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Market Overview for Canyon Lake Hills
There are 15 active listings in Canyon Lake Hills with a median list price of $387K and a median sold price of $489K.
Homes average 39 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 10 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $256.
About Canyon Lake Hills
Canyon Lake Hills is a large residential subdivision on the north side of Canyon Lake, in unincorporated Comal County, Texas. Governed by the Canyon Lake Hills Property Owners Association, it encompasses nearly 2,500 properties, making it one of the larger property-owner associations in the state. The neighborhood is reached primarily off FM 306, the main corridor along the north shore of the lake in the Texas Hill Country.
The property owners association maintains a set of community amenities for residents, including a seasonal swimming pool, a rentable pavilion, a playground, a basketball court, a tennis and pickleball court, a baseball field, and picnic and grill areas. Home sites in the subdivision are governed by deed restrictions, with permits required to build or modify structures and to trim or remove trees, reflecting the wooded Hill Country setting.
Canyon Lake itself is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River, covering roughly 8,308 acres at its conservation pool. Public boat ramps operated by Comal County sit within the broader subdivision area, and the Corps of Engineers maintains parks and campgrounds around the shoreline. Below Canyon Dam, the Guadalupe River supports year-round trout fishing and summer tubing.
Public education is provided by Comal Independent School District, with students zoned to Canyon Lake High School, which serves the Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, and Fischer communities. Everyday shopping and services are available along the FM 306 corridor in the Sattler and Startzville areas, while the nearest hospitals are in New Braunfels, roughly 20 miles away.
Living in Canyon Lake Hills
Daily life in Canyon Lake Hills revolves around FM 306, the main road serving the north shore of Canyon Lake and connecting the subdivision to the commercial hubs of Sattler and Startzville. Because the community is unincorporated, many services are provided at the county level or through the property owners association and special districts rather than a city government.
Everyday shopping and groceries are available along the FM 306 corridor, with stores such as Brookshire Brothers and Lowe's Market serving the lake area; a fuller range of retail, dining, and health care is about 20 miles away in New Braunfels, home to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa and Resolute Health hospitals. San Antonio's northern suburbs are roughly 45 miles south for major employment and air travel.
Recreation is centered on Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River. Residents have access to the community's pool and recreation facilities, while the lake's public parks and boat ramps support boating, swimming, and fishing across its shoreline. Below Canyon Dam, the cold tailwater of the Guadalupe is Texas's only year-round trout fishery and a popular summer tubing run, and the Canyon Lake Gorge and Corps of Engineers parks add to the outdoor options nearby.
Things to Do in Canyon Lake Hills
- Canyon Lake: A roughly 8,308-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River, used for boating, swimming, and fishing, with public parks and boat ramps around its shoreline.
- Guadalupe River trout fishery: The Guadalupe below Canyon Dam is Texas's only year-round trout fishery and a popular summer tubing stretch.
- Community pool & recreation: The Canyon Lake Hills association maintains a seasonal pool, pavilion, playground, and sports courts for residents.
- Corps of Engineers parks: Lakeside parks such as Cranes Mill and Potters Creek offer camping, swim beaches, and boat ramps managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
- Canyon Lake Gorge: A gorge exposed by the 2002 flood, showing limestone layers, fossils, and dinosaur tracks; access is by guided tour through the Gorge Preservation Society.
Major Employers in Canyon Lake Hills
- Comal ISD (Education): Comal Independent School District serves the Canyon Lake area and operates Canyon Lake High School.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Government): The Corps operates Canyon Dam and the reservoir's parks and campgrounds around the lake.
- Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Water & recreation): The GBRA manages water operations on the Guadalupe system and the Canyon Lake Gorge.
- Marinas & lakeside businesses (Tourism & recreation): Marinas, resorts, and outfitters around Canyon Lake make tourism and recreation a core part of the local economy.
Canyon Lake Hills Schools
Canyon Lake Hills is served by Comal Independent School District, with students zoned to Canyon Lake High School, which serves the Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, and Fischer area. Higher-education options include dual-credit coursework through the Alamo Colleges District and Texas State University in nearby San Marcos.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - A public university in San Marcos offering four-year and graduate programs within commuting distance of the Canyon Lake area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canyon Lake Hills?
Canyon Lake Hills is a large residential subdivision on the north side of Canyon Lake in unincorporated Comal County, reached off FM 306.
Does Canyon Lake Hills have a property owners association?
Yes. The Canyon Lake Hills Property Owners Association governs nearly 2,500 properties and maintains community amenities.
What amenities does Canyon Lake Hills offer?
Association amenities include a seasonal pool, a pavilion, a playground, a basketball court, a tennis and pickleball court, a baseball field, and picnic areas.
What school district serves Canyon Lake Hills?
Comal Independent School District serves the area, with students zoned to Canyon Lake High School.
What outdoor recreation is nearby?
Canyon Lake offers boating and swimming, the Guadalupe River below the dam supports trout fishing and tubing, and Corps of Engineers parks ring the shoreline.