1,904 homes, 20+ years of resale history, and a consistently active market. What homes actually sell for, what drives price per square foot, how long things sit, and how to approach an HCR purchase without leaving money on the table.
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Talk to a Specialist →Most 55+ communities in this market are either active builds (no resale yet) or small enough that resale inventory is sporadic. Hill Country Retreat is neither. At 1,904 homes with a community that began in 2002, HCR generates consistent resale inventory — typically 30–60 homes on market at any given time, with 150–200+ transactions per year across price tiers.
This volume creates real pricing data. Unlike smaller communities where one outlier transaction can skew perceived value, HCR has enough comparable sales to establish reliable price ranges by plan, section, condition, and amenities. The market is transparent if you know how to read it.
HCR pricing follows three primary variables: builder section (Del Webb vs. Village Builders), square footage tier, and condition/update level. Location within the community (greenbelt vs. interior, cul-de-sac vs. through street) adds secondary variance.
| Plan Tier | Sq Ft Range | Price Range (2026) | $/Sq Ft Est. | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL WEBB — WILLOW BEND (Entry) | ||||
| Juniper / Sycamore | 1,109–1,232 | $250K–$295K | $215–$240 | 45–75 days |
| Redbud / Magnolia | 1,352–1,496 | $280K–$330K | $205–$225 | 35–55 days |
| DEL WEBB — SUN MEADOW (Mid-Range) | ||||
| Lantana / Bluebonnet | 1,569–1,659 | $295K–$355K | $195–$215 | 25–45 days |
| Windmill / Primrose | 1,757–1,818 | $325K–$390K | $185–$215 | 15–30 days |
| Indigo / Verbena | 1,910–1,977 | $345K–$410K | $180–$210 | 20–35 days |
| Paintbrush / Sagebrush | 2,046–2,108 | $365K–$430K | $178–$205 | 18–35 days |
| Meadowlark | 2,288 | $390K–$460K | $170–$200 | 15–28 days |
| DEL WEBB — SAGE (Premium Single-Story) | ||||
| Cypress / Pecan | 2,056–2,138 | $375K–$450K | $180–$210 | 20–40 days |
| Mesquite / Live Oak | 2,247–2,346 | $410K–$490K | $175–$208 | 18–35 days |
| Hackberry | 2,456 | $440K–$520K | $178–$212 | 20–40 days |
| Savannah (w/ loft finished) | 2,669+ | $470K–$560K | $176–$210 | 25–50 days |
| VILLAGE BUILDERS | ||||
| Seguin / Brenham | 2,150–2,290 | $400K–$480K | $186–$210 | 20–40 days |
| Fredericksburg / Kerrville | 2,441–2,584 | $445K–$530K | $182–$205 | 18–38 days |
| Boerne / Bandera | 2,710–2,838 | $490K–$580K+ | $180–$205 | 25–50 days |
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Within the community, pricing varies by lot position:
With 29 floor plans across two builders, touring without a plan target is inefficient. Identify your sq ft range, whether you want one story (all plans except Savannah), and whether Village Builders newer construction matters enough to pay the premium. Then set MLS alerts by sq ft range. Most HCR listings don't specify plan name — filter 1,750–1,900 sq ft for Windmill tier, 2,200–2,350 for Meadowlark tier.
The biggest buyer error at HCR is comparing a $380K updated Windmill to a $340K original-condition Windmill without pricing in the renovation cost. A $340K home needing $35K in kitchen/bath/paint/flooring updates is a $375K purchase — and the $380K updated home likely closes faster and competes for the same buyer pool.
Get the inspection first, then run the true cost comparison. A home priced $40K below market that needs $50K in deferred maintenance is not a deal.
Windmill, Sagebrush, Meadowlark, and Live Oak in good condition at market pricing typically close in 15–30 days with multiple offers in a normal market. If you see one of these plans priced at or slightly below comparable sales, submit quickly. Waiting 2–3 days to "think about it" on a well-priced mid-range HCR home has a meaningful probability of losing the listing.
Any HCR listing past 60 days has a problem — price, condition, or both. At 90+ days, sellers are typically motivated. These are the homes where you can negotiate meaningfully below asking. The most common reason: overpriced at listing, now sitting. Run comps on condition-adjusted comparables to find the real market value and offer accordingly.
Hill Country Retreat charges a working capital contribution due at closing from the buyer — typically equivalent to 2 months of HOA dues (~$370). This is a one-time payment to the HOA's operating reserve, not a recurring charge. It's standard in larger PulteGroup/Del Webb communities but catches buyers off guard if their agent doesn't mention it during the offer stage.
Factor this into your closing cost estimate. It's not negotiable — it's an HOA requirement, not a seller charge.
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