Starting Price
$870,000
Sq Ft Range
3,730-4,871 sq.ft
Bedrooms
4 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Garage
2 Car
Type
Single Family HOmes
Available
10 Homes
The Dawn
The Dawn at Melissa is DFW’s only luxury community built entirely with cold-formed steel framing. Tucked within an exclusive cul-de-sac setting, these nine steel- frame residences redefine what new construction luxury looks like in North Texas, where advanced building technology meets luxury that delivers on every level.
Situated in Melissa, Texas just 8 miles northeast of McKinney and 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, The Dawn connects residents to Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex via US-75 and SH-121, while living in the tranquility of a private, intimate community.
Every Netze Home is built with STEEL IQ’s intelligent cold-formed steel construction — a building system that outperforms traditional wood framing in durability, energy efficiency, and long-term structural integrity.
Available Homes
4,221
SQ.ft
2
Story
4
beds
3.5
Baths
3 Car
Garage
5,146
SQ.ft
2
Story
5
beds
4.5
Baths
4 Car
Garage
4,871
SQ.ft
2
Story
5
beds
4.5
Baths
3 Car
Garage
4,584
SQ.ft
2
Story
5
beds
4
Baths
3 Car
Garage
3,186
SQ.ft
2
Story
4
beds
4
Baths
2 Car
Garage
3,440
SQ.ft
2
Story
4
beds
4
Baths
2 Car
Garage
3,730
SQ.ft
2
Story
5
beds
5
Baths
2 Car
Garage
3,431
SQ.ft
2
Story
4
beds
4
Baths
2 Car
Garage
3,844
SQ.ft
2
Story
5
beds
4
Baths
2 Car
Garage
4,290
SQ.ft
2
Story
4
beds
4.5
Baths
2 Car
Garage
The Netze Difference
Luxury Design
Architecture That Makes a Statement
- FACADE Japanese Rain Screen Panel System: An exclusive exterior cladding found in no other DFW luxury builder — visually striking and engineered for superior thermal performance.
- FRAME Black Aluminum Low-E Custom Windows: Bold architectural presence with UV protection and thermal performance built in as standard.
- SOFIT Pine Wood Roofline Detailing: Natural warmth at the roofline, precision-installed for lasting curb appeal and a crafted finish.
- VOLUME Double-Height Ceiling Standards: 20-foot living spaces and 14-foot primary suite ceilings — light, air, and scale that wood-frame homes rarely achieve.
- FINISH Level 4 Smooth Wall Throughout: Flawless flat walls as a standard inclusion — the mark of high-end construction, not an upgrade.
- CRAFT European Cabinetry & Waterfall Counters: Handleless European cabinets paired with waterfall kitchen countertops for a clean, luxury-forward interior.
- ENTRY 2-Inch Metal Door with Digital Lock: A statement entry built from solid steel — secure, modern, and engineered to last.
Steel Strength
Precision-Engineered. Built to Outlast.
- STEEL IQ Cold-Formed Steel Frame: The structural backbone of every Netze Home, engineered to outlast wood-frame construction by decades.
- STORM SHIELD Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles: The highest hail-resistance rating available — qualifying homeowners for up to 30% in insurance premium savings.
- PRECISION BUILD Offsite-Manufactured Components: Factory-engineered to exacting tolerances, eliminating warping, inconsistency, and the guesswork of on-site framing.
- IRONCLAD Envelope Sealing: Tighter wall tolerances lock out air infiltration where wood-frame construction consistently fails.
- TERMITE PROOF Steel Frame Biology: Steel is inorganic — it cannot rot, split, warp, or attract the pests that silently destroy wood-frame homes.
- WIND RATED Structural Engineering: Designed to withstand high winds, seismic loads, and gravity forces beyond standard Texas building code requirements.
Built for Wellness
Every Detail Designed for How You Live and Feel
- HERS 59 Certified Energy Performance: Independently scored 41% more efficient than standard code-built homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- AIR LOCK Spray Foam Insulation System: R-13 walls and R-38 ceilings seal conditioned air inside — no gaps, no loss, no compromise.
- BREATHE Fresh Air Intake System: Continuously circulates clean outdoor air throughout the home for consistently healthier indoor air quality.
- PURE Steel Frame Indoor Environment: Fully inorganic construction means mold, allergens, and moisture damage are structurally impossible.
- SOLAR GUARD Low-E Glass Standard: Blocks harmful UV radiation across every window while maximizing natural light penetration indoors.
- EFFICIENCY STAR HVAC & Appliances: Minimum 17 SEER systems and ENERGY STAR appliances delivering measurable utility savings from day one.
- WRAP R-6 Exterior Insulation by Insultherm: Full building envelope coverage that reduces thermal bridging and keeps Texas heat where it belongs — outside.
The Dawn Community Around you
Melissa Independent School District earns a coveted 5-star state rating, with Melissa High School and Harry McKillop Elementary among the finest schools in Collin County. Minutes away, Z-Plex Texas Sports Village spans 100 acres of premier baseball, softball, tennis, and soccer facilities. A brand-new H-E-B at the US-75 and SH-121 corridor puts world-class grocery and dining at your doorstep, and Downtown McKinney’s celebrated boutique shops, restaurants, and vibrant community events are just minutes away.