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New Braunfels TX New Construction Buyer Guide 2026 — Veramendi, Hill Country, Austin-SA Corridor
New Braunfels TX: 35.5% population growth 2020-2025. Veramendi 2,400ac MPC (phase 2 opening 2026, 500+ new homesites, $400s+). Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder, Drees, David Weekley, Del Webb 55+. 32 mi San Antonio / 50 mi Austin. Hill Country rivers. No TX income tax.
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New Braunfels TX — New Construction Buyer’s Guide 2026
One of the fastest-growing cities in the United States — 35.5% population increase 2020–2025. Midpoint between San Antonio (32 miles) and Austin (50 miles). Veramendi master plan: 2,400 acres, 6,000+ homes, 480 acres of parks, Hill Country views. From the $400s.
35.5%
New Braunfels population growth 2020–2025 — Census Bureau estimates 122,492 residents in 2025, up from 90,403 in 2020 — one of US’s fastest-growing mid-size cities
32 miles
Distance from New Braunfels to Downtown San Antonio — 35–40 min via I-35; Austin 50 miles north (55–65 min)
2,400 acres
Veramendi master plan size — ASA Properties developer; 6,000+ homes at buildout; 480 acres of parks and green space
$400s
Veramendi new construction entry in next phase (Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder, Drees Custom) — some 100-ft lots available
4 schools
On-site schools at Veramendi: Goddard School, Veramendi Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Howard Payne University NB campus
9 miles
Natural hiking trails planned at Veramendi — plus Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark all minutes away
Why New Braunfels Is the Austin-SA Corridor’s Most Anticipated New Construction Market
San Antonio and Austin are both capacity-constrained for affordable master-planned new construction. New Braunfels sits at their midpoint on I-35 — the second-busiest US interstate by truck traffic — with access to both metros’ job markets. The population growth rate (35.5% in 5 years) is not driven by retirement migration like Florida’s growth corridors; it’s driven by working-age families commuting to San Antonio and remote workers choosing Hill Country lifestyle. Veramendi is the anchor MPC — 2,400 acres with 480 acres of parks, a second amenity center breaking ground in 2026, and builders including the strongest custom and semi-custom names in Central Texas.
Veramendi — 2,400-Acre Master Plan
480 acres of parks, The Ledge amenity center (now open), second hillside amenity center (breaking ground 2026 with resort pool, pickleball, sport court, A/C indoor space), 9+ miles hiking trails, Blieders Creek greenbelt. Four on-site schools.
Hill Country Location + River Access
New Braunfels is set in Texas Hill Country with Comal River (spring-fed, constant 68°F) and Guadalupe River flowing through city limits. Canyon Lake 20 minutes west. Schlitterbahn Waterpark on the Comal River. Nature lifestyle unmatched in the Austin-SA corridor.
Mid-Point Between Two Major Job Markets
San Antonio (32 miles, 35–40 min via I-35): USAA, Valero, CPS Energy, South Texas Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio. Austin (50 miles, 55–65 min): Apple, Tesla, Samsung, Dell, Oracle. New Braunfels residents can realistically commute to either.
Phase 2 Now Opening — 500+ Homesites
Veramendi’s next phase brings 500+ new homesites including select lots backing Blieders Creek and 100-ft lots (first time available in Veramendi). Lots homesite-ready early 2026. Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder, Drees Custom all entering new phase.
$0 Texas Income Tax
Texas has no state income tax. For San Antonio and Austin commuters earning $100K–$200K, this saves $7,000–$20,000/year vs. California, Oregon, or other high-tax origin states. New Braunfels homestead exemption also available.
NBISD — New Braunfels ISD Schools
New Braunfels Independent School District serves Veramendi. Veramendi Elementary opened 2017 on Oak Run Parkway. Lamar Elementary relocated to new facility 2025. NBISD serves nearly 10,000 students. Plus 4 on-site schools including Goddard (private) and Howard Payne University NB campus.
New Braunfels Builder Landscape 2026
| Builder | Community/Phase | Price Range | Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Homes | Veramendi Phase 2 | From $400s | SFH | Award-winning Central TX builder; entering Veramendi phase 2 |
| Perry Homes | Veramendi Phase 2 | From $400s | SFH | Major San Antonio / Austin builder; 40–70 ft lot options |
| Scott Felder Homes | Veramendi Phase 2 | From $400s | SFH | Custom-grade production builder; Central TX specialist |
| Drees Custom Homes | Veramendi Phase 2 | From $400s+ | SFH | Semi-custom; 100-ft lots available in phase 2 |
| David Weekley Homes | Veramendi Phase 2 | From $400s | SFH 50-ft lots | National semi-custom builder entering Veramendi |
| Coventry Homes | Veramendi existing phases | From $406,990 | SFH | Active in current Veramendi sections |
| Del Webb | Veramendi 55+ | TBD | Active adult SFH | Del Webb 55+ component within Veramendi master plan |
| Pulte Homes | Veramendi | Active phases | SFH | Pulte active in Veramendi sections |
Frequently Asked Questions — New Braunfels New Construction
Why is New Braunfels growing so fast?
New Braunfels grew 35.5% from 2020–2025 (Census Bureau data, 122,492 residents in 2025). The growth drivers are structural: (1) mid-point location between San Antonio and Austin on I-35 enabling dual commute access; (2) Texas’ zero income tax and lower cost of living vs. California and Pacific Northwest origin markets; (3) Texas Hill Country lifestyle (Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Schlitterbahn) at price points unavailable in either metro. New Braunfels was ranked the second-fastest growing US city in 2022–2023 by SmartAsset.
What is Veramendi in New Braunfels TX?
Veramendi is a 2,400-acre master-planned community in New Braunfels, TX developed by ASA Properties. It will include 6,000+ homes at full buildout across multiple phases. Current amenities: The Ledge amenity center, 480+ acres of parks, 9+ miles of hiking trails, Blieders Creek Greenbelt. On-site schools: Goddard School, Veramendi Elementary, Lamar Elementary (new facility 2025), Howard Payne University NB campus. Phase 2 opening 2026 with 500+ homesites and a new hillside amenity center (resort pool, pickleball, A/C gathering space). Builders: Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder, Drees Custom, David Weekley, Coventry, Del Webb (55+), Pulte.
How far is New Braunfels from Austin and San Antonio?
New Braunfels is approximately 32 miles from Downtown San Antonio (35–40 minutes via I-35 North) and approximately 50 miles from Downtown Austin (55–65 minutes via I-35 North). New Braunfels International Airport is within the city. San Antonio International Airport is 40 minutes. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 60 minutes. The I-35 corridor between New Braunfels and both cities is the most heavily trafficked stretch of Texas highway — morning commute southbound to San Antonio and northbound to Austin can add 15–20 minutes during peak hours.
Is Veramendi in New Braunfels a good investment?
Veramendi’s investment thesis is supported by: (1) 35.5% population growth 2020–2025 creating sustained demand; (2) constrained new construction supply in San Antonio and Austin pushing buyers to New Braunfels; (3) Hill Country lifestyle amenities (rivers, trails, Hill Country views) that appreciate independently of metro market cycles; (4) I-35 corridor dual job market access. Phase 2 opening in 2026 with 500+ new homesites suggests developer and builder confidence in continued absorption. Own Luxury Homes® models Veramendi resale trajectory vs. competing New Braunfels submarkets. 407-900-7030.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873New Braunfels is one of the three most structurally sound new construction investment markets in Texas right now, alongside Katy/Houston and the New Braunfels corridor. The population growth is working-age families, not retirees. The job market access is dual — San Antonio AND Austin. The Hill Country lifestyle is real and increasingly sought. Register before any Veramendi builder contact. 407-900-7030.
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— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)
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