$729,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 1PM $20K PRICE DROP

861 Santa Cruz New Braunfels, TX 78132

Estimated payment $4,958/month

Total Views 475
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,631 Sq Ft
$277 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Veramendi Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

Welcome to Your Dream Home in the Gated Enclave at Mission Hills Ranch.
Step into this stunning, fully customized single-story home featuring over $200,000 in premium upgrades. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open-concept layout, this home is designed for modern living and effortless entertaining.
Just off the entryway, you'll find a versatile office/flex room, ideal for working from home, a gym, or creative space. The fully renovated kitchen is a true showstopper—beautifully updated from top to bottom with new granite countertops, custom backsplash, and high-end finishes—perfect for creating meals and memories alike. Cozy up in the spacious living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, ideal for those cooler Texas evenings.
Major upgrades include: All new flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, new roof (2021), new HVAC system (2024), new water heater (2022), new water softener system (2022), solar panels added in 2021 with a 90% energy offset (valued at $40K)
The oversized 3-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop.
Located in a master-planned community, this home is minutes from top-rated schools, shopping, historic Gruene, Canyon Lake, and everything New Braunfels has to offer.
Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully upgraded home in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods in New Braunfels!

Listing Agent

Jim Chappel

Keller Williams Heritage Brokerage Phone: (210) 493-3030 License #0654139 Listed on: 08/07/2025

Keller Williams Heritage

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,009

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Mature Trees

HOA Fees

  • $69 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone Veneer
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,631 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Inside Utility

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Lone Star Elementary School
  • Oak Run Middle School
  • New Braunfels High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 17 / A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 121301
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Mission Hills Ranch HOA
  • Built by DR Horton
  • Mission Hills Ranch 5 Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Security Lighting

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,009

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$69 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Directions: Hwy 46 W from New Braunfels left on Walzem Mission Rd, right onto Santa Catalina, left on Santa Cruz.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.696
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Mission Hills Ranch 5
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Attribution Contact: (210) 493-3030
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Some Electric Appliances, Built-In Oven, Water Softener Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: All Bedrooms Down, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Primary Downstairs, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Split Bedrooms, Storage, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Breakfast Area, Custom Cabinets
  • Living Area: 2631.0
  • Private Spa: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: DR Horton
  • Construction Type: Masonry, Stone Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Security Lighting
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Outside City Limits, 1/2 to 1 Acre Lot, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Oversized, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Phone Available, Trash Collection Public, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 207.9
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Mission Hills Ranch HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: None, Curbs, Gated

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lone Star Elementary
  • High School: New Braunfels High School
  • Junior High Dist: New Braunfels ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak Run Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 121301

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11009.0
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $7,203 $480,315 $0 $0
2022 $8,270 $436,650 $63,850 $372,800
2021 $7,920 $383,510 $63,850 $319,660
2020 $8,098 $374,590 $63,850 $310,740
2019 $8,681 $392,470 $63,850 $328,620
2018 $7,905 $361,760 $63,850 $297,910
2017 $7,973 $365,680 $63,850 $301,830
2016 $7,500 $344,000 $63,850 $280,150
2015 $5,310 $330,470 $63,850 $266,620
2014 $5,310 $316,650 $63,850 $252,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $729,000 -2.7% $277 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $749,000 +82.7% $285 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold -- -- --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Sale $410,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $410,000 VA
Previous Owner $235,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

MLS Number: 588969

Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

APN: 35-0489-0160-00