New homes in Discovery Lakes
Kindred Homes is the only builder in Discovery Lakes, a Rockwall community with homes from $849,000. Here are the 7 plans, the tax math and the current price cuts, with where each number came from.
By Kyler Hood, eXp Realty. Facts checked Oct. 14, 2026.
- From $849,000
- 7 floorplans
- 3,260–4,500+ sqft
- 1.59% tax (2026 official)
- $1,500 HOA per year
- Close to 1 acre lots
- Rockwall ISD
The quick facts
| Builder | Kindred Homes (the only builder listed on the community page) |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockwall, Texas, Rockwall County. Kindred lists the community at 1644 Canyon Lake Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032. |
| Price | From $849,000 (Dickson) to $984,000 (Hancock), starting prices |
| Size | 4–6 beds, 3.5–6 baths, 3,260–4,500+ sqft |
| Schools | Rockwall ISD. Look up any campus on TXschools.gov ↗, the Texas Education Agency's school site. |
| 2026 total tax rate | 1.586907 per $100 of value, official. Shown as 1.59%. |
| HOA | $1,500 a year, per Kindred's community details |
| Lot size | Close to 1 acre each, per Kindred's sales office |
| Water and sewer | Septic systems for now. City water is planned for later. Ask the sales office for the timeline. |
| MUD / PID | None, per Kindred's sales office |
About Discovery Lakes
Discovery Lakes is a Kindred Homes community in Rockwall. Every plan here has at least 4 bedrooms and a 3-car garage. The Franklin has a 4-car garage.
Lots are close to 1 acre each, per Kindred's sales office. Homes use septic systems for now, and city water is planned for later. Ask the sales office where water comes from until then and when city service is expected.
I toured the Franklin on camera in October 2026. You can watch the full tour below.
Fits the buyer who wants acreage and a 4-car garage option without leaving Rockwall. Septic for now, eyes open.
Floorplans
Kindred Homes lists 7 plans in Discovery Lakes. I checked each one on Kindred's Discovery Lakes page on Oct. 14, 2026. Kindred isn't in my floorplan finder yet, so confirm any plan details with the sales office.
| Plan | Beds / baths | Sqft | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson 3-car garage | 5–6 bd / 4–5.5 ba | 3,260+ | $849,000 |
| Harris 3-car garage | 4–5 bd / 4–5 ba | 3,531+ | $874,000 |
| Reid 3-car garage | 4 bd / 3.5 ba | 3,657+ | $886,000 |
| Jefferson 3-car garage | 4–5 bd / 3.5–4.5 ba | 4,045+ | $904,000 |
| Sperry (Legacy Series) 3-car garage | 4 bd / 3.5 ba | 4,151+ | $929,000 |
| Franklin 4-car garage | 5 bd / 4 ba | 4,500+ | $969,000 |
| Hancock 3-car garage | 5–6 bd / 5.5–6 ba | 4,467+ | $984,000 |
These are Kindred's starting prices for each plan. They leave out lot costs and options. Prices change often, so confirm with the sales office.
The tax math
Property tax is a rate per $100 of value. A rate of 1.586907 means you pay $1.586907 for every $100 of taxed value.
| City of Rockwall | 0.258007 |
|---|---|
| Rockwall County | 0.262000 |
| Rockwall ISD | 1.066900 |
| Total | 1.586907 per $100 |
Rates are official for 2026, checked on rockwall.taxratestexas.com on Oct. 14, 2026. The City of Rockwall rate became official on Sept. 28, 2026. Kindred's page also lists the rate as 1.59%.
Here's what that rate means at 3 prices:
| Home price | Tax per year | Tax per month |
|---|---|---|
| $850,000 | $13,488.71 | $1,124 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,869.07 | $1,322 |
| $1,150,000 | $18,249.43 | $1,521 |
That's plain math on the rate. Your real bill depends on your taxed value and any exemptions. Try the Texas Tax Trap Calculator or the monthly payment calculator with your own price.
Current incentives
Here's what Kindred's Discovery Lakes page showed on Oct. 14, 2026. Builders often change offers, so confirm each one with the builder's sales office.
- 1% permanent rate cut + $10,000 toward closing costs, on homes built to order. You must finance through Kindred HomeLoans. The contract has to be signed by Nov. 30, 2026, and the home has to close by June 30, 2027. You still have to qualify for the loan, and Kindred can change or end the offer at any time. Confirm with the builder's sales office.
- Up to $20,000 in closing-cost savings on the 2 homes being built now. Confirm with the builder's sales office.
- 1500 Salt Lake Dr: now $1,045,449, was $1,095,449 ($50,000 off, 4.6%). Est. completion Winter '26. Confirm with the builder's sales office.
- 1509 Twin Lakes Blvd: now $1,116,525, was $1,166,525 ($50,000 off, 4.3%). Est. completion Winter '26. Confirm with the builder's sales office.
Sources: Kindred's Discovery Lakes page and its rate offer page ↗, checked Oct. 14, 2026. Was and now prices come from Kindred's own listing. The page doesn't say when the old price started. See more builders on the incentive tracker.
Video tour
Nobody Told Me That DFW Has Acreage New Homes Like THIS! I tour the Franklin plan in Discovery Lakes. Watch on YouTube ↗
Questions buyers ask about Discovery Lakes
Who builds in Discovery Lakes?
Kindred Homes. It's the only builder listed on the community page, checked Oct. 14, 2026. It offers 7 plans here, from the 3,260 sqft Dickson to the 4,500 sqft Franklin.
What do homes cost in Discovery Lakes?
Kindred's 7 plans start at $849,000 for the Dickson and go up to $984,000 for the Hancock. Those are starting prices, checked Oct. 14, 2026. Lots and options can add to them. Two homes under construction were listed at $1,045,449 and $1,116,525.
What's the property tax rate?
It's 1.586907 per $100 of value, official for 2026. That's the City of Rockwall, Rockwall County and Rockwall ISD added together. On a $1,000,000 home that's about $1,322 a month in property tax, before any exemptions.
How much is the HOA?
Kindred's community details list it at $1,500 a year. Ask the sales office for the current HOA papers before you sign.
Is there a MUD or PID here?
No. Kindred's sales office confirmed there's no MUD or PID. The 2026 tax rate is the city, county and school district only.
Are the lots big? Is it on city water?
Lots are close to 1 acre each, per Kindred's sales office. Homes use septic systems for now, and city water is planned for later. Ask the sales office for the timeline.
What schools serve Discovery Lakes?
It's in Rockwall ISD. Kindred's page lists Lupe Garcia Elementary, Ursula Rakow Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Check the exact address with the district, because school zones can change.
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