Crosswinds in Kyle: New Century Homes in the $400s
By Kristin Allan ·
Century Communities has opened a new set of single-family homes at Crosswinds in Kyle, with six floor plans that the builder says start in the $400s. For buyers, the practical question is how that compares with the rest of the Hays County market and what to ask a builder that you would not ask a seller of a resale home. I'll cover both below.
Key takeaways
- Century Communities announced a grand opening on October 28, 2026 at Crosswinds, with six floor plans starting in the $400s, according to the builder's announcement.
- Hays County's median sales price in September 2026 was $399,900, per the Unlock MLS September 2026 Central Texas Housing Report. A county median covers every kind of home, so it is not a like-for-like comparison with one new plan.
- "Starting in" prices are a floor for the base plan. Lot, options and upgrades change the final number.
- New construction and resale are different purchases. The questions, the timeline and the inspection approach all shift.
What Century Communities announced
According to the announcement, Century Communities opened sales at 231 Hull Speed Drive in Kyle, with a grand opening on October 28, 2026 that included tours of the Everglade model. The six plans are Geneva, Norman, Lassen, Savannah, Denali II and Everglade.
The announcement lists these details:
- 2,013 to 2,811 square feet, with up to six bedrooms and three bathrooms depending on plan
- Oversized 60-foot homesites
- A standard three-car garage
- Plan-dependent features such as fireplaces, covered patios and gourmet kitchens
- An online purchase process where a buyer completes a form, submits an earnest money deposit electronically and signs by DocuSign
These are the builder's own descriptions, so treat them as a starting point and confirm everything for the specific plan and lot you are considering. Plans and pricing can change, and the builder's sales team is the right place to verify them.
About the Crosswinds community
Crosswinds is a master-planned community east of I-35 in Kyle. I cover the community in more detail on our Crosswinds neighborhood page. The announcement says the community has the Windy Point Amenity Center with a swimming pool complex and splash park, a dog park, pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, pocket parks and a growing trail network.
On schools, the announcement states that Crosswinds is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District, and that a Hays CISD elementary school is planned inside the community. It gives no construction timeline or opening date, so I would not plan around one. If school assignment matters to your decision, confirm the current attendance zone for any specific address directly with Hays CISD.
How the $400s compare with the county
Hays County's September 2026 median sales price was $399,900, and the county had 4.8 months of inventory. I walked through those numbers in our September 2026 market post. That same month, closed sales fell, which is one reason I caution against reading any single median as a trend.
A plan starting in the $400s is in the same range as that median, not far from it. But a median blends older homes, newer homes, small lots, large lots and everything in between across several towns. It says nothing about what any one home, new or resale, is worth. If you want a value opinion on a particular home you already own or are considering, use our home value tool or ask me for a comparison.
New construction versus resale: what changes
The process differs in ways that are easy to miss.
Price and what is included
A builder's advertised starting price usually reflects a base plan. Ask for a written list of what is included in that price and what is an upgrade: flooring, appliances, window coverings, fencing, landscaping, and the lot premium if there is one. Then add it up before you compare against a resale home that already has those items.
Timeline
A completed or nearly completed home can close on a timeline similar to resale. A home that has not been built yet is a different calendar. Ask the sales team for an estimated completion window in writing, and ask what happens to your earnest money and your contract if that window moves.
Inspections
A new home is not exempt from problems. I recommend an independent inspection at key stages or before closing, rather than relying only on the builder's own process. For how the inspection window works in a resale contract, see my post on the Texas option period.
Using the builder's contract and sales team
The sales team at a builder's model home works for the builder. If you want your own agent involved, raise it before you register on your first visit. Read the contract carefully, and ask questions about anything that is unclear before you sign.
Financing
If you plan to finance, talk to a lender early. If a builder offers incentives tied to a particular lender, ask for them in writing and compare them against other options. Dustin is a licensed mortgage loan originator and can walk you through how a loan fits a purchase like this. I don't discuss rates here because they change and depend on your situation; I'll leave that to a direct conversation.
If you are selling to buy new
Many people eyeing a new build already own a home. If that is you, the sequence matters: your sale and your new-home closing need to line up. I have a page on buying and selling at the same time, and a post on sale-contingent offers that explains one way to handle it.
Where to see more
Crosswinds is one of many new-construction options in the area. Our new construction page for Kyle lists more, and our Kyle homes page covers resale. The Crosswinds page lists the other builders we've documented there.
Talk with me before you tour
If you are thinking about a new build in Kyle or comparing it with a resale home, call or text me at 512-820-3084 or reach out through our contact page. I'm happy to go with you on your first visit, review a builder contract with you, or put together a comparison with resale options.
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Questions about buying or selling in Hays County?
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