Willow Wood in McKinney, Texas: a Melissa ISD neighborhood guide
I'm Ashton Harris, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors. My office is in McKinney and I live just north in Melissa, Texas. Willow Wood is a 306-acre neighborhood inside McKinney's city limits whose homes are zoned to Melissa ISD, starting with Willow Wood Elementary on Parkdale Drive. Here's what to know before you buy, sell or lease here.
At a glance
| Location | East of SH 5 (McDonald Street), just north of the East Fork Trinity River bridges, per Bloomfield's directions |
|---|---|
| Main streets | Summer Lane, Hodge Street, Baynes Drive, Hoyt Drive, Putman Drive |
| City, county, ZIP | Inside McKinney city limits; Collin County; 75071 |
| School district | Melissa ISD |
| Homes | 967 single-family homes in 11 recorded sections, built 2016 to 2026 |
| Builders | Bloomfield Homes, Chesmar Homes and First Texas Homes in 2016; Bloomfield listed Willow Wood in closeout on Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Size and lot | Median 3,030 sq ft; most homes 2,050 to 4,000 sq ft; median lot 7,300 sq ft (0.17 acre); 21% one story |
| 2026 tax-roll value | Median $554,000; most homes $461,000 to $684,000 |
| HOA | Managed by CMA Management; $665 a year (Bloomfield, Oct. 27, 2026) |
| Amenities | Bloomfield lists a pool with a splash park and covered seating, a community pavilion, a sports court, a basketball court, a playground, a park and trails |
| MUD or PID | None on Collin CAD's 2026 roll |
| 2026 tax rate | About $1.85 per $100 of value |
| Schools, 2026-27 | Willow Wood Elementary, Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School, Melissa High School (Melissa ISD; confirm by address) |
| Utilities | Bloomfield lists City of McKinney water and trash, Atmos Energy gas, and Reliant, a retail electric provider |
Collin CAD figures come from the certified 2026 appraisal roll, pulled Oct. 27, 2026. 'Most homes' means the middle 80%. Lot sizes are measured from Collin CAD's parcel map. Tax-roll values are as of Jan. 1, 2026, leave out homes built in 2026, and aren't sale prices.
Willow Wood, answered
Is Willow Wood in McKinney or Melissa?
Willow Wood homes have McKinney addresses (ZIP 75071) and are inside McKinney's city limits, but they're in Melissa ISD. Collin CAD lists every Willow Wood parcel with the City of McKinney and Melissa ISD as taxing units.
How much are property taxes in Willow Wood?
On Collin County's 2026 list, the City of McKinney, Melissa ISD, Collin County and Collin College add up to about $1.85 per $100 of value: Melissa ISD $1.2008, the City $0.412284, Collin County $0.151414 and Collin College $0.08122. Collin CAD lists no MUD or PID here. McKinney has no general city homestead exemption. With a homestead exemption ($140,000 off for school taxes, 5% off for county taxes and 20% off for Collin College taxes), that's about $8,410 a year on a $554,000 home, Willow Wood's median 2026 tax-roll value.
Which schools serve Willow Wood?
Willow Wood Elementary, at 5780 Parkdale Drive in the neighborhood, then the Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School and Melissa High School, all in Melissa ISD. The district's 2026-27 changes didn't move Willow Wood. Check any address on Melissa ISD's zoning map.
Who built Willow Wood, and is anyone still building?
Bloomfield Homes, Chesmar Homes and First Texas Homes were building here in 2016, and Collin CAD shows homes built from 2016 to 2026 in 11 sections. On Oct. 27, 2026, Bloomfield listed Willow Wood as in closeout. First Texas Homes' current Melissa neighborhood, Brookfield, is a separate subdivision, even though its web address still says "willow-wood."
What does the Willow Wood HOA cost?
Bloomfield lists CMA Management as the HOA's manager and dues of $665 a year, as of Oct. 27, 2026. It lists a pool with a splash park and covered seating, a community pavilion, a sports court, a basketball court, a playground, a park and trails.
What are Willow Wood homes like?
Collin CAD puts the median home at about 3,030 square feet, with most between 2,050 and 4,000, on a median lot of about 7,300 square feet, and 21% are one story. The median 2026 tax-roll value is about $554,000, and most homes fall between $461,000 and $684,000. The median value per square foot is $189.
Who provides utilities in Willow Wood?
Bloomfield lists City of McKinney water and trash, Atmos Energy for gas, and Reliant, a retail electric provider, for its homes here.
Can I lease out my Willow Wood home?
It depends on the HOA's recorded rules, which can limit leasing, so read them first. For stays of 30 days or less, McKinney requires a free yearly short-term rental registration. I lease out a home in Melissa myself and help owners price, market and lease theirs. I find tenants; I don't manage property.
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Sources: Collin CAD parcel data (City of Allen map layer); Collin County 2026 rate and exemption list; Melissa ISD 2025-26 zones; Melissa ISD 2026-27 changes; Melissa ISD zoning map; HOA resale certificate law (SB 1588); HOA leasing law (Property Code §209.016); Collin CAD homestead FAQ; Bloomfield, Willow Wood; Bloomfield's Willow Wood brochure; Community Impact, Willow Wood (2016); First Texas Homes, Brookfield; City of McKinney short-term rentals. Checked Oct. 27, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.