Homes for Sale in Riverforest

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Riverforest is a low-turnover community. With roughly 80 homes and only a handful of sales in a typical year, most agents in the area have never sold one. Since 2024, only four Riverforest homes have sold through the MLS. Our team handled two of those sales, representing both the seller and the buyer on each, including the highest-priced sale in the community during that period. Hagan Cohle also closed an off-market Riverforest sale in that same window, one that never appeared on the MLS at all.

On the seller side, Frank Baker has been the listing agent on every Riverforest home our team has sold. Pricing here is not a simple comps exercise. Three river-frontage homesites, seven bluff homesites above the residents' park, and about seventy interior acreage lots all share one subdivision name, and there are rarely enough recent sales to lean on. Frank's 25+ years as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser is built for exactly this situation, and his sellers consistently credit that background for pricing accuracy, including sales at prices well above what other agents advised.

For buyers, Hagan brings a native's read on New Braunfels, where he was born and raised, and the patience a community like this demands. Riverforest buyers often wait a year or more for the right home to surface, and several of Hagan's clients have found theirs through off-market or pre-market conversations before a listing ever went live. He also works regularly with relocating and out-of-state buyers, including sight-unseen purchases supported by video walkthroughs.

Hunter Croan built The Hill Country Luxury Group around that kind of access. A significant share of the team's sales each year are off-market or never widely advertised, which matters most in a neighborhood where public listings are scarce. This is one of Hunter's favorite subdivisions.  He and his wife almost built their dream home there before building on Lake Dunlap. 

Living in Riverforest

Most of the luxury acreage communities around New Braunfels, including Vintage Oaks, Copper Ridge, and Havenwood, sit west of town along Highway 46. Riverforest takes a different approach. It sits about 2 miles from Gruene's historic district and about 6 miles from downtown, with the Creekside shopping and dining district roughly 4 miles away, so residents get 2 to 3 acre homesites and river access without trading away proximity to town.

New Braunfels itself supplies the rest: German heritage, live music at Gruene Hall, Wurstfest, and the rivers that made it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country in recent years. The wider Hill Country stays close too. Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Wimberley, and Blanco are all easy day trips, San Antonio is roughly 35 to 40 minutes south on I-35, and Austin is about an hour north, both depending on traffic.

River Access and Amenities

Every Riverforest homeowner has access to the community's private park on the Guadalupe River. Residents fish, swim, and picnic along the bank, and a quarter-mile walking path lined with mature cypress trees runs along the water. The neighborhood also has a private clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, and a playscape for children.

Riverforest is gated with controlled access, but it is not guard-staffed. Copper Ridge remains the only gated and guarded community in New Braunfels. Buyers who want a manned gate should weigh that difference; buyers who want a quieter gated setting a few minutes from Gruene tend to prefer Riverforest.

Homes and Homesites in Riverforest

Riverforest was developed between 2001 and 2007, and the homes are almost entirely custom builds on 2 to 3 acre homesites under mature live oaks. Styles run from Mediterranean and Tuscan-influenced to Texas Hill Country, and the finishes reflect those custom origins: iron entry doors, chef's kitchens, pools and outdoor living areas, oversized garages, vaulted ceilings, and multiple fireplaces are common.

The most important distinction for buyers is the water. Only three homesites in Riverforest have true river frontage. Seven more sit on the bluff above the residents' park, with river views and privacy that give them a waterfront feel without the frontage (they are priced comparably to true waterfrontage). The rest are interior acreage lots. Because these three property types trade at very different levels, current pricing is best read from the live listings and statistics above rather than from any fixed range.

Riverforest Schools

Riverforest is zoned to Comal ISD. Homes in the neighborhood currently feed Hoffmann Lane Elementary, Church Hill Middle School, and Canyon High School, and Hoffmann Lane is one of the most requested elementary campuses among the buyers we work with. Comal ISD is one of the fastest-growing districts in Texas and adjusts attendance zones regularly, so confirm current zoning with the district for any specific address before you buy.

Riverforest Real Estate FAQs

Is Riverforest a gated community?

Yes. Riverforest has a controlled-access gate but not a staffed guardhouse. Copper Ridge is the only gated and guarded community in New Braunfels.

How many homes are in Riverforest?

Roughly 80, and the community is nearly built out. There are a few lots left but rarely do they come available. Turnover is low, which is why only a few homes reach the market in a typical year.

Do all Riverforest homes have river access?

Every homeowner has access to the private residents' park and walking path on the Guadalupe River. Only three homesites have true river frontage, and seven more overlook the river from the bluff above the park.

How far is Riverforest from Gruene and downtown New Braunfels?

About 2 miles to historic Gruene, about 4 miles to Creekside, and about 6 miles to downtown New Braunfels. San Antonio is roughly 35 to 40 minutes and Austin about an hour, depending on traffic.

How often do homes come up for sale in Riverforest?

Rarely. Only a handful sell in a typical year, and some change hands without ever being listed. Setting up a luxury home alert catches new listings the day they hit the market, and our team's off-market relationships cover the rest.

How does Riverforest compare to other luxury neighborhoods in New Braunfels?

Riverforest trades the ridgeline views and newer construction of the Highway 46 communities for river access, mature trees, and a Gruene address. Our guide to the best neighborhoods in New Braunfels walks through the tradeoffs.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Riverforest?

If you own a Riverforest home and want to know what it would bring today, Frank Baker will prepare an appraisal-grade valuation, not a portal estimate. Start with a home evaluation. If you are looking to buy, Hagan Cohle will tell you what is coming before it hits the market. Contact our team and tell us what you are looking for. The Hill Country Luxury Group is the #1 group from the largest Keller Williams office in the world, with 200+ verified five-star reviews behind that ranking.