Where to Live
New Braunfels Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities.
From guarded gates to acreage estates, compare the New Braunfels neighborhoods Glen knows well, plus the nearby Hill Country communities many buyers also consider.
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Which New Braunfels neighborhoods should you compare?
The right neighborhood depends on what you need. For gated luxury, buyers often compare Copper Ridge and Riverforest. For Hill Country acreage with resort amenities, Vintage Oaks. For newer master-planned communities, Veramendi and Mayfair. For established mid-market neighborhoods, River Chase and Manor Creek. Glen has sold in all of them and can help you compare. Read more in our blog for market updates and neighborhood deep dives.
New Braunfels
New Braunfels Neighborhoods.
Luxury
Copper Ridge
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Communities Near New Braunfels.
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
Canyon Lake is a recreational and lifestyle-driven market where buyers often care as much about location, land, lake access, and Hill Country scenery as they do about the house itself. It fits full-time residents, second-home buyers, and buyers who want more space near New Braunfels.
25 to 30 miles west / southwest of New Braunfels
Bulverde
Bulverde gives buyers a Hill Country setting with a mix of acreage, custom homes, executive properties, and newer subdivisions. It is a strong fit for buyers who want more land and privacy while staying within reach of New Braunfels and north San Antonio.
20 to 25 miles west / northwest of New Braunfels
Garden Ridge
Garden Ridge is a premium, low-density suburb with a higher price point than many nearby markets. It appeals to buyers who want established homes, larger lots, mature trees, and a quiet residential setting close to north San Antonio and New Braunfels.
inside New Braunfels of New Braunfels
Gruene
Gruene is the historic river district inside New Braunfels, known for Gruene Hall, walkable shops, restaurants, and quick Guadalupe River access. Buyers choose it for character and lifestyle, not bargain pricing or subdivision uniformity.
15 to 20 miles southeast of New Braunfels
Seguin
Seguin is a more affordable, slower-moving market than many Hill Country luxury pockets. That can help first-time buyers, value-focused buyers, and investors who want negotiation room southeast of New Braunfels.