Costco Opening in Celina

Costco's new Celina, Texas location at 3445 S. Preston Road opens Aug. 26, 2026, with a ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m. and doors open to shoppers at 8 a.m. It's the latest sign that Celina, one of Collin County's fastest-growing cities, is catching up on retail and amenities.

I get some version of the same question every time a client is looking in Celina: what's actually out there besides new construction? For a long time the honest answer was not much yet. That's changing fast.

Costco just confirmed its new Celina warehouse at 3445 S. Preston Road opens Aug. 26, with a 7:30 a.m. ribbon cutting and doors open to shoppers at 8. It's a 158,000-square-foot store with a fueling station, right at Preston and Ownsby Parkway.

This matters more than it sounds like on the surface. Celina has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Collin County for years, adding rooftops in nearly every direction. But rooftops without retail creates a real gap, and it's the number one thing I hear from buyers weighing Celina against McKinney or Prosper. Nobody wants to drive twenty minutes for groceries every time.

A Costco is a signal, not just a store. Retailers like this do their homework on rooftop counts and household income before they commit to a location. When a major anchor like Costco moves in, it usually means more retail, more restaurants, and more everyday convenience are close behind. That combination is exactly what tends to support home values over time, because it closes the gap between a great house and a great place to actually live.

If you're a buyer who loves the price point and school options in Celina but has been hesitant about the drive for basics, this is the kind of update worth paying attention to. If you already own in Celina, this is one more data point for why your home's long-term value story is stronger than it might feel today.

I track this stuff closely because it changes the conversation I have with buyers every few months. A year from now, "what's actually out there" is going to be a very different answer.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Celina, reach out to Christina Money. I'd be happy to help you understand what's happening in the market and what your options are.

FAQ Section

When does the Celina, Texas Costco open?
Costco's new Celina location opens Aug. 26, 2026, with a ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m. and shopping starting at 8 a.m.

Where is the new Costco in Celina located?
The store is at 3445 S. Preston Road, at the corner of Preston Road and Ownsby Parkway.

Does a new Costco affect home values nearby?
Major retail anchors like Costco typically signal more retail and amenities are coming, which tends to support long-term home values by closing the gap between rooftops and everyday convenience.

Is Celina a good place to buy a home right now?
Celina remains one of Collin County's fastest-growing cities, and its retail and amenity base is expanding quickly, which is worth factoring in alongside price and school district when comparing it to McKinney or Prosper.