Neighborhood Read
Should you consider 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.
Compare homes for sale, schools, HOA details, commute, amenities, and lifestyle fit before you tour Mayfair with Glen.
Daily Life
What does daily life in Mayfair feel like?
Mayfair is built to be pedestrian-friendly, no home is more than a five-minute walk from green space, and the planned Midtown Mayfair town square will add dining, retail, and offices on-site. Residents are mostly families, Austin and San Antonio relocators, and commuting executives drawn to schools and amenities. The community has a signature lake plus 35 miles of trails and 300+ acres of parks.
What Stands Out
What makes Mayfair different?
- 2,400-acre master-planned community
- 300+ acres of parks and 35+ miles of trails
- Midtown Mayfair shopping, dining, and work district
- Builders: Perry Homes, Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Scott Felder Homes
- Walkable amenities and proximity to Gruene
Schools
Which schools serve Mayfair?
Mayfair is in Comal ISD (ranked #52 best district in Texas on Niche), with the new on-site Mayfair Elementary at 5912 Guthrie Trail and nearby Freiheit Elementary (7/10 on GreatSchools, B+ Niche), Church Hill Middle (6/10), and Canyon High.
Commute
How's the commute from Mayfair?
Downtown New Braunfels is 7 miles and 10–15 minutes, Gruene 5–10, and Canyon Lake about 20. San Antonio runs 30–40 minutes and Austin 50–60 minutes (about 51 miles via I-35).
Nearby
What's nearby?
2Rivers Coffee and New Braunfels Coffee anchor the daily routine, with H-E-B minutes away and Muck & Fuss and Gristmill River Restaurant in Gruene. Landa Park is 10 minutes east for Comal/Guadalupe river access and the Aquatic Complex, with Hill Country golf and the future Midtown Mayfair retail and dining district on-site.
HOA
Is there an HOA in Mayfair?
HOA dues are mandatory and run about $35/month, covering ground maintenance, clubhouses, pools, playgrounds, parks, and trails.
Market
What's the Mayfair market doing?
Median sales have been around $509,900 (down about 20% YoY), with new builds spanning $279K to $840K+. Days on market are running 110–121, longer than the national average.
Buyer Fit
Who buys in Mayfair?
Buyers are predominantly families targeting schools and amenities, Austin and San Antonio relocators, commuting executives, and a small share of retirees. Investor activity is light because the focus is on new builds.
Build Options
New construction in Mayfair
Active new construction with quick move-ins available