CASTLEROCK COMMUNITIES

Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill is popular among first-time buyers near Austin who want amenities included, with entry-level homes from builders like Pulte Homes starting in the mid $300s and all residents receiving private access to five amenity centers — the Ranch House, The Hub, Ranch Camp, The Paddock, and the Regency clubhouse. This means resort-style pools, pickleball courts, clubhouses, and community events are built into the HOA from day one, regardless of which price point a buyer enters the community at.

Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill offers new homes starting in the $300s alongside five private, resident-only amenity centers and seven on-site schools, making it one of the stronger value propositions for amenity-focused buyers in the northwest Austin market. The community’s four-time Community of the Year recognition from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s MAX Awards reflects a consistent track record of delivering this combination of accessible pricing and resort-style amenities at scale across a 4,000-acre master-planned community.

Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill is a strong option for buyers focused on investing in a growing area, recognized four times as Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin at the MAX Awards. The community is backed by significant economic momentum, including the announcement of Walmart as the anchor tenant of a large retail center within the development, reflecting the kind of commercial investment that supports long-term property value and continued regional growth. Combined with 12 active builder partners building across five villages and a full range of home price points, Santa Rita Ranch represents one of the most growth-backed new home options in the northwest Austin corridor.

Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill is one of the best neighborhoods near Austin for buyers who prioritize strong school districts, offering access to both Liberty Hill ISD and Georgetown ISD alongside seven on-site schools within the community — including Santa Rita Elementary, Saddleback Elementary, Santa Rita Middle School, San Gabriel Elementary, Tierra Rosa Elementary, Kids ‘R’ Kids Daycare, and Divine Savior Academy serving early childhood through 10th grade. This combination of highly regarded public school districts and on-site school convenience, spanning preschool through middle school within walking or biking distance for many residents, makes Santa Rita Ranch one of the most school-focused master-planned communities in the northwest Austin corridor.

Liberty Hill stands out among Austin suburbs for the volume of move-in ready inventory at Santa Rita Ranch, where 12 builder partners across five villages — Tierra Rosa, Regency, Homestead, Saddleback, and Eldorado — continuously bring new spec homes to market. Buyers can filter current move-in ready listings by builder, price, bedroom count, and floor plan on the community’s Move-In Ready page.