Where to Live
Neighborhoods & Communities.
From guarded gates to acreage estates, here are the New Braunfels neighborhoods Glen knows best, plus the nearby Hill Country communities many buyers also consider.
New Braunfels
Neighborhoods.
Luxury (anchor)
Copper Ridge
$1.2M – $2.1M+
Copper Ridge is the most exclusive address in New Braunfels. Behind the only guarded gate in the city, ridgetop acreage homesites offer privacy, panoramic Hill Country views, and resort-level amenities.
Luxury
Vintage Oaks
$400Ks – $1M+
Vintage Oaks is a 3,900-acre master-planned community of acreage homesites with resort amenities. Multiple builders, large lots, and a strong custom-home culture make it the broadest luxury option in New Braunfels.
Luxury
Riverforest
$1M – $3M+
Riverforest is a gated luxury enclave of 2-to-3 acre estates with a private Guadalupe River park and cypress-lined walking paths. One of the few New Braunfels communities offering true riverfront living at this scale.
Luxury
River Chase
Mid-$300Ks – $1M+
River Chase combines acreage lots with a private 58-acre Guadalupe River park, clubhouse, pools and trails. The community sits between New Braunfels and Canyon Lake, giving residents access to both worlds.
Luxury / upper mid-market
Havenwood at Hunters Crossing
$400Ks – $900K+
Havenwood at Hunters Crossing offers Hill Country living minutes from I-35. Larger lots, custom builders, and amenities like a private park and trails make it one of the most accessible upper-tier neighborhoods in New Braunfels.
Mid-market gated
Manor Creek
$385K – $636K
Manor Creek is an established gated neighborhood with clubhouse, pool, and larger homes on roughly 1/3-acre lots. A solid choice for buyers who want the security and amenities of a gated community without a luxury price tag.
Luxury
John Newcombe Estate
$385K – $1M+
Built around the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, this community offers country-club living with premium homesites and a tennis-centered lifestyle. A unique niche for buyers who want the community feel of an amenity-driven neighborhood.
Master-planned · new construction
Mayfair
$361K – $700K+
Mayfair is a 2,400-acre master-planned community on the north end of New Braunfels near historic Gruene, developed by Southstar Communities on land owned by the Texas General Land Office. With 300+ acres of parks, 35+ miles of trails, and the Midtown Mayfair shopping and dining district, it is built for families who want walkable amenities without leaving New Braunfels.
Master-planned · new construction
Veramendi
$390K – $950K
Veramendi is a 2,400-acre master-planned community developed by ASA Properties LLC since 2013. With 475+ acres of green space, an on-site elementary, the Ledge amenity center, and a Del Webb 55+ section, it is one of the most family-friendly and walkable new-construction options in New Braunfels.
Hill Country
Nearby Communities.
Buyers in the Hill Country often consider multiple towns. Here are the nearby communities Glen serves alongside New Braunfels.
15 to 25 miles northwest of New Braunfels
Canyon Lake
Median home price: $435,000
Canyon Lake offers true lake living minutes from New Braunfels. Buyers trade city convenience for waterfront access, larger lots, and a vacation-style Hill Country pace. The community attracts a mix of retirees and families drawn to boating, swimming, and lake recreation.
20 to 25 miles west / northwest of New Braunfels
Garden Ridge
Median home price: $749,000
Garden Ridge is one of the most affluent small communities in the San Antonio metro. With a median household income above $157K and a median home price around $749K, it draws buyers who want upscale established suburban living and quick access to Schertz, San Antonio, and the airport.