Lakeside Meadows
Lake Pflugerville views, a 2.19% tax rate and Meritage and DRB four-bedrooms in the $400s and $500s.
Lakeside Meadows is a master-planned community on the north shore of Lake Pflugerville, inside the city limits. Meritage Homes builds the main sections and DRB Homes (formerly Brightland) builds the Preserve at Lakeside Meadows section. The all-in tax rate is about 2.19%, the lowest of the big east-side communities, and the lake trail is out the back door.
Pflugerville, Texas 78660, Travis County. Updated 2026-10-22 from builder inventory on that date; everything here changes weekly.
The tax bill at Lakeside Meadows
Builder data shows no MUD and a 2.19% combined rate, which is close to the city's base rate. Pflugerville uses PIDs instead of MUDs inside city limits; confirm whether this lot carries a PID assessment and its payoff balance before you contract.
Your monthly tax bill here
Everyone in Pflugerville pays
2.00% of value a year, before any homestead exemption.
The line the flyer leaves out
Public improvement district, about 0.19% a year for 20 to 30 years. That is $27,075 over 30 years at this price.
$10,403 a year on a $475,000 home in Lakeside Meadows. Estimated from builder and appraisal-district figures on the community page; confirm the exact lot on the county tax estimator before you sign.
Builders
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
Schools, Pflugerville ISD
Zoning moves as new schools open; confirm the exact lot on the district's attendance map.
Drives, off-peak
Amenities
Lake Pflugerville trail access (3-mile loop). Pool and clubhouse. Playground and parks. Sports courts and fields. Greenbelt and pond lots.
Incentives as of 2026-10-20
Meritage: up to $10,000 toward closing costs plus a below-market rate through MTH Mortgage; the October contract window ended 15 Oct and a November program is expected, ask for the sheet. DRB: $40K flex credit plus appliance package on select homes, settle by 31 Dec.
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
If a client asks me for the lowest monthly payment for the price on Pflugerville's east side, this is usually the answer. Lakeside Meadows is inside the city, so there is no MUD, and the 2.19% combined rate is about 0.4 points under Blackhawk and Carmel. That gap is worth more each month than most builders' rate specials.
What I like. The lake. Lake Pflugerville's trail loop is the best free amenity in the area and this community sits on it. Meritage builds energy-efficient (spray-foam, their standard) four-bedrooms in the mid $400s, and DRB's Preserve section has the larger plans if you need 3,000+ sq ft. Both builders have been running real, dated incentive programs rather than undated banners.
What to watch. The PID. Pflugerville funds infrastructure in its newer in-city communities with Public Improvement Districts; the assessment shows up on the tax bill as a flat annual amount with a payoff balance, and it does not appear in the 2.19% rate. Get the per-lot number from the title company and add it to the payment comparison. Also, Meritage's rate is "below market" but unpublished; the sales office has the sheet and the website does not.
Who this is for. Buyers in the $425K to $575K range who prioritize payment over square footage, want the lake, and would rather deal with a builder whose incentive has a date on it.
My tour routine here. Meritage model first, then the Preserve. Walk the trail access point before you decide. Ask both reps for the PID assessment amount and for the current rate sheet in writing.
Questions about Lakeside Meadows
Does Lakeside Meadows have a MUD?
No MUD. It is inside Pflugerville city limits, so the combined rate on builder data is about 2.19%. There is a Public Improvement District, which is a separate annual assessment on the tax bill rather than a rate; ask the title company for the per-lot amount and remaining term.
How much does the lower tax rate save versus Blackhawk?
About 0.4 points. On a $475,000 home that is roughly $160 a month, or about the same as a 0.6% difference in mortgage rate on the loan. It is the reason Lakeside Meadows often wins on payment even when the list price is higher.
What is the difference between Lakeside Meadows and the Preserve at Lakeside Meadows?
Same master plan, different builder. Meritage builds the main sections; DRB Homes builds the Preserve section with slightly larger plans (up to 3,400 sq ft). Amenities, schools and the tax situation are shared.
Can you walk to Lake Pflugerville?
Yes. The community backs onto the lake's trail loop, which is roughly three miles around and open to the public. It is the main reason people pick this community over the ones on Rowe Lane.
What are the HOA dues?
About $60 a month.
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