Both Del Webb. Both Texas. Both fully-built active adult resort communities. But San Antonio vs. Georgetown is a meaningful lifestyle and financial choice — military community vs. golf community, Bexar County vs. Williamson County, JBSA proximity vs. Austin corridor access.
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Talk to a Specialist →Texas has two dominant Del Webb resort communities: Hill Country Retreat in San Antonio and Sun City Texas in Georgetown (north Austin corridor). Both are fully built. Both have resort-level amenities. Both attract buyers from across the country specifically looking for the Del Webb model in Texas.
Buyers who are open to either the San Antonio or Austin/Georgetown corridor frequently put these two communities on the same shortlist. They should — they're genuinely comparable in some ways and genuinely different in others. The right choice depends on what the buyer is actually optimizing for.
| Category | Hill Country Retreat (San Antonio) | Sun City Texas (Georgetown) |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Del Webb + Village Builders (PulteGroup) | Del Webb (PulteGroup) |
| Location | Far west San Antonio, Bexar County | Georgetown, Williamson County (north of Austin) |
| Total homes | 1,904 | 9,000+ (one of the largest Del Webb communities in the US) |
| Status | Fully built — resale only | Ongoing resale + limited new phases |
| County | Bexar — 2025 senior exemptions, school freeze | Williamson — different exemption structure |
| Price range | $250K–$550K+ (resale) | $300K–$700K+ (resale and limited new) |
| HOA | $185/month (covers exterior incl. lawn, roof) | ~$175–$185/month (covers common areas; yard care not included) |
| Golf | Community trails, nearby courses | 4 championship golf courses owned by the community; RCSC model (resident-controlled) |
| Golf cost | Pay-as-you-play local courses | Additional monthly golf membership fee (~$50–$150/month depending on usage); courses are resident-controlled |
| Amenity scale | 28,000 sq ft Resort clubhouse | Multiple recreation centers across 9,000+ home community; Liberty Center, Texas Star, and others |
| Social scale | 1,904 homes — resort community, known social life | 9,000+ homes — the largest social pool; 100+ clubs |
| Military community | High — JBSA proximity 20–25 miles, explicit military culture | Modest — Fort Hood ~60 miles, not a defining characteristic |
| Austin proximity | ~80 miles from downtown Austin | ~30 miles from downtown Austin |
| San Antonio proximity | On the SA west side — full metro access | ~80 miles from downtown San Antonio |
| Medical access | 10–15 min to major SA hospitals | Georgetown hospital + 30–45 min to Austin major medical |
| Base access (military) | Lackland, Fort Sam, Randolph — 20–30 miles | Fort Hood ~60 miles, no JBSA equivalent access |
Sun City Texas's defining advantage for golfers is its Resident-Controlled Sun City (RCSC) model. The community owns four golf courses — White Wing, Legacy Hills, Cowan Creek, and the Legacy Hills Par-3. Residents pay a monthly amenity fee that includes course access. You're not paying $150–$250/round at a public course; you're a partial owner with access at dramatically reduced per-round cost.
Hill Country Retreat has no community-owned golf. The Alamo Ranch Golf Club is nearby but separate. Residents pay public rates. For buyers who plan to golf 3–5 times per week, the Sun City Texas RCSC model saves $2,000–$4,000/year in green fees compared to equivalent play at public courses near HCR.
For buyers who golf occasionally (once or twice a week or less), or who don't golf at all, the RCSC advantage doesn't justify a cross-market move.
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Note: Sun City Texas property tax estimate uses Williamson County rates; exact figures depend on specific exemption structure. Confirm current rates with Williamson CAD. Golf membership adds $50–$150/month for regular golfers.
Sun City Texas is one of the largest active adult communities in the United States. 9,000+ homes means a social pool so large you genuinely will never run out of new people to meet. 100+ clubs. Multiple recreation centers. More diversity of programming, interests, and social infrastructure than any 1,904-home community can match.
For buyers who want the widest possible social experience, the most activity options, and the highest probability of finding their specific interest group — Sun City Texas wins on scale alone.
Hill Country Retreat at 1,904 homes is large enough to have a full resort social calendar with 80+ clubs and diverse programming. But it's not the same scale. Buyers who find large communities overwhelming may actually prefer HCR's more manageable scale.
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