Harvest vs. Pecan Square in Northlake: Comparing Amenities
Which Northlake Community Fits Your Budget: Harvest or Pecan Square?
Harvest (Argyle/Northlake, developed by Hillwood Communities) spans roughly $310,000 to $3.9 million-plus across eight builders, with HOA dues of $2,570 a year and amenities built around a 1.5-mile Central Park, the Fit Barn fitness center, and multiple pool complexes. Pecan Square (Northlake, also Hillwood) runs roughly the mid-$300,000s to $1 million-plus across five builders, with HOA dues of $2,260 a year and amenities centered on Jackson Hall, two resort-style pools, and a splash pad. Both communities include an on-site elementary school. Lot sizes, price points, and what the dues cover are where the two communities really diverge.
By The Chad Smith Team | October 12, 2026
Harvest and Pecan Square sit close enough to each other in Northlake that buyers cross-shopping the two often assume they’re nearly interchangeable. They’re not. Both are large, Hillwood-developed communities with resort-style amenities and on-site schools, but they differ meaningfully on price range, lot sizes, HOA structure, and builder lineup. If you’re comparing new construction against resale elsewhere in the metroplex too, our guide to new construction vs. resale homes in Mansfield covers the trade-offs that apply just as much here.
Home Prices, Sizes, and Lot Options in Each Community
Harvest covers about 1,200 acres across Argyle and Northlake, with more than 4,000 homes planned at full build-out. Eight builders are currently active there: CB JENI Lifestyle Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe Homes.
• Price range: roughly $310,000 to $3.9 million-plus, spanning production homes through custom estate lots
• Lot sizes: from 31-foot cottage lots up to 1- to 3-acre estate lots (Toll Brothers’ Estate Collection)
• Toll Brothers homes run 1,990 to 3,390-plus square feet on 50- and 60-foot lots
• David Weekley’s Retreat section runs 1,912 to 3,602 square feet on 31-foot lots, with other designs up to 4,306 square feet
Pecan Square also covers about 1,200 acres in Northlake, with roughly 3,100 home sites planned at full build-out. Five builders are currently active: Coventry Homes, D.R. Horton, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, and Pulte Homes.
• Price range: roughly mid-$300,000s to $1 million-plus, depending on lot width and builder
• Lot sizes: 40-, 50-, 60-, 70-, and 100-foot options
• D.R. Horton homes run about 1,785 to 2,784 square feet, priced roughly $426,000 to $527,000
• Highland Homes’ 50-foot lot section runs 2,075 to 3,243 square feet ($527,000–$729,000); its 100-foot lot section runs 3,056 to 4,425 square feet ($934,000–$1.2 million)
• Coventry Homes’ 60-foot lot section runs roughly $610,000 to $807,000
Keep in mind Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these are builder list and asking price ranges rather than confirmed sold prices. Actual closed prices vary by lot premium, upgrades, and timing — that’s the kind of detail we pull for clients directly from MLS data rather than public sources.
Both communities are still actively building out rather than sitting at full capacity. New sections and lot releases continue to open in both Harvest and Pecan Square, which means the builder lineup, available lot widths, and pricing you see today can shift within a matter of months. If a specific lot width or floor plan matters to you, it’s worth checking current availability before you assume a section is sold out — builders often open new phases with different pricing and incentives than the last one.
HOA Dues and What They Cover
Both communities bill HOA dues semiannually, and both note that dues vary by lot size and location within the community.
• Harvest: $2,570 per year, billed in two installments — $1,285 due January 1 and $1,285 due July 1. Townhome and duplex owners’ dues also include front-yard landscape maintenance. Harvest also includes a Public Improvement District (PID), so ask your agent or the HOA for the current PID assessment — it’s billed separately from HOA dues and shows up on your property tax statement.
• Pecan Square: $2,260 per year, billed in two installments — due February 1 and August 1. Dues fund a full-time, on-site Lifestyle Manager, community-wide half-gig WiFi coverage, and a dedicated home automation technician through HomePro.
If you’re trying to get a full picture of what monthly carrying costs look like across different DFW submarkets, our breakdown of cost of living in Mansfield is a useful side-by-side, even though it’s a different city — the categories (HOA, taxes, insurance, utilities) transfer directly.
Amenities: Pools, Parks, Trails, and Gathering Spaces
Harvest is built around an “agrihood” concept — a 1.5-mile Central Park spine connects the community, anchored by the Fit Barn fitness center, the Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures coffee shop, community gardens, and multiple pool complexes spread across the neighborhood. Harvest sits across both Argyle ISD and Northwest ISD boundaries and has three elementary schools on-site.
Pecan Square centers its amenity package on Jackson Hall, a gathering space with a game room, alongside two resort-style pools and a splash pad. Pecan Square is zoned to Northwest ISD and has an on-site elementary school, Johnie Daniel Elementary, which opened in fall 2023. A middle school, Barksdale Middle School, is under construction on-site with an expected August 2026 opening.
Both communities’ amenity centers and on-site schools are factual features of the neighborhoods — worth touring in person, since photos rarely capture how the trail networks or pool areas connect to nearby home sections. Harvest’s Central Park spine functions as the connective trail system linking pool complexes and green space across the community, while Pecan Square’s amenities are more centralized around Jackson Hall and its adjacent pool area. If a daily walk to a trailhead or a short drive to a central clubhouse matters more to your routine, that layout difference is worth seeing in person before you commit to a section.
Location, Commute, and Property Taxes in Denton County
Both communities sit in Denton County along the I-35W, US-377, and FM 407 growth corridor. US-377 runs north-south through Northlake and Argyle; FM 407 connects east toward Flower Mound and Lewisville; I-35W is the primary route south to the Alliance area and Fort Worth, and north to Denton.
Proximity to major employment centers is similar for both communities, since they sit only a few miles apart:
• Charles Schwab’s Westlake campus, expected to employ 6,000 to 7,000 workers, is a short drive via US-377 and SH 170
• The Alliance/I-35W corridor to the south includes Amazon and other logistics and distribution employers
• DFW International Airport is roughly a 25- to 30-minute drive via I-35W and SH 114, depending on traffic and time of day
If commute time is a deciding factor in your search, our look at commute times from Mansfield across Dallas-Fort Worth walks through how to estimate real drive times rather than relying on map-app best-case numbers.
On the tax side, both communities fall within Denton County and are appraised by the Denton Central Appraisal District. A few 2025-2026 changes affect what you’ll actually pay:
• The statewide school district homestead exemption increased from $100,000 to $140,000 in 2025, which lowers the school-tax portion of your bill on an owner-occupied home
• Northwest ISD and Denton ISD both passed voter-approval tax rate elections (VATREs) in November 2025, raising their maintenance and operations rates starting with 2025 tax bills
• Harvest and Pecan Square both fall largely within Northwest ISD, with sections of Harvest also zoned to Argyle ISD
Denton County is also growing fast enough that tax rates and appraised values shift year to year — Northlake’s population has grown roughly 141% since the 2020 census, from about 5,524 residents, with recent annual growth estimated in the 10% to 13% range. That’s part of why Northlake Crossing and other retail centers nearby keep adding tenants. If you want a sense of how Denton County property tax rates stack up against other parts of DFW, our comparison of property tax rates in Mansfield, Arlington, and Fort Worth shows how much these rates can vary by taxing entity, even though Denton County itself isn’t in that specific comparison.
Every buyer’s math looks different once you factor in your specific lot, builder incentives, and loan terms — that’s where running actual numbers for your situation matters more than any published range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more affordable, Harvest or Pecan Square?
Pecan Square’s entry price point is generally lower, with D.R. Horton homes starting around $426,000, compared with Harvest’s entry range starting closer to $310,000 for its most compact sections. Harvest’s range extends much higher, up to $3.9 million-plus for custom estate lots, while Pecan Square tops out closer to $1 million-plus. Your actual cost depends heavily on lot width, builder, and current incentives.
What are the HOA dues in Harvest vs. Pecan Square?
Harvest’s HOA dues are $2,570 per year, billed in two installments on January 1 and July 1. Pecan Square’s dues are $2,260 per year, billed in two installments on February 1 and August 1. Both vary somewhat by lot size and location, and Harvest also has a separate Public Improvement District assessment to ask about.
Do Harvest and Pecan Square have on-site schools?
Yes. Harvest has three elementary schools on-site, split across Argyle ISD and Northwest ISD zoning. Pecan Square has one on-site elementary school, Johnie Daniel Elementary (Northwest ISD), plus a middle school under construction on-site expected to open in August 2026.
How far is Northlake from DFW Airport and major employers?
DFW International Airport is roughly a 25- to 30-minute drive from Northlake via I-35W and SH 114, depending on traffic. Charles Schwab’s Westlake campus is a short drive via US-377, and the Alliance/I-35W corridor to the south includes Amazon and other logistics employers within a similarly short commute.
What builders are currently active in each community?
Harvest has eight builders: CB JENI Lifestyle Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe Homes. Pecan Square has five: Coventry Homes, D.R. Horton, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, and Pulte Homes. Builder lineups shift as sections sell out, so confirm current availability before you tour.
If you’re thinking through this for your own situation, we’re happy to walk you through the numbers. Reach out anytime.
About The Chad Smith Team
The Chad Smith Team at Realty of America is one of the top-producing real estate teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with more than 22 years of experience, 2,915 homes sold, and recognition by RealTrends among the top 1% of real estate professionals nationwide. The team helps first-time buyers, sellers, relocation clients, and new construction buyers throughout Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Midlothian, Waxahachie, and surrounding DFW communities. Through this blog, the Chad Smith Team shares expert market insights and practical advice to help North Texas buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions.
