned between downtown and Weston Square, and less than two miles from the outer loop, with Allen Premium Outlets and Fields West a short drive away. It is the rare combination of genuine seclusion and real convenience, which is exactly what "luxury without the crowds" is supposed to mean.

The Setting

The land and the privacy are the amenity.

Harper Estates is not an amenity-arms-race community, and that is the point. Instead of a lagoon and a fitness center, the draw is space, seclusion, and a gated setting where every home sits on roughly an acre of rolling, pond-dotted Celina land.

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One-Acre Estate Lots

Generous homesites of roughly an acre give you room for a pool, a casita, a shop, or sweeping outdoor living, with real distance from your neighbors.

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Gated & Private

A gated entrance and just 76 homesites mean privacy, security, and a quiet, exclusive feel you cannot get in a large open master-plan.

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Rolling Hills & Ponds

Picturesque rolling topography and tranquil ponds throughout the community give Harper Estates a settled, estate-like character.

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Parks & Trails

Thoughtfully planned parks, walking trails, and community green spaces woven through the natural landscape.

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Four-Car Garages

High-end custom homes with four-car garages and expansive backyards as the standard, built for how luxury buyers actually live.

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Prime Location

Minutes from historic downtown Celina and Weston Square, less than two miles from the outer loop, with Allen Premium Outlets and Fields West close by.

Schools

Celina ISD, the "Destination District."

Harper Estates is zoned to Celina ISD, the fast-growing district known for both academic strength and a legendary football tradition (eight state championships). Because Harper Estates is a newer gated community and Celina ISD adds campuses quickly, always confirm the specific assigned schools for the home you are considering.

District
Celina ISD

A top-rated, fast-growing district serving Harper Estates families.

Elementary
Celina ISD Elementary

Zoned to a nearby Celina ISD elementary; I confirm the current campus for your address.

Middle
Celina ISD Middle School

A short drive from the community. Confirm the current assigned campus.

High
Celina High School

Celina ISD. Home of the Bobcats and one of the most storied football programs in Texas.

Higher Ed
Collin College Celina

A campus a short drive away for dual-credit and continuing education.

Zoning Note
Verify Before You Buy

Celina ISD is one of the fastest-growing districts in the region and adds campuses often. Ask me to confirm current zoning for the home you are considering.

Builders

A short list of true custom builders.

Harper Estates is built by a curated group of custom homebuilders, not a roster of production builders. That means genuine personalization, high-end finishes, and homes designed around how you actually live. I can help you compare them and understand what each does best.

Olivia Clarke Homes

The community developer-builder. An award-winning North Texas builder known for classic, timeless design with of-the-moment features. Homes from the $1.16M range.

Developer
Partners in Building

One of the largest custom builders in the South, with deep experience in luxury custom homes. Plans here range into the high $1.9Ms and up to ~5,580 sq ft.

Luxury Custom
Wyatt James Builders

A custom builder rounding out the Harper Estates lineup, crafting bespoke estate homes on the community's one-acre lots.

Custom
Is This You?

Harper Estates is a great fit for some buyers and the wrong fit for others.

Here is the honest version. If you see yourself on the left, this community will feel like home. If you see yourself on the right, I have other neighborhoods that will serve you better.

Right Fit If

You want a custom home on an acre, gated.

You want a true custom home on roughly an acre of land
You value gated privacy, security, and exclusivity
You want luxury without a big, crowded master-plan
You want top-rated Celina ISD and a quick path to downtown
Your budget is comfortably in the $1M-plus range
Wrong Fit If

You want lower price or big resort amenities.

You want a lower entry price than $1M-plus
You want resort amenities like a lagoon, pools, and a gym
You prefer a smaller, lower-maintenance lot
You want move-in-ready resale rather than a custom build
You specifically want a Prosper ISD address
My Take

"Harper Estates is where I send buyers who want the acre and the custom home but do not want to feel isolated doing it. The gate, the ponds, the rolling lots, it feels private and special without being out in the middle of nowhere. With only 76 homesites and three custom builders, the details matter: which lot, which builder, which floor plan. That is exactly the kind of decision I love helping clients get right, because here you are building something that will not be repeated down the street."

Shanna Gerhart, REALTOR
Market Snapshot

The numbers behind the community.

Harper Estates is a luxury custom community, so pricing generally runs from around $1.1 million into the high $1.9Ms, depending on the builder, the floor plan, the lot, and how the home is finished. With only 76 homesites and three custom builders, no two homes are quite alike, so a single median tells you very little.

Want the deeper analysis? Reach out and I will pull what is currently available and under construction, recent closings, lot premiums, and how Harper Estates compares to other luxury and acreage options around Celina and Prosper.

Active Listings
4
On the market now
Median List Price
$1.65M
Currently for sale
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$355
Active listings
Price Range
$1.38M–$1.87M
Active listings
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