Ladera at The Reserve

Ladera at The Reserve is a gated 55+ active adult community in Mansfield, Texas, tucked inside the larger Reserve master-planned community just south of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Developed by Ladera Living (Integrity Group) with Epcon Communities, the neighborhood is intentionally small — just 157 single-family homes — which gives it a close-knit, neighbors-know-neighbors feel that residents consistently cite as its biggest draw. Construction began in 2021 and continues through new phases, with a recent phase of homesites released in 2025. Daily life centers on The HUB, the community clubhouse built for gathering, fitness, and socializing. Inside, residents find a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, a TV lounge, a catering kitchen, a demonstration kitchen, and a great room designed for everything from yoga classes to poker nights. Step outside and the resort-style pool, tanning chairs, oversized grilling arbor, covered patios, fire pit, and lighted pickleball courts overlook a pond with a water feature. Walking trails wind through the community and lead to The Shack — a second amenity area with an indoor-outdoor gathering space (complete with a roll-up garage door), outdoor entertaining patio, and a putting green that doubles as a spot to teach the grandkids. A full-time activities director keeps the calendar busy, and an active resident Social Committee runs game nights, book club, bible study, line dancing, Wine-Down Wednesday meetups, Bunco, card games, community potlucks, happy hours, ice cream socials, movie nights, and group excursions. Homes are ranch-style, low-maintenance, and designed for right-sizers. The builders offer up to 15 floor plans — 12 one-story and three one-and-a-half-story options — ranging from roughly 1,548 to 2,936 square feet, with 2–3 bedrooms, 2–3 bathrooms, and 2–3 car garages. Buyers work through a Design Center to select finishes, granite or solid-surface counters, painted or stained cabinets, and other personalization choices, which keeps visual variety throughout the streetscape. Pricing typically runs from the mid-$400s into the low $600s. The HOA ($395/month) covers front and backyard mowing, irrigation, year-round landscape maintenance, common grounds, and the amenity package — the true "lock-and-leave" setup that makes extended travel easy. A gated entrance adds security and peace of mind. The location is a major selling point: Mansfield sits roughly 30 minutes from both downtown Fort Worth and Dallas, about 30 minutes from DFW International Airport, and within easy reach of Arlington's pro-sports venues (AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field) and entertainment districts. Everyday conveniences — Kroger, Sprouts, ALDI, Target, Costco, Walgreens, CVS — are minutes away, as are Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Texas Health Hospital, and USMD Hospital at Arlington. Joe Pool Lake, Oliver Nature Park, Mansfield National Golf Club, and the historic Broad Street dining district round out the nearby lifestyle options.