Toll Brothers new construction in Boerne's Hill Country Mile. Walkable downtown lifestyle, all single-story floor plans, and the most walkable 55+ community in the San Antonio market. Active build with three distinct collections.
Location: Boerne, Texas (Kendall County), 35 miles north of downtown San Antonio
Builder: Toll Brothers
Status: Active build (opened ~2023, ongoing construction phases)
Total homes: TBD (master plan capacity TBD)
Floor plans: 15 distinct plans, 1,625–3,206 sq ft, all single-story
Price range: $500,000–$900,000+
Collections: Flamenco (45-ft lots, smaller entry), Sardana (55-ft lots, mid-range), Zambra (largest lots, premium)
HOA: Dual structure (Regency supplement + Esperanza master)
County: Kendall (note: MUD #1 adds significant tax burden — see warning below)
Amenities: Exclusive Regency clubhouse + Esperanza master plan facilities (Reunión Parque, trails, retail, restaurants)
Walkability: Downtown Boerne Hill Country Mile within 5 minutes — genuinely golf-cart and pedestrian accessible
Regency at Esperanza sits in Kendall County MUD #1 (Municipal Utility District). This adds approximately 0.65 percentage points to your property tax rate.
Result: Effective property tax rate is 2.4–2.7% — not the 1.8–2.0% base Kendall County rate. On a $600,000 home, this means $14,400–$16,200/year in property taxes — 50–100% higher than what buyers from Illinois, Ohio, or the Northeast expect.
55places.com lists Esperanza with zero property tax disclosure. Most Texas marketing emphasizes "no state income tax" without mentioning that property taxes can be higher than expected. This MUD is the critical cost variable that separates Esperanza from other Toll Brothers communities in non-MUD areas.
Our true cost guide breaks this down completely. Do not buy in this community without understanding the MUD tax math.
Toll Brothers builds high-end new construction 55+ communities across the country. Regency at Esperanza is one of their Hill Country entries, positioned in Boerne's walkable downtown area — not a suburban gated enclave 20 minutes from shopping.
Walkability is the differentiator. Boerne's Hill Country Mile is genuinely within walking and golf-cart distance. Independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and antique dealers line Boerne's main street and adjacent areas. You can leave your home, walk or take a golf cart, and spend an afternoon downtown shopping or dining without a car. This is rare for 55+ communities, which typically require cars to access anything beyond the gate.
The community sits within the larger Esperanza master plan — a mixed-use development that includes Reunión Parque (a multi-sport complex with courts, fields, trails), retail, restaurants, and residential. Regency is the 55+-exclusive section of Esperanza, with its own clubhouse and amenities, but residents have access to the broader master plan facilities as well.
This is new construction, not resale. Toll Brothers handles initial build quality, and you're not inheriting 15-year-old systems. Homes are delivered with builder warranty and modern systems. The tradeoff: you're paying new construction pricing ($500K–$900K+), not established market pricing.
All floor plans are single-story — no multi-story options. This is intentional for the 55+ demographic: no stairs, all living on one level, easier to age in place.
Regency at Esperanza has three distinct collections, each with different lot sizes, pricing, and floor plan options. This tiering allows buyers to choose entry-level new construction, mid-range, or premium Toll Brothers positioning.
Lot size: 45-foot lots (smaller)
Character: Entry-level new construction positioning
Price range: ~$500,000–$600,000
Focus: Access to Toll Brothers quality at lower price point. Ideal for buyers prioritizing location and builder reputation over maximum square footage.
Lot size: 55-foot lots (mid-range)
Character: Mid-range new construction
Price range: ~$600,000–$750,000
Focus: Balance of lot size, home size, and pricing. Most popular collection for buyers wanting space without top-tier pricing.
Lot size: Largest lots (premium)
Character: Premium new construction
Price range: ~$750,000–$900,000+
Focus: Largest lots, largest homes, premium positioning. For buyers wanting maximum space and prestige Toll Brothers product.
All collections share the same community amenities, walkability, and MUD tax burden. The difference is lot size, home size, and pricing tier. Choose based on space needs and budget, not collection prestige.
Toll Brothers offers 15 distinct floor plan options at Regency at Esperanza. All single-story, ranging from compact 1,625 sq ft to spacious 3,206 sq ft layouts.
Floor plans are distributed across the three collections, so smaller plans exist in Flamenco (entry pricing) and larger plans exist in Zambra (premium). The collections determine lot size first; floor plan selection is your secondary choice.
Typical Toll Brothers design philosophy:
All plans feature energy-efficient systems, upgraded kitchen appliances, and builder-grade finishes. Customization options available (tile, paint, cabinet upgrades, etc.).
Regency has two amenity tiers: exclusive Regency facilities (55+ only) and access to Esperanza master plan amenities (shared with other Esperanza residents and commercial users).
As Regency residents, you have access to the broader Esperanza master plan:
Regency at Esperanza is in Boerne, not San Antonio proper. Boerne is a small Hill Country town (population ~12,000) positioned as a destination for retirees, tourists, and weekend visitors seeking Hill Country character.
Downtown Boerne ("Hill Country Mile"): Located approximately 5 minutes from Regency, downtown Boerne features independent shops, galleries, restaurants, coffee houses, and antique dealers along historic streets. The town has deliberately preserved walkable, pedestrian-friendly downtown character — genuinely accessible by golf cart or on foot.
Proximity to San Antonio: Boerne is 35 miles north of downtown San Antonio (approximately 45 minutes by car). Major medical centers, shopping, and dining are accessible but not immediate. You're choosing Hill Country lifestyle and proximity to San Antonio, not living in San Antonio.
Medical: Boerne has local urgent care and medical clinics, but major hospitals (UT Medicine, Baylor Scott & White) are in San Antonio proper, 30–45 minutes away. Emergency transport is 15–20 minutes to major medical facilities in Kerrville or Garden Ridge area.
Shopping & Dining: Boerne's downtown handles independent shops and local dining. Big-box retail and chain dining require driving to the Boerne/San Antonio corridor or south to San Antonio proper.
Regency at Esperanza has a dual HOA structure. You pay:
Total HOA cost is the sum of both. This is not unusual for master-planned communities, but it's important to understand when calculating your monthly carrying cost. You're not paying one HOA; you're paying two levies supporting different facility sets.
See the true cost guide for exact HOA figures and how they compare to other Boerne and San Antonio communities.