Houston has more than 40 gated communities spread across the metro, and the gap between them is bigger than the price tags suggest. Some are country-club estates starting at $1M. Others are suburban subdivisions where the gate is mostly symbolic. And one, as of 2026, is a brand-new neighborhood where you can still buy directly from the builder.
That last category is rare. Gated new construction in Houston under $400K is almost nonexistent right now. Alaia Crossing, built by Alaia Homes and Greyden Building Group in Northside Houston, starts at $335K. Nine floor plans, 3- and 4-bedroom options, and it’s the only active new-build gated community in this price range on Houston’s north side.
Alaia Crossing, Northside Houston
Built by Alaia Homes and Greyden Building Group, Alaia Crossing is the only gated new-construction community in Northside Houston selling homes from $335K to $399K. That’s not a typo. New home, full amenities, gated entry, at a price where most Houston buyers are shopping resale.
Address: 7605 Inwood Grove Lane, Houston, TX 77088. The neighborhood sits in Northside / Inwood, with access to I-610 and US-290. Not West Houston. Northside, where land costs still make new construction viable at this price.
What you get: nine floor plans from 1,650 to 2,399 sq ft. Smart home tech standard. Energy-efficient construction. 3- and 4-bedroom options. Clubhouse, pool, workout trail, pet park, and food truck areas.
What you don’t get: the renovation surprises that come with a resale home. You buy new from Alaia Homes, you know exactly what you’re walking into.
See available homes and floor plans at Alaia Crossing
Looking for a gated community in Houston where you can still buy new?
Most of the communities on this list are resale. Alaia Crossing is the exception: new construction, gated, in Northside Houston, starting at $335K.
The sales office is open at 7605 Inwood Grove Lane, Houston, TX 77088. Tours are available.
