849 Santa Cruz
About this property
Beautiful Hill Country Home in the gated Enclave of Mission Hills Ranch - This stunning 3,208 sq ft home is nestled on a private, landscaped one-acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac offering space, privacy, and convenience inside the city limits of New Braunfels. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. Elegant tray ceilings accent the formal dining room, family room, and primary suite, while crown molding adds a touch of sophistication throughout. True hardwood and tile flooring flow seamlessly across the home. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a newly replaced cooktop (2025), and dishwasher (2020), making it both stylish and functional. The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, with a spacious primary suite that includes built-in drawers and shelving in the large walk-in closet. The oversized 3-car garage offers approximately 775 sq ft of space and is finished with durable, slip-resistant epoxy flooring-perfect for storage, hobbies, or extra workspace. Perched on a hill, the home enjoys scenic Hill Country views from the front yard and the elevated second-level backyard patio. The upper rear portion of the property remains in its natural state, with mature oak and cedar trees providing beauty and natural privacy. Major recent upgrades include a new 50yr multi-dimensional shingle roof, gutters and exterior paint (July 2021) and a high-efficiency Trane 18 SEER variable-speed heat pump (Oct 2024) with approximately 10 years of remaining warranty. Energy efficiency is further improved with 20 inches of blown-in attic insulation with radiant barrier installed on the roof deck. The automatic sprinkler system was fully updated in January 2025 with a new control box and sprinkler heads throughout. Covered patio enclosed with AC in 2018. Combining luxury and comfort with hill country charm and appeal make this home special. The Enclave at Mission Hills Ranch is an exclusive, gated section within the larger Mission Hills Ranch subdivision. This community is located inside the city limits of New Braunfels which provides municipal benefits such as New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) trash services and city police protection. Off of Hwy 46, this places you with 15 minutes of Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Landa park with it's Comal spring fed pool, park train and walking trails, and the Gruene historic district with shopping and one of kind restaurants and music venues.
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About the Area
849 Santa Cruz is located in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, anchored by New Braunfels, a city founded by German Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels in 1845 whose heritage lives on in Wurstfest, historic Gruene, and the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers that draw millions of tubers and kayakers each summer.
The Comal River, the shortest river in Texas at just 2.5 miles, flows entirely within New Braunfels before joining the Guadalupe River. The Guadalupe River canyon through Canyon Lake creates dramatic limestone bluffs and one of the most scenic waterways in Central Texas. Canyon Lake reservoir sits in the northern part of the county.
New Braunfels had an estimated population of 98,700 as of 2023. The 78132 zip code has a median household income of $126,934, a median home value of $570,900, and a median age of 42.5. The average household size is 2.79 people.
San Antonio and Austin metro growth has made Comal County a premier destination for suburban buyers seeking Hill Country character with urban access. Tourism centered on the rivers, Schlitterbahn waterpark, and historic Gruene Hall, the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas, generates significant hospitality revenue alongside a booming residential real estate market.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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