Walsh in Fort Worth, TX: 2026 Guide to Builders, Prices, Schools and HOA

Walsh has 15 builders, 10 model homes and prices from the $400s into the millions. It also has a rule that catches buyers before they ever see a floor plan: many builders only recognize an agent who registers you on your very first visit, and at some, filling out a form on the builder's website counts as that first visit. This guide covers what you need to know about Walsh: builders, prices, schools, HOA and taxes. Read it before you tour, and text me before you walk into your first model.

Quick answer:

Walsh is a 7,200-acre master-planned community 12 miles west of downtown Fort Worth on I-30 (Exit 1A). It's inside Fort Worth city limits, spans Tarrant and Parker counties, and is zoned to Aledo ISD. Homes start in the $400,000s and run into the millions. HOA dues include 2-gig internet, front-yard mowing and the Athletic Club.

Why Call a REALTOR® Before You Tour or Contact a Builder

The people in Walsh's model homes are friendly and knowledgeable, and they work for the builder. Their job is to sell that builder's homes at that builder's price. Having your own agent from the start changes what you walk away with:

• Your first visit decides it. Many builders require your agent to register you on your first visit, and at some, an online inquiry counts. Call first and you keep your options open.
• You see every builder's deal, not just one. Walsh has 15 builders, and their incentives change often: rate buydowns, closing-cost credits and design money, each with its own conditions. I line them up side by side.
• Someone negotiates for you. Price, lot premiums, upgrades, closing costs and which incentive actually fits your loan.
• The builder's contract gets a second look. Builders usually use their own purchase contracts. I walk you through the deposits, the timelines and what happens if construction runs late.
• Your numbers get checked. PID phase, first-year taxes, escrow and HOA dues, so nothing surprises you at closing or in year two.
• You get your own inspections. Even with the builder's inspections in place, I help you schedule your own inspector before drywall and at final.
• Who pays me: The builder pays my fee. Just register with me before your first visit, and I'll put exactly how I'm paid in writing before we tour.

Text WALSH to 817-874-1602 before your first model visit.

Walsh at a Glance

Where Walsh Is

Walsh is 12 miles west of downtown Fort Worth along I-30, with its main entrance at Exit 1A / Walsh Ranch Parkway. That puts residents on the western edge of Fort Worth with relatively direct highway access to employment and entertainment centers across the Metroplex. Walsh is inside Fort Worth city limits and is served by Fort Worth police, fire and utilities.

*Approximate drive times. Actual commute times vary considerably by traffic, route and time of day. Walsh officially lists DFW International Airport at about 35 minutes and Dallas Love Field at about 45 minutes.

Builders and Prices

Source: Walsh's builder list (updated June 2026) and Perry Homes' Walsh pages. Confirm current pricing with each builder.

Ten model homes around Founders Park are open to the public daily. Builders already own most of the available homesites, so you can choose a move-in-ready home or build new. Several builders offer custom and semi-custom homes, including on the custom homesites in Cline Park.

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Spotlight: Perry Homes at Walsh

• Walsh 50': from the $540s, 1,900–3,600 sq ft, 3–5 bedrooms
• Walsh 55': from the $610s, 2,400–4,000 sq ft, 4–5 bedrooms

Example plans:

• 2594W on a 50-foot homesite: 2,594 sq ft, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with the primary suite and a second bedroom downstairs and a game room upstairs. From $637,900.
• 2695W on a 55-foot homesite: home office, a guest suite with its own bath and a 3-car garage. From $634,900.

Included features:

• Granite countertops with tile backsplash
• 42-inch cabinets
• GE 36-inch five-burner gas cooktop
• Tankless water heater
• 8-foot front door
• Front and back irrigation
• Cedar fence
• Smart-home package (keyless entry, video doorbell, smart thermostat and Wi-Fi garage opener)

Quality checks: Burgess Construction Consultants inspects every home before drywall and again at final. Every home carries a 2-year workmanship and 10-year structural warranty, and buyers get four hours of design consultation.

Sister brand: Britton Homes, part of the Perry family, builds larger homes on 60- and 70-foot homesites from the low $700s.

Current offers: Perry's promotions change during the year, and some require a certificate at your first model visit. Check with me for the current one before you go.

Current Builder Incentives

Builder incentives at Walsh change often, and many come with conditions: a preferred lender, a close-by date, or a certificate you have to bring to your first model visit. Text WALSH to 817-874-1602 and I'll send you the current offers from the builders you're considering, side by side.

Schools

Walsh is zoned to Aledo ISD, served by Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Elementary, McAnally Middle School and Aledo High School. Confirm the school assignment for any specific address before you buy.

Source: Texas Education Agency 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings, released August 14, 2026, via TXschools.gov. Ratings are preliminary and may change through TEA's appeals process.

Amenities and Daily Life

• Athletic Club and outdoors — A 10,000-square-foot Athletic Club with locker rooms, sport courts, a family pool and a junior Olympic lap pool, signature parks and 24+ miles of walking and biking trails.
• The Village at Walsh — Home to the Athletic Club, Village Market and Makerspace, a shared workshop with tools and technology for hobbyists, students and entrepreneurs.
• Community events — A full monthly calendar planned by Walsh's Lifestyle Director.

HOA and Property Taxes

HOA: $180–$257 a month depending on homesite size; townhomes $289–$372. Dues cover Athletic Club membership, 2 Gigabit home internet, front-yard mowing, upkeep of the parks, pools and trails, and the events program.

Rates as published by Walsh, as of 12/31/25. Exemptions confirmed on a homesteaded Walsh property through the Parker County Appraisal District (2026). The PID (Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16) is assessed by lot size and isn't reduced by exemptions. Homes in planning areas 1–3 pay a PID of about $0.18 per $100 instead of $0.35, which puts this example near $13,832 a year with a homestead exemption (about $1,153/mo). Addresses in the Tarrant County portion of Walsh have different county, hospital and college rates, so verify by address.

What I Tell Buyers About Walsh

• Walsh is a buy-new market. Of the 66 Walsh sales recorded in NTREIS over the last 12 months, only 4 were homes built before 2025. Resales are rare here, so if you want Walsh, you're almost certainly buying from a builder, and negotiating builder incentives is the whole game.
• Fifteen builders means real competition. Compare the same square footage across at least three builders before you pick one.
• Check which phase you're buying in. The PID in newer phases runs about $0.35 per $100, versus about $0.18 in planning areas 1–3. On a $650,000 home, that's roughly $1,100 a year.
• File for your homestead exemption. On a $650,000 home, it saves about $2,544 a year.
• Your first tax bill may be low. Texas values homes as of January 1, so if yours wasn't finished by then, the first bill may reflect only the lot or a partly finished house. Budget for the full amount in year two so an escrow shortage doesn't surprise you. In one Walsh home I looked up, the first-year appraisal was about 57% of the following year's.
• Count what the HOA covers. Internet and front-yard mowing are included, so weigh the dues against what you pay for those now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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