From a Jack Nicklaus golf course to riverside trails and a 9,900-home retirement village, here’s a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to finding your corner of Georgetown.
There’s no single Georgetown. The town that the Census keeps crowning the fastest-growing in America has spent the last two decades sprouting master-planned communities, polishing its historic core, and filling in the gaps between with everything from golf-course estates to value-priced starter homes. Which means the real question for newcomers isn’t should I move to Georgetown—it’s which Georgetown is mine?
This guide walks the map. Whether you’re chasing a riverfront trail out your back door, a 55-and-better lifestyle with three golf courses, or a porch within walking distance of the Square, here’s how the best neighborhoods in Georgetown sort out—and who each one tends to suit. A good Georgetown realtor will help you confirm the details, but this is your starting map.
Sun City Texas: The 55+ Heavyweight
If you’re 55 or better, the conversation often starts and ends here. Sun City Texas, built by Del Webb, is the largest active-adult community in Texas—more than 9,900 homes across roughly 5,300 acres just northwest of I-35.
The amenities read like a resort brochure: three 18-hole championship golf courses, eight pools, four fitness centers, more than 86,000 square feet of amenity space, over 12 miles of trails, and a lakeside amphitheater. Homes run from cozy 940-square-foot designs up past 3,000 square feet, with prices generally ranging from the mid-$200,000s into the $500,000s (custom sections climb higher).
Who it suits: Active retirees and empty-nesters who want a built-in social life, low-maintenance living, and golf out the door. The trade-off is the age restriction—this isn’t a community for raising kids.
Wolf Ranch: Riverfront Master-Planning
On the west side of town, straddling Highway 29 along the San Gabriel River, Wolf Ranch is the showpiece of the current building boom. Developed by Hillwood Communities on about 1,120 acres, it’s the largest active master-planned community in Williamson County, with roughly 2,600 single-family homes planned at build-out.
Builders here include Lennar, Perry Homes, Highland Homes, and Drees, with homes generally ranging from the low $400,000s into the $800,000s and beyond. Two amenity centers (designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture), pools, a splash pad, and about 3.5 miles of riverside trails give the place a genuine sense of arrival. The adjacent Wolf Ranch Town Center, anchored by an H-E-B, puts groceries and shopping minutes from home.
Who it suits: Families and move-up buyers who want new construction, resort-style amenities, and walk-to-the-river living. Most of Wolf Ranch is served by Georgetown ISD, but verify by address.
Berry Creek: Established Golf-Course Calm
For buyers who prefer mature trees and a settled feel over brand-new construction, Berry Creek delivers. This established golf and country-club community on the north side offers single-family homes generally starting around $400,000, set along a course with the kind of canopy that takes decades to grow. The newer Berry Creek Highlands section adds fresh inventory for those who want the location with a more current build.
Who it suits: Golfers and buyers who value an established neighborhood with character over the sometimes-bare landscaping of a new build.
Cimarron Hills: Gated and Signature
Want the country-club life behind a gate? Cimarron Hills is built around a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, with custom and semi-custom homes from builders like Dream Finders, Sitterle, and Drees. It’s one of Georgetown’s premier addresses, with upscale amenities and a price point to match.
Who it suits: Luxury buyers and serious golfers who want gated privacy, a Nicklaus course, and a higher-end build.
Rancho Sienna: Hill-Country Views (With a School-District Catch)
On the northwest edge of Georgetown, Rancho Sienna is a Newland community spread across roughly 540 acres, prized for its rolling hill-country views and amenity center. Here’s the catch worth flagging: Rancho Sienna falls within Liberty Hill ISD, not Georgetown ISD. That’s a feature for many buyers—Liberty Hill is well-regarded—but it’s a detail you’ll want to confirm before assuming a Georgetown address means a Georgetown school.
Who it suits: Families drawn to scenic views and the Liberty Hill ISD schools, with a slightly more open, edge-of-town feel.
Downtown and Old Town: Walk to the Square
For buyers who want character over square footage, the Downtown and Old Town districts surrounding the historic Square are Georgetown at its most charming. This is the area of bungalows, Victorians, and tree-lined streets within the three National Register Historic Districts—the heart of the town that won the first Great American Main Street Award in Texas.
Inventory is limited and homes vary widely in price depending on age, condition, and lot, but you’re buying something you can’t build: the ability to walk to coffee, dinner, and the Red Poppy Festival every spring.
Who it suits: Buyers who prize walkability, history, and authentic character—and who don’t mind older homes and tighter supply.
Georgetown Village: Established and Central
Georgetown Village is one of the town’s more established master-planned neighborhoods, offering a mix of home styles, mature landscaping, and a community pool and parks at relatively accessible price points. Its central location keeps you close to both the Square and the I-35 corridor.
Who it suits: First-time buyers and families looking for an established, centrally located neighborhood without a luxury price tag.
Water Oak, Parkside, and the Newer Set
Georgetown’s growth has produced a deep bench of newer master-planned and builder communities, each with its own flavor:
- Water Oak — A newer community with a mix of builders and price points, offering modern floor plans and community amenities.
- Parkside (on the River) — Set near the San Gabriel, with newer construction and trail access.
- Highland Village and Crescent Bluff — Additional newer developments rounding out Georgetown’s western and northern growth.
- The Highlands at Mayfield Ranch and La Conterra — Established and newer options at varying price points across the area.
These communities are where much of the value-oriented and move-up new construction lives. Builders, phases, and pricing shift constantly, so this is exactly where current, on-the-ground guidance pays off.
Who they suit: Buyers who want new construction, modern layouts, and community amenities at a range of price points—and who are flexible on exactly which neighborhood, as long as the home and value are right.
A Note on School Districts
It bears repeating because it trips up so many newcomers: a Georgetown mailing address can land in Georgetown ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, or Leander ISD depending on exactly where the home sits. Each is a solid district, but if a specific school matters to your family, verify the assignment by address—you can check campus report cards at txschools.gov—before you make an offer.
The Bottom Line
The beauty of shopping for Georgetown, TX real estate is the sheer range: you can buy a riverside new build, a gated golf estate, a historic bungalow steps from the Square, or a low-maintenance retirement home with three golf courses out the door—all in the same fast-growing town. The trick is matching the right neighborhood to your life, your commute, and your school needs. Lean on a knowledgeable Georgetown realtor to confirm the current details, and you’ll find your corner of the Red Poppy Capital.
Market figures cited are approximate and current as of mid-2026; verify current data before making real estate decisions.
