Homestead is Schertz’s newest and most ambitious master-planned community — and the one that makes the strongest case for buyers who want I-35 corridor access, SCUCISD schools, resort amenities, and genuine builder competition on the same search. Located just 15 minutes northeast of San Antonio and 15 minutes southwest of New Braunfels on Interstate 35, Homestead offers residents an ideal Texas Hill Country experience with new homes near San Antonio, Randolph Air Force Base, and top-rated school districts. Five active builders — Highland, Chesmar, CastleRock, Perry, and Coventry — across a price range from $359,990 to the upper $600,000s, each with its own floor plan library, HOA fee structure, and incentive package. Homestead in Schertz offers small-town charm with easy access to San Antonio and Austin, featuring a resort-style pool with splash pad, hiking trails, pet parks, an open-air pavilion, and a fitness center. SCUCISD throughout — one of the top 10 districts in the San Antonio area. Guadalupe County tax rate. And direct I-35 access just north of FM 1103. This guide covers every variable a Homestead buyer needs to evaluate before visiting the first model home.
Brock Bremmer | U.S. Air Force Reserves Veteran | Real Estate Agent | eXp Realty
Northeast Corridor and Schertz Specialist
Also see: Living in Schertz | The Crossvine Buyer’s Guide | Schertz vs Cibolo
Homestead at a Glance — 2026
| Location | Schertz, TX — directly off I-35, north of FM 1103, ZIP 78108, Guadalupe County |
| Active builders (2026) | Highland Homes, Chesmar Homes, CastleRock Communities, Perry Homes (65′ lots), Coventry Homes |
| Price range | $359,990 (CastleRock entry) to upper $600,000s (Highland premium) |
| Area averages by builder | Highland: $514,995; Chesmar: $499,990; CastleRock: $528,770 |
| School district | SCUCISD throughout — one of SA’s top 10 districts. Sippel Elementary, Byron P. Steele II HS (Coventry feeder) |
| HOA fees | Highland: $303/quarter ($1,212/year, ~$101/month); Chesmar: $241/quarter ($964/year, ~$80/month); CastleRock: $1,050/year (~$88/month) |
| County | Guadalupe County — lower effective rate than Bexar County |
| Amenities | Resort-style pool with splash pad, state-of-the-art fitness center, hike and bike trails, pet parks, open-air pavilion |
| Randolph AFB commute | ~15 minutes — ideal for military families |
| New Braunfels | ~15–20 minutes southwest via I-35 |
| San Marcos | ~30 minutes via I-35 |
| Forum at Olympia Parkway | ~10–15 minutes |
| Canyon Lake | ~17.7 miles — approximately 25 minutes |
| Downtown SA commute | ~30–40 minutes via I-35 |
The Builder Lineup — Five Active Options
CastleRock Communities — entry tier ($359,990+)
New homes priced from $359,990 — over 10% below the area average of $528,770. HOA fees $1,050 annually (~$88/month). CastleRock is Homestead’s most accessible new construction entry point — the lowest base price of any active builder in the community. Best for first-time buyers and buyers seeking maximum home-for-dollar value in Homestead with SCUCISD and resort amenity access. Verify current floor plan availability and quick move-in inventory with the CastleRock sales team.
Chesmar Homes ($499,990 area average)
Area average approximately $499,990. HOA fees $241 quarterly ($964/year, ~$80/month). Chesmar brings its efficient floor plan library and competitive pricing to Homestead’s mid-range tier — the same builder active at The Crossvine and Stillwater Ranch, giving Chesmar buyers a consistent build quality reference point across communities. Chesmar’s quarterly HOA structure at $241/quarter is the lowest of the three builders with confirmed fee structures — a modest monthly savings versus Highland worth factoring into the full carrying cost comparison.
Highland Homes ($439,990–$514,995 range)
New homes priced from $439,990 — over 10% below the area average of $514,995. HOA fees $303 quarterly ($1,212/year, ~$101/month). Highland is Homestead’s most established mid-to-premium builder — strong build quality reputation, widest floor plan range, and the design flexibility that move-up buyers typically want at the $440,000–$600,000+ tier. Highland offered up to $25,000 toward closing costs or design center options through Q1 2026 — verify current incentive with the Highland sales counselor. Highland’s HOA at $303/quarter is the highest of the three confirmed builders, reflecting the premium build tier.
Perry Homes — 65′ lots
Homestead allows residents to take advantage of amenities including hike and bike trails, pet parks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and resort-style pool with splash pad. Perry’s 65-foot lot series brings wider lots and larger floor plans to Homestead — smart home technology standard on every home, structural warranty, and the Perry build quality reputation that has made it one of Texas’s most consistently purchased builders. 65′ lots provide more exterior space than the standard 50′ sections — meaningful for buyers who want a larger backyard footprint within the master-planned structure.
Coventry Homes
Located directly off Interstate 35 just north of FM 1103. Children attend Byron P. Steele II High School and John A. Sippel Elementary School. Coventry rounds out Homestead’s builder roster at the mid-range tier with periodic inventory incentive programs — a July 2026 move-in-ready inventory offer is active. The I-35 direct access positioning makes Homestead particularly practical for buyers with both SA and Austin/New Braunfels employment — Coventry’s marketing specifically highlights the Amazon employment hub commute as a Homestead lifestyle benefit.
SCUCISD — The School District Anchor
Homes in Homestead are zoned to the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD school district. SCUCISD context for Homestead buyers:
- District rating: 8/10 GreatSchools — one of the top 10 districts in the SA area. A meaningful step above the Austin-corridor alternatives at comparable price points
- Known campus feeder: John A. Sippel Elementary and Byron P. Steele II High School serve some Homestead sections per Coventry’s published feeder. Steele II is one of SCUCISD’s newer and well-regarded high school campuses
- Verify at scuc.txed.net: Campus assignment varies by specific address within the community. As Homestead grows across multiple phases, feeder patterns can shift when new campuses open. Verify your specific address before going under contract — not during the Option Period after you’ve committed
- The SCUCISD vs Comal ISD consideration: Homestead buyers who have been comparing New Braunfels (Comal ISD 9/10) and Schertz (SCUCISD 8/10) will find Homestead’s I-35 positioning and lower entry price points compelling versus Veramendi’s $406,990+ starting prices at NBISD
The I-35 Position — Homestead’s Dual-Market Commute Advantage
Homestead’s I-35 direct access creates a commute profile that most northeast corridor communities can’t match:
- Randolph AFB: 15 minutes from Joint Base San Antonio — ideal for military families seeking new homes close to base. The shortest new construction SCUCISD community commute to Randolph currently available in the market
- New Braunfels: 15 minutes southwest via I-35 — practical for NB employment and lifestyle access without NB pricing
- San Marcos: 30 minutes — accessible for I-35 corridor employment including Texas State University and the San Marcos employment corridor
- Amazon/I-35 corridor employers: Directly off Interstate 35, easy commute to Amazon. The Amazon fulfillment center and I-35 employment corridor are practical daily destinations from Homestead without a major highway merge or interchange
- Fort Sam Houston: Approximately 25–35 minutes via I-35 — accessible for dual-assignment households. Homestead’s midpoint positioning between Randolph and Fort Sam makes it one of the few new construction communities where both installations are within practical daily commute range
- Downtown SA: Approximately 30–40 minutes via I-35 — manageable for hybrid workers (3 days/week), demanding for daily commuters
HOA Fee Comparison — Three Builder Structures Side by Side
| Builder | HOA fee | Annual total | Monthly equivalent |
| Chesmar Homes | $241/quarter | $964/year | ~$80/month |
| CastleRock Communities | $1,050/year (annual) | $1,050/year | ~$88/month |
| Highland Homes | $303/quarter | $1,212/year | ~$101/month |
| Perry Homes / Coventry | Verify with builder | Verify with builder | Verify with builder |
All builder sections access the same master community amenities — resort pool, splash pad, fitness center, trails, pet parks, and pavilion. The HOA fee difference between Chesmar ($80/month) and Highland ($101/month) is approximately $21/month — $252 annually. Meaningful but not the primary differentiator when comparing total carrying cost across builder sections. The more important HOA question for all Homestead buyers: request the master HOA budget and reserve fund balance during the Option Period to verify financial health before closing.
Full Monthly Carrying Cost — Two Homestead Scenarios
CastleRock entry — $390,000, 5% down, 6.5% rate
- Principal and interest: ~$2,354/month
- Guadalupe County taxes (~2.0% est.): ~$650/month
- Homeowner’s insurance: ~$130–$170/month
- HOA (~$88/month): ~$88/month
- Total PITI + HOA: ~$3,222–$3,262/month
Highland mid-range — $500,000, 10% down, 6.5% rate
- Principal and interest: ~$2,844/month
- Guadalupe County taxes (~2.0% est.): ~$833/month
- Homeowner’s insurance: ~$160–$210/month
- HOA (~$101/month): ~$101/month
- Total PITI + HOA: ~$3,938–$3,988/month
Verify exact Guadalupe County tax rate for your specific Homestead address at gcad.org — MUD or PID assessments in some phases may add to the standard rate. New construction buyers: ask your lender for a year-two tax estimate at full improved value before establishing escrow. Year-one land-only taxes will significantly understate ongoing cost.
Homestead vs The Crossvine — Schertz’s Two Master-Planned Communities
| Feature | Homestead | The Crossvine |
| Price range | $359,990–$600,000+ | $344,990–$550,000+ |
| Active builders | 5 (Highland, Chesmar, CastleRock, Perry, Coventry) | 4 (Brightland, Chesmar, Highland, Scott Felder) |
| School district | SCUCISD throughout | SCUCISD throughout |
| HOA fee range | ~$80–$101/month (confirmed builders) | ~$82–$90/month |
| I-35 access | Direct — off FM 1103 | Via Lower Seguin Road / 1604 |
| Randolph commute | ~15 min | ~10–15 min |
| NB/San Marcos access | Strong — I-35 direct | Via 1604 and I-35 — slightly longer |
| Signature amenity | Resort pool + splash pad + fitness center | Resort pool + amphitheater + trails |
| Canyon Lake | ~17.7 miles | ~20+ miles |
Homestead and The Crossvine share SCUCISD, similar price ranges, and similar HOA fee levels. The differentiator is I-35 positioning — Homestead’s direct I-35 access makes New Braunfels, San Marcos, and Austin corridor employers meaningfully more accessible than The Crossvine’s Loop 1604 routing. The Crossvine’s longer-established community character and the amphitheater/events programming distinguish its lifestyle from Homestead’s newer community feel. Buyers with SA-primary employment may prefer The Crossvine’s proximity; buyers with NB, San Marcos, or I-35 corridor employment will find Homestead’s positioning more practical. See our Crossvine buyer’s guide for the full comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homestead in Schertz
What school district is Homestead in?
Homes in Homestead are zoned to the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD school district — rated 8/10 on GreatSchools, one of the top 10 districts in the SA area. Some sections feed John A. Sippel Elementary and Byron P. Steele II High School. Campus assignment varies by specific address and phase — verify at scuc.txed.net before going under contract. Brock verifies the complete feeder pattern for every Homestead address as a standard pre-offer step.
What builders are active in Homestead?
Five active builders in 2026: CastleRock Communities (from $359,990, $1,050/year HOA), Chesmar Homes (area avg $499,990, $241/quarter HOA), Highland Homes (from $439,990, $303/quarter HOA), Perry Homes (65′ lots), and Coventry Homes. Each builder has its own model home, sales team, preferred lender, and incentive structure. Register Brock as buyer’s agent before visiting any model home — builder pricing is identical with or without representation.
How far is Homestead from Randolph AFB?
Homestead is approximately 15 minutes from Joint Base San Antonio — ideal for military families seeking new homes close to base. New Braunfels: approximately 15–20 minutes via I-35. San Marcos: approximately 30 minutes. Fort Sam Houston: approximately 25–35 minutes. Downtown SA: approximately 30–40 minutes. Homestead’s prime location between San Antonio and New Braunfels makes it one of the northeast corridor’s most I-35-accessible new construction SCUCISD communities.
What amenities does Homestead have?
Homestead features a resort-style pool with splash pad, hiking trails, pet parks, an open-air pavilion, and a fitness center. Amenities include hike and bike trails, pet parks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and resort-style pool with splash pad. HOA fees fund amenity maintenance — Chesmar at $80/month, CastleRock at $88/month, Highland at $101/month. All builder sections access the same master community amenity package.
Ready to Buy in Homestead?
Brock Bremmer with eXp Realty, a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran, registers as buyer’s agent before the first Homestead model home visit, verifies SCUCISD campus at scuc.txed.net, confirms Guadalupe County tax entity stack at gcad.org, calculates year-two tax estimates, facilitates builder lender comparisons across all five builders, and coordinates independent phase inspections throughout the construction process.
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Also see: The Crossvine Buyer’s Guide | Living in Schertz | Schertz vs Cibolo | New Construction Financing | VA Military Buyer Guide