Empire Communities introduced its newest housing development this month, an 800-home neighborhood in Magnolia. 

Emory Glen, 5 miles west of the Aggie Expressway on FM 1488, will feature homes starting in the $200,000s and “cater to those who are looking for a simpler lifestyle outside of the city’s core,” according to a news release. 

The community will include walking trails, playground, pool, pavilion and green space on 221 acres. Sales are expected to begin this summer.

Empire’s other Greater Houston developments include: Katy Trails in Katy; Sommerall Park in Northwest Houston; Hidden Lakes and Coastal Point in League City; and Dellrose, a 600-acre master-planned community in Hockley.

“We’re thrilled to see Magnolia continue to develop with the arrival of Emory Glen,” Steve Sellers, president of Empire’s land division, said in the news release. “The community represents an incredible opportunity for homeowners to live a balanced life in an area poised for sustained growth.”