Where to Build Your Dream Home in Wichita: New Developments in the Best School Districts
If you’re searching for the perfect place to build your dream home, Wichita, KS offers some of the most desirable new developments in the region, especially in top-rated school districts. A prime location near top schools, shopping, and recreation not only enhances daily living but also ensures strong resale potential, making it a smart long-term investment. We’ve compiled a list of great family-friendly new home neighborhoods to consider when building your dream home. As a leading home builder in the Wichita area, Robl Building Co. specializes in crafting custom homes that combine luxury, functionality, and timeless design. Whether you’re envisioning a modern retreat or a classic family home, our team can bring your vision to life in any of these exciting communities.
Why Consider School Districts When Building a New Home
Location is the single most important factor when selecting a site for your new home because it influences your lifestyle, convenience, and future property value. When choosing where to build your dream home, the school district and surrounding amenities play a major role in both your family’s quality of life and your home’s long-term value. Living in a top-rated school district ensures access to excellent education, which is a priority for many homebuyers and significantly impacts resale potential. Beyond academics, proximity to family-friendly amenities—such as parks, playgrounds, shopping, and dining—creates a vibrant lifestyle that makes everyday living more enjoyable. These factors can enhance your day-to-day experience, but even if you do not have children they can make your home more desirable for resale in the future.
Top Family Friendly New Home Developments in the Wichita Area
Talia
West Wichita - Maple Street & 151st St West
County: Sedgwick
School District: Goddard School District – USD 265
Talia offers quiet community with nearby conveniences in this far west Wichita neighborhood. The community features a Clubhouse and Indoor Gym with workout equipment and sports courts for pickleball and basketball. Other outdoor amenities for your family to enjoy include playgrounds, a community pool with Cabanas and gas fire pit, walking paths, and even a fishing pond. The community also boasts annual community parties and events such as Easter Egg Hunts and 4th of July Parties.
Nearby family friendly amenities: Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park, Candycane Lane Christmas lights, NewMarket Square Shopping and Dining
More information: https://jrussellcommunities.com/community/talia/
Castaway
Northwest Wichita – 45th St N & Hoover
County: Sedgwick
School District: Maize School District – USD 266 (15 minutes to Bishop Carroll)
Nearby St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
This northwest Wichita community is adjacent to a private surf and wakeboard lake, unusual for the Wichita area and perfect for water enthusiasts. The community boasts private boat docks, a clubhouse and pool, playground, and basketball court. While nothing is too far away in Wichita, Castaway’s easy access to K96 makes being connected easy while still having privacy. In addition to being near to numerous west-Wichita activities, it’s simple to quickly get across town to all east-side family attractions as well.
Nearby family friendly amenities: NewMarket Square family-friendly shopping & dining areas, the award-winning Sedgwick County Zoo and expansive Sedgwick County Park, Maize Recreation Center
More information: https://jrussellcommunities.com/community/castaway/
Eberly Trails
Northwest Wichita: Located south of 21st street on 135th West
County: Sedgwick
Close to dozens of local dining and shopping options, Eberly Trails is a patio home community with scenic walking paths and mature trees. The community is located in Wichita for lower taxes and water rates but offers the top-rated Maize School District. It offers a stocked fishing lake, walking trails among mature trees, and has lakefront or wooded lots available. For those seeking low maintenance and zero-entry home options this offers a great family-friendly location.
Nearby family friendly amenities: YMCA (Wichita has some of the nation’s best); New Market Square for family-friendly dining and shopping experiences, short drive to Tanganyika Wildlife Park, West Wichita Regal Cinemas, 15 minutes to Sedgwick County Zoo
More information: https://www.jrussellcommunities.com/community/eberly-trails/
Sandcrest
Northwest Wichita - 29th North and Hoover Road
County: Sedgwick
School District: Maize School District – USD 266 (10 minutes to Bishop Carroll)
Sandcrest is one of Wichita’s most family-friendly new home locations, with dozens of amenities perfect for outdoor family fun. The development, built around a boating lake with private docks, features two community pools – one with a brand new splash pad! Families can enjoy the clubhouse with beachside fire pit for birthday parties or family get togethers. Other outdoor amenities include a playground, pickleball court and basketball court.
Nearby family-friendly amenities: Sedgwick County Park, Award-winning Sedgwick County Zoo, Regal Warren West Movie Theater, All Star Sports Amusement Park, New Market Square Shopping & Dining
More information: https://jrussellcommunities.com/community/sandcrest/
Flint Hills National Residences
Andover Kansas: Located near Pawnee & South Andover Road
County: Butler
School District: Andover Schools – USD 385 (nearby private schools include Wichita Collegiate and The Independent School)
Luxury homes meet natural beauty in this unique new-home development. Its location is sprawling, encircling the popular Flint Hills National Golf Course, and nearby you will find both woodlands and wetlands, just a short drive to any of northeast Wichita’s dining and shopping areas. The development offers large estates and patio homes with its appeal being a safe community with backyard trails and a natural sanctuary.
Large estates & patio homes available.
Nearby family friendly amenities: The newly rebuilt Andover YMCA with water park, Andover Public Library, Applejack Pumpkin Patch (seasonal), Andover Central Park, Capitol Federal Ampitheater for live shows, and just 15 minutes to northeast Wichita dining and shopping areas such as Bradley Fair
More info: https://flinthillsresidences.com/
Hearthstone
Valley Center, located Near 93rd and Oliver – northeast of Wichita
County: Sedgwick
School district: Valley Center schools - USD 262
If you’re looking for a more secluded home on country acreage, check out Hearthstone in Valley Center, with 2-3 acre lots available. The roads will be paved in early 2026 and there are cul-de-sac lake lots available in this secluded country development. Nearby towns of Kechi, Bel Aire, and Park City are just minutes away with dining and hotel options, and this development is only 5 miles northeast of Wichita.
Nearby family friendly amenities: Valley Center Recreation Center, numerous city parks that offer recreational activities from with playgrounds to splash pads, disc golf, fishing ponds, tennis courts and picnic areas; Elderslie Farm pick your own blackberries and local farm-to-table cafe
More information: https://hearthstonekansas.com/
Tiffani Breeze
Derby Kansas – 127th St. East & Meadowlark
County: Sedgwick
School district: Derby School District, USD 260
For those seeking a home site with 1-2 acres in Derby, Tiffani Breeze development boasts scenic views and country feel while being nearby to schools and family activities. Conveniently located in Derby and a few minutes’ drive to nearby Rose Hill, you’d have quick access to shopping, retail and dining in both towns.
Nearby family-friendly amenities: Derby’s well-maintained City Parks including High Park and Madison Avenue Park Rock River Rapids, Derby Recreation Commission, Field Station Dinosaurs, Derby Public Library, and extensive Shopping and Dining options throughout Rock Road in Derby
More information: https://langere.com/tiffani-breeze/
Coming Soon:
The Reber
East Wichita - Central Ave & 143rd St E
School District: Andover Unified School District - USD 385
A new home development planned in East Wichita within Andover School Districts would put you close to nearby entertainment such as Chicken N Pickle, TopGolf, Regal and AMC Theatres, Crestview Country Club and golf course, and more. In addition with proximity to Andover, you’d have quick access to Central Park, the 13th Street Sports Park (featuring a splash pad, basketball, and pickleball courts), and the Andover Municipal Golf Course and Andover Public Library. Don’t forget nearby Costco. This development is near Magdalen and Kapaun Mt Carmel schools. A great location with Wichita address for Wichita property taxes and excellent Andover schools.
Not much detail has been made public about the planned amenities in this development, but give us a call at 316-364-4949 to find out more about the timeline as it progresses.
Build Your Dream Home with Robl Building Co.
Choosing the right location is just the first step toward creating the home you’ve always wanted. At Robl Building Co., we’re proud to be the new home builder and trusted by families throughout Wichita and the surrounding areas. No matter which development you choose, our commitment to excellence ensures your home will reflect superior design and lasting quality. We are happy to walk you through the steps and process of building a new home.
Ready to start building your dream home? Contact Robl Building Co. today and let us help you turn your dream into reality.