HARMON Melissa Rental Townhomes Open in Fast-Growing North Texas Community

Nov 9 '26

DALLAS (Nov. 9, 2026) - Crescent Communities , a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities, officially opened HARMON Melissa , a new rental community offering spacious townhome living in Melissa, Texas, one of North Dallas' fastest-growing towns.

Located just off U.S. 75, HARMON Melissa is a porch-and-park neighborhood designed for residents who want room to slow down and settle in. Front porches, linear parks, and shared gathering spaces bring neighbors together, while each home offers the space and privacy of a single-family residence with the flexibility and convenience of professionally managed rental living.

Residents can choose from nine distinct three- and four-bedroom townhome floor plans ranging from 1,798 to 2,168 square feet, each designed around a different way of living. Plans vary in layout, architectural elevation, and outdoor space, from oversized front porches to private fenced backyards, with options including main-level primary suites, lofts, bonus rooms, dual living spaces, and additional en suite bathrooms. Residents can also select classic or contemporary interior finish packages. Every home includes an attached two-car garage, smart home technology, high-end LG appliances, range hoods vented to the outside, and modern fixtures throughout. Open-concept layouts and flexible rooms make it easy to adapt each home for work, guests, playrooms, hobbies, and other changing needs.

"HARMON Melissa was designed for renters whose lives have evolved beyond what a traditional apartment can easily accommodate, but who still value the flexibility that comes with renting," said Tony Chen, Senior Managing Director of Build-to-Rent at Crescent Communities. "That could be a growing family looking for another bedroom and a yard, a professional who needs a dedicated home office, someone relocating to North Texas who wants time before deciding where to buy, or an empty nester who wants the space and privacy of a home without the responsibilities of ownership. HARMON Melissa gives those residents another choice: the ability to put down roots and live comfortably in a neighborhood setting without sacrificing flexibility."

Community amenities carry that porch-and-park lifestyle beyond the home. A resident clubhouse anchors the community with an open-air pavilion and a resort-style saltwater pool, and three linear parks with walking trails weave throughout HARMON Melissa, creating green spaces with outdoor seating and gathering areas. Residents also have access to an on-site dog park, game lawn, and outdoor grilling and dining stations featuring a Big Green Egg smoker.

HARMON Melissa is located within Melissa Independent School District and offers convenient access to a growing collection of retail, dining, and recreation options. H-E-B and Kroger stores are located minutes away, with additional retail development underway nearby. HARMON Melissa is also a short drive from Ford Sports Village at The Z-Plex, a major area recreation destination featuring multiple athletic fields and courts.

Crescent Communities has a history of developing communities in the Dallas metro, with its portfolio including NOVEL Turtle Creek , NOVEL Deep Ellum (now Indie Deep Ellum), and NOVEL Bishop Arts (now Vance at Bishop Union). HARMON Melissa is part of Crescent Communities' expanding HARMON portfolio, supported through its second joint venture partnership with an account managed by Heitman LLC . The venture will continue to make investments in high-quality, intentionally crafted communities in key growth markets including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Partners on the project include Cooper Carry (clubhouse architect), Kimley-Horn (civil engineer and landscape architect), NRP Group (general contractor), Southern Energy Management (sustainable energy program), and Vinyet (townhome architect).

Photos of HARMON Melissa can be found here .

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About Crescent Communities:

Crescent Communities is a nationally recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use "communities." We specialize in place-making and create high-quality, differentiated multifamily and commercial developments in many of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Since 1963, our development portfolio has included more than 104 multifamily communities, 26 million square feet of commercial space and over 60 master planned communities. Crescent Communities has offices in Charlotte, DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Denver, and Phoenix. Our multifamily communities are branded NOVEL and HARMON (build-to-rent) and our commercial developments are branded AXIAL (industrial) and THE YIELD (life science).