Harvest By Hillwood Communities — Local services in Argyle

Our Honest Take on Living in Harvest by Hillwood

We’ve lived in Harvest by Hillwood for over 10 years, and it’s become so much more than just a place to live—it’s where we’ve built a life. Like any planned community, it has its challenges, but what makes it special is the way it’s been designed for people to actually connect.

The People Who Make It Feel Like Home: One of the biggest reasons Harvest works so well is the people who keep it running. Page Austin, Tim Mills, and Jerry Lui don’t just manage the neighborhood—they help create a sense of community. They put in the work, whether it’s organizing events or making sure the shared spaces are well-maintained. It’s one of the few places where you can be as involved as you want—join in on everything or just enjoy the peace and quiet of your home.

Why We Love It Here: Our kids grew up riding their bikes to Farmhouse Coffee, and we still love walking our dogs around Harvest Lake, especially in the mornings when the neighborhood is quiet. There’s something about watching the sunrise over the water that makes you stop and appreciate where you are.

Harvest is split between Northwest ISD and Argyle ISD, which gives families some great school options. If you’re thinking about moving here and need school advice, I’m happy to share more based on what matters most to your family (I have a background in education). Home prices range from $375K to $1.2M, and you’ll find everything from patio homes to 1-acre lot homes, so there’s something for different lifestyles.

What to Know Before Moving Here: Harvest is still growing but almost done, so construction is ongoing, and traffic can be frustrating at times. It’s close to I-35, which helps, but have patience!

Property taxes range from $2.525 to $2.843 per $100 of assessed value, and HOA fees cover the internet, pools, and events. There’s also a 0.25% Education Foundation Fee. Verify to make sure when you're researching.

A True Small-Town Feel One thing I didn’t expect when we moved here was just how much it would feel like a small town within a big city. Our kids have made lifelong friends, and so have we. Whether it’s neighbors helping each other out, kids playing outside until dark, or families gathering at The Front Porch for live music, there’s an ease to life here that’s hard to find in other places.

With Tom Thumb coming soon and local spots like **Kurogi, Gyros & Grill, and Bella Italia, it’s only getting better.

At the end of the day, what makes Harvest feel like home isn’t just the houses or the amenities—it’s the people and community. That’s why...

Moved in 4 years ago. The community has great potential but the HOA is toothless and the rules only pertain to those that are willing to follow them. Since the HOA will not take action against the violators they might as well not exist. Quads and golf carts often race along the streets, RV's are left on streets for weeks, nobody will keep their animals on leashes or clean up after them. The amenities are nice but when there are children climbing up on the counters and have their feet in the sink and are splashing water everywhere, or beating up furniture, you can't enjoy them. You go to the pool and kids are climbing up onto the water features and jumping in or stacking chairs in the pool for a fort, when they are not closed by a parent that brings a baby without a swim diaper. Streets are narrow and nobody parks in their own driveways so there are cars everywhere making it tough to get to your house or into your drive. The rule about excessive vehicle exhaust noise is a joke as nearly every 30 minutes someone is racing down Cleveland Gibbs in a sports car or truck with enhanced exhaust engine screaming. There is a guy that likes to ride wheelies through the neighborhood and we have had several cars flipped while driving inside a excessive 30 mph speed limit in front of homes.

It's all just a facade that we pay an extra $5k in taxes and $1100...

We came here to look for a new home. I’m giving it 5-stars because they do seem like they offer a lot and make it a great place to live. The only thing that turns me off is how close the houses are together. It’s obvious the home builders went for as much profit as they could by using long lots and tandem garages. Some people may not mind, but it’s a turn off for me. But like I said. They deserve 5-stars for what they offer. And for a lot of people this seems like what they were...