Sunflower Ridge is a new-construction community inside New Braunfels city limits, off Goodwin Lane and FM 306 near I-35, where Coventry Homes and Highland Homes are building. As of October 2026, Coventry lists plans from $349,990 and Highland lists homes from the $370s. It’s zoned to Comal ISD, and the combined 2026 tax rate I found is about 1.80% with no PID or MUD, but you should confirm that on the title commitment. Below are the builders, prices, taxes, and the questions I’d ask before signing.
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Where Is Sunflower Ridge in New Braunfels?
Sunflower Ridge sits on the north side of New Braunfels. A development agreement the City Council approved in April 2025 places it “within the city limits and adjacent to Goodwin Lane and Orion Drive,” in Council District 4. Highland Homes’ model is at 691 Sunforest Lane and Coventry’s is at 695 Sunforest Lane. Highland’s directions from San Antonio: take I-35 north to Exit 191 (FM 306), turn left on FM 306, right on Goodwin Lane, then left on Sunforest Lane.
That puts the community close to I-35 and the FM 306 shopping corridor around Creekside. Highland’s community page mentions the Town Center at Creekside nearby. Drive times depend on traffic and where you’re headed, so test your own commute at rush hour before you commit.
The master plan is small. The city’s agreement covers 251 single-family homes. As part of the deal, the developer agreed to put $693,758.90 in escrow for traffic improvements at Orion Drive, Nebel Street, and FM 1102, with credit against roadway impact fees. If you’re buying now, expect road work in the area over the next few years.
Which Builders Are in Sunflower Ridge, and What Do Homes Cost?
These are the two builders’ listed prices as I checked them on October 31, 2026. Builder pricing changes often, so treat these as a snapshot, not a quote.
| Builder | Listed starting price | Plans and size | Quick move-ins listed |
| Coventry Homes | $349,990 (Kendalia plan) | 8 plans, about 1,607–2,838 sq ft | About $393,000–$450,000, est. completion Dec 2026–Mar 2027 |
| Highland Homes | From the $370s | 15 plans | $387,281–$441,781 (1,566–2,360 sq ft), est. completion as late as Mar 2027 |
Coventry’s base prices run from $349,990 for the 3-bedroom Kendalia (1,607 sq ft) to $432,990 for the Devers (2,838 sq ft). In between are the Parker, Yorktown, Wingate, Gaines, Woodlake, and Milano. One Coventry quick move-in was marked $7,000 off when I checked.
Both builders were also advertising financing incentives through their affiliated lenders. Those offers come with conditions and change all the time, so compare the full package (price, closing costs, and rate) side by side with an outside lender. My guide to builder lenders walks through how to do that. I also cover each builder in my YouTube videos Everything You Need to Know About Coventry Homes and What Makes Highland Homes Stand Out in San Antonio’s Market?
What Are the Property Taxes in Sunflower Ridge?
Comal County’s list of adopted 2026 rates shows these units for a home inside New Braunfels city limits in Comal ISD (per $100 of value):
- Comal County: 0.273000
- Comal County Lateral Road: 0.032015
- City of New Braunfels: 0.415613
- Comal ISD: 1.074800
- Total: about 1.795428%
On a $400,000 home with no exemptions, that works out to about $7,180 a year. Once you file a homestead exemption, the $140,000 school exemption alone lowers the Comal ISD part of the bill by about $1,505 a year.
I didn’t find a PID, MUD, or other special district tied to Sunflower Ridge in the county’s rate list or the city’s development agreement, and Highland’s page labels it “Low Tax Rate.” Still, confirm it in writing. The title commitment and the builder’s required district notices will show any special assessment. My guide to PID, MUD, and SID taxes covers what to look for.
One more thing about new builds: the first tax bill is often based only on the lot. Plan for the full bill in year two. Here’s why your payment can go up after you buy a new build.
What Schools Serve Sunflower Ridge?
Both builders list Comal ISD. Highland lists Oak Creek Elementary, Canyon Middle, and Canyon High, and Coventry says Oak Creek Elementary is within walking distance of the community. School zoning can change as districts grow, so confirm the current assignment for your exact address with Comal ISD before you sign.
What Is There to Do in and Around Sunflower Ridge?
Coventry advertises over 20 acres of open space and a connection to a 50-mile trail system. Ask the builder for the amenity plan and HOA budget so you know what’s built, what’s planned, and what your dues pay for. Outside the community, you’re on the north side of New Braunfels, close to I-35 shopping and a short drive from the Guadalupe and Comal rivers and Gruene. My New Braunfels city guide covers more.
What Should You Check Before Buying in Sunflower Ridge?
- The HOA: Get the current dues, the transfer fees, and the deed restrictions in writing. I couldn’t verify the dues from the builders’ public pages.
- Special districts: Confirm on the title commitment that there’s no PID or MUD assessment.
- Flood status: Check your specific lot. My flood zone guide shows how.
- Lot and road plans: Ask what’s planned behind and next to your lot, and how the Orion Drive, Nebel Street, and FM 1102 traffic work could affect your street.
- Independent inspections: Hire your own inspector for pre-drywall and final. Here’s why that’s worth it on a new build.
- Completion dates: Several quick move-ins show estimated completion dates into 2027. Get the builder’s target date and ask how delays are handled in the contract.
Can You Use a VA Loan in Sunflower Ridge?
VA loans can be used on new construction from builders that meet VA’s requirements. Ask each builder whether they’re VA-registered and whether their incentives work with a VA loan. VA also caps seller concessions at 4% of the home’s value. My guide on using a VA loan on a new build covers the steps. Disabled veterans should also read how Texas property tax exemptions apply to new builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunflower Ridge in New Braunfels city limits?
Yes. The City of New Braunfels development agreement approved in April 2025 places Sunflower Ridge within city limits, next to Goodwin Lane and Orion Drive, so city property taxes apply along with Comal County and Comal ISD.
What school district is Sunflower Ridge in?
Builders list Comal ISD, with Oak Creek Elementary, Canyon Middle, and Canyon High. Confirm the current zoning for your exact address with Comal ISD before you sign.
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Brock Bremmer with eXp Realty is a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran who has helped buyers and sellers close 120+ homes across the San Antonio metro. He helps buyers compare builders, incentives, and lots, and review builder contracts in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Boerne. Bring him on your first visit so he can represent you from the start.
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Sources: Coventry Homes, Sunflower Ridge (plans, prices, quick move-ins, amenities), viewed Oct 31, 2026; Highland Homes, Sunflower Ridge (prices, plans, schools, directions), viewed Oct 31, 2026; City of New Braunfels, File 25-414, Sunflower Ridge development agreement; Comal County, 2026 tax rates for all taxing units; Texas Comptroller, residence homestead exemptions; VA, closing costs and 4% seller concession limit.