Persimmon is a 775-acre master-planned community on the west side of Buda (78610), built entirely by Milestone Community Builders, with homes starting in the mid $500s. It's one of Buda's newer and more premium new-construction communities, on FM 967 with resort-style amenities already going in, Hays CISD schools, and a location minutes from downtown Buda and under 30 minutes from South Austin. Here's the honest rundown, including what a single-builder community means for you as a buyer.
Here's a tour of Persimmon so you can get a feel for the community:
Persimmon is one of Buda's newest master-planned communities, on 775 acres on the west side of town along FM 967, a bit up in price and finish from the value-focused communities nearby. It's minutes from downtown Buda and less than 30 minutes from South Austin, with access via FM 967 connecting to FM 1626, SH 45, and I-35. Homes are one and two-story, open-concept, roughly 1,754 to 3,675 square feet with 2 to 6 bedrooms, on 50, 55, and 65-foot lots. The draw is a newer, more premium feel in Buda with real amenities, at a price point that still lands below comparable South Austin.
Here's what makes Persimmon different from most new-construction communities: it's built by a single builder, Milestone Community Builders, rather than a mix of five or six. That's a real trade-off worth understanding. On the plus side, a single builder usually means a more cohesive look and feel across the community, consistent construction and warranty, and one point of accountability. The trade-off is less variety of floor plans and styles than a multi-builder community, and you're betting on that one builder's quality and service. I know Milestone's product in this area, and I can tell you honestly how it stacks up, and just as importantly, I represent you rather than the builder's sales office, at no cost to you, from your first visit.
Persimmon homes start in the mid $500s as of 2026, with sizes running roughly 1,754 to 3,675 square feet, 2 to 6 bedrooms, and 2 to 4.5 baths, on 50, 55, and 65-foot lots. That entry point is higher than the value communities in Buda and Kyle, which is by design, this is a more premium, amenity-forward community. As with any new build, ask about current incentives (rate buydowns and closing-cost help are common), which can matter more to your monthly payment than the list price. I pull the real numbers on any specific home before you decide.
Persimmon leans into amenities, which is a big part of the premium positioning. The plan includes a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, a clubhouse, trails, and open green space, with the model park already open for touring. A nice local touch: the sales office runs happy hours on Friday afternoons, which tells you something about the community feel they're going for. Between the amenities and the west-Buda setting, it's aimed at buyers who want a newer, connected, resort-style community rather than the most square footage per dollar.
Persimmon is Hays CISD. Depending on the exact address, homes on this side of Buda generally fall in the Johnson or Jack C. Hays high school zones, with the elementary and middle campus set by location. Because Hays CISD is growing fast and rezones as new schools open, I confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for any specific home. You can see how the whole district fits together in my Hays CISD schools guide.
This is the piece I make sure every Buda new-construction buyer checks, because a sales office has no reason to lead with it. Large newer communities in Buda and Kyle often sit in a MUD or PID, a special assessment on top of the standard Hays CISD, city, and county taxes that can move your real monthly payment by a few hundred dollars. Confirm the district status for the specific Persimmon section you're considering before you fall for a floor plan. My MUD and PID guide shows exactly how to check any address.
Persimmon sits on the west side of Buda along FM 967, minutes from downtown Buda and less than 30 minutes from South Austin, with FM 1626, SH 45, and I-35 all feeding the commute. If you work in South Austin or central Austin, test-drive the route at your real hour, the west-Buda commute is very manageable off-peak and worth checking at rush hour.
Persimmon is a premium play in Buda, and the two things I want you to weigh are the single-builder trade-off (cohesion and consistency, but less variety, so make sure Milestone's product fits you) and the real monthly cost. At a mid $500s entry with resort amenities, and possibly a MUD or PID on top, the monthly number is what matters, not the list price. I put all of it, the district, the incentives, the true payment, in front of you before you commit.
I'll give you the current pricing and incentives, the exact school zone and tax district for any home, and a straight read on Milestone's product, and I represent you at no cost from your first model-home visit.
Talk to Brandon about Persimmon →New to the area? Start with the moving to Buda guide. Weighing the schools? See the Hays CISD schools guide. And before you compare monthly costs on any new build, read the MUD and PID guide.
I'm Brandon Holley, Broker and Owner of Holley Homes Realty, and Buda is one of my core markets. I know Milestone's product, I check the MUD and PID math on every Hays County home, and I represent you, not the builder, at no cost to you. With 175+ closings since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, and named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, I'll give you a straight read on any home in Persimmon.
Last updated: September 2026. New-construction pricing, incentives, MUD or PID status, and school zones change, so confirm the current details for any specific home.