Chisholm Summit and Tallgrass: Burleson’s West Side Is Coming Alive
Two master-planned communities. Roughly 7,000 future homes. Both on Burleson’s west side along Chisholm Trail Parkway.
If you’ve driven out that way lately, you’ve seen dirt moving. Here’s where each one stands — and the one detail I need every buyer to know before they fall in love.
Chisholm Summit: the first one
Chisholm Summit is Burleson’s first master-planned community, developed by RA Development on about 807 acres near Alsbury Boulevard and County Road 914.
The plan calls for about 3,066 homes — townhomes, 40- to 80-foot lots and estate lots. Around them: more than 100 acres of parks, 10-plus miles of trails, an equestrian center, and “Chisholm Square,” a walkable town center modeled after Old Town.
What’s moved:
- Builders. David Weekley Homes and Graham Hart Home Builder are both coming in. Graham Hart is building semi-custom homes starting around $500,000.
- Lots and streets. The first phase is set to be substantially complete by January 2027, with the amenity center following through August 2027.
- Infrastructure. A new water tower and sewer pump are already in. The city is building a lift station and sewer line to serve the area.
- Public safety. The council expanded the future fire and police site from 3 acres to 8.
- Jobs, too. Hooper Business Park, a 106-acre office and medical district, is part of the plan.
Tallgrass: the big one
Tallgrass is Burleson’s second master-planned community — 621 acres at Chisholm Trail Parkway and FM 1902, from Groundwork Development Partners. The Armstrong family has owned that land since 1951.
At buildout: about 4,000 homes, 1 million square feet of shops and offices, a town center, 90 acres of parks and 5 miles of trails. It’s a roughly $1 billion project.
What’s moved in 2026:
- Phase 1 is approved. 200 acres, 645 homes, 45 acres of parks and an elementary school site.
- Land for a school. Joshua ISD accepted a 15.34-acre donation in Tallgrass for a future elementary.
- Permitting cleared. In May, Johnson County agreed to let Burleson handle floodplain permits for Phase 1.
- Groundbreaking was targeted for the end of this year. Builders hadn’t been named as of this summer.
And the roads are catching up. Chisholm Trail Parkway is planned to widen to four lanes, and FM 1902 to a four-lane divided road.
Side by side
| Chisholm Summit | Tallgrass | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ~807 acres | ~621 acres |
| Homes at buildout | ~3,066 | ~4,000 |
| Parks and trails | 100+ acres, 10+ miles | 90 acres, 5 miles |
| Commercial | 28 acres + 106-acre business park | 1M sq ft + town center |
| School district | Joshua ISD | Joshua ISD |
| Special district | Public Improvement District (PID) | Municipal Management District (MMD) |
The detail buyers miss
Look at that school district row again.
Both communities have a Burleson address. Both are zoned to Joshua ISD, not Burleson ISD.
That’s not good or bad. Joshua ISD is a solid district, and it’s already planning schools inside these communities. But it’s easy to assume “Burleson” means Burleson ISD and find out after you’ve already picked a floor plan. Know before you shop. (More on that in my Burleson ISD guide.)
Second thing: look at the special district row. Both communities pay for roads, parks and utilities partly through a special district. That can show up on your tax bill. Two homes at the same price can carry DIFFERENT monthly payments. I’ll pull the actual numbers for any home you’re considering.
What this means for you
Buying: Getting in early in a master-planned community usually means the best lot selection and builder incentives. Just go in knowing the school district and the tax bill.
Already own on the west side: Thousands of new rooftops, a town center and a business park nearby tend to lift everything around them. Your home’s story just got better.
Thinking about Chisholm Summit, Tallgrass, or what’s coming near your current home? I’ll walk you through the numbers before you ever step into a model. Book a call.
Sources
- City of Burleson: Chisholm Summit
- Chisholm Summit development agreement amendment (2025)
- WFAA: Chisholm Summit
- City of Burleson: Tallgrass
- The Real Deal: Tallgrass Phase 1 (June 2026)
- Fort Worth Report: Tallgrass approved
- Johnson County floodplain agreement (May 2026)
- Joshua ISD: Tallgrass school land donation
* Header image is an artist’s illustration, not an actual photo of either community.
