55 Plus Communities

55 Plus Communities Near Austin

Are there 55 plus communities near Austin?
Yes, more than a dozen. The best known are Sun City in Georgetown, Kissing Tree in San Marcos, Heritage at Vizcaya in Round Rock and Del Webb's new Lost Pines community in Bastrop, plus smaller age-restricted neighborhoods across the area.

55 plus communities are neighborhoods that qualify under federal fair housing law as housing for older persons. That status lets them set age requirements. Most pair single-level homes with a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, trails and a calendar of clubs and activities.

This guide compares the major 55 plus communities around Austin, from the largest in Texas to the newest, and covers what to check before you buy in one.

55 Plus Communities at a glance

Sun City in Georgetown

Sun City is an active-living community for residents 55 and older, developed by Del Webb on the northwest side of Georgetown. According to Community Impact, it opened in 1996 with 522 homes and had grown to about 8,488 homes by 2021. Del Webb lists three golf courses, four fitness centers, outdoor sports fields, a lakeside amphitheater and eight resort-style pools, and it is still selling new homes. See Georgetown homes for sale and my Williamson County guide.

Kissing Tree in San Marcos

Kissing Tree is a 55 plus master-planned community by Brookfield Residential, halfway between Austin and San Antonio. When it broke ground in 2016, Brookfield planned 3,200 homes on 1,332 acres. The amenities center on an 18-hole golf course with an 18-hole putting course and a driving and chipping range, plus pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, disc golf, pools and a fitness center. David Weekley Homes joined Brookfield as a builder in late 2025.

Del Webb Austin at Lost Pines in Bastrop

Del Webb Lost Pines is the builder's first new 55 plus community in the Austin area in more than 30 years. It sits inside The Colony in Bastrop, about 30 minutes from Austin, with 503 homesites on about 160 acres. Del Webb broke ground in July 2025. Planned amenities include an amenity center with a fitness center, ballroom and golf simulator, plus a resort-style pool, pickleball and bocce, with a full-time lifestyle director. Homes are single-story, in three series.

Heritage at Vizcaya in Round Rock

Heritage at Vizcaya is Taylor Morrison's 55 plus neighborhood inside the Vizcaya master plan, off University Boulevard in Round Rock. Listings describe a private clubhouse with a heated pool, fitness center and spa, plus tennis, pickleball and bocce courts and walking trails, close to Round Rock's shopping and medical centers.

More 55 plus neighborhoods to know

• Tuscan Village, Lakeway: a smaller 55 plus neighborhood near Lake Travis
• Tuscan Village, Horseshoe Bay: 55 plus living near Lake LBJ and Horseshoe Bay Resort
• Regency at Santa Rita Ranch, Liberty Hill: a 55 plus section inside the Santa Rita Ranch master plan
• Heritage Oaks, Texas Traditions and Oaks at Wildwood, Georgetown: smaller, mostly resale 55 plus neighborhoods
• The Grove at Vintage Oaks, New Braunfels: an age-targeted section of Vintage Oaks

Many buyers in this search also want club amenities. See Golf Course Homes and Resort-Style Communities for neighborhoods built around a course or club, or compare all resort communities near Austin.

What to check before you buy

• Age rules: read the community's age policy and how it verifies residents.
• HOA dues and amenities: what the dues cover, from clubhouses to lawn care.
• Home style: many homes are single-level, but confirm layout and accessibility features for each home.
• Resale and rental rules: some communities limit leasing.
• Age-restricted vs. age-targeted: some neighborhoods are designed for buyers 55 and older but don't require it. Confirm which one you're buying into.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers in 55 plus communities from Sun City and Kissing Tree to Del Webb Lost Pines and neighborhoods across the Austin area. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about 55 Plus Communities

How do 55 plus communities set age rules?

Communities that qualify as housing for older persons under federal fair housing law can set age requirements. Each community publishes its own policy, so read it before you buy.

When did Sun City in Georgetown open?

1996, according to Community Impact.

Do 55 plus communities have HOA dues?

Yes, nearly always. Ask what the dues cover, since amenities and services vary.

Which 55 plus communities near Austin are new?

Del Webb Austin at Lost Pines in Bastrop broke ground in July 2025, and Del Webb and Brookfield are still selling new homes at Sun City and Kissing Tree.

Which 55 plus communities near Austin have golf?

Sun City in Georgetown has three golf courses, and Kissing Tree in San Marcos has an 18-hole course with an 18-hole putting course.

Sources: Community Impact, Del Webb, Brookfield Residential, David Weekley Homes, Realty News Report and MLS listing descriptions. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Photo: Park pond in Georgetown, Texas, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.