In 2021, it takes an average of 95 days to sell a house in Texas, which is about four days faster than the national average. However, depending on where in Texas you look, homes could sell much faster.
Where do homes spend the least amount of time on the market in the Lone Star State? Central Texas. Active adults love this part of the state—and it’s easy to see why. Retiring in the Texas Hill Country means you can enjoy some of the state’s best scenery, wine, and entertainment all close to home.
55places looked at the average number of days that homes spend on the market in any given community. Based on this data, we ranked the communities in Texas where homes sell fast. Read on to see the five active adult communities in Texas where homes sell the quickest.
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1. Scenic Hills – Schertz, TX
High $100s – Mid $300s
Next up on our list of Texas communities where homes sell fast is Scenic Hills. Homes in this 55+ community only spend an average of 85 days on the market. If you are looking for affordable Texas homes for sale and you want to live in an established community, see what Scenic Hills has to offer.
U.S. Homes constructed these single-family homes between 1982 and 1989. Residences range in size from 1,294 to 2,270 square feet, with some homes featuring plantation shutters, golf course views, open floor plans, and Corian countertops. Residents pay a reasonable HOA fee that covers guard service, an underground sprinkler system, lawn care, and common area maintenance.
Scenic Hills provides many opportunities for residents to stay physically and socially engaged. Homeowners can participate in ladies’ luncheons or golf outings, take up a new hobby at painting or quilting clubs, or stay active through water aerobics, line dancing, or tennis. Scenic Hills is home to a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse, an outdoor pool and patio, two tennis courts, four shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits. The community also provides RV parking.
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2. Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons – San Antonio, TX
High $300s – Mid $500s
Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons is situated inside the master-planned community of Cibolo Canyons. Homes in this active lifestyle community spend an average of 108 days on the market, making it one of the Texas communities where homes sell the fastest.
Active adult homebuyers looking for San Antonio homes for sale can explore single-family homes that range in size from 1,826 to 3,337 square feet. Some floor plans offer one or two stories and feature open layouts, formal dining areas, covered patios, and granite kitchen countertops.
Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons provides many opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other, including holiday parties, jog-a-thons, casino nights, and annual food drives. Residents can also connect with neighbors through Pilates, yoga, water aerobics, or Zumba groups. Homeowners have access to all the amenities within the larger master-planned community, including a fitness center, an aerobics studio, an outdoor Olympic-sized pool, and 207 acres of nature preserves. When grandkids come to visit, a soccer field and water park allow for a fun day in the sunshine.
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3. Hill Country Retreat – San Antonio, TX
Mid $200s – Mid $500s
Hill Country Retreat offers residents convenient access to all the natural splendors of the Texas Hill Country. Located just 20 miles from the heart of San Antonio, this 55+ community welcomes residents and visitors with cascading waterfalls and towering, mature oak trees at the entrance. Homes in Hill Country Retreat spend an average of 122 days on the market.
Upon completion, this active adult community is slated to contain more than 2,000 single-family homes. Active adult homebuyers can browse multiple floor plans that offer various elevations and upgrades. Homes range in size from 1,109 to 2,838 square feet and feature open floor plans and attached garages. Some of these energy-efficient residences include crown molding throughout and 10-foot ceilings. One floor plan also offers an optional second floor.
Hill Country Retreat features numerous amenities, including a fitness center, indoor pool, and indoor walking track at the 28,000-square-foot clubhouse. Outdoor amenities include walking trails, two tennis courts, and bocce ball courts.
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4. Veramendi – New Braunfels, TX
High $200s – Mid $300s
Active adult homebuyers can explore Texas homes for sale from multiple builders inside Veramendi. This active lifestyle community features single-family homes from homebuilders such as Pulte Homes, Perry Homes, Gehan Homes, and Scott Felder Homes. Homes spend an average of 152 days on the market in this New Braunfels community.
Plans for Veramendi call for more than 5,000 single-family homes set on approximately 2,400 acres. The first phase of this community will contain 650 residences ranging from 1,739 to 3,332 square feet. Upon completion, Veramendi will also include a town center, resort hotel, and numerous retail stores.
As the community grows, residents can enjoy an even greater array of amenities. Veramendi will include a community clubhouse with multipurpose spaces, an outdoor pool and patio, sports courts, and a playground. Homeowners can get to San Antonio in about 30 minutes, while Austin is only about an hour away.
