A thriving new home community continues to climb the ranks.
In just a short time, we’ve made a name for ourselves among homebuyers and industry experts alike. Designed to celebrate nature, connection, and community, Painted Tree has quickly become one of the most sought-after places to live in McKinney, TX. And now, two major real estate rankings confirm what our residents already know—this is a truly special place to call home.
According to John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC), we are the top-selling master-planned community in Dallas-Fort Worth and rank 27th nationwide. Meanwhile, RCLCO places us at No. 30 among the country’s best-selling communities. These rankings reflect not just strong home sales but also the undeniable attraction of a community built around nature, trails, and a sense of belonging.
So, what makes Painted Tree stand out?
For one, it’s the perfect blend of modern living and outdoor adventure. With over 200 acres of preserved open space, nature-woven trails, a scenic lake, and three National Park-inspired community hubs, residents have endless opportunities to explore and connect. The Village Trailhead amenity center is already open and welcoming families, while The Outpost and the Lakeside Trailhead & Pool will open soon, bringing even more vibrancy and gathering opportunities to the neighborhood.
Another reason? Our location. McKinney continues to shine as one of Texas’ most desirable cities, offering top-rated schools, a thriving downtown, and easy access to the best of DFW.
Earning a place on these prestigious lists so quickly is an honor, but this is just the beginning. As we grow, so will our amenities, our trails, and the opportunities for residents to build lasting connections.
With momentum on our side, the best is yet to come.
Interested in making Painted Tree your home? Be sure to explore the new homes available in our trailside community.
What a year we had at McKinney’s trailside community. Here’s a look back at some of Painted Tree’s major 2024 milestones and a look ahead at some exciting things coming in 2025.
The Woodland District, our third and final village opened. As did new model homes by Bloomfield Homes and Drees Custom Homes. CB JENI Homes and Coventry Homes are also now selling new homes in the Woodland District.
Construction on our signature amenity, The Outpost, began midway through the year and crews are now putting the finishing touches on it. This spring, folks will be gathering for parties on the covered porch, climbing to treetop sunsets on the lookout tower, playing in the adventure park and heading out on the Lakeside trails from here.
Lakeside Trailhead, our community’s third and final amenity center, construction has also begun. Swimming, pool parties, playtime and more will commence this summer.
Miles of trails are now woven through Painted Tree. In fact, all of Painted Tree’s trails south of Wilmeth Road are done. Including a pedestrian bridge connecting the Lakeside and Village districts. Completion of the entire network of paved and natural surface trails is anticipated this year—welcoming riders, runners, hikers and strollers.
Painted Tree’s Chief Engagement Officer, Pam Shields, hosted dozens of resident events for Painted Tree residents throughout 2024, culminating in an epic series of holiday celebrations. Including a parade through Historic Downtown McKinney, stories and sweets with Mrs. Claus, a Christmas Tree lighting, and a photo op with the big guy himself.
Perhaps, the most exciting milestone of all is that over 700 families made the decision to call Painted Tree their home in 2024 — ranking Painted Tree at number 27 in top-selling master planned communities nationwide, according to a recent John Burns study, and number one in the Dallas Fort Worth area. With so many great things happening here, it’s easy to see why.
Explore new homes in our trailside community, and make Painted Tree your home in 2025.
No one does nature the way we do it.
The Outpost, Village Trailhead and Lakeside Trailhead are given as examples of next-generation community comforts in a recent Dallas Business Journal article. These, along with Painted Tree’s miles of paved and singletrack trails and lake, are some of North Dallas’ most nature-centric and beautifully designed amenities. In other words, in addition to the pool, pool house and gathering spaces that bring neighbors together, Painted Tree has plenty of places to get away.
Read the full article here and be sure to check out the photo gallery.
Discover a wide selection of quick move-in new homes at Painted Tree, where many of our builders are offering limited-time incentives combined with interest rates at their lowest in 18 months, owning the home you’ve always wanted is something you no longer have to wait for. Act fast to take advantage of these builder promotions. And ask your builder for more details.
- CB JENI Homes: 4.99% interest rate and $6,000 in closing costs. Details here.
- Drees Custom Homes: Rates starting as low as 4.99% (5.052% APR) with fixed rate financing for qualifying quick move-in homes that close by November 30, 2024 with First Equity Mortgage Inc. Offer available October 1-31, 2024. And receive up to $25,000 in financing assistance when you build. Details on both here.
- Highland Homes (Nearly sold out at Painted Tree!): Purchase any home in DFW and receive $20,000 to lower your interest rate. Offer available October 1 – December 31, 2024. Must finance with Highland HomeLoans to qualify. Details here.
- Normandy Homes: 4.99% (5.079% APR) 3-Year fixed rate, plus $10,000 toward closing costs. Details here.
- Trophy Signature Homes: 5.49% fixed rate + $10,000 towards closing costs. Offer valid on select homes that contract by October 15. Details here.
- Tri Pointe Homes: First Year Rate of 2.99% (5.554% APR) on a Conv. 30 year Fixed 2-1 Buydown. Details here.
- Southgate Homes: Up to $45,000 in design center options plus $10,000 toward closing costs. Details here.
- Centre Living Homes, Coventry Homes & David Weekley Homes: Contact these builders for additional limited-time offers that may be going on.
Don’t miss out on these limited time special opportunities from some of our builders at Painted Tree! Reach out to a builder directly to get the latest on any other available incentives that may be happening now.
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Quick update on Painted Tree’s next amenity center
The Outpost, the heart and soul of Painted Tree, is progressing nicely. Structures like the two-story tree-top slide are going up. The adventure park and playground are going in. And the whole area should be party-ready before the end of the calendar year. An event celebrating the opening is soon to follow on the Outpost’s covered porch.
If you happen to notice some similarities between The Outpost’s aesthetic and that of our great National Parks, that’s by design. Inspired by our national gathering spaces, in both form and function, the architecture gives the whole area a sense of discovery. Since the site is also the trailhead for both the Woodland Grove and Lakeside trails, it also sparks a sense of adventure.
Take a virtual tour of The Outpost here.
Turns out a lot of people are quickly discovering Painted Tree and deciding to call our trailside community in McKinney, Texas, home. Although we’re only in our second year of existence, Painted Tree was recently ranked #39 in the nation by RCLCO as a top-selling community, and #2 in North Texas. But why Painted Tree? Well, we think it’s a combination of things.
1. Diverse Home Options
One of the main things contributing to Painted Tree’s popularity is its variety of new homes. Something for everyone. The community offers a range of architectural styles by 12 trusted homebuilders—each contributing to the range of housing options—townhomes, single-family homes, and homes for lease in all shapes and sizes starting from the $400s.
2. Exceptional Amenities
Take a walk inspired through the woods and by the water. Your home, here, gives you access to Painted Tree’s nature-forward plan and top-notch amenities. Most notably, the beautifully wild trails that connect you to Painted Tree lake and the Village Trailhead pool and playground. And (as of this writing) the soon-to-be-open Outpost, where events of all kinds are sure to bring the community together and the Lakeside Trailhead pool coming in 2025.
3. Prime Location
Situated in McKinney, Texas, the community benefits from the city’s creative vibe and sense of community. Painted Tree is just three short miles from historic downtown, so great chef-run restaurants, boutique shops and art galleries, cultural events and live music are just minutes away. Not to mention nearby employment hubs.
4. Quality of Life
The ranking of Painted Tree as a top-selling community reflects the high quality of life offered here. With a focus on creating a harmonious nature-rich, trail-woven environment, Painted Tree promotes well-being and a sense of community among its residents. And this is just the beginning. New amenities and trails are expected to open later this year. In 2025 and even more home choices are coming, too.
What this means for you
Being ranked #39 in the nation by RCLCO is not just a number it’s a testament to the community’s appeal. The eye test. And proof that it’s a great place to live. If you’re looking to buy a home, this ranking signals that Painted Tree is a place you might want to consider. And, of course, we’d love to have you out for a visit. To explore the model homes and ride the trails. You’re always welcome.
McKinney, Texas, has earned a prestigious spot among the safest cities in America. According to a recent study titled “50 Safest and Most Affordable US Cities To Live In,” Painted Tree’s home city came in at number 15.
The ranking was based on a comprehensive analysis of crime rates and cost of living across the largest U.S. cities. The crime data, sourced from the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer for 2022, shows McKinney’s crime rates are significantly lower than many other cities. McKinney stands out not only for its low crime rates but also for its overall affordability.
This impressive safety record is a testament to the city’s effective law enforcement and community-focused initiatives.
One thing the study doesn’t measure is how friendly the people are. Yet it’s all part of the big picture because when you find a place that’s safe, friendly is sure to follow. Along with a sense of welcome.
In other words, McKinney is an exceptional place to live, and Painted Tree is lucky to be located just 3 miles north of historic downtown. Explore Painted Tree’s variety of homes for sale and you’ll see how beautifully affordability pairs with a welcoming vibe.
Source: https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/safe-suburbs-mckinney-frisco/
Painted Tree is designed to bring people closer to nature, art and especially each other. Whether strolling hand-in-hand by the lake, exploring the trails as a family, splashing down at the Village Trailhead pool with friends or simply chatting with your neighbor on the front porch, togetherness is the natural state of being around here. That’s just the beginning of all the ways we get together.
Painted Tree takes after its hometown of McKinney, Texas. Where people come together for festive occasions large and small. It all started with our Grand Opening Festival and Home Tour last September when thousands from around the region came out to help us launch Painted Tree.
The event featured live music, tasty food, stilt walkers, rock climbing, a crafts fair and the first-of-its-kind ribbon eating ceremony by Taco the Goat, officially welcoming all to the community and into 10 brand new model homes (now 13). By all accounts it was the party of the year.
Then there are the weekly get-togethers organized and hosted by Pam Shields, Painted Tree’s Community Engagement Officer. From Food Truck Fridays and weekly happy hours to seasonal gatherings like the recent Spring Break Craftopia, the lifestyle program is designed around the residents themselves and what they really enjoy.
The vibrancy highlights an undeniable sense of community, which gets stronger every day. As Painted Tree grows so will the variety of things to do and the number of fun-loving people that do it. And always together.
Curve Development has broken ground on an exciting offering at Painted Tree – new single-
family homes for lease. This collection of rental homes called Cyrene is designed with the
Painted Tree spirit in mind and addresses increasing demands for rental housing options in
McKinney. Pre-leasing will begin in May with residents expected to move in this fall.
These new construction homes will offer ample space indoors and low-maintenance yard space,
providing a haven for families and individuals alike. The neighborhood will feature exclusive
modern amenities for residents, including a fitness center, pool and clubhouse. Plus, Cyrene
residents will have access to Painted Tree’s amenities including 28 miles of trails, Village
Trailhead, Lakeside Trailhead, and The Outpost. Curve will bring approximately 300 new
homes for lease to Painted Tree reflecting our community’s commitment to meeting housing
needs in McKinney and also aligning with the city’s vision for sustainable growth and housing
diversity.
Let’s give a warm, Painted Tree welcome to Cyrene!
Learn more about Cyrene by Curve Development, pre-leasing soon, at Painted Tree.
At Painted Tree, we find inspiration in our unique natural landscape and the creative vibe of our beloved hometown, McKinney, Texas. Pam Shields, our new Community Engagement Officer who will lead the way in activating our trailside community, finds inspiration in our residents themselves.
“My first priority is to begin engaging with and getting to know the residents,” Pam says. “They are the community and their interests and diverse needs will drive our community programming as we continue to grow.”
“Although I come to the job with lots of experience and ideas, I will incorporate what I am learning from the residents with the team’s concept of a back-to-nature, wellness-focused community.”
Wellness is something Pam knows a lot about as a competitive soccer player from the age of 12 and as a two-decades-long business owner in the fitness industry. Which let her put her degree in Business Administration from Youngstown University to work for herself after signing off from an 18-year career in the corporate world.
Like many of Painted Tree’s residents, Pam didn’t grow up in the area. “I decided to move to Texas when my youngest daughter, who lives in Allen, had a baby.”
Moving is something Pam grew accustomed to at an early age. “My dad was in the military, so we moved around a lot, in and out of the country.” However, she was able to call Colorado home for 17 years. She even adopted the Denver Broncos as her favorite sports team.
In addition to sports, Pam is an amateur photographer, although lately most of her photography focuses on her grandkids. She also loves reading and traveling, which explains her outgoing personality and natural curiosity. “I love exploring new countries and cultures.”
It sounds like Painted Tree’s residents are in good hands with Pam. “To be responsible for the development of a community engagement program that revolves around wellness, nature and creativity is very exciting,” she says.
Pam Shields’ fun facts:
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite band or music genre: “I love most music but if I must choose one it would be jazz.”
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite tree: Oak
Favorite sports team: Denver Broncos
Favorite ice cream: Butter Pecan
Pineapple on pizza, yes or no: NO!
Let’s give a warm, Painted Tree welcome to our new Community Engagement Officer, Pam. We encourage Painted Tree residents to reach out and get to know Pam, too. She will be the go-to person for all things related to life at Painted Tree. Pam can be reached at pshields@ccmcnet.com.
