🚗 A Game-Changing Freeway Just Opened

Getting around Celina has always meant navigating Preston Road or taking a spiderweb of backroads. Not anymore.

The newly opened Collin County Outer Loop — a future 55-mile mobility corridor — now connects Celina directly to McKinney and the northern Metroplex.
More info: Collin County Outer Loop Overview

This new freeway is already:

• Creating high-value development corridors
• Increasing land values
• Making Celina dramatically more accessible
• Encouraging commercial developers to move in fast

This might be the single biggest catalyst for Celina’s surge.

🛍️ A $1 Billion Mixed-Use District Is Breaking Ground

At the intersection of Preston Road and the new Outer Loop, Celina is getting the Shawnee Trail Development — a massive $1B+ mixed-use project built around a 200,000 sq. ft. Walmart Supercenter.

Learn more:
Shawnee Trail & Walmart Development → https://www.visitcelina.org/walmart-supercenter-coming-to-celinas-shawnee-trail/

But this isn’t your average big-box store with a sea of asphalt.

This project includes:

• Walkable shopping and dining
• Green spaces and water features
• Community gathering areas
• Trails and recreation
• Anchored retail + lifestyle amenities

Shawnee Trail is positioned to become the destination for both residents and visitors — similar to what The Star in Frisco did for Frisco.

🏡 Master-Planned Communities Are Taking Over

Celina isn’t just growing — it’s being master-designed.

Some of the biggest master-planned communities in North Texas are underway, including:

• Ramble by Hillwood

A major 4,000-home development forming its own “mini-city” inside Celina.
Developer: https://www.hillwood.com/

• 10 Mile Creek

A mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and commercial space.

• Legacy Hills

A decade-long mega-project with:

• Thousands of homes
• Apartments
• Retail & commercial space
• A sports park
• A golf course & clubhouse
  More: https://www.legacyhillscelina.com/

Smaller neighborhoods filling the gaps:

• Mesa Verde – 130 new homes
• Glen at Uptown – 125 new homes
• Legacy Branch – 320+ homes with trails and amenities

Celina’s population is currently around 60,000, and the city is issuing 2,000+ new home permits a year — among the highest in Texas.

🏥 A $273 Million Hospital Signals Big-City Growth

Nothing screams long-term confidence like major healthcare investment.

The brand-new Methodist Celina Medical Center — a $273M state-of-the-art hospital — is now open and already serving the greater area.
More: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/

Healthcare anchors are extremely impactful because they:

• Attract medical professionals
• Create high-skill, high-salary jobs
• Spur nearby commercial development
• Bring in medical office buildings, rehab centers, and specialists
• Increase the need for new housing

This is the kind of development you typically see in cities planning for 100,000+ residents.

💧 Celina Is Investing $757 Million in Infrastructure

A lot of towns grow fast, but very few grow smart.

Celina is committing $757 million over the next 5 years to upgrade:

• Roads
• Water systems
• Stormwater management
• Sewer capacity
• Public buildings
• City facilities

This forward-thinking approach ensures the city can support rapid residential and commercial growth without overwhelming services.

This is a big reason investors are betting on Celina's future.

🏙️ Historic Downtown Is Getting a Revival

Even while Celina grows at breakneck speed, the city isn’t abandoning its roots.

The Historic Downtown Celina district is getting:

• A new city library
• Rooftop gathering spaces
• Walkable enhancements
• A new parking facility

This balance — rapid modern growth with small-town charm — is exactly what attracts families willing to pay premium prices.

📉 Home Prices Are Down… For Now

Market data shows:

• Median sales prices are down about 30% year-over-year
• Average values are down approximately 6.4%

Important: That doesn’t mean a $600K home is now $400K — it means more lower-priced inventory is selling right now.

Combined with:

• New freeway access
• Billions in development
• New jobs and services
• A growing population
• Falling property tax rates

…Celina is setting up for the next wave of appreciation.

This is the type of buying window that rarely lasts.

🧾 Celina’s Tax Rates Are Dropping While Revenue Rises

For the fourth year in a row, Celina has lowered its property tax rate — all while revenue is increasing thanks to:

• New homes
• New businesses
• Expanding commercial corridors
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This gives the city freedom to invest heavily in infrastructure, schools, and civic services without burdening residents.

A strong city balance sheet is a huge green flag for long-term property value.

📍 So What Does All This Mean for You?

Three major trends are hitting Celina at the same time:

✔ A major highway is already open

✔ Billions in private investment are underway

✔ Home prices are temporarily down

This combination is rare — and historically, it never lasts long.

The moment Shawnee Trail opens, Legacy Hills fills, and the hospital reaches full operation, demand will likely surge.

Just like Frisco and McKinney 10–15 years ago, early buyers stand to benefit the most.

✨ Conclusion: Celina Is Becoming the Next North Dallas Success Story

Celina is no longer “up-and-coming.”
It is here — growing faster and bigger than nearly every other suburb in North Texas.

With new mobility, master-planned communities, major healthcare anchors, expanding retail, and record infrastructure spending, the city is positioning itself to be the next powerhouse suburb north of Dallas.

If you’re thinking about:

• Buying new construction
• Investing in long-term appreciation
• Moving to a fast-growing family-friendly community
• Exploring which neighborhoods offer the best value

…Celina deserves a spot at the top of your list.