Alexander Creek

Independent Assessment

D.R. Horton's own official community site describes Alexander Creek explicitly as a '55+, active adult new home community,' and 55places.com independently corroborates a 55+ community listing for Raymore. D.R. Horton is confirmed as the current builder; the earlier association with Sallee Development and Graham Homes is treated as prior site history rather than the current builder relationship, since available sources consistently point to D.R. Horton as the active builder. The reported HOA fee of roughly $124-$128 per month is corroborated by more than one independent source, though it is considered likely rather than confirmed. Current floor plan sizes and starting price were independently corroborated directly from the builder's own site.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want new-construction with full builder warranty coverage within a confirmed 55+ community will find Alexander Creek to be one of the few Missouri-side Kansas City metro options that fits -- most other communities in this market are resale-only. The direct connection to the Ward Road Trail also appeals to buyers who walk or bike regularly and want more than an internal community loop.

Homes, Builders & Development History

D.R. Horton is the current builder of record at Alexander Creek, actively constructing ranch-style single-family homes toward a planned total of 187 homes at Ward Road and Alexander Creek Drive in Raymore. Current floor plans start at roughly 1,498 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, ranging up to roughly 2,473 square feet with four to five bedrooms and three bathrooms, all single-story with a two-car garage; some plans offer finished-basement options. Earlier site history is associated with Sallee Development and Graham Homes, whose prior floor plans reportedly included lower-level buildouts with an additional bedroom, family room, wet bar, and walk-out covered patio; buyers evaluating an earlier-phase resale should confirm which builder actually constructed that specific home.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

New construction at Alexander Creek is reported currently selling from roughly $359,990, positioning it in a comparable price band to Cass County new-construction peers Windmill Country Estates and Carriage Meadows in nearby Peculiar, and generally below Lee's Summit's active-adult price points across the county line in Jackson County. Alexander Creek offers builder-warrantied new construction, and its pricing reflects that new-build premium relative to resale-only peers at similar square footage.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Alexander Creek is one of the very few Missouri-side Kansas City metro 55+ communities with active new construction and full builder warranty coverage from a national builder (D.R. Horton). Buyers who want new construction, current finish selections, and warranty protection should treat this as one of the strongest available options in this market; buyers evaluating an earlier-phase resale from the community's Sallee Development/Graham Homes-era construction should confirm the age and builder of that specific home and request appropriate disclosures.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Alexander Creek are subject to Cass County property tax administration. Cass County has not experienced the reassessment-crisis history reported in Jackson County in recent years, but a current effective tax rate for this specific community was not independently confirmed. Missouri's SB 190 senior property tax freeze has reportedly been adopted by Cass County for eligible homeowners age 62 and older on a primary residence; buyers should confirm current application procedures directly with the Cass County Collector's office. Confirmed homeowners insurance figures and any HOA special-assessment history were not found.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Alexander Creek is built entirely around single-story ranch plans, eliminating stairs for aging-in-place buyers, with floor plans offering flex-room options for a home office or hobby space in the mid-range plans and larger open great rooms with walk-in closets in the larger plans. The Ward Road Trail directly across the street connects to the broader Raymore trail network, giving residents genuine multi-use trail access rather than an internal walking loop alone.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Alexander Creek is located at Ward Road and Alexander Creek Drive in Raymore, Missouri, Cass County -- east of Belton and south of Lee's Summit, roughly 25 miles south of downtown Kansas City. Interstate 49 provides direct access northward toward Kansas City and southward toward Harrisonville. Buyers should independently confirm current drive times to specific medical facilities and retail destinations relevant to their needs.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

D.R. Horton's own official community site for Alexander Creek explicitly describes it as a '55+, active adult new home community' -- a primary-source, builder-published characterization, not just a third-party directory label. 55places.com independently corroborates a 55+ community classification for Raymore. Missouri's Human Rights Act (Section 213.040, RSMo) mirrors the federal Housing for Older Persons Act framework that permits genuine 55+ age-restricted communities to legally limit occupancy. Buyers should confirm the community's recorded declaration and the builder's exact age-verification procedure at closing directly with the D.R. Horton sales office; neither was independently reviewed.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Raymore sits farther from the Kansas City core than the Lee's Summit communities covered here, and buyers should weigh that commute tradeoff against Cass County's generally lower reported property tax rates relative to Jackson County. Buyers evaluating a resale from the community's earlier Sallee Development/Graham Homes-era phase should confirm which builder actually constructed that specific home, as the current builder's exact relationship to those earlier floor plans was not independently confirmed. The reported HOA fee figure should be confirmed directly with the sales office before relying on it.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Alexander Creek is one of three actively building Cass County 55+ communities covered here, alongside Windmill Country Estates and Carriage Meadows in nearby Peculiar. Alexander Creek's advantage is its national-builder warranty coverage and direct Ward Road Trail access; the Peculiar communities offer more established social infrastructure and, in Windmill Country Estates' case, a more developed outdoor amenity built around a pond. All three report comparable Cass County tax treatment, generally lower than the Jackson County communities covered here in Lee's Summit.

Current Listings

A connected local agent, or the D.R. Horton sales office directly, can provide current available lots, floor plans, and pricing at Alexander Creek.

Is Alexander Creek a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

D.R. Horton's own official community site describes Alexander Creek as a '55+, active adult new home community,' and 55places.com independently corroborates a 55+ classification. Buyers should confirm the exact restriction and age-verification procedure directly with the D.R. Horton sales office, as the recorded declaration was not independently reviewed.

Is new construction available at Alexander Creek?

Yes -- Alexander Creek is one of the few actively building 55+ communities in the Missouri-side Kansas City metro, with D.R. Horton currently constructing new homes toward a planned total of 187.

What is the HOA fee, and what does it cover?

Reported at approximately $124 to $128 per month, covering lawn maintenance and snow removal. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the sales office.

Where is Alexander Creek located?

At Ward Road and Alexander Creek Drive in Raymore, Missouri, Cass County, roughly 25 miles south of downtown Kansas City, near Interstate 49.