A 400-acre Hillwood master-plan built around resort-style pools, a linear park, and miles of trails, at a more accessible price point than many Celina master-plans.
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Lilyana is one of the more accessible master-plans in Celina, and that is exactly its appeal. It is freshly built and developed by Hillwood, the Perot company known for communities where, as they put it, everything is thought of and nothing is overlooked. The land has deep roots: Hillwood bought it from the Wells family, who had owned it since before the Civil War.
The feel is bright, green, and friendly rather than grand. Picture a linear park threading through the community, miles of trails connecting the parks and pools, a catch-and-release pond, and an outdoor kitchen and pavilion where neighbors actually gather. When it is complete it will hold roughly 1,300 homes across 400 acres, with more than 50 acres set aside as green space.
For a lot of buyers, Lilyana hits the sweet spot: resort-style amenities and Prosper ISD or Celina ISD zoning, at a price that leaves room in the budget. The on-site Lilyana Elementary (Prosper ISD) sits inside the community.
The honest part: Lilyana sits in a PID (Public Improvement District), which means the effective tax rate runs a bit higher than communities without one. It is a normal structure for newer master-plans and it funds the infrastructure and amenities, but it is a real number to factor in. I will walk you through exactly what it means for your monthly payment before you fall in love with a floor plan.
Lilyana delivers the master-planned amenity package, two amenity centers, pools, parks, and trails, without the premium of the higher-end communities nearby. The whole plan is stitched together by a linear park and miles of trails, so the amenities feel close no matter where you live.
Two expansive amenity centers anchor the community, each with resort-style pools, play spaces, and open-air pavilions for gatherings.
Contemporary resort pools for lazy summer days, framed by pavilions and shaded lounging space.
A covered pavilion and outdoor kitchen built for neighborhood barbecues, birthday parties, and easy weekend get-togethers.
A stocked fishing pond with bass and catfish, a few minutes from home.
More than 50 acres of green space woven together by miles of walking and biking trails and a linear park running through the community.
Multiple parks and playgrounds, plus sport courts including bocce ball and pickleball at Bluebonnet Park.
Like several Celina master-plans, Lilyana spans two school districts. Which one applies depends on where your home sits within the community, with the zoning shifting for homesites farther north. The standout convenience is the on-site Lilyana Elementary (Prosper ISD), which opened in fall 2023. Always verify zoning for your specific address.
On-site, Prosper ISD. Opened fall 2023. Inside the community.
Prosper ISD. A short drive from the community.
Prosper ISD. The district's newest high school, opened in 2023.
Celina ISD. Serves Lilyana homesites zoned to Celina ISD.
Celina ISD. Serves the Celina ISD sections of the community.
Celina ISD. Confirm current zoning for your address.
A 96,000 sq ft campus less than 10 minutes away for dual-credit and continuing education.
Several private school options within a short drive if you prefer that route.
Because Lilyana spans two districts and zoning shifts to the north, it is address-specific. Ask me to confirm for the exact home you are considering.
Lilyana's current new-construction is led by M/I Homes, the community's primary builder, with a wide range of floor plans across its Reserve and Classic series. The earlier phases were built by a respected roster you will see throughout the resale inventory. I can tell you which quick move-in homes are available now and which resale homes are worth a look.
Lilyana's primary builder. Reserve Series on 50' homesites and Classic Series on 60' and 74' homesites, with a design studio and quick move-in options.
Texas-built quality with strong standard features. A favorite for move-up floor plans in the earlier phases.
Custom-feel production homes with thoughtful design and high-end standard features, including larger one- and two-story plans.
National builder known for design flexibility, energy efficiency, and strong customer care.
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.
"Lilyana is the community I point buyers to when they want the master-planned lifestyle but do not want to stretch the budget to do it. You get the pools, the trails, and Prosper ISD or Celina ISD zoning at a real-world price. I will be upfront about the PID and what it adds to your taxes, and help you compare the true monthly cost against Light Farms and Mustang Lakes so you are choosing with eyes open."
Lilyana trades in the mid $400s to $800s for new construction, which makes it one of the more accessible master-plans in Celina. Pricing depends on the series, lot width, and whether you are buying new or resale, so a single median only tells part of the story.
Want the deeper analysis? Reach out and I will pull current price per square foot by section, builder activity, available inventory, and how this community compares to Light Farms and Mustang Lakes, including the PID and effective tax rate.
Want the wider picture? See the current Celina market update, or read what it is actually like to live in Celina.
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