Homes for Sale near Kissing, San Marcos, TX

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Kissing Tree is one of the Hill Country's most recognized resort-style communities, tucked into the rolling terrain just outside of San Marcos in Hays County. Built around an 18-hole golf course and anchored by a sprawling amenity center called The Grove, this community draws buyers who want low-maintenance living without giving up space, style, or the Texas Hill Country backdrop. Brookfield Residential has been the primary builder here, bringing a steady pipeline of new construction homes across several distinct product lines, from the lock-and-leave Kissing Tree Cottages condominiums to the larger single-family homes in Paso Robles and the surrounding villa sections. The result is a community with real variety, whether you want a compact two-bedroom with a smaller footprint or a more spacious layout with room to spread out. Neighborhoods | Lifestyle & Amenities | Schools | Market Overview | Getting Around | FAQs

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Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Kissing Tree

Kissing Tree is not a single subdivision but a collection of product lines all operating under one master-planned community. The core of the community is simply called Kissing Tree, and it accounts for the majority of the homes here, ranging from detached single-family residences to villas arranged around shared green space. Brookfield has designed most of these homes with an emphasis on single-story living, open floor plans, and outdoor entertaining areas that take advantage of the Hill Country views the site naturally provides.

For buyers who want an even lighter footprint, the Kissing Tree Cottages Condo section offers a condominium structure with smaller square footage and a correspondingly lower price point, making it one of the more accessible entry points into the community. The Kissing Tree Villas Condo represents another attached-housing option within the master plan. Paso Robles, including the Kissing Tree Paso Robles Ph 3B phase, rounds out the community with additional single-family lots, giving buyers who want a bit more space another option without leaving the Kissing Tree gates. Each section feeds into the same shared amenity network, so buyers in any of these subsections enjoy full access to everything The Grove has to offer.

Lifestyle & Amenities at Kissing Tree

The Grove is the centerpiece of daily life in Kissing Tree. It houses a resort-style pool, a fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, a bar and restaurant, and event space that keeps the social calendar moving year-round. The 18-hole golf course winds through the community's natural terrain, and golf cart paths connect much of the neighborhood, making it easy to get around without a car for most daily activities within the gates.

Beyond the gates, San Marcos provides a genuine small-city mix of dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. The San Marcos River runs through town and draws tubers, kayakers, and swimmers to its spring-fed waters all year. Purgatory Creek Natural Area and Blanco Vista Neighborhood Park are within easy reach, and the Texas State University campus keeps the broader city energized with cultural events, farmer's markets, and a dining scene that punches well above a city of its size. Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets are minutes away for those who prefer retail therapy over river floating.

Buyers searching for Austin area homes for sale who want resort-style living with genuine Hill Country character consistently put Kissing Tree on a short list, and for good reason. The community offers something that is genuinely rare: a built-in social infrastructure combined with the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country at a price point that compares favorably to what you would find closer to Austin.

Schools Serving Kissing Tree

Kissing Tree falls within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Elementary students in the area are zoned to Bowie, Hernandez, or Rodriguez Elementary, depending on their specific address within the community. Middle school students attend either Goodnight Middle School or Miller Middle School. All roads lead to San Marcos High School for secondary education, which serves the entire district and offers a range of athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education programs.

San Marcos CISD is a district with a strong commitment to bilingual programming and has made significant investments in its facilities and instructional staff in recent years. Buyers who want to confirm their exact school zoning should verify directly with the district, as attendance boundaries can shift with new development in a fast-growing area like this one.

Real Estate Market Overview

The Kissing Tree market is distinct from most residential neighborhoods in the Austin metro because it operates as a single-builder, age-qualified master plan. Brookfield Residential controls new construction inventory, which means the resale market here competes directly with new homes available from the builder. That dynamic shapes how sellers price and how buyers negotiate, and it is worth understanding before you make an offer.

New construction has made up a significant portion of available inventory in recent periods, which is typical for a community still in active build-out. The attached condo and villa products trade at meaningfully lower price points than the detached single-family homes, giving buyers several distinct entry points depending on their priorities. Resale homes in established sections of the community often come with upgraded landscaping, window treatments, and other improvements that new construction lots do not yet have, which some buyers find worth a premium over comparable builder inventory. Working with an agent who understands the specific dynamics of new construction negotiation in a master plan like this is genuinely valuable here.

Getting Around Kissing Tree

Kissing Tree sits along Centerpoint Road just off IH-35 in San Marcos, which puts it in a strong position for regional access. The IH-35 corridor connects directly to Austin to the north and San Antonio to the south, making day trips or commutes to either city realistic. Downtown Austin is roughly 45 to 55 minutes depending on traffic, with the worst congestion typically hitting the stretch between Buda and South Austin during peak hours. San Antonio is about 45 minutes in the opposite direction.

Residents who want to avoid the highway entirely will find that most daily errands, dining, and medical care are accessible within San Marcos itself, reducing the need to commute at all. The Hays County seat of San Marcos has grown significantly in recent years, and major employers, healthcare facilities, and professional services have grown with it. Buyers also consider nearby San Marcos neighborhoods outside the gates for similar Hill Country access with a different community structure.

Neuhaus Realty Group has experience working with buyers in master-planned communities along the IH-35 corridor, including the specific nuances of purchasing in active build-out phases where builder and resale inventory coexist. If you are comparing Kissing Tree to other options in Hays County or the broader Hill Country, we can help you sort through the tradeoffs and find the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kissing Tree an age-restricted community?
Yes, Kissing Tree is a 55+ active adult community, which means at least one resident in each home must be 55 or older. The community is not exclusively age-restricted in the sense that residents under 55 may live there in specific circumstances, but the development is designed and marketed for that demographic. Buyers should review the HOA's age qualification rules carefully before making an offer.
Who is the builder at Kissing Tree?
Brookfield Residential is the primary builder at Kissing Tree and has been developing the community through multiple phases across the various product lines, including single-family homes, villas, and the Kissing Tree Cottages condominiums. Because Brookfield controls new construction inventory, buyers considering both new and resale homes should work with an agent familiar with how builder incentives and upgrade pricing work in an active master plan.
What amenities does Kissing Tree include?
The Grove is the community's central amenity hub and includes a resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, a full bar and restaurant, and event space for community gatherings. An 18-hole golf course runs through the property, and golf cart paths connect much of the neighborhood. HOA dues cover access to these amenities, and the exact fee structure is worth reviewing during your due diligence process.
What school district serves Kissing Tree?
Kissing Tree falls within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Elementary schools serving the area include Bowie, Hernandez, and Rodriguez Elementary, with Goodnight and Miller Middle Schools for middle grades and San Marcos High School for secondary education. Because this is a 55+ community, school zoning is less of a driving factor for most buyers, but it is relevant for any younger residents who may qualify under the community's age rules.
How far is Kissing Tree from downtown Austin?
Kissing Tree is located in San Marcos, which sits roughly 45 to 55 miles south of downtown Austin via IH-35. Drive times typically run 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, with the heaviest congestion hitting the Buda and Kyle corridors during morning and evening peak hours. San Antonio is roughly equidistant to the south, making the community well-positioned for buyers who want access to both cities.
What are property taxes like in Kissing Tree?
Kissing Tree is located in Hays County, where effective property tax rates typically run in the range of 1.7% to 2.0% of assessed value. San Marcos CISD taxes and any applicable MUD or PID assessments may layer on top of the base county rate, so buyers should request a full tax breakdown from the title company during the contract period. Texas also offers homestead exemptions that can meaningfully reduce the taxable value for primary residences, and buyers over 65 qualify for an additional senior exemption that can provide substantial savings.
What types of homes are available in Kissing Tree?
The community includes several distinct product types: detached single-family homes in the main Kissing Tree sections and Paso Robles phases, attached villas in the Kissing Tree Villas Condo section, and smaller condominium units in Kissing Tree Cottages. Most homes are designed with single-story living in mind, and layouts typically emphasize open common areas, covered patios, and low-maintenance exterior finishes. The condo and villa sections offer lower price points compared to the detached single-family inventory.
How does Kissing Tree compare to other San Marcos neighborhoods?
Kissing Tree is specifically designed as a resort-style, amenity-rich master plan with a golf course and community clubhouse, which sets it apart from conventional subdivisions in San Marcos. Standard San Marcos neighborhoods typically have lower HOA fees and fewer shared amenities, while Kissing Tree trades that simplicity for a more curated community experience. Buyers who prioritize social programming, golf, and on-site dining tend to find the Kissing Tree HOA structure worthwhile, while those who prefer minimal HOA involvement might prefer other parts of the city.

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