Ladera at Timberbrook

Ladera at Timberbrook is an intimate, gated 55+ active adult community tucked inside the larger Timberbrook master-planned community in Justin, Texas — about 30 minutes north of Fort Worth and an hour from Dallas. With only 157 homesites planned, Ladera is designed as a close-knit enclave where neighbors become friends, all anchored by The HUB, a private amenity center built on a central pond that serves as the social heart of the community. Ladera Living began construction in 2025 and the community is actively selling new homes, with the model grand opening held in September 2025. Fourteen floor plans are available, ranging from 1,322 to 2,927 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. Plans include the one-story Milan (1,322 sq ft), Messina (1,452 sq ft), Salerno (1,646 sq ft), Portico (1,801 sq ft with home office/den), and Arabella (1,877 sq ft with flex space), along with the two-story Verona 2 (2,927 sq ft) which adds an upstairs game room and third bedroom. Homes feature right-sized layouts designed specifically for 55+ buyers, with some offering private outdoor space and flex rooms. The HUB clubhouse is the lifestyle centerpiece — a refreshed next-generation design featuring a catering kitchen and gathering spaces for parties and games, a fitness studio for cardio and weight training, a Wellness Suite (bring-your-own massage therapist or aesthetician space), a resort-style pool with shaded cabanas, and an outdoor living room with stainless steel grills, an outdoor kitchen, and a TV for cookouts and game days. Walking paths wind through the community and all trails lead back to The HUB. Residents also have a community dog park and pond views. Because Ladera sits within Timberbrook, homeowners also enjoy the broader master plan's amenities: miles of hiking and biking trails, tree-lined parks, greenspaces, a community pool, a dog park, playgrounds, and a new pavilion with sand volleyball and pickleball. Timberbrook is planned for roughly 1,000 homes at build-out and was about 60% complete as of summer 2025. The lifestyle emphasizes lock-and-leave convenience — the HOA handles front and back yard mowing, gated security, landscaping, and amenity upkeep, freeing residents to travel or spend time on hobbies. Social programming includes aerobics, barbecues, Bunco, card games, community potlucks, group excursions, group exercise, happy hours, ice cream socials, and movie nights. Short-term rentals (Airbnb/Vrbo) are prohibited and the community is pet-friendly. Location is a major draw. Ladera sits near I-35W, putting residents 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, about an hour from downtown Dallas, and roughly an hour from DFW International Airport. Texas Motor Speedway, Alliance Town Center shopping and dining, Roanoke (the self-described Unique Dining Capital of Texas), and historic Denton are all within an easy drive. Healthcare access includes Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Medical City Denton, and Baylor Scott & White Hospital Flower Mound. Everyday needs are covered by nearby Kroger, Homeland, WinCo, Justin Family Pharmacy, and CVS. Buyers should be aware that Timberbrook homes carry a PID (Public Improvement District) assessment, contributing to an effective tax rate of approximately 2.55%.