Over 55 Communities in Texas..gaining in popularity (43 new and resale)
Downtown Austin and Colorado Riverphoto by K Patalsky
Over 55 communities in Texas continue to be a strong choice for retirement due to low cost of living and mild climate. I would add to that availability of retirement communities, job opportunities in city areas, and reasonable home prices. However, home prices have moved up in Texas in recent years.
The most popular areas for retirees are the Texas Hill Country and Georgetown.
Contents:
Dallas/Ft Worth area (separate page)Austin-Georgetown-Lakeway
Houston
San Antonio area/New Braunsfel
Newest Communities in Texas Chart
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New homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
Find 55+ homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area (separate page).
New in Austin Area-Georgetown-Lakeway
Downtown Austin and Colorado River photo by K Patalsky
LOCATION: Round Rock
FEATURE: Homes and resort amenities made for your new lifestyle
CONTACT: 4900 Fiore Trail, Round Rock - 512-845-7350 - Open Daily
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 mid-$200's.
- Now Open Gatlin Creek
LOCATION: Georgetown
FEATURE: Active Adult community in popular location
CONTACT: Century Communities - Gatlin Creek Dr. - 512-271-3817 - Selling from Information Center at different location while model is being built. 101 W. Red Bud Meadow (Call first to confirm location)
70 detached single-family condominium ranch homes | Minutes from medical and shopping | Selling from upper $200's (verify pricing)
Render by Del WebbLOCATION: Georgetown
FEATURE: Del Webb amenities
CONTACT: 1501 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown - 877-627-9700
Price: $-$$$ - From $208,990. About 45 minutes to Austin. Gateway to Texas Hill Country. Miles of scenic hiking, Village center, golf, fishable lake, indoor/outdoor pools and recreation. Three golf courses.
Photo by Jimmy JacobsLOCATION: Lakeway
FEATURE: Tuscan-style homes; Yacht Club and Marina
CONTACT: 111 Medici Ave., Lakeway, TX - 512-327-1200
In Lakeway by Legend Communities - In Texas Hill Country 25 minutes to downtown Austin. 200+ townhomes and villas start in low $300's to $600's - Upscale finishes - many customized options - Resort-style - Clubhouse with concierge - community library - Membership in Yacht Club and Marina - Lakeway Sailing Academy nearby. New and resale.
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 $300's. Just 300+ Townhomes, villas and golf estates. Now accepting reservations.
NextGen Homeplan design in Master Community
- The Overlook at 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
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.
Now Selling! - Wellspring at Tamarron
LOCATION: Katy
FEATURE: In master community Tamarron
CONTACT: Open Daily. 29031 Karloo Walk Court, Katy - 864-908-5660 (Terri, Sales)
By DR Horton - Gated enclave of only 109 medium-sized single homes to be built in the master community of Tamarron - From mid-$200's - resort amenities will include Lifestyle Director. Some lake view lots.
LOCATION: Conroe
FEATURE: In master community on Lake Conroe
CONTACT: 8302 Hibiscus Court, Conroe - 936-756-5770 - Open Daily
By Freedom Homes - Country ambience - Large 2-bedroom homes start $260's. In master community of Water Crest on Lake Conroe. Amenities include pools, recreation, clubhouse and more.
LOCATION: The Woodlands
FEATURE: Resort lifestyle
CONTACT: FM1488 and Old Conroe Rd., The Woodlands - 866-210-6878
North of Houston - Grand Opening now. Spacious homes from upper $200's-$400's. Plans from 1700SF. Models now open.
The Classic CollectionLOCATION: Richmond
FEATURE: Small to large square footage homes
CONTACT: 3031 Persimmon Grove, Richmond - 866-232-6072
Price: $-$$ smaller square footage 2-bedroom homes in garden collection from $180's - 29 miles southwest of Houston - Brazos Town Center across street - 3 collections: Garden, Classic, and Estate - Amenities and golf. Overnight stay available.
- 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.
More in Houston, Texas:
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 $230's. By Taylor Morrison. (Woodforest is a top master community.)
- Now Selling 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 low-$200's.
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
- 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
- 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 viewsThe 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.
- New The Orchards at Valley Ranch - By Freedom Homes in Valley Ranch master community. Medium to large 2-bedroom homes from $220's. Model coming soon. Call for appt.
9203 Sundrop Valley, San Antonio - 210-853-2113 - Open Daily
LOCATION: San Antonio
FEATURE: 28000 SF Clubhouse
CONTACT: 12318 Desert Palm, San Antonio - 210-937-1059 - Open Daily
At Alamo Ranch by Lennar - large homes designed to impress - Gated, luxury clubhouse with 2 pools, tennis court, trails, recreation and more. Start in $290's.
LOCATION: San Antonio
FEATURE: Del Webb amenities
CONTACT: Singing Water and Del Webb Blvd., San Antonio - 800-580-8436
Price: $-$$$ (starts high $100'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
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
Newest 55+ Communities in Texas Chart
| NAME | Location/Starting Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Water Crest on Lake Conroe | Conroe/$260's | See Houston |
| 2. Orchards at Valley Ranch | San Antonio/$200's | See San Antonio |
| 3. Wellspring at Tamaron | Katy/$200's | See More |
| 4. Del Webb at the Woodlands | The Woodlands/$200's | See More |
| 5. Tuscan Village Horseshoe Bay | Horseshoe Bay/$300's | See More |
| 6. Gatlin Creek | Georgetown/Upper200's | See More |
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