
861 Santa Cruz New Braunfels, TX 78132
Estimated payment $4,958/month
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
Keller Williams Heritage Brokerage Phone: (210) 493-3030 License #0654139 Listed on: 08/07/2025

Open House Schedule
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Saturday, August 23, 202511:00 am to 1:00 pm8/23/2025 11:00:00 AM +00:008/23/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Gift Deed | -- | None Available | |
Vendors Lien | -- | Old Republic Title | |
Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $410,000 | VA | |
Previous Owner | $235,200 | New Conventional |
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