Highgrove, 20 lots on Bindseil Lane
A Scott Felder Homes plan for 20.16 acres at 8474 Bindseil Lane, with lots averaging about 0.75 acre and homes estimated at $759K to $1M. Comal.news
What We Wish We Knew
The Garden Ridge guide we wish we had
My family and I live here. This is the honest, neighborhood by neighborhood rundown on HOAs, lots, septic, taxes and growth, built with the people who live on these streets.
Why we are all here
In 1972, about 200 residents voted to become a city so they would not have to live by San Antonio's or Schertz's rules. Garden Ridge was built on the idea of controlling growth.
It was the first new town in Comal County in 127 years. Half a century later, the same question still drives every council meeting and every coffee conversation: how much growth is the right amount?
Sources: City of Garden Ridge, Texas State Historical Association, Census figures via Wikipedia, Retail Coach 2025 profile.
1972
Year 200 residents incorporated the city
2.15x
Housing units, 722 in 2000 to 1,553 in 2020
~25
Residential subdivisions on the county map
51
Median age of about 4,700 residents
The neighborhoods
Every neighborhood, side by side
Most guides list six neighborhoods. The county map shows about 25. Here is what public records and listings confirm so far. Tap any neighborhood for the full profile.
Still filling these in
Public sources are thin here, so we are pulling MLS and county records and asking neighbors directly. Live in one of these? We would love your take.
Property taxes
Taxes are about the same on every street in town
Inside city limits, every neighborhood pays the same combined rate, about 1.72% of taxable value. What really changes your monthly cost is HOA dues, lot size and septic upkeep.
- Comal ISD1.0748
- Comal County0.2690
- City of Garden Ridge0.2464
- ESD 6, Bracken VFD0.0955
- County lateral road0.0360
- Combined, per $100 of value~1.72
2025 tax year rates. The city adopted 25.4 cents for fiscal 2027 (Focus on San Antonio). Homes in the ETJ outside city limits do not pay the city rate.
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A rough estimate only. The homestead option applies the state $140,000 school exemption and Comal ISD's extra 20% local exemption. Over 65, disability and county exemptions are not included. Check your exact bill with the Comal Appraisal District.
How we compare
Garden Ridge next to the places buyers also tour
Fair Oaks Ranch is our closest match on price. Shavano Park and the Dominion run about 35% to 40% higher. Boerne, Bulverde and New Braunfels look cheaper citywide because those numbers mix in many smaller, newer production homes.
Where would you rather live, and why?
Garden Ridge or Fair Oaks Ranch? Acreage or a shorter commute? Tell us. We read every reply.
Weigh in on InstagramZillow typical home value, July to September 2026. * The Dominion uses Redfin's July 2026 median sale price because Zillow does not track it separately. These are public estimates; our MLS based sales history is coming soon.
Heard it, checked it
Three things other guides get wrong
"Garden Ridge has no city property tax."
The city levies about 24.6 cents per $100, rising to 25.4 cents for fiscal 2027.
"Kids go to Canyon Middle and Canyon High."
The city lists Garden Ridge Elementary, Danville Middle and Davenport High.
Growth Watch
What is being built, and what is being proposed
Just the facts, plus the questions neighbors are asking. We track it so you do not have to sit through every meeting. City Council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Enchanted Bluff, 113 homes planned
One acre homesites from Sitterle, Toll Brothers and Drees, building since 2024. Homes.com
Heimer Estates by Chesmar
About half acre lots, with homes listed from roughly $710K to $983K. Jome
FM 2252 widening
TxDOT is widening FM 2252 between Evans Road and FM 3009, with completion expected in spring 2027. TxDOT
Is Garden Ridge growing the right way, too fast, or not enough?
There is no wrong answer. Disagree with us. We will share what neighbors say.
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The Ridge Report
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