South New Braunfels
Subdivisions offer variety near Fischer Park, Lake Dunlap and shopping centers
Homes are often clustered around cul-de-sacs and grouped by similar architectural styles. The price range for a New Traditional home around Fischer Park is between $400,000 and $500,000. Prices between $300,000 and $360,000 are often associated with new builds around Lake Dunlap and brick or stone ranch homes sprinkled throughout the southern half of the neighborhood. Along I-35 and near two shopping centers are groups of double-wides offering carports, often in the $180,000 and $220,000 price range.
Locals head to Creekside for dining and retail
An H-E-B is across I-35 from Walmart in Walnut Square. The shopping center is also where The Redbird Listening Room – a lively music venue – is located. Less than a mile away is Granzin’s Meat Market, a family-owned market on McQueeney Road selling fresh meats, produce and deli meats. The Creekside shopping mall is home to chain shops and restaurants, which are concentrated in the northeastern part of town. Here, residents can find popular stores like Buc-ee's, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods. Chain restaurants in the area include LongHorn Steakhouse, Sea Island Shrimp House and DoubleDave's Pizzaworks. According to Cowey, Creekside is where all the locals prefer to shop and dine to avoid the crowds of tourists on the weekend. South New Braunfels gems include restaurants like Freiheit Country Store and Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre.
Nature is abundant in South New Braunfels
Fischer Park offers a little bit of everything: splash pads and playgrounds for kids, several miles of walking trails and two fishing ponds. “The park is huge, and it really is a great spot to enjoy some sunshine,” Cowey says. There’s a little auditorium that hosts a bunch of classes on nature and, I think, a summer camp.” Camp Comal Park sits along Lake Dunlap and has both softball and baseball fields open to the public. Downtown is surrounded by Hinman Island Park and Landa Park, which is home to Comal Springs, the largest natural freshwater springs in Texas. “I like to joke with friends that New Braunfels is the closest place to find clean water between all of our big cities,” Cowey says. Landa Park also features an 18-hole golf course, a miniature train and a tube chute into the Comal River.
Foreign language, arts and award-winning JROTC programs
Students can attend County Line Elementary School, which shares a B-plus Niche score with New Braunfels Middle School. Middle school students can enjoy creative outlets like band, choir and theater or take foreign language classes in French, German and ASL. New Braunfels High School is graded B on Niche. Its Marine Corps JROTC program is a repeat recipient of the Naval Honor Unit Award.
Wurstfest and Wassailfest
New Braunfels is chock-full of local events. Every fall, Wurstfest—a festival dedicated to German sausage—takes place over 10 days at the Wursthalle near Landa Park. On opening day, crowds cheer for the Keg Tapping Ceremony, followed by the time-old tradition of crowds eating sausage while shouting “Bite that Sausage!” in unison. However, Wassailfest is Cowey’s favorite. “You get to walk in and out of the stores downtown with a cup of hot apple cider; you’re running into your friends here and there,” Cowey says. “A few years ago, it snowed, and there were these big snowflakes falling, and kids were singing in the plaza. It was magical – like a Hallmark movie.” Summer brings Texas' largest county fair and weekend concerts at Landa Park, including a large Fourth of July celebration. Other annual events include Troutfest in the winter, Folkfest in the spring and Saengerfest in May, which fills downtown with local music, family games and food vendors. Schlitterbahn Waterpark, McKenna Children’s Museum and Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo are a few of the family-friendly attractions around South New Braunfels.
Getting in and around South New Braunfels
South New Braunfels' location on Interstate 35 makes it easy to get to nearby cities like San Antonio or Austin, which are approximately 33 miles and 48 miles away, respectively. According to Cowey, the infrastructure is way ahead of the city’s exponential growth. She admits it only takes about 15 minutes to get around the city. “They’re constantly working to expand the roads here,” Cowey adds. Currently, developments are underway to improve the intersection of I-35 and FM 725 with additional turning lanes. San Antonio International Airport is about 27 miles south of New Braunfels. For immediate healthcare needs, Riverside ER and New Braunfels ER & Hospital serve residents on the south side of I-35, and Resolute Baptist Hospital serves northeast next to New Braunfels National Airport.
High temps in New Braunfels
Homebuyers should be aware that South New Braunfels experiences heat waves; The summer of 2023 brought a heat index in the 110-degree range.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rich Valadez
Rich Valadez
JB Goodwin, REALTORS
(726) 444-5139
74 Total Sales
1 in South New Braunfels
$359,000 Price
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Jonathan Butler
Jonathan Butler
Keller Williams Realty
(210) 940-2883
78 Total Sales
1 in South New Braunfels
$392,000 Price
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Justin Brickman
Justin Brickman
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(726) 200-1034
113 Total Sales
2 in South New Braunfels
$295K - $307K Price Range
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Donna Baker
Donna Baker
JB Goodwin - New Braunfels
(830) 402-5337
32 Total Sales
3 in South New Braunfels
$297K - $363K Price Range
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Jeffrey Hendricks
Jeffrey Hendricks
Team Price Real Estate
(737) 260-5059
23 Total Sales
1 in South New Braunfels
$345,000 Price
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David Abrahams
David Abrahams
Phyllis Browning Company
(210) 610-2047
209 Total Sales
1 in South New Braunfels
$350,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Landa Park
Carroll "Udo" Hoffmann Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Camp Comal Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
Hinman Island Park
Fischer Park
- Fishing
- Playground
- Waterpark
Heather Glen Park
Pecan Crossing Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Avery Park Soccer Fields
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South New Braunfels | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South New Braunfels Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South New Braunfels, New Braunfels sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in South New Braunfels, New Braunfels over the last 12 months is $299,999, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$326,842
Median Sale Price
$299,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$309,490
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$251,033
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$301,425
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,415
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
12,696
Number of Homes for Sale
745
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
6.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,985
On par with the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,667
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,182
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
753
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1912 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 1911am - 2pm
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Wednesday, Jul 165 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
55,973
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,209
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,161
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
32.6%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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