Gruene
Enjoy dinner on Gruene River Grill's riverfront deck
The Gruene General Store is one of several businesses in Gruene's Historic District. In addition to selling various merchandise, from jarred preserves to vintage Coca-Cola memorabilia, the store has an old-fashioned soda fountain. Across Gruene Road, locals enjoy dinner and views of the Guadalupe River at Gruene River Grill or Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar, which operates out of the restored boiler room of the Gruene cotton gin. A farmers market is held every weekend in the historic district; however, residents also have an H-E-B near Interstate 35. New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside Shopping Mall is on the other side of the interstate, home to stores like Belk, Target and Best Buy.
Summers bring floats down the Comal River
According to Molak, there's something to look forward to throughout the year. In the springtime, flower petals cover the ground all around town. "It's the perfect time to enjoy a drink at the Grapevine," Molak says. "Summertime means floats down the river followed by a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream from the Gruene General Store." The Gruene Music and Wine Fest arrives each fall, followed by a visit from Cowboy Kringle at Christmas. And to warm up in the cold, locals choose to dine next to a potbelly stove or a roaring fire at the Gristmill. No matter the season, a visit to Gruene Hall is a must. "It's a museum you can party in any day of the week," Molak says. The original structure, built in 1878, has been preserved as much as possible and regularly hosts live music events. Weekends with the family can be spent at McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels, Hinman Island's Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo or the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, 17 miles away.
From subdivisions to the Guadalupe riverfront
Estates perched along the Guadalupe River are accompanied by a price tag well over $1 million, while new construction builds hugging the historic district are priced between $400,000 to $700,000. "The houses around Gruene are pricier because the land itself is more costly," says Joe Corwin, broker/owner of Weichert Realtors, Corwin & Associates. "There's not a lot of land there, so the demand is high." Subdivisions farther out offer larger, New Traditional Craftsman homes and custom builds priced between $300,000 and $400,000.Situated within the highly rated New Braunfels ISD
New Braunfels Independent School District students can attend Freiheit Elementary School, graded A-minus by Niche, before transitioning to Canyon Middle School and Canyon High School, which share an A Niche score. They can also apply to the Memorial Early College High School, graded A on Niche. Memorial Early College High partners with St. Philip's College to allow eligible students to earn college credit at the same time as their high school diploma.
Sunny afternoons spent on Hinman Island
There are a few local parks and community swimming pools tucked away in subdivisions on the outskirts of Gruene, but for outdoor fun, residents head to Landa Park on Hinman Island, 3 miles away in New Braunfels. The park features the 1.7-mile-long Panther Canyon Nature Trail, an 18-hole golf course and the Landa Park Aquatic Complex, a popular spot for its rope swing, swimming pools, treehouse and 10-foot water slide. Also on Hinman Island is Prince Solms Park, home to a "tube chute" used for sunny river floats down the Comal River.
Convenient access to Interstate 35
A day trip into the city is always an option. Gruene is halfway between San Antonio and Austin along Interstate 35, with San Antonio International Airport roughly 30 miles away. Public transportation is provided by Alamo Regional Transit; however, most travel by car. Residents can also traverse their neighborhood by golf cart. For immediate healthcare, PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of New Braunfels and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital are within 1 to 2 miles away.
Crime
Gruene has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4, which can be attributed to the New Braunfels Police Department's crime prevention programs that involve the community, such as the NBPD Citizens Police Academy.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Art Meister
Art Meister
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker D'Ann Harper
(726) 268-5086
66 Total Sales
1 in Gruene
$365,000 Price
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Melissa Claus
Melissa Claus
JLA Realty
(830) 626-9302
63 Total Sales
1 in Gruene
$330,000 Price
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Cody Posey
Cody Posey
Phyllis Browning Company
(830) 402-5169
11 Total Sales
1 in Gruene
$315,000 Price
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Dayton Schrader
Dayton Schrader
eXp Realty
(210) 879-1270
4,025 Total Sales
25 in Gruene
$286K - $557K Price Range
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Danny Charbel
Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 796-0337
388 Total Sales
1 in Gruene
$243,400 Price
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Kelley Harris
Kelley Harris
Stanberry REALTORS
(737) 204-8705
75 Total Sales
1 in Gruene
$135,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Landa Park
River Acres Park
Cypress Bend Park
Hinman Island Park
Heather Glen Park
Creekside Ranch Playground
Creekside Ranch Dog Park
Creekside Ranch
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gruene | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gruene Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gruene, New Braunfels sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Gruene, New Braunfels over the last 12 months is $357,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$391,990
Median Sale Price
$357,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$373,495
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$267,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
389
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,217
Number of Homes for Sale
240
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
7.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,079
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,848
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,437
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 2611am - 1pm
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Friday, Jul 254:30 - 6:30pm
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,015 - $1,860 per month
- Landhaus at Gruene
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 579+ Sq Ft
- 2080 Fm 1102
- New Braunfels, TX
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$1,250 - $2,505 per month
- The Sophie
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 659+ Sq Ft
- 108 Oak Creek Way
- New Braunfels, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,896
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,211
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,048
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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