Prairie Lakes is a large new construction community off Niederwald Strasse and FM 2001 in Hays County, about five miles east of I-35. It has a Buda mailing address and is listed under zip code 78610 in the MLS. The land is in the extraterritorial jurisdictions of Niederwald and Kyle, so it sits outside Buda city limits. Continental Homes of Texas, a D.R. Horton company, is the developer and builder.
Over the 12 months ending October 2026, 88 Prairie Lakes homes sold at a median price of $285,000, and the HOA is $80 a month. This guide covers the homes, the amenity center and pool, taxes, schools, drive times, and nearby coffee shops, restaurants, gyms, and things to do.
Prairie Lakes Homes for Sale
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Prairie Lakes Map
Prairie Lakes covers about 995 acres, and its amenity center is at 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard. The map below shows the neighborhood boundary, the community amenities, and the zoned schools.
What Does the Neighborhood Look Like?
Prairie Lakes is planned for about 2,200 single-family homes on roughly 995 acres, plus acreage set aside for multifamily and commercial use. It is being built in phases, and the streets carry a lake theme, including Lake Sweetwater Lane, Bull Lake Circle, Coyote Lake Street, Mustang Lake Circle, and Illusion Lake Lane.
Homes are new construction, with most of the MLS sales coming from 2024 through 2026.
Prairie Lakes Homes
Homes are new construction single-family homes. In MLS closed sales over the past 12 months, homes ranged from 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 baths, with a median size of 1,641 square feet. The developer's minimum home size is 1,200 square feet.
Lots on resale listings run about 0.11 to 0.13 acre. The builder does not publish lot sizes by section.
- D.R. Horton's Tradition Series plans range from 1,156 square feet to 2,733 square feet.
- Builder pricing starts from the low $230,000s, and available homes have recently ranged from about $257,000 to about $377,000. Prices change often.
- Median MLS sale price over the past 12 months: $285,000.
Prairie Lakes Builders
D.R. Horton (Continental Homes of Texas) is the developer and the only builder confirmed in Prairie Lakes. Its Tradition Series offers about 25 floor plans with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, and 2 to 3 car garages, in one and two story layouts.
The builder lists front masonry or lap siding, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, open floor plans, and a smart home package. Builder pricing, incentives, and plan availability change frequently.
What’s It Like Living in Prairie Lakes?
Prairie Lakes is in the Niederwald and Kyle area, with everyday errands in Kyle and Buda: about 19 minutes to Kyle and about 16 minutes to Buda from the amenity center in peak morning traffic.
The community has an amenity center with a pool, a clubhouse, a playground, and trail access, and Camino Real Elementary is in Niederwald.
Prairie Lakes Amenities
Prairie Lakes' amenity center is at 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard. The builder lists a pool, clubhouse, playground, soccer field, covered pavilion, and trail access, and MLS listings add a BBQ pit.
The amenity center is separate from the apartment community that shares the Prairie Lakes name along FM 2001.
- Amenity center: 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard
- Community pool
- Clubhouse and covered pavilion
- Playground and soccer field
- Trails and BBQ pit
Where Is the Prairie Lakes Community Pool?
Yes. Prairie Lakes has a community swimming pool at its amenity center, 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard. It is an HOA amenity for residents.
Why Do Home Buyers Choose Prairie Lakes?
- New construction, with plans from about 1,150 to about 2,700 square feet.
- A median sale price of $285,000 over the past 12 months, with sales from $229,900 to $369,480.
- An amenity center with a pool, clubhouse, playground, soccer field, and trails.
- About 16 minutes to Buda and about 19 minutes to Kyle.
- Zoned to Hays CISD, with Camino Real Elementary in Niederwald.
How’s the Commute to and From Prairie Lakes?
Prairie Lakes is off Niederwald Strasse near FM 2001. These drive times come from Google Maps, starting at the amenity center at 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard, on a weekday morning around 8:45 a.m. in October 2026:
- Buda: about 16 minutes (7.8 miles)
- Kyle: about 19 minutes (11.2 miles)
- Downtown Austin: about 44 minutes (26.9 miles)
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: about 28 minutes (20.2 miles)
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas: about 27 minutes (20.9 miles)
These are morning traffic times, not light traffic times. Your drive will change with the time of day and with I-35 conditions.
Prairie Lakes Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Prairie Lakes is 2.7677% as of the 2026 tax year. Prairie Lakes is outside Buda city limits, in the extraterritorial jurisdictions of Niederwald and Kyle, so there is no city tax. It is in East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, which levies $0.91 per $100 of value.
Prairie Lakes HOA Dues
| Prairie Lakes Residential Community, Inc. | $80 / monthly |
Dues shown as reported and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. HOA fees, special assessments, and terms can change at any time. Buyers should confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
The HOA is managed by PAMco, based in Cedar Park.
Prairie Lakes Schools
Homes in Prairie Lakes are zoned to Hays CISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Camino Real Elementary - 4/10
- McCormick Middle - 5/10
- Johnson High - 6/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
School assignments can change. Always verify current attendance boundaries directly with Hays CISD before making a home purchase decision.
Prairie Lakes Sold Data - What Prairie Lakes Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Prairie Lakes and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Prairie Lakes? How many homes are currently for sale in Prairie Lakes? What’s the median sold price in Prairie Lakes? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Prairie Lakes? How’s the Prairie Lakes market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Prairie Lakes Sold Data Report.
Prairie Lakes Market Stats: 12 Months (Oct 2025 to Oct 2026)
| Homes Sold | 88 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3 to 5 bd / 2 to 3 ba |
| Median Sale Price | $285,000 |
| Price Range | $229,900 to $369,480 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $177 |
| Median Home Size | 1,641 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 25.5 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending October 2026. Builder sales that close outside the MLS are not included. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Prairie Lakes Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Prairie Lakes have trended? The table and chart below show the median sale price for each year from 2023 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | $317,490 | N/A | $299,990 to $334,990 | $169 | 1,894 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 25.5 days |
| 2024 | 88 | $329,990 | +3.9% | $284,822 to $385,000 | $186 | 1,737 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 29 days |
| 2025 | 127 | $299,990 | -9.1% | $229,990 to $359,990 | $179 | 1,615 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 17 days |
| 2026 YTD | 73 | $285,000 | -5.0% | $229,900 to $369,480 | $176 | 1,641 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 25 days |
Only 2 homes closed in 2023, so that year reflects specific homes and not a trend. From 2024 through 2026 the median sale price fell from $329,990 to $285,000, as smaller plans made up more of the sales: the median home size was 1,737 square feet in 2024 and 1,641 square feet in 2026. The median price per square foot held between $176 and $186.
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/21/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the prior year. Builder sales that close outside the MLS are not included. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Prairie Lakes Days on Market Trend
How fast are Prairie Lakes homes selling? Here is a look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2023 through 2026 YTD YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 25.5 days | 26 days |
| 2024 | 88 | 29 days | 39 days |
| 2025 | 127 | 17 days | 28 days |
| 2026 YTD | 73 | 25 days | 43 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Days on market is the listing’s time on the market before going under contract as recorded in the MLS. Builder sales that close outside the MLS are not included. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Where Are the Best Coffee Shops to Work Near Prairie Lakes?
Prairie Lakes is on the east side of Hays County, so coffee shops are mostly in Kyle and Buda.
- Holy Grounds Coffee, 2594 Windy Hill Rd, Kyle
- Brewja Cafe, 1571 Windy Hill Rd, Kyle
- Emerald Coffee Co., 1891 E Bebee Rd, Kyle
- Halo's Coffee Bar, 2610 Main St Ste 108, Buda
- Embrace The Grind BTX, 824 Main St, Buda
Favorite Bars and Restaurants Near Prairie Lakes
- A Little Shady, 5172 FM 1626, Kyle
- Willie's Grill & Icehouse, 19200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Kyle
- The Railhouse, 107 E Center St, Kyle
- Bunz N Chix, 5401 FM 1626 Ste 305, Kyle
- Roxie's Buda, 308 S Main St, Buda
Where Do I Work Out and Stay Active Near Prairie Lakes?
- Crunch Fitness, 19167 I-35, Kyle
- Beyond Limits Fitness, 3300 Dacy Ln Ste 601, Kyle
- Anytime Fitness, 21195 Purple Heart Trail, Kyle
- Factory Gym, 2581 S Loop 4, Buda
- Hays Communities YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr, Buda
Fun Things to Do Near Prairie Lakes
- The Playground @Niederwald, 7400 Niederwald Strasse, Niederwald
- Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Rd, Kyle
- Downtown Kyle Park, 101 S Burleson St, Kyle
- Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St, Buda
- Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Buda
Pros and Cons of Living in Prairie Lakes
Pros
- New construction with plan sizes from about 1,150 to about 2,700 square feet.
- Amenity center with a pool, clubhouse, playground, soccer field, and trails.
- Median sale price of $285,000 over the past 12 months.
- Camino Real Elementary is in Niederwald, about 2 miles away per the builder.
Cons
- Prairie Lakes is in East Hays County MUD No. 1, so its $0.91 per $100 MUD tax is added to the property tax bill.
- Downtown Austin is about 44 minutes away in peak morning traffic.
- The HOA is $80 a month.
- The community is large and still being built, so construction activity continues.
Prairie Lakes Is a Good Match If You Want...
- a new construction home between about 1,150 and 2,700 square feet
- a community pool, clubhouse, and soccer field in the neighborhood
- a median price near $285,000
- a drive of about 16 to 19 minutes to Buda or Kyle
Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes is off Niederwald Strasse near FM 2001 in Hays County, about five miles east of I-35. It has a Buda mailing address and sits in the extraterritorial jurisdictions of Niederwald and Kyle.
D.R. Horton, through Continental Homes of Texas, is the developer and the only builder confirmed in the community.
The HOA dues are $80 a month.
Yes. The amenity center at 631 Phantom Hill Boulevard has a community pool.
Yes. Water and sewer service comes from East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, and the $0.91 per $100 tax from East Hays County MUD No. 1 is added to the tax bill.
Homes sold at a median price of $285,000 over the 12 months ending October 2026, with sales ranging from $229,900 to $369,480.
No. Prairie Lakes is not a gated neighborhood.
About 44 minutes in peak morning traffic, or about 28 minutes to the airport.
Thinking About Prairie Lakes?
Prairie Lakes offers new construction homes from about 1,150 to about 2,700 square feet, an amenity center with a pool and soccer field, an $80 monthly HOA, and a short drive to Kyle and Buda.
Rebecca Jacks and the Eleven Oaks Realty team can walk you through current builder pricing, the MUD, and the homes that have closed in the neighborhood. Reach out to schedule a tour.
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Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Buda Realtors specializing in Prairie Lakes homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Prairie Lakes, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Prairie Lakes and Selling a Home in Buda.
