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NEW CONSTRUCTION
ROYSE CITY
ROYSE CITY ISD
Ambergrove
Modern Style. Everyday Comfort. Small-Town Life.
Starting Price
From $294,900
1,618 - 2,682
Square Feet
2.0842%
Estimated Tax Rate
Welcome to Ambergrove in Royse City.
What draws so many people to Ambergrove is the balance. You get the comfort and simplicity of small-town living, paired with easy access to Rockwall, Greenville, and the Dallas commute.
Homes here are designed with light, open spaces, practical layouts, and the kind of everyday features that make life easier—from functional kitchens to flexible living areas that adjust as your needs change.
Homes here feature open, functional layouts built for everyday life, and the lots are intentionally compact and easy to maintain—perfect for homeowners who want outdoor space without spending hours mowing, trimming, and maintaining a large yard. It’s ideal for busy professionals, downsizers, and anyone who values time over turf.
Quick Facts
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Century Communities
Royse City
Rockwall
$294,900-$360,900
1,618 SF - 2,682 SF
2.0842% (est.)
NONE
$450/year
Royse City ISD
Anita Scott
Bobby Summers
Royse City
Day-to-day life looks like:
New streets and infrastructure (no decades-old roofs or foundation drama yet), with consistent streetscapes since all the homes are from the same builder.
“Small-town with quick highway access” energy: Royse City markets itself as a growing community with a historic downtown and a lot of new residential development.
Walks and bike rides inside the neighborhood using the internal walking trails and open spaces, then quick drives to Royse City parks, splash pad, and sports complexes a few minutes away.
If someone wants a newer home, manageable lot, and doesn’t mind driving to Rockwall/Dallas for bigger shopping and dining, Ambergrove fits that profile.
Living in Ambergrove
Price points have mostly been in the high-$200s to mid-$300s, with a cluster right around ~$310K–$335K.
Days on market are on the longer side (many over 100 days), which suggests buyers may have room to negotiate, especially on inventory homes that have been sitting.
Ambergrove’s Real Estate Market
Available Floor Plans
Century Communities offers multiple floor plans in Ambergrove, ranging from compact 3-bedroom layouts perfect for first-time buyers to spacious 5-bedroom homes ideal for those who need more space.
What’s the Commute like in Ambergrove?
Living in Ambergrove gives you quick access to I-30, which is the backbone of most commutes in and out of Royse City. Heading west toward Rockwall, you’re only about 10 to 12 miles away, making that drive a very manageable 15 to 25 minutes under normal traffic. That’s where most residents go for major shopping, dining at the Harbor, movies, and lake access, so it feels close enough to be convenient without living in the middle of the congestion.
For those commuting east, especially to major employers like L3Harris in Greenville, the drive is surprisingly reasonable. Greenville is roughly 20 miles from Royse City, and most days you’re looking at about a 20 to 25 minute commute depending on traffic and time of day. This makes Ambergrove a particularly attractive option for professionals working in that corridor who still want a newer home and neighborhood amenities.
Downtown Dallas sits about 32 to 33 miles to the west, and in light traffic you can make that drive in 40 to 45 minutes. Of course, peak rush hour will stretch that out, but for those who commute a few days a week instead of daily, it remains a realistic option. Plano, particularly the Central and Legacy areas, is also about 33 miles away with typical drive times also about 40-45 minutes when traffic is light. Frisco is farther north and is a much longer haul at close to 50 miles, which usually translates to 50 to 60 minutes or more and is generally considered a tougher everyday commute.
For air travel, DFW International Airport is about 50 miles away and Dallas Love Field Airport is 39 miles away. Most residents plan on driving an hour for airport trips, depending on traffic through Dallas and the 635 corridor. Overall, Ambergrove sits in a sweet spot for buyers who want new construction and small-town living but still need access to Rockwall, Dallas, and regional employment centers without feeling completely remote.
Living in Ambergrove means you’re close enough to everyday conveniences to make life easy, but you also get to enjoy the charm of locally owned shops and restaurants that give Royse City and nearby Fate their personality. Most daily errands are handled quickly along the I-30 corridor in Royse City, where you’ll find grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box retailers just a few minutes from the neighborhood. But what really sets the area apart is the growing collection of local spots in and around the historic downtown district.
Downtown Royse City has become a favorite hangout for residents who want something that feels more personal than a chain restaurant. One of the biggest draws is Smoke Sessions Barbecue, an award-winning Central Texas–style barbecue joint that regularly sells out and attracts visitors from all over North Texas. For a more casual, old-school experience, Texas Cafe Diner is a longtime local favorite for breakfast and comfort food. Coffee lovers tend to gravitate to spots like Renew Coffee Co., a locally owned café on Main Street, or Main Street Emporium, which blends coffee, ice cream, and a cozy small-town atmosphere that’s especially popular with families.
Just a few minutes west, Fate offers an expanding lineup of neighborhood restaurants, bakeries, and dessert spots that continue to grow as the city develops. Places like Red Dirt Social have become community gathering spots where locals meet for food, drinks, and events, while small bakeries and ice cream shops give Fate a surprisingly fun food scene for its size.
When residents want bigger shopping trips or lake-front dining, Rockwall is an easy drive west on I-30. That’s where you’ll find larger retail centers, boutique shopping, movie theaters, and the popular Harbor District on Lake Ray Hubbard, with waterfront restaurants and entertainment. The overall feel for Ambergrove residents is that you get quiet neighborhood living at home, with a mix of small-town charm nearby and full suburban amenities just a short drive away.
Shopping & Dining
What makes Ambergrove special?
Ambergrove is a Century Communities neighborhood on the east side of Royse City with:
Newer single-family homes (2023–2025 builds) in the ~1,800–2,600 sq ft range, mostly 3–4 bedrooms with open-concept layouts and lots of natural light.
Neighborhood amenities: walking trails, open green spaces, and a playground built into the community plan.
A “quiet but convenient” location: quick access to I-30, close to downtown Royse City and everyday retail, while still feeling more small-town than suburban sprawl.
From a product standpoint, it’s essentially a “new-build, move-in-ready” neighborhood where you get trails and green space without massive HOA fees, at a price point that’s still in the low- to mid-$300s for most homes (more on the numbers below).
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Ambergrove Location
Schools Serving Ambergrove
Elementary
Anita Scott Elementary
Grades K-5
Middle
Bobby Summers Middle
Grades 6-8
High
Royse City High
Grades 9-12
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