New Homes in Copperas Cove and Belton: Creekside Hills, Clayton Ranch and Skyview

Killeen gets most of the attention, but two of the busiest new-home neighborhoods near Fort Hood are in Copperas Cove, and one of the best values for Temple commuters is in Belton. Here's how Creekside Hills, Clayton Ranch and Skyview compare.

Neighborhood	Town	Builders	2026 sales*	Median sold price*
Creekside Hills	Copperas Cove	D.R. Horton	34	$281,000
Clayton Ranch	Copperas Cove	Lennar	29	$280,000
Skyview	Belton	Centex, Dunhill Homes	19	$307,000

*Closed sales in the Unlock MLS from January 1 to November 8, 2026. Builder prices and incentives change often, so check current pricing before you tour.

Creekside Hills (Copperas Cove)

Creekside Hills is off FM 116 on the north side of Copperas Cove, a short drive from shopping and dining in town. It has a community pool and modern farmhouse-style exteriors.

• Builder and prices: D.R. Horton, with mostly single-story plans from about 1,400 to 2,000 square feet plus a couple of two-story options. Recent homes have run from the low $250Ks to the low $330Ks.
• HOA: about $90 a quarter based on recent listings.
• Schools: Copperas Cove ISD. The builder lists Hettie Halstead Elementary, S.C. Lee Junior High and Copperas Cove High, but confirm with the district for each address.
• Commute: a good fit for the west side of post, including West Fort Hood and the Clear Creek area.

Clayton Ranch (Copperas Cove)

Clayton Ranch is a master-planned community along US 190, which makes it an easy drive to Killeen and Fort Hood. Lennar is building its Classic Collection here, and some homes are within walking distance of an elementary school.

• Builder and prices: Lennar, with plans from about 1,560 to 2,470 square feet and 3 or 4 bedrooms. Some plans come with 3-car garages. Recent prices have ranged from the $240Ks to the low $370Ks.
• HOA: about $25 a month based on recent listings.
• Schools: Copperas Cove ISD. Confirm assignments with the district.
• Commute: US 190 runs straight east toward Killeen and the gates on the south side of post.

Skyview (Belton)

Skyview is in south Belton off Loop 121, close to I-35. That makes it a strong choice for dual-career families, with Temple's medical centers on one side and Fort Hood on the other.

• Builders and prices: Centex offers nine plans from about 1,400 to 2,600 square feet, starting in the low $260Ks. Dunhill Homes also builds here, mostly in the high $270Ks to $310Ks.
• Schools: Belton ISD. Confirm assignments with the district.
• Commute: about 20 to 25 minutes to Fort Hood's Main Gate, and a short drive to Temple and to Austin by I-35.

Before you tour a model home

• Bring your own agent to the first visit. Many builders require it. In most cases the builder pays my fee, and we'll confirm that up front.
• Compare the full payment. Tax rates and HOA dues differ by neighborhood. Copperas Cove is in Coryell County, while Belton and Killeen are in Bell County, so rates aren't the same.
• Ask about incentives like closing cost help or rate buydowns, especially on homes that are already built.
• Get an inspection, even on a brand-new home.

Comparing Killeen too? See Turnbo Ranch vs. Victory Ranch vs. Mitchell Farm, my guide to where to live by gate, or my Copperas Cove and Belton guides. For military buyers, start with my Military & VA buyers page.

Trina Heinmiller
Team Lead | Southern Luxe Group | eXp Realty

Builder, price, HOA and school details come from builder and listing information as of November 2026 and can change at any time. Sales data is from the Unlock MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify all details before you buy.