Hillwood Breaks Ground on Melina, a $500M Master-Planned Community in Georgetown with a Heartfelt Contribution to Special Needs Housing
A new chapter is beginning in Georgetown as Hillwood Communities officially broke ground on its second master-planned community in the area: Melina by Hillwood. The December 18, 2025, ceremony marked more than just the start of construction—it was a celebration of growth, connection, and giving back to the local community.
Located near University Boulevard and Texas State Highway 130, the approximately 200-acre development was acquired earlier this year from the Bost Family, a name long associated with Williamson County's agricultural heritage. The land was once home to wildflower fields and honey production—an homage captured in the name “Melina,” derived from the Greek word for honey.
A Nature-Inspired Community with Deep Roots
Set to welcome its first residents in spring 2027, Melina will ultimately offer 840 thoughtfully designed homesites, with the first phase delivering approximately 440 homes. Homes will range from the $400s to $600s, with lot widths of 40 to 50 feet.
Hillwood Communities, the developer behind the award-winning Wolf Ranch community just minutes away, is aiming to replicate and expand upon that success.
“With the groundbreaking at Melina, we’re making tremendous progress towards welcoming families to our second master-planned community in the Georgetown area,” said Duke Kerrigan, General Manager of Hillwood Communities in Austin. “Like at Wolf Ranch, we’ll have best-in-class amenities and offer an environment where families can truly thrive.”
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Amenities and Vision: Building More Than Homes
Melina will feature miles of trails, three scenic lakes, and 20 acres of open green space, inviting residents to connect with nature and one another. The heart of the community will be an outdoor amenity center, complete with:
- A resort-style pool
- Shaded cabanas
- A covered pavilion
- Playscape and open-play field
- Pickleball and sports courts
All students living in Melina will attend schools within Georgetown ISD, making the community particularly appealing for young families seeking top-rated education options in the Greater Austin metro area.
Giving Back: Hillwood Supports Special Needs Housing
As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, Hillwood Communities made a heartfelt contribution to Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG)—a nonprofit that creates vocational and residential opportunities for adults with disabilities. The donation will help BiG move closer to building permanent homes for its residents.
BiG’s mission is to change the way the world views adults with special needs, and Hillwood’s support highlights a growing emphasis on inclusive development that benefits the broader Georgetown community.
| Bottles of local honey—honoring the land’s heritage—at the Melina community’s groundbreaking ceremony in Georgetown, Texas. (Source: Hillwood Communities) |
Highland Homes Joins First Phase
Hillwood has teamed up with Highland Homes for Melina’s initial phase. The homebuilder is no stranger to Central Texas growth and sees Melina as a premier opportunity.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Hillwood Communities to bring more than 440 homes to Georgetown,” said Jeff Stinson, SVP of Land for Highland Homes. “Hillwood consistently delivers exceptional master-planned communities, and this development will be no exception—with access to top-rated schools, well-designed amenities, and a vision grounded in long-term quality and livability. We are honored to help shape this land into a place future homeowners will be proud to call home.”
A Georgetown Growth Milestone
Georgetown continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Austin, and Melina’s arrival reflects the demand for more family-oriented, nature-inspired housing in the area. Hillwood’s track record of building intentional communities—designed for connection, activity, and long-term livability—positions Melina to be a standout in the region.
With full buildout anticipated by 2032 and a total value estimated at $500 million, Melina is poised to become one of the most significant residential developments in Georgetown’s southeastern corridor.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.