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Build more than a home at this master-planned community in Mesquite

Forget cookie-cutter suburbs. Solterra Texas is flipping the script on what a master-planned community can be. Spanning 1,400 acres in Mesquite, this bold vision by Huffines Communities fuses modern comfort with wild green spaces, playful design, and a heartbeat of real neighborhood energy.

The homes: Built for real life (and real style)
Solterra Texas offers an impressive lineup of homes from 11 of the most respected builders in the region, including names like David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Coventry Homes, and CastleRock Communities. There are also two- and three-bedroom townhomes available, located across the street from the amenity center, from builders Direct Residential and Cadence Homes.

Whether you're looking for sleek modern, traditional Texas charm, or something in between, there's a floorplan with your name on it.

Homes range in size and style, with prices from $300-$700k. That includes single-family homes with spacious backyards, open-concept interiors, and energy-efficient features that prioritize comfort and smart living. And it’s not just about square footage — many homes offer customizable options to suit everything from multigenerational living to remote work setups.

The developer sets the unique architectural guidelines for each builder to follow, creating visual interest and required variety that feels curated, not copy-pasted. Combined with thoughtful landscaping and pocket parks, the result is a neighborhood that feels like it grew organically, while still delivering the polish of a master-planned community.

The Headquarters: A hub of activity
At the heart of Solterra Texas is The Headquarters, an eight-acre amenity complex that’s part social hub, part fitness center, and part water park entertainment. Slated to open in late summer 2025, this facility is rumored to have cost $25 million, and it is not playing around.

Expect three resort-style pools (yes, three), a massive 6,000-square-foot fitness center, a splash pad for the little ones, and a lakefront beach area perfect for kayaking or paddle boarding. There’s also a dog park and dog splash pad park, pickleball courts, a massive covered pavilion that can fit 250 people, and even a ballroom designed to host unforgettable events. The best part? It’s all walkable and community focused, with plenty of room to relax or recharge.

Additionally, Solterra Texas is located right on the serene, 25-acre Lake Solterra and features more than 15 miles of scenic bike and hike trails to explore.

Solterra Treehouse Photo courtesy of Solterra Texas

The Lookout Treehouse: A whimsical retreat
What other community can say it has a nearly 40-foot-tall custom treehouse built by the famous Treehouse Masters? Solterra Texas can.

The Lookout Treehouse is the community’s iconic centerpiece and a favorite gathering spot for families, kids, and anyone who appreciates a killer view from the crow’s nest. Take a 3-D tour of it here.

Surrounding it, the Treehouse Trail follows the South Mesquite Creek with wide, walkable paths that lead directly to neighboring city park, Valley Creek Park. It’s a place to bike, wander, and discover, designed to connect not just spaces, but people.

The deep roots: A legacy of green living
Solterra Texas shows its commitment to sustainability with the innovative tree farm initiative. Since 2021, the community has been cultivating an on-site three-acre tree farm to preserve and replant native trees like elms, pecans, oaks, ashes, and native pear trees.

This effort has led to the successful transplantation of over 450 mature trees, providing immediate shade and enhancing the community's natural beauty. These trees, accustomed to the local soil and climate, boast a higher survival rate and contribute to a lush, park-like environment.

Photo courtesy of Solterra Texas

Families are regulars at the playground.

The awards: Neighborhood excellence
This attention to detail hasn’t gone unnoticed. At the 2025 McSAM Awards, hosted by the Dallas Builders Association, Solterra Texas took home the top honor: Best Master-Planned Community of the Year.

It also scored wins for Best New Amenity (The Lookout Treehouse) and Best Special Event (Solfest), cementing its reputation as a standout development in North Texas.

The community: A place to call home
Imagine days spent ambling along tree-lined trails, running into neighbors you actually know, and soaking in sunsets by the lake. With a variety of builders, customizable homes, and award-winning amenities, Solterra Texas offers a lifestyle that’s smart, connected, and full of possibility. It's a place where every detail is crafted to enhance the quality of life, making it a truly exceptional place to call home.

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Solterra Texas is situated in the vibrant city of Mesquite, with convenient thoroughfare access to I-30, I-635, I-20, and US 80. Head here to learn more and schedule a tour today.

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Fielding offers

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer lists McKinney mansion for $3.8M

6101 Crystal Cove Ct. in McKinney, Brian Schottenheimer home

Photo by Costa Christ

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is selling his home at 6101 Crystal Cove Ct. in McKinney.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is fielding offers for his estate in McKinney. Listed at $3.8 million, Schottenheimer’s 5,751-square-foot, custom-built home sits on a heavily wooded one-acre lot in master-planned Stonebridge Ranch.

Tucked behind a secluded cul-de-sac, the GG Cain-built stone facade home, at 6101 Crystal Cove Ct., is a stone’s throw from Gray Branch Creek.

Fitting for a football coach, the one-acre lot is nearly the size of an NFL regulation field, but arranged differently.

“Inspired by the Texas Hill Country and finished to resort-level standards, this home has never been publicly offered for sale. There is nothing else like it in McKinney,” says the listing, offered by Carrie Himel of Compass’ sports and entertainment business.

6101 Crystal Cove Ct. in McKinney, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer home There's a resort-style pool in the backyard.Photo by Costa Christ

A private front courtyard with a tranquil fountain greets visitors upon arrival at the four-bedroom, five-bathroom estate, built in 2021. Once visitors step inside, they’re treated to soaring ceilings and walls of glass.

“The chef’s kitchen is both a statement and a gathering place, featuring custom cabinetry, elevated finishes, a butler’s pantry, and a designer-tiled built-in bar that is equal parts function and showpiece,” says the listing.

The primary suite doesn’t disappoint, offering a spa-caliber bath, a soaking tub, separate vanities, a walk-in shower, a custom closet, and a private outdoor shower.

6101 Crystal Cove Ct. in McKinney, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer home The home was built in 2021.Photo by Costa Christ

Outdoors you’ll find an infinity-edge pool, a yoga and relaxation garden, a grassy dog run, and pet fencing.

Other features include:

Dedicated movie room (perhaps where Schoettenheimer sometimes huddles with players to watch film)
Private office
Lodge-inspired flex living space
Three-car garage and extended parking

“This is not just a home,” the listing says. “It is an experience. A private retreat. A place that feels like a vacation every single day.”

6101 Crystal Cove Ct. in McKinney, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer home A private soaking tub.Photo by Costa Christ

Team owner Jerry Jones hired Schottenheimer as the Cowboys’ head coach in 2025 following two seasons as offensive coordinator. A 29-year NFL coaching veteran, Schottenheimer has football in his genes. His late father, Marty Schottenheimer, and one of his uncles, Kurt Schottenheimer, collectively spent more than 40 years as NFL coaches.

Brian Schottenheimer shared the McKinney home with his wife, Gemmi, and their two children: Sutton and Savannah, but no longer live there, according to a Compass spokesman. (The home was briefly under contract, but reports that it sold were incorrect, the spokesman adds.)

The family moved out so Schottenheimer could live closer to AT&T Stadium in Arlington and the Cowboys’ headquarters in Frisco. Their Frisco home is 18 miles northeast of the Boys’ HQ in Frisco, or the equivalent of about 260 end-to-end football fields.

Dallas Cowboys v Washington Commanders - NFL 2025 Brian Schottenheimer has been head coach of the Dallas Cowboys since 2025. Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images

Although the Schottenheimers don’t lead a wild life, they’ve spotted their share of wildlife on their property. Last year, for instance, an owl swooped into the house on an apparent hunt for some unwelcome snakes.

Schottenheimer, who was away from home at the time, recalled the kerfuffle in an interview with ESPN:

We’re not very outdoorsy people and so [my son] wasn’t really quite sure what to do, so he called my soon-to-be nephew … and the two of them together, Frick and Frack, tried to figure it out. They couldn’t do it. All they did was p*** it off. And so … in typical coaching fashion, I called my wife and I said, “Honey, I’m going to stay at the condo tonight, you got this.” But they got the owl removed. The owl … returned to its safe domain. But you can’t make this stuff up, man. So, it’s real.

And who dealt with the owl?

“They called animal control,” Schottenheimer said. “A gentleman came with a net, like a pool net. I might have to look at that as another job. Just kinda become an animal control guy. I’m so experienced now with wildlife in and around Dallas. Can’t make it up.”

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