How many new home communities are there in Dorchester, TX?

We track 1 new construction community in Dorchester, from 2 builders, starting at $285,000.

Which school district serves Dorchester, TX?

Every community we track in Dorchester is in Howe ISD. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you sign.

Do new homes in Dorchester, TX have a MUD?

Of the 1 we have checked, 1 has a MUD and 0 do not. A MUD adds to the tax rate shown on each community page.

Grayson County · Van Alstyne and Howe north to the Red River

New homes in Dorchester

1 community at or under $400,000 on base price, from 2 builders, starting at $285,000.

Total tax rate: Not yet verified
With a MUD: 1 of 1checked
With a PID: 1 of 1checked
Quick move-ins: 2across 1 builder

A rate is a range because it is set per community, not per city. The figure that matters is the one on the community you buy in, and a PID assessment is billed on top of it as a fixed amount. Confirm both with the Grayson County appraisal district before you sign a contract.

Getting out of Dorchester

To Frisco: about 50 min
To Legacy / Plano: about 50 min
To DFW Airport: about 70 min
To Sherman: about 15 min
To Denton: about 70 min

Rough estimates from the middle of Dorchester, off peak, and not measured. Rush hour on the Tollway or US 75 can add half as much again.

School districts

Howe ISD. This is boundary information as published by the district and it changes. Confirm the assigned campus before you sign.

Builders selling in Dorchester

1 community, cheapest first

Cottonwood
Under $400K
Dorchester, TX · Howe ISD
From
high $200s8/31/26
Quick move-in
2
Total tax rate
Not yet verified
2 builders. D.R. Horton, Beazer Homes

Common questions about Dorchester

How many new home communities are there in Dorchester, TX?: We track 1 new construction community in Dorchester, from 2 builders, starting at $285,000.
Which school district serves Dorchester, TX?: Every community we track in Dorchester is in Howe ISD. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you sign.
Do new homes in Dorchester, TX have a MUD?: Of the 1 we have checked, 1 has a MUD and 0 do not. A MUD adds to the tax rate shown on each community page.