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Harvest House in Argyle: Apartments, Townhomes & What Buyers Should Know in 2026

Harvest House is now open within the Harvest master-planned community in Argyle, adding a new rental option to a corridor historically dominated by single-family homes. Developed by Hillwood Multifamily, the community includes 349 residences: 259 apartments and 90 rental townhomes.

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Harvest House status and leasing information reviewed September 2026. Availability, rents, specials and completion timelines are subject to change.

Last reviewed: September 1, 2026

Harvest House is now open within the Harvest master-planned community in Argyle, adding a new rental option to a corridor historically dominated by single-family homes. Developed by Hillwood Multifamily, the community includes 349 residences: 259 apartments and 90 rental townhomes.

Local Real Estate Broker Perspective

I'm Theresa De La Rosa, Real Estate Broker and new construction guidance with Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC. Harvest adds a rental dimension to the Harvest corridor that didn't exist before. For buyers comparing rent-versus-buy options in Argyle, this article helps evaluate how the new rental inventory fits alongside for-sale homes, townhomes and the broader Argyle ISD market.

For buyers and renters comparing options in Harvest and the broader Argyle/Northlake corridor, Harvest House adds another housing choice and makes rent-versus-buy comparisons within the same master-planned community more practical.

As the Real Estate Broker of Covenant Heritage Realty, I track every development in this corridor because each one affects buyer options, renter choices, and the long-term character of the communities I serve. Here is a factual breakdown of what Harvest House offers and how it fits into the larger housing picture of Denton County.

Quick Answers

Short, direct answers to the questions renters and buyers ask most about Harvest House, based on the verified details in this article. Availability, pricing, and school assignments can change, so confirm current specifics directly.

  • Is Harvest House open and leasing now?

    Yes. Harvest House is open and actively leasing, with 349 residences: 259 apartments and 90 rental townhomes with private yards. Contact the leasing office directly for current availability and pricing.

  • What school district serves Harvest House?

    Harvest House is in Argyle ISD. Specific campus assignments for elementary, middle, and high school depend on the property address within the community, and boundaries can change, so verify the assignment with Argyle ISD.

  • Does Harvest House compete with for-sale homes in Harvest?

    Harvest House serves a different segment of the housing market. Rental housing appeals to households who want access to the Harvest community and Argyle ISD without a long-term mortgage commitment, while for-sale inventory from builders continues to attract buyers seeking ownership.

  • Is it better to rent at Harvest House or buy a home in Harvest?

    It depends on your timeline, financial situation, and goals. Buying may build equity over time but includes taxes, insurance, HOA costs, maintenance, and transaction expenses; renting requires less upfront capital and offers more flexibility. There is no universal break-even rule.

What Harvest House Offers

Harvest House sits on approximately 25 acres within the Harvest master plan, positioned near the community's existing amenities, including the Harvest Farm, miles of walking trails, resort-style pools, and the nearby Harvest Town Center. The development broke ground in March 2025. Harvest House is now open and actively leasing. Hillwood originally anticipated full project completion by late 2026.

Harvest House at a Glance

Total units: 349 (259 apartments, 90 townhomes with private yards)
Developer: Hillwood Multifamily, a division of Hillwood Communities
Location: Within the Harvest master-planned community, Argyle, TX
School district: Argyle ISD
Status: Harvest House is now open and actively leasing. Hillwood originally anticipated full completion by late 2026.
Unit types: 1- and 2-bedroom apartments; 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes

Current Harvest House information advertises amenities including resort-style pool, covered poolside lounge, 24-hour fitness center, dog park, pet washing station, pickleball court, putting green, flex field, EV charging stations, modern clubhouse, coffee bar, co-working lounge, private offices, conference room, game room, community-wide Wi-Fi, barbecue and grill areas, and available garages and carports.

For renters, Harvest House offers an opportunity to live within Harvest and Argyle ISD without the upfront commitment of purchasing a home. For the broader market, it introduces a housing type that simply did not exist in this corridor before.

Why This Matters for Homebuyers

The arrival of luxury rental housing in a previously owner-occupied community carries implications that many buyers do not anticipate. Here are the key considerations I discuss with every client evaluating Harvest and the surrounding corridor.

1. Renters May Become Future Buyers (or Not)

One of the functions of a community like Harvest House is that it creates an on-ramp for renters who may eventually consider buying. Professionals relocating to North Texas for jobs in Denton County or the Alliance corridor can move into Harvest House, experience the community and the school district first-hand, and make an informed housing decision when they are ready.

Harvest House may also serve relocating residents who want to become familiar with Harvest, Argyle ISD and the surrounding corridor before deciding whether or where to purchase a home. Whether individual renters eventually become buyers will depend on their own financial circumstances and plans.

For homeowners and sellers, Harvest House expands the local housing mix. Its effect on resale demand and listing times should be evaluated using actual market data rather than assumed in advance.

2. Rental Demand and Nearby Retail

The Harvest Town Center includes a Tom Thumb grocery store and additional retail, dining and service businesses. Harvest House adds households within walking distance of Harvest Town Center. Additional nearby residents may contribute to customer traffic for surrounding businesses, although future tenants, retail performance and effects on residential property values cannot be predicted.

3. A New Benchmark for Rental Comparisons

Before Harvest House, buyers evaluating the rent-versus-buy decision in the Argyle area had limited local data. They could look at rental properties in Flower Mound or Roanoke, but those comparisons were imperfect. Now, a family considering homes in Harvest can directly compare the monthly cost of a townhome at Harvest House against a mortgage payment on a single-family home in the same community. That clarity is valuable, even if the decision ultimately favors buying.

How Harvest House Fits Into the Larger Northlake Corridor

Harvest House is not an isolated development. It is one piece of a broader transformation taking place across the Argyle, Northlake, and Justin corridor, where the housing mix is diversifying rapidly to accommodate a growing population.

CB JENI Townhomes at Harvest

CB JENI Homes also offers for-sale townhome options within Harvest. Current pricing, inventory and incentives should be verified directly because builder offerings change frequently.

The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport

The $45 million sports complex at I-35W and SH 114 celebrated its grand opening on March 31, 2026. With two NHL-regulation ice rinks and eight basketball courts, it is a major regional amenity just minutes from Harvest.

Landmark by Hillwood

Just down I-35W, the 3,200-acre Landmark community is now in its first move-in phase with nine builders represented in the first neighborhood. At full build-out, Landmark will add approximately 6,000 single-family homes, 3,000 multifamily units, and 900 acres of commercial and retail space to the Denton County landscape. Landmark represents another major residential and commercial development underway along the broader I-35W corridor.

The Argyle ISD Advantage

One detail that sets Harvest House apart is its location within Argyle Independent School District. Argyle ISD is an important consideration for many households comparing housing options in this part of Denton County. For families who want access to Argyle ISD schools but are not ready to purchase a home, Harvest House provides a rental pathway that did not previously exist.

The school district is also investing in its future. Scott Gibson Middle School opened for the 2026-27 school year, and Argyle Legacy High School is scheduled to open in 2027. These new campuses will serve the growing student population in the northern reaches of the district, including Harvest and the surrounding communities.

School attendance boundaries can change. Residents should verify current campus assignments directly with Argyle ISD for the specific address.

What This Means for Sellers

For homeowners currently living in Harvest or considering selling a home in the Argyle corridor, the arrival of Harvest House introduces both opportunity and a factor to monitor.

The opportunity: Harvest House introduces additional residents to the community, some of whom may eventually consider purchasing locally. Others may continue renting or ultimately purchase elsewhere, so any effect on future buyer demand should be evaluated using actual market data.

The factor to monitor: In some markets, an influx of luxury rental units can create short-term competition for for-sale listings, particularly in the entry-level price range. If a buyer can rent a townhome at Harvest House with access to the same community amenities as homeowners, they may delay a purchase decision. The effect of additional rental inventory on nearby resale homes will depend on price point, mortgage rates, available for-sale inventory and buyer preferences. Current NTREIS data should be used when evaluating a specific Harvest property.

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Strategic Considerations for Buyers

For buyers actively evaluating new construction in the Argyle and Northlake corridor, Harvest House changes the decision framework in a few specific ways.

1. Use the rental comparison as a benchmark

If you are unsure whether buying or renting makes sense for your current situation, run both scenarios with real numbers. Compare the monthly cost of a townhome at Harvest House against the projected mortgage payment, property taxes, HOA dues, and insurance on a new construction home at Harvest. Include maintenance and repair assumptions on the ownership side. The comparison may surprise you, and it will clarify whether you are ready to buy or better served by renting for now.

2. Evaluate builder incentives carefully

Rental availability at Harvest House means you have more flexibility on timing. You are not forced into a purchase because there are no rental options in the area. Some builders may offer financing incentives, closing-cost assistance, price adjustments or other promotions on eligible homes. Offers vary by builder and property and can change without notice. Evaluate the math with both short-term and long-term horizons.

3. Consider the CB JENI townhome alternative

If you prefer ownership and do not need a detached single-family home, the CB JENI townhomes at Harvest offer an attractive middle ground. They provide another ownership option within Harvest for buyers who prefer a townhome rather than a detached single-family home. For first-time buyers, young professionals, or empty nesters, this product type deserves serious consideration.

4. Consider long-term development plans

Buyers planning to remain in the area for several years should consider both current conditions and future development, including ongoing construction, transportation projects, schools, retail and additional housing supply. Planned growth can create new conveniences, but timelines and effects on individual property values can change.

The Bottom Line

Harvest House marks a significant expansion of the housing options available within Harvest. Buyers can now compare traditional single-family ownership, for-sale townhomes and rental apartments or townhomes within the same broader community.

For buyers and sellers, the practical question is not whether Harvest House automatically raises or lowers home values. The more useful question is how current rental options, new-home inventory, resale supply, financing costs and individual housing needs compare at the time of a decision.

Whether you are evaluating a new construction home at Harvest, comparing it to options at Pecan Square, Landmark, or Wildflower Ranch, or simply trying to understand how these developments affect your real estate strategy, I can help you make sense of the big picture and the details that matter.

Want to discuss how Harvest House affects your buying or selling strategy? Let's schedule a conversation.

Theresa De La Rosa
Broker, REALTOR®
Covenant Heritage Realty | In DFW Living Group

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Theresa De La Rosa, Real Estate Broker at Covenant Heritage Realty
Theresa De La Rosa
Broker, REALTOR® · Covenant Heritage Realty | In DFW Living Group

Theresa is the founder and Broker of Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC. She holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation, is a Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist, an AI Certified Agent, and an AI Listing Advantage holder, and has been recognized as a RateMyAgent Price Expert and a Million Dollar Club producer. She serves sellers, buyers, and military families throughout North Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With 18+ years of experience and deep expertise in the Argyle, Northlake, and Denton County markets, she provides strategic, data-driven real estate guidance.

Harvest House Buyer Questions I'm Asked Most Often

Is Harvest House open and leasing now?

Yes. Harvest House is now open and actively leasing. The community includes 349 residences: 259 apartments and 90 rental townhomes with private yards. Interested renters can contact the leasing office directly for current availability and pricing.

What school district serves Harvest House?

Harvest House is located within Argyle Independent School District, ranked #1 in Denton County by Niche in its 2026 Best School Districts rankings. Specific campus assignments for elementary, middle, and high school depend on the property address within the community. Argyle ISD opened Scott Gibson Middle School for the 2026-27 school year, and the district has approved Argyle Legacy High School with a district-targeted 2027-2028 opening. School attendance boundaries, feeder patterns and ratings can change. Buyers should verify current assignments for the specific property directly with the applicable school district before making a purchase decision. Residents should verify current campus assignments directly with Argyle ISD.

Does Harvest House compete with for-sale homes in Harvest?

Harvest House serves a different segment of the housing market than for-sale single-family homes and townhomes. Rental housing at Harvest House appeals to households who want access to the Harvest community and Argyle ISD without a long-term mortgage commitment. In practice, the two product types serve different buyer and renter profiles. For-sale inventory at Harvest from builders such as Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes, and CB JENI continues to attract buyers seeking ownership, while Harvest House offers a rental alternative for those who are not ready or do not wish to purchase.

Does Harvest House affect home values in Harvest?

There is no reliable way to predict the effect of one multifamily development on an individual home's future value. Harvest House changes the local housing mix and adds rental options within Harvest. Resale performance will depend on the specific property, purchase price, housing supply, mortgage rates, market conditions and future buyer demand. Current NTREIS data is more useful than assuming a positive or negative effect.

How does Harvest House compare with CB JENI townhomes?

CB JENI Homes offers for-sale townhomes within Harvest, giving buyers a path to ownership without a detached single-family home. Harvest House offers rental townhomes with similar square footage ranges but no ownership stake. The main trade-off is equity building versus flexibility. Buyers who purchase a CB JENI townhome build equity over time, can benefit from potential property appreciation, and have control over their living space. Renters at Harvest House avoid the upfront costs of a down payment and closing costs, gain the ability to move more easily at lease end, and are not responsible for major maintenance or repair expenses. The right choice depends on your timeline, financial situation, and long-term plans.

Is it better to rent at Harvest House or buy a home in Harvest?

The answer depends on your timeline, financial situation, and goals. Buying may provide opportunities to build equity over time, but appreciation is not guaranteed, and ownership also includes property taxes, insurance, HOA costs, maintenance and transaction expenses. Renting generally requires less upfront capital and provides greater flexibility. There is no universal number of years after which buying automatically becomes the better financial decision. The answer depends on purchase price, rent, financing costs, taxes, insurance, maintenance, transaction costs and future market conditions.

How does the Harvest Town Center impact daily life at Harvest House?

The Harvest Town Center is located just minutes from Harvest House and includes a 63,000-square-foot Tom Thumb grocery store (opened March 2026), Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Chase Bank, and future restaurant space including Chuy's Tex-Mex expected to open in late summer 2026. For Harvest House residents, this means everyday shopping and dining are within walking distance or a short drive.

Disclaimer: Harvest House availability, rental rates, leasing incentives, amenities and completion timelines are subject to change. Builder pricing and inventory within Harvest are also subject to change. School attendance boundaries should be verified directly with Argyle ISD. Planned commercial tenants and development timelines may change. This article does not predict future property appreciation, investment returns or resale performance. Buyers and renters should independently verify current information before making a housing decision.

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