THE GRAND PRAIRIE, A MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY IN HOCKLEY, TEXAS BY EMBER REAL ESTATE, ANNOUNCES 15.3-ACRE WALLER ISD SITE FOR NEW NORTHWEST HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOUSTON, TX – December 14, 2023
EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development today announced the sale of a 15.3-acre parcel within its 1,730-acre, nature-focused master-planned community, The Grand Prairie, to Waller Independent School District (Waller ISD). Located in the high-demand, northwest side of Greater Houston, the site will serve as the future home of an elementary school. The Grand Prairie, which broke ground in June, is making great strides in development and is slated to host its public grand opening early in the second quarter of 2024.
“The Grand Prairie is committed to serving its residents in meaningful ways, and that includes quality education,” said Harry Masterson, EMBER managing principal. “We applaud Waller Independent School District’s commitment to planning for the continued growth of the Hockley area and are excited they have chosen The Grand Prairie community as a location for their future expansion.”
In the heart of one of Greater Houston’s rapidly growing residential corridors, The Grand Prairie is currently advancing substantially in its development, including the buildout of its model home park and nearly 500 new home opportunities. As part of its first phase, the community will showcase residences from five acclaimed builders – David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, Sitterle Homes, Village Builders, and Westin Homes – ranging in price from the upper $200s to the $600s+. Placing a premium on natural amenities, the community is planned to feature more than 450 acres of parks, connected by meandering waterways and miles of walkable trails.
Waller ISD is among the fastest-growing school districts in Texas and has received substantial recognition for its smaller class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratio, emphasis on individualized instruction in the classroom, and a dynamic Career and Technical Education program. Known for its commitment to all-around excellence, Waller ISD offers 1:1 student technology districtwide. It is home to one of Texas’ only comprehensive high schools (grades 9-12) that offers more than 40 hours of free dual-credit college courses and 90+ career and technical education (CTE) courses in over 22 programs of study. CTE programming includes – but is not limited to – culinary, cosmetology, welding, health science, business, marketing, and finance. Junior high schools (grades 6-8) offer a wide variety of academics, fine arts, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities. Elementary schools (prekindergarten-grade 5) also offer academic and extracurricular opportunities as well as specials rotations in library, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), music, and physical education.
“We are excited to join The Grand Prairie community and look forward to serving its residents in the future,” Waller ISD Superintendent Kevin Moran said. “Waller ISD believes in strong partnerships with our families and community to ensure all students succeed. When you move here, you become part of the Waller ISD family.”
Consolidated Property Advisors, Ltd. represented EMBER in the transaction.
About The Grand Prairie
Developed by EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development, The Grand Prairie is a 1,730-acre master-planned community located 35 miles from Downtown Houston in Hockley, TX that is ideally situated six miles west of the Grand Parkway and one mile south of US 290. Boasting top of the line nature-based amenities and new homes ranging from the upper $280s to the $600s-plus, The Grand Prairie was conceived with quality of life in mind. The next-generation community is being thoughtfully developed to create an authentic sense of place, restoring the native grasslands in a way that pays homage to the region’s original character while giving residents a welcomed break from the constant hurry of modern-day life. For more information, please visit www.thegrandprairietx.com.
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About EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development
Founded by Harry Masterson, Jordan Mack and Vicente Rangel, EMBER is a private real estate investment and development firm specializing in land acquisition and delivery of master-planned communities, industrial, and select residential projects. Its vision and relationships continually generate direct off-market opportunities, and its long-term focus allows for compounded value creation. EMBER’s leaders are land experts with the technical expertise and creativity to solve challenging problems. The company additionally partners with exceptional founders and operators on best-in-class projects. In addition to providing capital and network access, EMBER offers a platform for growth and stability through long-term vision, business administration and compliance. The business prides itself on being nimble, patient and willing to take smart risks. EMBER is intellectually rigorous and honest and strives to keep things simple and straightforward while always aligning its interests with the interests of its stakeholders.