Builder selling nowQuick move-in homes
Las Cruces in Alamo, TX New homes by Hakes Brothers
Independent buyer's guide by Amy Herrera, REALTOR®, a Texas real estate sales agent with RE/MAX Elite. Amy is not the listing agent for Las Cruces and does not represent Hakes Brothers, which has not reviewed or endorsed this page. Prices and incentives are from Hakes Brothers' website, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Checked Oct 14, 2026; builder prices and incentives may have changed. Ask Amy for today's numbers.
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- 1,337 to 1,980 sq ft
- 3 to 4 beds
- Donna ISD
- Tax rate 2.5871 per $100
Builder price range
$213,990 to $259,990
Builder's published price, checked Oct 14, 2026. Amy represents buyers, not Hakes Brothers.
Ask Amy for current builder pricing.
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Key facts
From Hakes Brothers' website and public records, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm current details with the builder before you sign.
- Price
- $213,990 to $259,990Builder's published price, checked Oct 14, 2026. Amy represents buyers, not Hakes Brothers.
- Status
- Builder selling now
- Home sizes
- 1,337 to 1,980 sq ft Builder-published plan range
- Bedrooms
- 3 to 4
- Home types
- Single-family
- Quick move-in
- 2 listed by the builderSee Hakes Brothers' 2 quick move-in homes (opens in a new tab)
- School district
- Donna ISD
- HOA
- Not published by the builder
- PID or MUD
- None published by the builder. Ask the title company for the PID and MUD notices before you sign.
- Tax rate
- 2.5871 per $100 2025 adopted rates. Assumes the home is inside Alamo city limits and in Donna ISD. See the tax stack below.
- Location
- Model home at 1002 Katrin Dr, Alamo
- Amenities
- Walking distance to IDEA Alamo, access to I-2/Expressway 83, 2-car garages, Spanish, Farmhouse and Tuscan exteriors, gourmet kitchens and 8-ft doors included Per the builder
- Checked
- Oct 14, 2026
Est. True Monthly at the starting price
The loan payment, property tax, home insurance and windstorm coverage where it applies, in one estimate. Change the down payment or rate to see your own numbers.
Ask Amy for current builder pricing.
A newer weekly average rate than the week of Oct 8, 2026 is out, so this estimate may be off. Ask Amy for today's numbers.
The weekly average rate behind this estimate is out of date, so the estimate is hidden. Ask Amy for today's numbers.
8.08% APR FHA example
Default rate: Freddie Mac's weekly national average, week of Oct 8, 2026.
Est. True Monthly at $213,990
$2,147/mo+ HOA
FHA example: 5% down, 30-year fixed, 8.08% APR (7.40% rate). Includes estimated tax, insurance and mortgage insurance. Not a loan offer.
How this estimate is built. Example loan: FHA 30-year fixed rate. Price $213,990 (the lowest price the builder publishes). Down payment 5% ($10,700). Loan amount $206,848, which includes FHA's 1.75% upfront mortgage insurance premium ($3,558) added to the loan. APR 8.08%, interest rate 7.40%.
Payments: 360 monthly payments of $1,432.17 for principal and interest, plus FHA annual mortgage insurance of $84.34 a month in year 1. The mortgage insurance is recalculated each year, gets slightly smaller as the loan is paid down, and lasts the life of the loan at this down payment. Year 1 loan payment: $1,516.51.
The rest of Est. True Monthly is estimates, not loan terms: property tax $339 and home insurance $292 a month. Property tax applies the homestead exemption: $140,000 off school district tax ($5,000 off South Texas ISD). HOA dues are not published by the builder and are not included. Your lender sets escrow from the real tax bill and your insurance quote, so your actual payment will be different, and it often rises in year 2 when a new home is taxed at full value.
Assumptions: no discount points, no lender fees and no prepaid interest; if you pay them, your APR will be higher: with a typical 1% lender fee ($2,033), this example's APR would be about 8.18%. The rate is Freddie Mac's weekly national average for 30-year fixed loans for the week of October 8, 2026 (borrower profile: 20% down, good to excellent credit); your rate depends on your credit, down payment, loan type and lender. FHA loans need at least 3.5% down and a base loan at or under the 2026 FHA limit of $541,287 in Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr and Willacy counties.
This is an estimate, not a loan offer, a rate quote or a commitment to lend. Amy Herrera is a real estate sales agent with RE/MAX Elite, not a lender or loan originator. Ask a lender for a Loan Estimate.
Nearest community on this guide: Stewart Coves by Esperanza Homes, about 3.6 miles away.
Not included: HOA dues (not published by the builder), utilities and closing costs. Year 1 tax is often lower on a new home and rises in year 2; the estimate uses the full-value tax.
Property taxes in Las Cruces
2025 adopted rates per $100 of value for the taxing units on an Alamo bill in Donna ISD.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | 0.575 | Source 1 for the Hidalgo County rate (opens in a new tab) |
| Drainage District #1 | 0.1123 | Source 2 for the Drainage District #1 rate (opens in a new tab) |
| South Texas College | 0.162 | Source 2 for the South Texas College rate (opens in a new tab) |
| South Texas ISD | 0.0492 | Source 3 for the South Texas ISD rate (opens in a new tab) |
| City of Alamo | 0.6394 | Source 4 for the City of Alamo rate (opens in a new tab) |
| Donna ISD | 1.0492 | Source 3 for the Donna ISD rate (opens in a new tab) |
| Combined | 2.5871 |
2025 adopted rates. Texas Comptroller 2025 rate files (county, city, school district and special district), checked against the appraisal district's 2025 roll.
At the starting price of $213,990, the yearly property tax is about $4,065 for a homeowner with the homestead exemption, or about $5,536 without it (a second home or rental).
Homestead exemption. A homeowner gets $140,000 off school district tax ($5,000 off South Texas ISD), so it mostly lowers the Donna ISD part of the bill. How to file.
City limits. This stack assumes the home is inside Alamo city limits and in Donna ISD. Outside city limits there is no city tax; confirm both for the exact lot with the appraisal district.
Year 1 is different. A new home is often taxed on the lot in its first year, so the bill usually rises in year 2. Protesting an appraisal.
Builder incentives
As published by the builder on the date shown, with its conditions. Each incentive disappears from this page the day after its end date.
Hakes Brothers offer, checked Oct 14, 2026
Reduced prices on select quick move-in homes. Builder-paid rate buydown on FHA and VA loans for select move-in-ready homes through the builder's preferred lender, for contracts written Sep 30 to Dec 28, 2026, approved by the builder and funded by Jan 27, 2027; ask Amy for the rate, APR and terms. Primary residence only; cannot be combined with other offers.
Ends Dec 28, 2026, per the builder.
Incentives are set by the builder, may require its preferred lender and change often. Confirm the current terms with Hakes Brothers before you sign; Amy can ask for you. Offer page 1 (opens in a new tab) Offer page 2 (opens in a new tab)
Location
Alamo, Hidalgo County. School district: Donna ISD.
Model home at 1002 Katrin Dr, Alamo
About 8.6 miles, in a straight line, from McAllen International Airport.
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Nearby communities on this guide
- Stewart Coves3.6 miEsperanza Homes, San Juan · From $223,990
- Villas De Angelina3.8 miHakes Brothers, San Juan
- The Orchards of San Juan I3.9 miWestWind Homes, San Juan · From $256,990
- Monte Cielo5.5 miHakes Brothers, Weslaco · From $224,990
Builder-published prices, checked Oct 14, 2026. Amy represents buyers, not these builders.
Before your first model visit
How Amy helps
Amy Herrera, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Elite
Amy habla español.
In many new-home purchases the builder pays the buyer's agent. Your written buyer agreement states Amy's services, how she is paid and by whom. Broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable.
Sign a written buyer agreement, then Amy registers you with the builder before your first visit, compares this community with others, negotiates and walks you through the builder's contract. How registration works.
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About this page. This is an independent buyer's guide to Las Cruces by Amy Herrera, REALTOR®, a Texas real estate sales agent with RE/MAX Elite. Amy is not the listing agent for Las Cruces and does not represent Hakes Brothers; Hakes Brothers has not reviewed or endorsed this page. Prices, plans, lot availability, HOA dues and incentives are taken from Hakes Brothers' website (hakesbrothers.com) on Oct 14, 2026 and change often. Confirm current terms with Hakes Brothers before you sign. Incentives are set by Hakes Brothers, may require its preferred lender, and have conditions shown with each offer. If you want Amy to represent you, sign a written buyer agreement and have her register you with Hakes Brothers before your first visit to the sales office. Broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. Builder names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify their communities. How the estimates and checks work.
Questions about Las Cruces
What is the property tax rate in Las Cruces?
The 2025 combined rate is 2.5871 per $100 of value: Hidalgo County 0.575, Drainage District #1 0.1123, South Texas College 0.162, South Texas ISD 0.0492, City of Alamo 0.6394 and Donna ISD 1.0492. Homeowners who live in the home can claim the homestead exemption: $140,000 off school district tax ($5,000 off South Texas ISD). This assumes the home is inside Alamo city limits and in Donna ISD; confirm both for the exact lot.
Does Las Cruces have a PID or MUD?
Hakes Brothers does not publish one. Texas sellers must give a notice when a property is in a public improvement district or a municipal utility district; ask the title company for it before you sign.
Is there an HOA in Las Cruces, and how much are the dues?
Not published by the builder. Ask the builder for the HOA budget, the resale certificate and the deed restrictions, which can also limit leasing.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Las Cruces?
No, but the sales team at the model home works for Hakes Brothers. A buyer's agent works for you: Amy can register you before your first visit, compare communities, negotiate incentives and walk you through the builder's contract. In many new-home purchases the builder pays the buyer's agent. Your written buyer agreement states Amy's services, how she is paid and by whom. Broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable.
Why might my first-year tax bill be lower than this estimate?
Texas taxes property on its January 1 status. A home finished during the year is often taxed on the lot or a partly built house for that first year, so the first bill can be much lower and the escrow payment usually rises in year 2 when the home is taxed at full value. Est. True Monthly uses the full-value tax on purpose.