Harvest Hills is the northeast rural corridor’s most distinctive new construction offering — a premium estate community in Marion, TX where Whitestone Custom Homes and Chesmar Homes are delivering $600,000–$900,000 luxury homes on larger lots at Guadalupe County’s favorable tax rate, targeting buyers who have been priced out of comparable-quality new construction in Schertz and Cibolo but who don’t want to sacrifice build quality or finishes to find acreage. Harvest Hills by Whitestone Custom Homes features homes priced from $600,000 to $900,000 on 2,500–6,000 square foot plans, with HOA fees of $650/year. Harvest Hills by Chesmar Homes carries HOA fees of $565/year — lower than Whitestone’s fee while serving the same Marion corridor. The community’s positioning at the luxury end of the Marion market separates it from the entry-level Sweetwater and Emory communities in the same corridor, targeting a buyer who specifically wants premium finishes and larger square footage at northeast SA acreage pricing.
Brock Bremmer | Real Estate Agent | eXp Realty | San Antonio Metro Area
Northeast Rural Corridor and Guadalupe County Specialist
Also see: Living in Marion | Marion vs Seguin vs Converse | Guadalupe County Tax Guide
Community Overview
- Location: 3363 Harvest View, Marion TX 78124 — northeast Guadalupe County, northeast SA corridor
- Active builders: Whitestone Custom Homes (premium custom builder, three-generation SA family company) and Chesmar Homes (active SA metro builder)
- Price range: $600,000–$900,000 (Whitestone); Chesmar pricing developing — the highest price tier in the Marion new construction market by a significant margin
- Home sizes: 2,500–6,000 square feet — larger floor plans than any Marion entry-level community
- HOA fees: Whitestone $650/year; Chesmar $565/year — comparable low annual dues relative to the home price tier
- County: Guadalupe County — combined effective rate approximately 1.69%. File homestead exemption at gcad.org after closing
School District — The Most Important Pre-Search Step
Harvest Hills sits in an area where school district assignment is address-specific and not uniform across the community:
- Marion ISD: Most Marion TX addresses — 99.1% graduation rate, small Guadalupe County district. Strong graduation outcomes but lower overall district profile than SCUCISD
- SCUCISD possibility: Some Marion-area addresses fall within SCUCISD (8/10 GreatSchools) — verify at scuc.txed.net or gcad.org for your specific Harvest Hills homesite before going under contract. SCUCISD-zoned addresses command a meaningful resale premium and attract a broader buyer pool when you sell
- Verify before the contract: For a $600,000–$900,000 home, school district verification is not optional. Brock verifies district at gcad.org for every Harvest Hills buyer as a standard pre-offer step
Whitestone Custom Homes — Builder Profile
- Whitestone Custom Homes is guided by a commitment to “Practical Luxury” — designing homes with unique architecture and flexible design options
- Three-generation San Antonio-area family company with a reputation built on integrity and high-quality finish-out
- Floor plans run 2,500–6,000 sq ft — accommodating everything from executive single-story plans to large multi-generational layouts
- Unique architectural character within each floor plan — Whitestone does not produce the identical elevations that national production builders repeat across every community
- Work directly with the builder’s design team to customize finishes, fixtures, and layout details within the approved plan
USDA Eligibility — A Surprising Advantage at This Price Tier
Harvest Hills sits in Marion — and most Marion addresses qualify geographically for USDA Rural Development financing. However, USDA has income limits that most $600,000–$900,000 Harvest Hills buyers will exceed. The USDA advantage at Harvest Hills applies to:
- Buyers whose household income falls within Guadalupe County USDA limits (approximately $119,850 for 1–4 persons) purchasing at the lower end of Harvest Hills’ range
- Multi-generational households where qualifying income is calculated differently
- Verify at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov for your specific Harvest Hills address and household income before assuming USDA eligibility applies
Why Harvest Hills vs Schertz/Cibolo at the Same Price Point
- Lot size and rural character: Harvest Hills delivers larger lots and a rural setting that Schertz and Cibolo master-planned communities can’t offer at any price point. Buyers who have toured The Crossvine or Homestead and found the lot sizes too constrained for their lifestyle have a specific answer in Harvest Hills
- Guadalupe County tax rate: ~1.69% combined versus Schertz/Cibolo’s similar Guadalupe County rate — but without the MUD/PID assessments that some Schertz and Cibolo developments carry. On a $750,000 home, Guadalupe County’s rate produces approximately $12,675 annually versus what a comparable Bexar County address would generate at 2.2% (~$16,500)
- Custom build quality: Whitestone’s custom approach at $600,000–$900,000 delivers a level of architectural individuality that national builders at the same price point in Schertz/Cibolo can’t match. No two Whitestone homes in Harvest Hills are identical
- No MUD: Verify at gcad.org — Harvest Hills’ HOA structure replaces the MUD-based utility funding model common in Schertz/Cibolo new construction, which can add 0.3%–0.5% to the effective tax rate in MUD-bearing developments
Due Diligence Checklist
- School district at gcad.org or scuc.txed.net — verify before going under contract
- USDA eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov — verify if income qualifies
- Tax entity stack at gcad.org — confirm complete rate including HOA, no MUD
- Builder contract review: Custom builder contracts differ from production builder contracts — have a real estate attorney review before signing any Whitestone Custom Homes contract
- Construction timeline: Custom homes at 2,500–6,000 sq ft typically run 10–16 months from contract to completion. Verify current build timeline and milestone schedule with the builder
- Commute test: Randolph AFB approximately 30–40 min; Fort Sam approximately 35–45 min; downtown SA approximately 35–50 min. Test during rush hours
- Register buyer’s agent before visiting the Harvest Hills model or sales office
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Harvest Hills Marion TX in?
School district assignment varies by specific address within Harvest Hills — some addresses are in Marion ISD (99.1% graduation rate) and some may fall within SCUCISD (8/10 GreatSchools). Verify at gcad.org or scuc.txed.net before going under contract. SCUCISD-zoned addresses command a meaningful resale premium. Brock verifies district for every Harvest Hills buyer as a standard pre-offer step.
Why are homes in Harvest Hills so much more expensive than other Marion TX communities?
Harvest Hills targets the luxury custom segment — Whitestone Custom Homes’ “Practical Luxury” positioning, 2,500–6,000 sq ft floor plans, larger lots, and custom architectural character place it in a completely different market segment than Marion’s entry-level communities like Sweetwater and Emory. Buyers comparing Harvest Hills to entry Marion communities are comparing different products. Buyers comparing Harvest Hills to $600,000–$900,000 Schertz/Cibolo new construction will find Harvest Hills offers more lot size, more architectural individuality, and Guadalupe County’s tax rate without MUD layers.
Ready to Buy in Harvest Hills?
Brock Bremmer with eXp Realty verifies school district, USDA eligibility, and tax entity stack for every Harvest Hills buyer — registers as buyer’s agent before any builder contact, reviews custom builder contracts, and manages the complete northeast rural corridor purchase process.
- 📞 Call or text: 210-501-5088
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Also see: Living in Marion | Guadalupe County Tax Guide | The Crossvine Guide | Homestead Schertz Guide