What happens when you tear down one of North Texas’s most iconic shopping malls and replace it with something entirely new? In Plano, TX, the answer is a bold $1 billion transformation that’s turning heads — and turning buyers into homeowners. We went inside to find out if this is the best deal in Plano right now.
The Fall of Collin Creek Mall
Collin Creek Mall opened in 1981 as the first major mall in Collin County. For nearly four decades, it was the heartbeat of Plano — back-to-school shopping, Friday nights out, and memorable family moments. By 2019, anchor stores like Sears, Macy’s, and Dillard’s had all shuttered, leaving the once-iconic 1.1-million-square-foot complex sitting empty on US-75. The mall was gone, but a new chapter was just beginning.
Enter the $1 Billion Redevelopment
Centurion American Development Group is leading one of the most ambitious urban redevelopments in DFW history. Spread across 100 acres in the heart of Plano, the new Collin Creek mixed-use community will include single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, retail shops, restaurants, and parks — all designed around a walkable, live-work-play lifestyle. It’s the kind of development that simply doesn’t come along often in North Texas.
Inside the Ashton Woods Townhomes
Paul Blair went inside the brand-new Ashton Woods townhomes at Collin Creek to answer the questions buyers are actually asking. From floor plans and pricing to what it genuinely feels like to live there, you’ll get an honest, on-the-ground look at whether these homes deliver on the hype. Spoiler: the location alone is hard to beat.
Is This the Best Deal in Plano?
With competitive pricing, a prime location on US-75, and an amenity-rich community still taking shape around them, the Ashton Woods townhomes at Collin Creek are generating serious buzz among DFW buyers. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or someone looking to downsize into a low-maintenance lifestyle close to everything Plano has to offer — this development deserves a serious look.
Ready to explore what’s available in Plano and the greater DFW market? Visit Grey Square Real Estate at greysq.com and let us help you find the right home today.
