Mill Creek Residential Begins Preleasing at 296-Unit Modera Walsh Heights Multifamily in Aledo, TX

Mill Creek Residential has launched preleasing at Modera Walsh Heights, a 296-unit midrise multifamily community located at 13400 Highland Hills Drive in Aledo, Texas, the firm announced April 8, 2026. First move-ins are anticipated for May, making it the second multifamily development by Mill Creek within the Walsh master-planned community, situated approximately 15 minutes west of the Fort Worth metro near the confluence of Interstates 30 and 20.

A Second Multifamily Development in Walsh's Highland Hills District

Modera Walsh Heights joins its predecessor, Modera Walsh, as a residential component of Walsh's central Highland Hills district. The two Mill Creek communities are part of an initial 80-acre section of Highland Hills within the broader 7,500-acre Walsh master plan — described by the firm as one of the largest master-planned communities in the U.S. located near a major city center.

"The growth of Walsh has been well-documented with great new schools, neighborhoods, infrastructure, exciting retail, an HEB grocery store and a major college campus underway, so we could not be more excited to welcome our first residents to Modera Walsh Heights," said Neil Eastwood, vice president of development in North Texas for Mill Creek Residential.

Highland Hills is emerging as a development hub within Walsh, anchored by the University of Texas at Arlington's new UTA West campus, which broke ground in January. The district also includes a planned eight-story office building, along with medical, dining, and retail spaces. Directly across the street from Modera Walsh Heights, the newly completed St. Mary's Trail provides residents access to a lakeside walking path. Across Interstate 30, HEB has broken ground on a grocery store that will anchor the primary retail development within Walsh.

Community Design and Amenities

Modera Walsh Heights offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes with select den layouts, optional direct-entry configurations, and private porches, yards, or balconies. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, rooftop deck with lake and city views, multiple fire pits, outdoor dining, a resident clubhouse, coffee bar, pool table, landscaped courtyards, and a dog park. A club-quality fitness center features cardio equipment, a yoga and Pilates studio, and a group fitness area. Additional amenities include a conference room, coworking spaces, private workstations, digital package lockers, rentable oversized garages, dedicated bike storage, and supplemental storage space.

Individual homes feature 10-foot ceilings, wood-style plank flooring, vintage-themed kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gold pull-down faucets, custom tile backsplashes, designer pendant lighting, and custom soft-close cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting and large chef's islands. Bathrooms include soaking tubs, large showers, designer gold plumbing fixtures, linen closets, and double vanities. Smart home features include programmable thermostats, key fob access, controlled-access guest technology, and turn-key WiFi.

Development Context and Market Positioning

Michael Blackwell, senior managing director of development in North Texas for Mill Creek Residential, described the community's design philosophy as drawing on both modernist principles and the character of historic Texas towns.

"The area's natural landscape, top-rated Aledo schools and easy access to Fort Worth's employment hubs make it an ideal spot for well-rounded living," Blackwell said. "Inspired by the vision of Highland Hills as the future 'Downtown Walsh,' we've crafted a walkable, elevated experience shaped by modernism and the charm of historic Texas towns featuring stoops, porches, a main street and boutique hotel-inspired amenities, with lakes, trails and open space just moments away."

Mill Creek Residential describes itself as a developer, owner-operator, and investment manager specializing in rental housing. The firm's dual presence in Walsh — with both Modera Walsh and Modera Walsh Heights — represents its second multifamily development within the master-planned community as surrounding infrastructure continues to develop.

About Modera Walsh Heights

Modera Walsh Heights is located at 13400 Highland Hills Drive in Aledo, Texas, within the Walsh master-planned community. The 296-unit community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Preleasing is currently underway, with first move-ins anticipated in May 2026.

Sources: Mill Creek Residential Press Release, April 8, 2026