What Is Ramble by Hillwood? Inside Celina's $4 Billion New Master-Planned Community
If you've been watching Celina explode and wondering where all the growth is actually going — meet Ramble. Hillwood just officially opened the gates on a $4 billion, 1,380-acre master-planned community that's about to reshape the northern edge of Collin County. And if you're thinking about buying in Celina, this is the kind of news you need on your radar right now.
Ramble by Hillwood sits at 2287 Preston Rd., just north of downtown Celina, and will eventually deliver more than 4,200 homes across six phases through 2045. The first phase alone opens with 600 homesites from five powerhouse builders — American Legend, Coventry, Drees, Highland, and Perry Homes. Move-in ready homes start in the mid-$400,000s and go beyond $1 million, with lot sizes ranging from 40-foot lots all the way up to full one-acre estates.
What makes Ramble different from every other master-planned community out here? Lifestyle branding around "slow living." More than 200 acres are dedicated to greenbelts, parks, and lakes, plus a seven-mile trail system that connects to Celina's existing 86 miles of trails. The crown jewel — the Turtle Club, a National Parks-inspired clubhouse — opens spring 2027, along with an 18-acre recreational lake, pickleball courts, a biergarten built around a repurposed ranch silo, and a coffee house inside an old ranch home.
Here's the part buyers should really care about: two elementary schools are planned inside the community, with the first one opening in 2027 — before most of the homes are even finished. Ramble is located within Celina ISD, one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, and is just a mile from Celina High School. That's massive for families relocating to DFW.
My honest take? Celina has been the worst-kept secret in North Texas for two years now. Hillwood's $4 billion investment here isn't a gamble — it's a signal. Early Phase 1 buyers in Ramble are getting in before the amenity center even opens, which is historically when master-planned communities see the strongest appreciation. If you've been waiting on Celina, this is your window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ramble by Hillwood located? Ramble is located at 2287 Preston Rd. in Celina, TX, just north of downtown Celina inside the Celina ISD school district. It's roughly one mile south of Celina High School in northern Collin County.
How much do homes at Ramble in Celina cost? Move-in-ready homes at Ramble start in the mid-$400,000s and go up to $1 million. Builders include American Legend Homes, Coventry Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, and Perry Homes, with lots ranging from 40 feet to one acre.
Thinking about buying in Celina or want to tour Ramble before prices climb? Let's chat — reach out to Afshan Moosa at Moosa Realty Group, and let's find your perfect fit in DFW. ☕
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