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6 Major Development Updates in Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth You Need to Watch in 2026"


Resia North City is a 464-unit apartment complex in the Alliance area of Fort Worth that broke ground in April. (Rendering courtesy of Resia)
Resia North City is a 464-unit apartment complex in the Alliance area of Fort Worth that broke ground in April. (Rendering courtesy of Resia)

For years, the "Platinum Corridor" of Collin County (Frisco, Plano, Prosper) has dominated the DFW real estate conversation. But as we close out 2025, a new powerhouse is emerging. A massive shift in infrastructure and capital is pointing west, specifically toward the "Golden Triangle" of Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth.

As a real estate consultant serving clients across Dallas and Collin Counties, I’m seeing savvy capital migrate toward this corridor. Why? Because while others are chasing peak prices in the north, the west is building the infrastructure for the next decade of growth.

Here is a summary of six critical development updates in Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth that every investor, homebuyer, and seller needs to know.


1. Water is Wealth: The $180M Eagle Mountain Expansion


Real estate value dies without utility capacity. The most significant update isn't a skyscraper; it’s the $180 million expansion of the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant. Approved by the Fort Worth City Council, this project will add 35 million gallons per day to the regional capacity by 2029.


  • The Impact: This secures the long-term viability of high-value suburbs like Keller and Roanoke. For investors, land in the path of this water capacity (Northwest ISD) is a prime hold for the next 3–5 years.


2. The Luxury Ceiling: Bella Casa in Keller


Keller is shedding its "sleepy suburb" image and testing new luxury price floors. The Bella Casa subdivision has just released its first homes, with prices hitting $1.1 million.


  • The Impact: With 39% of lots already sold, this proves there is a high demand for "quiet luxury"—smaller, boutique communities that offer Southlake-level finishes without the Southlake price tag. This helps raise appraisal values for surrounding older neighborhoods, creating a renovation opportunity for sellers.


3. The Workforce Solution: Resia North City


On the flip side, we need density to support jobs. Construction is vertical on the Resia North City apartments near US 287. This 464-unit project is designed for the modern industrial workforce.


  • The Impact: For landlords owning single-family rentals in 76244, this brings competition. To win, you must pivot your strategy to target families who need yards and Keller ISD schools, rather than trying to compete with apartment amenities.


4. & 5. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Ariat & Alliance Logistics


Housing follows jobs. Ariat International is expanding its regional HQ in Fort Worth, adding high-paying executive roles ($130k+) and distribution jobs. Simultaneously, the new Alliance Logistics District is launching a $20 million private heavy-haul bridge for autonomous freight.


  • The Impact: This cements the region as a corporate hub, not just a warehouse district. The heavy-haul bridge will remove semi-truck traffic from public commuter roads like FM 156—a massive selling point for residential agents pitching quality of life in North Fort Worth.


6. The Tourism Anchor: Roanoke Sports Complex


Finally, the "Unique Dining Capital of Texas" is getting a recession-resistant asset. The Roanoke Sports Complex will open its first fields in September 2026, projecting 2.2 million annual visitors.


  • The Impact: This will flood the area with tourism dollars. However, investors beware: Roanoke strictly prohibits non-owner-occupied short-term rentals (Airbnbs) in residential zones. Do not buy a single-family home here expecting to Airbnb it. Instead, look for commercial or mixed-use zoning near Oak Street to capture this demand legally.



The Bottom Line


The development updates in Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth signal a maturing market. We are moving from speculative growth to structural permanence. Whether you are looking to buy land before the water arrives, or sell a luxury home in Keller, the data says the momentum is shifting west.



Are you looking to position your portfolio ahead of these changes? Let’s connect.


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