Kissing Tree, San Marcos, Texas

Kissing Tree, a large 55+ community in San Marcos, an inviting Texas Hill Country town, is the brainchild of Brookfield Residential, a company whose building practices emphasize efficiency and sustainability. Construction began in 2016 and continues today.

When complete, Kissing Tree will have 3,200 single family homes and paired homes. It will be the largest community of its kind in the state. Floor plans range from about 1,400 square feet to about 3,500 square feet and may include a gourmet kitchen, a lanai, an optional den, up to four bedrooms and three baths, a two to three car garage, and ample storage space. Architectural styles include variations on farmhouse, Mediterranean, contemporary and more.

Prices begin in the mid-$300,000s. The HOA ranges from about $250 per month to $424 per month depending on the home style. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are subject to change.

The heart of Kissing Tree is a clubhouse with a fitness center, an indoor pool, a billiards room, hobby studios, a food studio, and game rooms. A biergarten, a patio, fire pits, and a BBQ area surround the clubhouse. Other outdoor amenities include 15 miles of trails, an 18-hole putting course, an 18-hole golf course, and courts for tennis as well as pickleball.

The surrounding area of San Marcos is approximately halfway between San Antonio and Austin. It is the home of Texas State University and the NCAA Bobcats. Two rivers and four creeks run through the city. The town square, anchored by an historic courthouse, was built in 1851. Downtown has grown around the square and supports an array of restaurants, shops, and music venues.

Central Texas Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.

The climate is hot and humid in the summer and mild and damp in the winter. Summer temperatures reach into the high 90s, and winter temperatures are in the 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 35 inches of rain per year.