Del Webb Sweetgrass

Independent Assessment

Del Webb Sweetgrass is a genuine, established, legally age-restricted 55+ community with a recorded, professionally managed homeowners' association (the Del Webb Sweetgrass Community Association, with its own resident portal and governing-document library) and a well-documented operating history dating to 2011, including a PulteGroup investor press release confirming completion of the 27,000-square-foot amenity center in 2012. As a Del Webb/PulteGroup community, it carries the same strong national-brand evidentiary base as the other Del Webb communities in this Fort Bend County cluster. Reporting on the community's current sales status varies: some directory listings describe new construction as sold out, while brokerage sites show a small number of active new and resale listings, so buyers should confirm current builder inventory directly. A current, specific recurring HOA dues dollar figure was not found — only that assessments are billed quarterly and that a one-time $1,500 capital contribution is collected at closing — and that gap should be closed by contacting the community association directly before purchase.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, amenity-rich Del Webb community close to US 59/I-69 and the Brazos Town Center retail corridor, with a large lake, walking trails, and a full-scale 27,000-square-foot clubhouse, are the best fit for Sweetgrass. Because the community is now well into its resale phase, buyers can also choose from roughly a decade and a half of home vintages and a range of price points rather than being limited to a single new-construction phase.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb (a PulteGroup brand) began construction of Sweetgrass in 2011 on a 500-acre site in Richmond, Texas, planning for roughly 1,500 single-story, single-family homes across 23 original floor plans ranging from about 1,148 to 2,636 square feet. The community's 27,000-square-foot amenity center was completed in 2012, per a PulteGroup investor press release. The community is reported as substantially built out as of the last update, with an active resale market and limited remaining new-construction activity; buyers should confirm current build-out status directly with Del Webb.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Del Webb Sweetgrass launched with new-construction pricing from the $140s, though that figure reflects pricing from the community's original early-2010s launch and should not be used as a current benchmark. Current resale activity is reported with a median sale/listing price around $349,000 to $350,000 and a median price per square foot near $190, with a recent reporting window showing the median sale price up roughly 13.6% year over year. Given the community's roughly decade-and-a-half construction history, buyers should request current comparables for the specific section and home vintage under consideration from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Reporting on Del Webb Sweetgrass's current sales status varies by source, with some directories describing new construction as sold out and others showing a small number of active new and resale listings; buyers should confirm current builder inventory directly with Del Webb. Given the community's roughly decade-and-a-half construction history beginning in 2011, resale buyers should budget for a full independent inspection, request the HOA's current financials and resale certificate, and compare recent closed sales for the specific section and home vintage under consideration.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Del Webb Sweetgrass are subject to Fort Bend County property tax and applicable Richmond-area school district and municipal utility district taxes at current local rates. Texas offers an Age 65 or Older homestead exemption (a separate age threshold from this community's 55+ HOA eligibility) administered through the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, which can freeze school district taxes at the level in effect when granted. Buyers should confirm current millage rates, any municipal utility district assessments, and their own eligibility for age-based exemptions directly with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District and Fort Bend County Tax Office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Sweetgrass offers a full-service, clubhouse-centered active-adult lifestyle built around its 27,000-square-foot amenity center, indoor and outdoor pools, and extensive fitness and studio programming, complemented by a 50-acre lake, a natural creek, and several miles of trails for residents who prefer outdoor recreation. A fully staffed lifestyle team organizes clubs, classes, and events, giving residents a structured social calendar typical of larger Del Webb communities, without the added scale (and golf-related costs) of the very largest Del Webb properties in Texas.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb Sweetgrass sits at 2500 FM 762 in Richmond, Fort Bend County, less than a mile from US 59/I-69 and directly across from the Brazos Town Center shopping, dining, and entertainment district. The community is roughly 25 miles southwest of downtown Houston, giving residents highway access into the city while remaining close to Richmond's historic downtown and the broader Sugar Land/Katy/Fulshear retail and medical corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb Sweetgrass is marketed and governed as a Del Webb 55+ active-adult community, consistent with Del Webb's standard occupancy policy requiring at least one resident per household to be age 55 or older, with no permanent resident under age 19, in line with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. The community's HOA, the Del Webb Sweetgrass Community Association, is a recorded Fort Bend County property owners' association with its own governing-document library. Buyers should confirm current occupancy rules and age-verification procedures directly with the community association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Del Webb Sweetgrass is substantially built out, buyers hoping for extensive new-construction choice and builder warranties may find limited remaining inventory and should confirm current availability directly with Del Webb. A current recurring HOA dues amount could not be confirmed, only that assessments are billed quarterly, which buyers should treat as an open item to resolve before purchase. Sweetgrass does not include a golf course, unlike some other large Del Webb communities in Texas, so golfers will need to look elsewhere or join an outside club.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Del Webb Sweetgrass is the most established of the three Del Webb communities in the Fort Bend County cluster, having begun construction over a decade before Del Webb Fulshear and Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill broke ground, and it offers the deepest resale inventory of the three as a result. Buyers who want a mature community with a large lake, extensive trails, and a fully built-out 27,000-square-foot clubhouse should focus on Sweetgrass, while buyers who want current new-construction options and builder warranties should compare it against the newer, still-selling Del Webb Fulshear and Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available new-construction and resale inventory, current builder pricing and incentives if any remain, and recent closed comparables for the specific section of Del Webb Sweetgrass under consideration.

Is Del Webb Sweetgrass legally age-restricted?

Yes. Del Webb Sweetgrass is marketed and governed as a Del Webb 55+ active-adult community, consistent with Del Webb's standard policy requiring at least one resident per household to be 55 or older, with no permanent resident under 19, in line with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework.

How many homes are planned for Del Webb Sweetgrass?

The community was planned for roughly 1,500 single-family homes on 500 acres. It is reported as substantially built out as of the last update, though sources vary on exact remaining new-construction inventory — confirm current status directly with Del Webb.

What is the HOA fee at Del Webb Sweetgrass?

Assessments are billed quarterly by the Del Webb Sweetgrass Community Association, and a one-time $1,500 capital contribution is collected at each home closing. A specific current recurring dues amount could not be confirmed; confirm directly with the community association.

Does Del Webb Sweetgrass have a golf course?

No. Sweetgrass does not include a golf course. Its amenities center on a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a 50-acre lake, and trails rather than golf.