Tomball’s Willowcreek Ranch speeding up development

TOMBALL – Developers of the master-planned Willowcreek Ranch community are rolling out the second phase of inventory half a year earlier than originally planned because of high demand for the homes in the community.

Caldwell Communities said in a statement that 90 percent of its Phase I homes, which are slated to be completed fall 2014, have already sold. Due to demand, the predeveloped Phase II lots will be available for sale sooner than expected. The grand opening for those homes will be in May, but private tours are already available.

Asking prices for homes in Willowcreek Ranch start at $600,000 and rise into the millions. Lots range from one to seven acres and the property will include a 40-acre lake, an equestrian center and seven miles of hiking and riding trails.

The master-planned community is part of the growth of the area near The Woodlands, where Exxon Mobil’s new campus has influenced massive expansion of residential and commercial properties.