{"id":5142,"date":"2026-06-06T01:55:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/wolf-ranch-neighborhood-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T04:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T22:23:19","slug":"wolf-ranch-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/wolf-ranch-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolf Ranch: Georgetown New Construction Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wolf Ranch is Georgetown’s flagship new-construction community, a 1,120-acre Hillwood development along the San Gabriel River at SH-29 and I-35. With 2,600 planned homes from builders like Lennar, Perry, Highland, and Drees, it is the largest active master-planned community in Williamson County. Homes range from the low $400,000s to $800,000+ for premium lots. The Den amenity center, resort pool, 3.5 miles of trails, and Wolf Ranch Elementary (GISD, opened 2020) make it Georgetown’s top destination for families buying new.<\/p>\n

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2,600 planned<\/div>\n
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About the Neighborhood<\/div>\n

Georgetown’s largest active master-planned community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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2,600<\/div>\n
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Georgetown ISD<\/div>\n
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The Den<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch is the largest and most established master-planned community in Georgetown, and that scale changes what buyers actually get. Hillwood developed the 1,120-acre site along the San Gabriel River at the SH-29 and I-35 interchange, giving residents direct freeway access while keeping the neighborhood set back from road noise.<\/p>\n

Five national builders operate here, which means real competition on pricing and floor plans. Buyers can compare options from multiple builders within the same community instead of driving across town. At 2,600 homes at full build-out, Wolf Ranch carries enough density to support its own commercial corridor and dedicated amenities without relying on the city’s older infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The Den, Wolf Ranch’s amenity center designed by architect Michael Hsu, sets a higher bar than most Georgetown developments. It anchors the community’s pool, fitness, and gathering spaces in a single complex that feels intentional rather than bolted on.<\/p>\n

Georgetown ISD opened a dedicated elementary school inside Wolf Ranch in 2020, which removes the bus commute problem families face in smaller subdivisions. GISD consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in Williamson County, and having a campus within walking distance adds both convenience and long-term resale value.<\/p>\n

Active new construction<\/a> still available here means buyers can lock in current pricing before the remaining lots are absorbed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Key Facts<\/div>\n

Wolf Ranch at a glance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Community Profile<\/div>\n
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Type<\/b>Active master-planned, new construction<\/span><\/div>\n
Developer<\/b>Hillwood Communities<\/span><\/div>\n
Size<\/b>1,120 acres, 2,600 homes at build-out<\/span><\/div>\n
Builders<\/b>Lennar, Perry, Highland, Drees, Coventry<\/span><\/div>\n
Amenity center<\/b>The Den (Michael Hsu design)<\/span><\/div>\n
Trails<\/b>3.5 miles along San Gabriel River<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location & Costs<\/div>\n
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ZIP<\/b>78628<\/span><\/div>\n
I-35<\/b>Adjacent (SH-29\/I-35 interchange)<\/span><\/div>\n
Round Rock<\/b>12 min<\/span><\/div>\n
Property tax<\/b>~2.47% (GISD + MUD)<\/span><\/div>\n
HOA<\/b>$75\u2013$120\/month<\/span><\/div>\n
Quick delivery<\/b>72+ homes available now<\/span><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Homes & Property Types<\/div>\n

New construction from five national builders<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch gives buyers one of the widest new-construction spreads in Georgetown. Entry-level plans from Lennar and Perry Homes start in the low $400Ks for three-bedroom layouts around 1,600 square feet. Move up to Highland Homes or Drees Custom Homes in the $500K to $700K range and you get four to five bedrooms, 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, and upgraded finishes like quartz countertops and covered patios. Coventry Homes anchors the upper end, with estate-sized plans pushing past $800K and 4,000 square feet.<\/p>\n

Open-concept floor plans dominate across all builders here. Gourmet kitchens with oversized islands, double ovens, and walk-in pantries are standard in most plans above $500K. Outdoor living space is a major selling point, with covered patios, summer kitchens, and extended lots that back to greenbelt or pond views.<\/p>\n

Buyers shopping Wolf Ranch right now have options. More than 72 quick-move-in homes sit in inventory across the builders, which means closing in 30 to 60 days instead of the typical six to nine month build timeline. That inventory is unusual for a community this popular and worth watching if your timeline is tight.<\/p>\n

River-view premium lots<\/strong> along the San Gabriel corridor command $30K to $50K more than standard homesites, but they sell fastest. If river frontage matters, don’t wait for the next release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Top Sub-Communities<\/div>\n

Hilltop, South Fork, and the San Gabriel River corridor<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch isn’t one uniform neighborhood. It breaks into distinct sections, and where you buy inside the community changes your daily life more than most buyers expect.<\/p>\n

Hilltop<\/strong> sits on the highest ground in the development with sweeping Hill Country views and larger lot sizes than the rest of Wolf Ranch. Homes here start above $600K, and you’re paying for elevation, privacy, and mature tree coverage that the newer sections don’t have yet.<\/p>\n

South Fork<\/strong> is the family hub. Wolf Ranch Elementary sits directly inside this section, which means elementary-age kids can walk to school without crossing a major road. Prices run $400K to $600K, and inventory here moves fast because the school access is a genuine differentiator.<\/p>\n

The river corridor lots<\/strong> along the San Gabriel River carry a premium for a reason. Direct trail access, greenbelt buffers, and water views make these some of the most sought-after homesites in all of Georgetown. Expect to compete for these when they hit the market.<\/p>\n

Wolf Ranch Town Center<\/strong> anchors the retail side with restaurants, shops, and daily essentials within walking or biking distance. Homes closest to the Town Center trade lot size for convenience, which suits buyers who prioritize walkability over square footage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Schools<\/div>\n

Georgetown ISD with on-site elementary<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch Elementary sits inside the community itself, which matters more than most buyers realize. Kids walk or bike to a campus that opened in 2020 and was purpose-built for the neighborhood’s growth. That kind of proximity is rare even in newer master-planned communities around Georgetown.<\/p>\n

The full pipeline runs through Georgetown ISD: Wolf Ranch Elementary feeds into Forbes Middle School, then Georgetown High School. GISD operates 22 campuses serving roughly 13,500 students and carries TEA recognition across multiple performance categories. The district has kept pace with the population surge north of Austin better than most in Williamson County.<\/p>\n

For families weighing Wolf Ranch against communities in Round Rock or Leander ISD, the on-site elementary is a real differentiator. No bus ride for younger kids, no morning car line across FM 1460. Forbes Middle School and Georgetown High are both short drives within the city, so the school commute stays manageable through graduation.<\/p>\n

GISD also runs choice and magnet programs at several campuses. Buyers with specific academic priorities should check current enrollment boundaries directly with the district, since new sections of Wolf Ranch occasionally shift feeder patterns as capacity adjusts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Location & Commute<\/div>\n

I-35 adjacent with quick Round Rock access<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch sits right off I-35 at the SH-29 interchange, which gives residents direct freeway access without fighting through Georgetown’s downtown grid. Round Rock is a 12-minute shot south on I-35. The Domain in North Austin runs about 25 minutes in clear traffic. Downtown Austin takes roughly 35 minutes, though that number climbs past 50 during the 7:30 to 9:00 AM southbound crush.<\/p>\n

The SH-130 toll corridor is the underrated play here. Samsung’s massive Taylor fab site sits 20 minutes east via SH-130, with almost no congestion in either direction. Buyers working in the eastern Williamson County tech corridor skip I-35 entirely.<\/p>\n

Morning southbound I-35 stacks up between SH-29 and University Boulevard in Round Rock. That two-mile stretch can burn 15 minutes alone on bad days. Experienced commuters use Williams Drive west to Ronald Reagan Boulevard as a parallel route, or jump on SH-130 at its Georgetown entrance to bypass the bottleneck completely. The toll runs about $4 each way, but the time savings are real.<\/p>\n

Daily errands barely require the freeway. Wolf Ranch Town Center is less than a mile from most sections of the neighborhood, with H-E-B, Target, and a full retail strip accessible by car in under three minutes. Some sections along the eastern edge can walk it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Is It Right For You?<\/div>\n

Who Wolf Ranch fits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Good fit if you want<\/div>\n
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New construction is the priority<\/dt>\n
Five national builders with 72+ quick-delivery homes and custom options. Pick your floor plan, finishes, and lot. No renovation surprises.<\/dd>\n
Families with school-age children<\/dt>\n
Wolf Ranch Elementary (GISD) opened 2020 inside the community. Georgetown ISD is TEA-recognized. Strong feeder pattern.<\/dd>\n
Resort-style amenities matter<\/dt>\n
The Den amenity center (Michael Hsu design), resort pool with negative edge, fire pit, commercial kitchen, 3.5 miles of riverfront trails.<\/dd>\n
San Gabriel River access<\/dt>\n
The community is built along the San Gabriel River with trail access, natural areas, and river views from premium lots.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Established trees and neighborhood character<\/dt>\n
Wolf Ranch is new. Trees are young. It will take 10\u201315 years to develop the mature canopy that Forest Creek or Berry Creek have.<\/dd>\n
MUD taxes add up<\/dt>\n
Property tax rate runs ~2.47% including MUD overlay. On a $500K home that is $12,350\/year. Significantly higher than older Georgetown neighborhoods without MUDs.<\/dd>\n
Construction is ongoing<\/dt>\n
With 2,600 homes planned and active building, expect construction traffic, dust, and incomplete sections for several more years.<\/dd>\n
You want a quiet, established feel<\/dt>\n
Wolf Ranch is active and growing. New families, construction, and community events create energy, not quiet seclusion.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Before you commit:<\/b> Confirm the exact MUD district for your lot (tax rates vary by section). Check GISD campus feeders for middle and high school. Compare builder incentives across Lennar, Perry, Highland, Drees, and Coventry. Test the SH-29\/I-35 interchange at rush hour. Budget property taxes at 2.47% on the full assessed value. Walk the San Gabriel River trail to assess proximity from your target lot.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Buyer Checklist<\/div>\n

How to buy well in an active-builder community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Before you write an offer in Wolf Ranch, confirm which MUD district your specific lot falls under. Tax rates vary by section, and the current effective rate runs around 2.47%, which on a $500K home means roughly $12,350 a year. That number surprises buyers who move from states without property tax.<\/p>\n

Drive the SH-29 to I-35 interchange between 7:15 and 8:00 AM on a weekday. The merge southbound toward Round Rock stacks up differently than Google Maps predicts at 2:00 PM on a Saturday. Do the same run heading north from Austin around 5:30 PM.<\/p>\n

If you have school-age kids, verify your feeder pattern through Georgetown ISD directly. Wolf Ranch Elementary is on-site, but middle and high school assignments depend on which section you buy in. GISD redraws boundaries as new phases open.<\/p>\n

Compare builder incentives<\/a> across at least three communities before locking in. Lennar, Perry Homes, and other Wolf Ranch builders rotate rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and upgrade packages seasonally. A $15K design center credit in March might disappear by June.<\/p>\n

Pull resale comps for completed sections alongside new-build pricing. In some phases, two-year-old resales trade below current base prices, which tells you something about near-term equity. Walk the trail system too. Proximity to the greenbelt paths adds value that doesn’t show up on a spec sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The Bottom Line<\/div>\n

Georgetown’s new-construction epicenter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Wolf Ranch is Georgetown’s strongest buy for families who want new construction, top-tier amenities, and GISD schools in one package. No other community in the area combines Hillwood’s build quality, The Den’s resort-level amenity center, and walkable access to Wolf Ranch Elementary at this scale.<\/p>\n

The tradeoff is cost. MUD taxes add $2,000 to $3,000 per year compared to older Georgetown neighborhoods like Sun City<\/a> or Berry Creek. On a $500K home, that narrows monthly cash flow in a real way. Buyers who plan to stay five to seven years absorb that cost through appreciation and lifestyle value. Short-term buyers should run the numbers carefully.<\/p>\n

The I-35 and SH-29 interchange keeps Austin commutes under 45 minutes most mornings, and Georgetown’s growing retail and medical job base means not every household needs to drive south. San Gabriel River trail access and the community’s greenbelt network add daily-use outdoor space that most new subdivisions in Williamson County simply don’t offer.<\/p>\n

If your priority list starts with new construction, strong schools, and community amenities, Wolf Ranch belongs at the top of your Georgetown shortlist. If keeping your total monthly housing cost as low as possible matters more, look at established neighborhoods where MUD taxes aren’t part of the equation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wolf Ranch FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWhat do homes cost in Wolf Ranch?<\/summary>\n
Prices start in the low $400,000s for builder inventory homes. Median listing is approximately $630,000. Premium river-view and Hilltop lots push above $800,000. Quick-delivery homes (72+ available) offer move-in-ready options.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat school district serves Wolf Ranch?<\/summary>\n
Georgetown ISD. Wolf Ranch Elementary opened in 2020 on-site. Forbes Middle School and Georgetown High School are the current feeders. GISD is TEA-recognized.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhich builders are in Wolf Ranch?<\/summary>\n
Lennar, Perry Homes, Highland Homes, Drees Custom Homes, and Coventry Homes. Each offers different price points, floor plans, and customization levels.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nHow far is Wolf Ranch from Austin?<\/summary>\n
I-35 is adjacent (SH-29 interchange). Round Rock is 12 minutes. The Domain is 25 minutes. Downtown Austin is 35 minutes off-peak.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat are the HOA and tax rates?<\/summary>\n
HOA runs $75 to $120 per month. Property taxes are approximately 2.47% including the MUD overlay, which is higher than older Georgetown neighborhoods. On a $500K home, expect ~$12,350\/year.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat amenities does Wolf Ranch have?<\/summary>\n
The Den amenity center with resort pool, fire pit, commercial kitchen, and outdoor entertainment. 3.5 miles of San Gabriel River trails. Playground. Wolf Ranch Town Center shopping adjacent.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nIs Wolf Ranch still building?<\/summary>\n
Yes, actively. Approximately 2,600 homes planned at build-out. Multiple sections are under construction. Quick-delivery homes are available for immediate move-in.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n