San Marcos, TX · Brookfield Residential · From $272K · HOA $255/mo with lawn care included · The most affordable entry to Kissing Tree and full access to The Mix amenity campus
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Talk to a Specialist →The Villas at Kissing Tree are attached homes (paired homes) that provide access to all of Kissing Tree's amenities — The Mix campus, the pools, pickleball courts, walking trails, and the golf course — at a price point that starts under $300,000. For buyers who want the Kissing Tree experience and Hill Country setting but cannot or do not want to spend $500K+ on a single-family home, the Villas are a legitimate option worth evaluating carefully.
The HOA of $255/month includes individual unit lawn care — a meaningful benefit that makes the all-in monthly cost very competitive. A single-family Kissing Tree buyer paying $263/month plus $125/month lawn service = $388/month total. A Villa buyer pays $255/month with lawn care included. The Villa is actually less expensive on an all-in monthly basis than the base single-family option.
Attached homes share walls with neighbors. Privacy, noise transmission, and the ability to customize your exterior are all reduced compared to a detached single-family home. Resale demand for attached homes in 55+ communities is generally solid but less deep than for single-family homes. For buyers who are comfortable with attached living — many coming from condos or townhomes in their previous location — this is a non-issue. For buyers who have always lived in detached homes and value exterior privacy, it warrants a clear-eyed evaluation before purchasing.
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| Component | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HOA (includes lawn care) | $3,060/yr ($255/mo) | All Kissing Tree amenities included |
| Property tax (est. $320K home, 65+ primary) | ~$3,200–$4,500/yr | Hays County; after all 65+ exemptions |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$1,400–$2,000/yr | Attached home; lower than single-family |
| Est. annual housing costs (ex-mortgage) | ~$7,660–$9,560/yr ($638–$797/mo) | |
For a buyer purchasing at $300K with a modest mortgage, total monthly housing costs (mortgage + HOA + tax + insurance) can be structured well under $2,500/month — making the Villas at Kissing Tree one of the most affordable full-amenity 55+ options in the Austin-San Antonio corridor.
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