Santa Rita Ranch has once again solidified its position as the leading master-planned community in the Austin area.
According to a recent report from RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, Santa Rita Ranch ranked as the No. 1 master-planned community in Austin for new home sales in 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive year the community has earned this distinction. Builders within Santa Rita Ranch closed 483 new home sales, placing the community No. 29 nationally among the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities and No. 9 in Texas, one of the most competitive housing markets in the country.
While the sales performance continues to lead the market, it is driven by a deeper story rooted in purpose, values, and long-term vision.
A Story as Big as Texas
The legacy of Santa Rita Ranch stretches back to the 1600s, grounded in the land and history of Texas itself. That heritage continues today through a community intentionally built around families, shared values, and investment in future generations.
The legacy of Santa Rita Ranch stretches back to the 1600s, grounded in the land and history of Texas itself. That heritage continues today through a community intentionally built around families, shared values, and investment in future generations.
Education as a Cornerstone of Growth
Education remains a major driver of demand at Santa Rita Ranch. The community is home to three public elementary schools, one middle school, and one private Christian academy serving elementary through middle school, all located within the Ranch. Each campus has opened since 2020, providing families access to modern facilities and advanced learning environments close to home.
Further reinforcing this commitment, Santa Rita Ranch has established an Excellence in Education Fund, committing $10 million to support educational excellence as the community continues to grow. This long-term focus on education plays a meaningful role in buyer confidence and sustained sales momentum.
Amenities That Create Connection
Amenities at Santa Rita Ranch are designed to be the heart of the community, not simply features on a map.
In 2025, Santa Rita Ranch celebrated the opening of Ranch Camp and Happyland Play Park, two highly anticipated amenities that further strengthen the community’s focus on families, play, and connection. Additional amenities continue to take shape, including The Paddock in the Saddleback Village, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open later this year.
Beyond what is already open and underway, Santa Rita Ranch has more amenities on the drawing board for future phases, ensuring the community continues to evolve alongside the needs of its residents.
Santa Rita Ranch hosts more than 100 community events each month, drawing thousands of residents together throughout the year. Major events regularly attract 5,000 to 6,000 attendees, reinforcing the Ranch Code values of Build Family Bonds and Get to Know Your Neighbors. This commitment to connection supports the belief that Happy Lives Live Here, symbolized by the heart built into the Santa Rita Ranch logo.
Living Active and Learning From the Land
Guided by Ranch Code values such as Learn From the Land, Discover Natural Beauty, and Live Active and Healthy Lives, Santa Rita Ranch continues to expand its network of parks, open spaces, and trails. More than 20 miles of trails are planned, encouraging residents to stay active while remaining connected to the natural Texas landscape.
Homes for Every Season of Life
With more than 10,000 homes planned, Santa Rita Ranch offers one of the most diverse housing portfolios in the Austin region. Homes range from the $300,000s to $2 million, welcoming first-time buyers, growing families, multigenerational households, active adults, and empty nesters within one connected community.
Builders are encouraged to Blaze Their Own Trail by designing homes exclusively for Santa Rita Ranch, tailored to specific lifestyles and stages of life.
Looking Ahead
At just 50 percent built out, Santa Rita Ranch continues to add new homesites on an ongoing basis, ensuring opportunities remain available for buyers at every stage. With additional homesites, newly opened amenities, projects under construction, and more planned for the future, Santa Rita Ranch remains positioned for continued growth and sustained sales leadership.
