Platinum Ranch - Gunter, Tx

04/22/2026

PLATINUM RANCH — This is the BIGGEST development coming to Gunter, as of now.

▪️I believe it will hold the biggest impact on our small town and our ISD! ▪️

Here’s what I know 👇🏻

📍 Located just south of Gunter, west of Preston Rd (289), Platinum Ranch sits right in the path of northbound growth coming out of Celina.

👉🏻 And at nearly 2,000 acres…

This is currently the largest development planned in the Gunter area

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📊 HERE’S WHAT’S BEEN ANNOUNCED:

• ~1,998 total acres
• Developed by Centurion American
• Mix of residential, commercial, and multi-family
• ~4,200 single-family homes planned
• ~290 villa units
• ~277 acres of mixed-use (including potential multi-family up to ~3,000 units)
• Positioned along the future Grayson County Toll Road + Marilee Rd corridor

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🌳 PLANNED COMMUNITY FEATURES:

• ~223 acres of green space
• Community park + multiple amenity centers
• Existing lakes being enhanced
• Trails + open space throughout

🚌💙🐯 And here’s what most people miss:

✏️ On-site schools are planned within Gunter ISD
✏️ Potential for 2 elementary schools + 1 middle school on site in Platinum Ranch

👉🏻 That’s 3 campuses built into ONE development

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🏗️ BUILDERS (EARLY PHASES):

• D.R. Horton
• Lennar
• First Texas Homes
• Coventry Homes

➡️ Not assigned to specific lots yet — that comes with final plats
But it confirms this project is moving forward

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🧠 PHASING + TIMELINE (THIS PART MATTERS):

The layout you’ve probably seen is still a conceptual master plan — it shows intent, not exact timing.

✔️ Phase 1: ~960 lots
✔️ Lot delivery projected around 2027
✔️ Vertical construction follows
✔️ Earliest realistic move-ins: 2028+

💡 Translation:
This is NOT “homes coming next year”

👉🏻 This is long-term, structured growth

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🎯 WHY THIS MATTERS (EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT BUYING HERE):

This impacts:
• Future school zoning
• Where new campuses go
• Traffic + infrastructure
• Long-term home values across Gunter

👉🏻 This is how growth shapes a town — not just one neighborhood

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💬 What’s important to understand:

This isn’t a small project…
👉🏻 This is a large-scale, master-planned community that will play a major role in how Gunter grows over the next several years

And details will continue evolving as plans move from concept → preliminary → final plats

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I’ll be watching for:
• Final plats
• Builder lot assignments
• Infrastructure + road updates

👉🏻 And I’ll share it as soon as it becomes public

Suzy Swaney 🤍💙
Local Realtor | Gunter ISD Ambassador
Local insight. Real-time updates. Built on community.

04/22/2026

Gunter ISD - 4 Day School Week 👇🏻💙🐯

03/28/2026

Update on the Tollway and Platinum Ranch 👇🏻

03/19/2026

02/18/2026

📍 What’s Happening Near Marilee Rd & East of 289?

There’s been a lot of conversation about the land along Marilee Road east of US-289 (Preston Rd) — so here’s the clear update.

✔ What’s Confirmed

• Large-scale master planning in the Platinum Ranch corridor (~1,900+ acres) WEST of 289 Platinum Ranch - Gunter, Tx
• Infrastructure financing tools (PID / TIRZ) discussed for land north of Marilee
• Regional Marilee Road reconstruction (Preston → Dallas Pkwy) still in design phase

⏳ What’s NOT Confirmed

• No newly published construction start dates
• No traffic pattern changes announced
• No new access closures posted

📌 Bottom Line

This area is in long-range planning, not active large-scale construction.

If something officially moves forward, I’ll post it.

If you live near Marilee or commute through 289, drop your biggest question below and I’ll add it to my watch list.

— Suzy Swaney 🐯💙
Gunter ISD Ambassador
Gunter, TX Realtor
Committed to our town’s future

02/11/2026

Marilee Road reconstruction

‼️This will impact Platinum Ranch

Project: The project spans Marilee Road from Preston Road to Dallas Parkway. The project is shared with the city of Gunter, Grayson County, Collin County, city of Celina and the adjacent subdivision developers. The project will be a full depth reclamation of the existing asphalt roadway.

Update: The project is in the design phase and is finalizing additional right of way components.
* Timeline: TBD
* Cost: $8.7 million
* Funding source: city of Celina, other entities

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

Platinum Ranch in Gunter, TX — Phase 1 vs Phase 2

📍This map shows the conceptual master plan for Platinum Ranch and how the community is planned to roll out in phases.

✔️ Yes — these areas represent Phase 1 and Phase 2
✔️ This is a concept plan, not a preliminary or final plat
✔️ It shows future intent, not construction timing

💡 Local insight:
We do already know that builders have been selected at a high level for early phases, but they’re not assigned to specific lots or sections yet. That detail comes later with preliminary and final plats. Phase 1 typically moves first because it includes the main roads and utilities; Phase 2 follows once Phase 1 infrastructure is in place and homes begin selling.

I’ll keep watching for the next real milestones — plats, builder-to-lot assignments, and infrastructure updates — and share them as soon as they’re public.

Suzy Swaney, Realtor - your local expert 💙🐯
📲 214 334 8492

02/06/2026

If you’ve been following Gunter growth discussions, you may have noticed different names being used for what looks like the same areas — and that can get confusing fast.

Here’s the simple explanation 👇

• Palmer Lakes and Taylor Ranch refer to the same general tract of land
• Elm Creek Ranch and Platinum Ranch are also the same area

So why the different names?

Cities and school districts often use planning or concept names when talking about long-term growth. Developers and landowners may use project or working names internally or for future phases. Same land — just different labels depending on who’s talking.

None of this means construction is starting tomorrow. These names show up most often in:
• city planning maps
• ISD growth studies
• long-range infrastructure discussions

I share this kind of info so locals can better understand what’s real, what’s future, and what’s still years out — without the hype.

If you’ve seen another name pop up and wondered what it actually means, drop it in the comments 👇
I’m happy to help break it down.

Suzy Swaney, Realtor - your local Gunter Realtor
214 334 8492 💙🐯