Hill Country Retreat

Independent Assessment

Hill Country Retreat is confirmed as a genuine, legally age-restricted 55+ community with a recorded homeowners' association (its management certificate is on file with the Texas HOA registry) and explicit age-restriction language published by the HOA itself: at least 80% of occupied homes must include a resident age 55 or older, and no one under age 19 may reside there. This is a materially stronger evidentiary basis than the region's smaller, regional-builder communities in this cluster, since Del Webb/PulteGroup is a national active-adult specialist with a long, consistently documented track record. Reported total home-count figures vary modestly across sources (1,904 planned homes per some HOA-referenced figures, versus roughly 1,900 to 2,090 built homes per secondary real-estate directories), which is attributed to the community reaching full build-out over its nearly two-decade construction history rather than to any doubt about its status as a real, currently operating community. Because new construction is sold out, all current purchase activity is resale.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, fully built-out Del Webb community with a large, resort-scaled clubhouse and an active roster of 100+ clubs, but who are comfortable buying resale rather than new construction, are the best fit for Hill Country Retreat. Its location within the larger Alamo Ranch master plan also suits buyers who want easy access to Alamo Ranch's broader retail, dining, and entertainment options alongside their age-restricted community's own amenities.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb began construction of Hill Country Retreat in 2006 within Alamo Ranch, San Antonio's largest master-planned community, with some sections also built by Village Builders. The community is composed primarily of one-story single-family homes, though some newer models offer an optional second floor. Reported figures describe a planned total of 1,904 single-family homes, with the community now fully built out and reported at roughly 1,900 to 2,090 homes depending on the source; new-construction sales through Del Webb are closed, and the community trades entirely on the resale market as of the last update.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Resale pricing at Hill Country Retreat is reported in the roughly $300,000 to $600,000 range depending on home size, age, updates, and location within the community, with one reported area average sale price around $338,500. Because the community was built out over nearly two decades, pricing varies significantly by section and home vintage; buyers should request current comparables for the specific phase and home age they are considering from a local agent rather than relying on community-wide averages.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Hill Country Retreat is sold out of new construction, so all current purchase activity is resale. Given the community's nearly two-decade construction history (2006 to roughly 2024), resale buyers should budget for a full independent inspection, request the HOA's current financials and governing documents, and compare recent closed sales for the specific section and home vintage they are considering rather than relying on community-wide pricing averages.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Hill Country Retreat are subject to Bexar County property tax and applicable San Antonio-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 Bexar Appraisal District, which can freeze school district taxes at the level in effect when granted. Buyers should confirm current millage rates, any special-district assessments tied to the Alamo Ranch master plan, and exemption eligibility directly with the Bexar Appraisal District and Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Hill Country Retreat offers a well-established, socially active 55+ lifestyle centered on its 28,000-square-foot Resort clubhouse and a large roster of more than 100 resident clubs and groups. Its position within the much larger Alamo Ranch master-planned community gives residents easy access to Alamo Ranch's broader shopping, dining, and entertainment corridor beyond the age-restricted section's own gates, a distinguishing feature relative to standalone 55+ communities without a surrounding master plan.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Hill Country Retreat sits on San Antonio's far west side within the Alamo Ranch master-planned community, strategically positioned near Loop 1604 and Highway 151. This location places residents within roughly a 30-minute drive of downtown San Antonio and San Antonio International Airport, with convenient access to the broader Alamo Ranch retail and dining corridor along Culebra Road and Alamo Ranch Parkway.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Hill Country Retreat is confirmed by its own homeowners' association as a legally age-restricted community: at least 80% of occupied homes must include one resident age 55 or older, and no one under age 19 may reside in the community, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. The Hill Country Retreat Community Association, Inc.'s management certificate is on file with the Texas HOA registry, and the association's Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) are published as public governing documents. Buyers should confirm current occupancy rules and age-verification procedures directly with the association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Hill Country Retreat is sold out of new construction, buyers cannot purchase directly from Del Webb here and must work through the resale market, which means home age, finishes, and condition will vary considerably across a community built out over nearly two decades (2006 to roughly 2024). Reported total home-count figures are not fully reconciled across sources (1,904 versus roughly 1,900-2,090), so buyers should confirm the current, exact figure with the HOA. The community's amenity package, while substantial, does not include golf, which may matter to buyers comparing it against golf-anchored communities elsewhere in the region.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the San Antonio/Hill Country active-adult cluster, Hill Country Retreat is the most established community, having reached full build-out and sold-out status roughly two decades after Del Webb began construction in 2006 — in contrast to Del Webb New Braunfels at Veramendi, a newer Del Webb community still in active new-construction sales in Comal County. Buyers who want a mature, fully resale community with a very large clubhouse and club roster should focus on Hill Country Retreat, while buyers who want new-construction options from a national active-adult brand in this region should also consider Del Webb New Braunfels at Veramendi or Toll Brothers' Regency at Esperanza in Boerne.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and pricing for the specific section of Hill Country Retreat under consideration.

Is Hill Country Retreat legally age-restricted?

Yes. The community's own homeowners' association confirms residency requires at least 80% of occupied homes to include a resident age 55 or older, with no one under age 19 permitted to live there, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework.

Can I buy new construction in Hill Country Retreat?

No. The community is sold out of new construction as of the last update. All current purchase activity is on the resale market; confirm current available inventory with a local agent.

How many homes are in Hill Country Retreat?

Reported figures vary: some HOA-referenced sources cite 1,904 planned homes, while secondary real-estate directories describe the built-out community at roughly 1,900 to 2,090 homes. Confirm the current exact count with the Hill Country Retreat Community Association.

What is The Resort at Hill Country Retreat?

The Resort is the community's 28,000-square-foot clubhouse, featuring an indoor lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and space supporting more than 100 registered resident clubs and groups.