Kuempel Estates

Pulte's one-acre-feel estate community east of town with no MUD and no PID, from the low $500s.

Kuempel Estates (Pulte markets it as Kuempel Farms) is a newer Pulte community on Pflugerville's east side near Weiss Lane, built on larger lots with a "lowest tax rate, no PID or MUD" pitch. Homes run from about $504K to $760K, HOA is roughly $86 a month, and in October 2026 Pulte was offering up to $40,000 in flex cash plus half-off lot premiums on to-be-built homes.

Pflugerville, Texas 78660, Travis County. Updated 2026-10-22 from builder inventory on that date; everything here changes weekly.

The tax bill at Kuempel Estates

No MUD and no PID here: the all-in rate is about 2.13% (city base rate), which is the base rate for Pflugerville.

Your monthly tax bill here

Community

Home price

Everyone in Pflugerville pays

City, county and schools$1,118

2.13% of value a year, before any homestead exemption.

The line the flyer leaves out

No MUD or PID$0

No MUD or PID here. Kuempel Estates is taxed at the base rate.

Each month, at 2.13%$1,118

$13,419 a year on a $630,000 home in Kuempel Estates. Estimated from builder and appraisal-district figures on the community page; confirm the exact lot on the county tax estimator before you sign.

Builders

Pulte Homes$503,800 to $759,373

To-be-built and quick move-ins. October 2026: up to $40,000 flex cash and half-off homesite premiums through 31 Oct, conventional 7/6 ARM 4.75% (5.69% APR) with 780 FICO and 20% down, lock and close by 31 Jan 2027; Hometown Hero $2,000 design credit.

Counts and prices are from the builders' own inventory feeds on 2026-10-22. Any quoted rate needs the builder's lender and credit approval; ask for the APR. The homes themselves, with today's prices, are on my New Home Buddy page.

Lots, fees, schools and drives

Lots and fees

Lot sizes60' and 70' lots; some larger estate lots

HOA$86/month

Special districtNone

All-in tax rate2.13% (city base rate) (Pulte marketing + city combined rate, July 2026)

Schools, Pflugerville ISD

Elementary

MiddleCele Middle School

HighWeiss High School

Zoning moves as new schools open; confirm the exact lot on the district's attendance map.

Drives, off-peak

The Domain25–30 min, 16 mi

Samsung Taylor20–25 min, 14 mi

Downtown Austin35–40 min, 22 mi

Amenities

Larger lots and open space. Park and trails. No amenity center (keeps HOA low).

Incentives as of 2026-10-01

Pulte: up to $40,000 flex cash and half-off lot premiums on contracts through 31 Oct 2026, the only lot-premium waiver seen in the area this cycle; conventional 7/6 ARM at 4.75% (5.69% APR) via Pulte Mortgage, lock and close by 31 Jan 2027; $2,000 Hometown Hero design credit.

Any rate shown needs the builder's lender, select homes and credit approval. Ask for the APR and the close-by date. This month's full list

My honest take

Kuempel Estates is the answer when a client says "I want land and I don't want to pay a MUD." It is the only community on this list that is both larger-lot and inside the city's base tax rate, and Pulte's October offer (flex cash plus half-off lot premiums) was the most generous to-be-built package in the area.

What I like. The tax math. Against a $600K home in the Grove at Blackhawk, the no-MUD rate here saves roughly $235 a month, which over a decade is more than most buyers will ever get from a rate special. The lots are genuinely bigger, the HOA is modest, and Pulte's design studio is solid if you want to pick finishes.

What to watch. Timing and the rate product. Most of what is for sale is to-be-built, so you are 7 to 10 months from keys and exposed to rate moves unless you lock through Pulte Mortgage, whose headline product here is a 7/6 ARM, not a fixed. The flex cash is tied to using their lender. Get an outside loan estimate on the same day and compare the APRs; if the ARM is right for you, fine, but decide that on paper.

Who this is for. Move-up buyers in the $500K to $750K range who want space, are not in a hurry, and would rather have a low permanent tax rate than a resort pool.

My tour routine here. Model, then the available lots with their premiums listed. Ask the rep to show the premium schedule, the current flex-cash terms, and the fixed-rate alternative to the ARM.

Questions about Kuempel Estates

Does 'no MUD, no PID' really mean a lower payment?

Yes. The combined rate is roughly the city base rate (about 2.13%) versus 2.6% in Blackhawk a few miles away. On a $600,000 home that is about $235 a month, every month, with no sunset date to wait for.

What is a lot premium and why does half off matter?

Builders charge extra for corner, cul-de-sac, greenbelt or oversized lots, often $10K–$50K. Half off the premium is real money that most builders will not touch; it was the only such offer in the area in October 2026.

Is the 4.75% a fixed rate?

No. It is a 7/6 ARM: fixed for seven years, then adjusts every six months. That is a long runway, but it is not a 30-year rate. Ask for the fixed-rate alternative and compare APRs.

How long does a to-be-built home take?

Plan on 7 to 10 months from contract, which is why Pulte's rate lock-and-close deadline matters. If you need to move sooner, ask about quick move-ins.

What are the HOA dues?

About $86 a month, lower than most amenitized communities because there is no large amenity center.