Over 55 Communities in Texas..gaining in popularity (43 new and resale)

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• New Regency at Santa Rita Ranch

LOCATION: Liberty Hill, Texas

FEATURE:   In award-winning master community of Santa Rita Ranch

CONTACT:  Ronald Reagan Blvd. and Tower Rd., Liberty Hill, TX - 833-405-8655

In resort-like, award-winning master community of Santa Rita Ranch, northwest of Austin, by Toll Brothers.  Pricing starts $400's.  Also near Georgetown, TX, area.  Ronald Reagan Blvd. and Tower Rd., Liberty Hill, TX - 833-405-8655

New in Austin Area-Georgetown-Lakeway

• Heritage at Vizcaya  

LOCATION:  Round Rock

FEATURE:   Homes and resort amenities made for your new lifestyle

CONTACT:   (Model home open daily to view or make appointment with agent) 4900 Fiore Trail, Round Rock -  512-845-7350 

Very convenient to downtown Austin with work centers, medical, educational and more.  2 and 3-bedroom medium to large single-story Taylor Morrison homes.  Planned amenities include pool, hot tub, fire pit, tennis, clubhouse, lifestyle director, and more.  Medium to large homes from $300's.

• Tuscan Village Lakeway    

LOCATION:  Lakeway 

FEATURE:   Tuscan-style homes; Yacht Club and Marina 

CONTACT:   111 Medici Ave., Lakeway, TX - 512-327-1200 

Award-winning 55+ community In Lakeway features Tuscan-style homes, Yacht Club and Marina. In Texas Hill Country 25 minutes to downtown Austin. 200+ townhomes and villas start in $400's to $600's (verify prices) - With upscale finishes and many customized options.  A resort lifestyle with clubhouse and concierge.  Membership in Yacht Club and Marina.  Lakeway Sailing Academy is nearby. 

•  Tuscan Village Horseshoe Bay

LOCATION:  Horseshoe Bay

FEATURE:   Nearby Horseshoe Bay Resort; Resort styled

CONTACT:   819 Summit Rock Blvd., Horseshoe Bay - 830-693-0424

Another Legend Communities Tuscan Village retirement community.  This one near Lake LBJ and HB Resort.  Prices start in $400's (verify).  Just 300+ Townhomes, villas and golf estates. 

NextGen Homeplan design in Master Community

• Rough Hollow Lakeway - Village Builders offers a Next Gen home which is a separate suite (a home within a home).  This suite can be used for parents, returning children, etc.  Not an over 55 community but this plan lends itself to many uses for those over 55. Priced in $300's. This community has an adult pool with swim-up bar. 903 Highlands Blvd., Lakeway - 512-617-1776

Austin Area Care Communities

• Emeritus at Plaza on the River - Continuing care community with independent and assisted living.  
  135 Plaza Dr., Kerrville - 512-774-3995

• Longhorn Village - associated with University of Texas for lifelong learning - Independent living apartments and luxury villas - life care available if needed - deposit and monthly fee -  amenities include pool, social activities, day spa.  Within Steiner Ranch master community and near Lake Travis.
  12501 Longhorn Pkwy, Austin - 512-266-5600

55+ Resale Communities in Austin

• Heritage Oaks - By Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes - in Georgetown. Property taxes in Georgetown among lowest in Texas.  Medium to large single homes started $280's.  4805 Big Bend Trail, Georgetown

• Lake Ridge - In the Rough Hollow Lakeway master community - Gated spacious courtyard homes adjacent to marina (not over 55).  From $500's. (Other offerings at Rough Hollow include large homes with casitas at The Bluffs.)  903-Highlands Blvd., Lakeway 

Also see our article about the Texas Hill Country

Go to Georgetown City Website  for more information.

new in houston area   Houston is the largest city in Texas.

• New  Gatherings at Westview

LOCATION:   Houston

FEATURE:      Luxury condos by Beazer Homes

CONTACT:    6804 Westview Dr., Houston - 281-214-0450

55+ community - new location northwest of Houston -  condo community.  From low $400's.

•  Del Webb at The Woodlands 

LOCATION:  The Woodlands

FEATURE:   Resort lifestyle

CONTACT:   FM1488 and Old Conroe Rd., The Woodlands - 866-210-6878

North of Houston - Spacious homes from $400's.  Plans from 1700SF.  Models now open.  Shown by appointment only.

• The Woodlands 

LOCATION:  The Woodlands

FEATURE:    Award-winning Master planned community

CONTACT:   Town Center: 2000 Woodlands Parkway
Development Company: 281-719-6300; Open: Every day

North of Houston - Many types of villages in this master planned community began in the 70's--Apartments, assisted living, over 55 and village-styled communities for golf, lake, gated and woodland. 

• Conservatory at Champion Forest

LOCATION:   Spring, TX

FEATURE:      Independent senior living by Discovery Senior Living 

CONTACT:     8215 Cypresswood Dr., Spring - 832-802-7477

1- and 2-bedroom senior apartments for lease.  Restaurant-style dining.  Housekeeping, wellness programs, concierge and many more amenities.  See their website or give them a call for more information.

More in Houston, Texas:

• Bonterra at Woodforest

LOCATION:  Montgomery

FEATURE:   Award-winning Large community

CONTACT:   102 Beautyberry Court - 281-670-1007 - Open Daily

Montgomery - Live life in a forest in the Houston area.  Planned 700 homes around Woodforest Golf Club.  Resort-style with future clubhouse, Lifestyle Director and lagoon pool.
Start $300's.  By Taylor Morrison. (Woodforest  is a top master community.) 

• Coming 2022 Del Webb Fulshear

LOCATION:  Fulshear

FEATURE:     Resort amenities

CONTACT:    FM 359, Fulshear - 281-626-8839 

Sign onto VIP List on their website for updates.

• Coming Soon Del Webb in Chambers Creek 

LOCATION:  Willis

FEATURE:    Tom Lehman designed golf course; private marina on Lake Conroe    

CONTACT:  Calvary Rd., Willis Tx - 936-220-4500

9 miles north of Conroe.  Interest List is available now.  Not priced yet.

• Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch

LOCATION:  Fulshear

FEATURE:   In award-winning master community

CONTACT:   5403 Golden Manor Dr. - 

By Taylor Morrison - this is the 2nd Bonterra Community in the Houston area. Gated community on 268 acres offering same amenities as the Woodforest community (verify).  Planned 700 single homes in this popular master community.  Starting $299's.  

• Eagles Trace

LOCATION:  Houston

FEATURE:   Care community

CONTACT:   14703 Eagle Vista Drive, Houston - 800-917-1060

By Erickson for 62+ - Care community in West Houston.  Deposit and monthly fee required (check financials when there is a deposit--% of deposits are not refundable until someone replaces it-verify.)  Independent apartment homes with care available if needed. Tour the Audubon Clubhouse.  Pool, activities, fitness, 2 restaurants.

Sold out in Houston area

• Bellavita at Green Tee by Village Builders - Near downtown Houston (17 miles) - Harris County - attached garden homes started in the $200's and Veranda Collection from $230's  - Clubhouse, pool, activities. Energy Star builder.  Resales.
  1548 N. Riviera Circle, Pearland

• Del Webb Sweetgrass - Sold out - Richmond - Small to large square footage homes  3031 Persimmon Grove, Richmond -Price: $-$$ smaller square footage 2-bedroom homes in garden collection were from $190's - 29 miles southwest of Houston - Brazos Town Center across street - 3 collections: Garden, Classic, and Estate - Amenities and golf. 

•  Grand Mission Estates - Richmond - Spacious patio homes - 8006 Bellaria Lake Lane - By Lennar - Spacious patio homes started from $200's-$300's.  

• Foster's Ridge by Freedom - Conroe - Master Community; large homes value-priced. 14002 Autumn Creek Ct., Conroe - Single homes started $280's.  Rec Center, pool and more.  Access to The Woodlands (verify).  Gated section for adults.  

•  Water Crest on Lake Conroe - Conroe - In master community on Lake Conroe - 8302 Hibiscus Court, Conroe - Country ambience - Large homes started $240's.  In master community of Water Crest on Lake Conroe. Amenities include pools, recreation, clubhouse and more.

• Heritage Grand - America by Lennar - Clubhouse, community center, pool, trails, gated for active adults. Just west of Houston in Katy.   

• Four Seasons at BellaVita by K Hovnanian Homes - Pearland near Houston area (17 miles) - Harris County - Sold out.

• Heritage Grand - K Hovnanian - 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, Katy, Texas - Katy in Fort Bend County near Houston (28 miles) - big homes and small prices - Sold out.

• Four Seasons Heritage at Towne Lake - K Hovnanian - Cypress in Harris County 27 miles Northwest of Houston - 2400 acre resort community. Stocked lake for fishing and boating. Hiking trails. 

• Heritage at Towne Lake In Cypress Texas by Village Builders - Price: $-$$ - Various resort-style collections started in $180's to upper $200's.   

• Bentwater on Lake Conroe in Montgomery 54 miles North of Houston. Luxurious resort with many amenities including golf, tennis, Yacht Club, Fitness, water, marina/boating.  Not age-restricted.
  100 Bentwater Dr., Montgomery, TX

• The Village at Tuscan Lakes by Pulte Homes - League City near Houston. Gated single medium to large size homes started high $100's ($190's). 2-3 bedroom ranch homes.  Minutes to Galveston. 2 collections:  Classic and Estate. Check out some of the amenities:
• outdoor pool with beach entry and outdoor spa
• 12000 SF clubhouse and recreation
•  social clubs, volunteering, card games, recreation and more
  League City Pkwy and Tuscan Village Dr. - 866-864-6631

• Wellspring at Tamarron Sold Out - Katy - In master community Tamarron - 29031 Karloo Walk Court, Katy 

By DR Horton - Gated enclave of only 109 spacious single homes. Started from upper $200's - resort amenities - Some lake view lots.

• Windsor Lakes  The Woodlands  - North of Houston - Resort lifestyle - lock up and go - Montgomery college for lifelong learning classes designed for seniors.  Pool, hot tub, activities, billiards, shuffleboard. Front lawns maintained.  1 Lake Windsor Circle, The Woodlands, TX
  

New in San Antonio

Texas Hill Country
mountain views

The Northern part of San Antonio features medical centers and universities. There are biking and hiking trails in its parks and in The Hill Country.  This is one of the most popular areas for retirement in Texas. The "Y" is active here.  Nutrition-conscious menus in its restaurants are common. Thousands of students and academics live in the area. 

• Hill Country Retreat by Del Webb

LOCATION:  San Antonio

FEATURE:   Del Webb amenities

CONTACT:   12801 Thornbrooke, San Antonio - 210-741-9720

(starts $200's) - Premier gated active adult community in San Antonio - Entry features cascading waterfalls for a private resort feeling. Drive down Del Webb Blvd. to experience water fountains, paths and beautiful 2-3 BR ranch homes. Area features beautiful hill country views and lots of wildlife.  28,000 SF Amenity Center - Projected homes: 2000    

• Dominion Village San Antonio

LOCATION:  San Antonio

FEATURE:   Gated golf community

CONTACT:   8 Dominion Dr., San Antonio

Within golf membership community - gated, concierge, clubhouse, housekeeping, fitness, heated pool and more. Independent and assisted living.   210-887-5500

• Independence Hill and Independence Village

LOCATION:  San Antonio

FEATURE:   Independent living

CONTACT:   20550 Huebner Rd., San Antonio - 210-615-4000

At Stone Oak San Antonio - age 62+ concierge, walk paths, hobby studios. Independent retirement community with services and resort-styled.  Deposit required.   

Sold in San Antonio

New Braunfels Between San Antonio and Austin:

• The Enclave at Westpointe Village - Texas Hill Country By Chesmar Homes - 32 miles to San Antonio - 48 miles to Austin - Near Canyon Lake - walk to shopping - large 2 to 5 bedroom homes started upper $200's to mid-$300's.  411 Mission Hill Run, New Braunfels  SOLD 

• The Orchards at Valley Ranch - San Antonio - In Valley Ranch master community by Freedom Homes - 9203 Sundrop Valley, San Antonio - Medium to large 2-bedroom homes started from $290's.  Focus on active adults.  Resort amenities. 

• The Reserve at Hill Country Retreat - Sold At Alamo Ranch by Lennar - large homes designed to impress - Gated, luxury clubhouse with 2 pools, tennis court, trails, recreation and more.   28000 SF Clubhouse  -  Started in $290's.  12318 Desert Palm, San Antonio

Newest 55+ Communities in Texas Chart





NAME	Location/Starting Price	Link
1. Regency at Santa Rita Ranch	Liberty Hill/$400's	See More
2. Orchards at Valley Ranch-SOLD	San Antonio/$200's	See More
3. Del Webb at the Woodlands	The Woodlands/$200's	See More
4. Del Webb Fulshear	Fulshear/$Coming	See More
5. Gatherings at Westview	Houston/$400's	See More
6. Del Webb in Chambers Creek	Willis/Coming	See More

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Most Viewed on this Page

#1:   Tuscan Village - Lakeway

#2:   Sun City Texas in Georgetown

#3:   Heritage at Vizcaya - Round Rock

#2:   Del Webb's Hill Country Retreat in San Antonio

My Notes

(Price changes are from when this page was updated not when the community changed prices and doesn't include all communities.)

---Added to Coming in 8/26/21:  Regency at Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill near Georgetown; Del Webb Fulshear - coming 2022; Coming soon: Del Webb in Chambers Creek 5/2022

---Added to Final Opportunities to buy 8/26/21:  The Orchards at Valley Ranch

---Sold: Fosters Ridge

---Prices Changed 8/26: Bonterra at Woodforest starting prices changed from $250's to $260's; Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch prices changed from low $200's to upper $200's; Sun City Texas start prices changed from $200's to low $300's; Foster Ridge start price from $200's to $280's; Orchards at Valley Ranch start price changed from $270's to $290's.    

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