Guadalupe River Oaks is a relatively small neighborhood on the northern side of New Braunfels & Gruene. It was first began in the late 1970's as what I like to call a "ranchette" Neighborhood. In order for a home to have enough room for a well and a standard septic system, the county regulated the size of the lot to a minimum of 5 acres. The streets were laid in nicely, not too winding but enough to keep it interesting. A lot of the cedar ( a non-native invader) was cleared and the oaks were given enough room to spread and grow like they should. This gives the area a very established and gracious feeling.
The original homes built were basic 1978 builder speculation homes. Then some custom builds were put in and River Oaks has been steadily growing ever since. Basic home design has changed dramatically since then! In the past few years RO has seen lots of serious updating, some add-ons, several new builds and at least one tear-down. The property values have steadily risen giving residents a cause for pride in their neighborhood.
The active Homeowners Association tries to balance the line between keeping everyone happy and rigid enforcement of the rules. If you are looking for a home in River Oaks, be prepared to wait a while. While several are sold every year, the prize properties are few and far between, never mind the price!
Should you be interested in this or any other neighborhood along the Guadalupe River, I can be contacted easily by phone or e-mail
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