Boot Ranch: Fredericksburg's Private Golf and Club Community

Boot Ranch is the Hill Country's premier private club community — about five miles north of historic Fredericksburg, set on roughly 2,000 acres of dramatic, rolling terrain. It's where a lot of my luxury buyers start their search, and honestly, once you've been through the gates it's easy to see why.

Quick facts

What is Boot Ranch?

Boot Ranch is a private club community. Every property owner is a club member, which is different from a lot of golf communities where membership is optional or sold separately. The centerpiece is an 18-hole golf course designed by PGA legend Hal Sutton, along with a 34-acre golf practice park that gets talked about nationally.

What amenities does Boot Ranch have?

Beyond golf, there's a 55,000-square-foot Clubhouse Village with dining, locker rooms, a golf shop, spa and lodge suites. There's also a fitness center, the Ranch Club with pools and athletic courts, a Lake Club for swimming and non-motorized boating, tennis and multi-sport courts, trails, a trap and skeet range, and member events all year long.

Does buying a home at Boot Ranch include a membership?

Yes. Property purchases at Boot Ranch include a club membership, and it's multi-generational — parents, grandparents, kids and grandkids can all use the club. That's a huge part of the value, and it's why Boot Ranch works so well as a family gathering place for generations. Club dues are separate from HOA dues, and I'll get you the current numbers for both before you make any decisions.

What do homes at Boot Ranch cost?

Boot Ranch has a range — homesites, cottages and Sunday Houses, and large custom estates. Most finished homes are in the multi-million-dollar range, with the top estates well above that. Lots run from under half an acre to almost seven acres in the MLS record. Because every home here is so different, I always pull current sales myself rather than rely on online estimates.

What are the HOA dues at Boot Ranch?

Sold MLS records show HOA dues at Boot Ranch ranging from about $2,375 to $4,000 a year, depending on the section and property type. That does not include club dues.

Can you do a short-term rental at Boot Ranch?

Not in the traditional sense. None of the 58 homes sold at Boot Ranch in the MLS record were marketed as short-term rentals. Boot Ranch is a private, members-only community, so it's best suited for full-time living or a second home your family uses. If income from rentals is important to you, let's talk about where that makes more sense.

Thinking about Boot Ranch?

A Boot Ranch purchase has more moving parts than a typical home — membership, club dues, architectural review, building timelines. I've done this many times and I'll make it simple. Call or text me at (830) 456-8115. And if you're still comparing areas, my full Fredericksburg neighborhood guide covers all 132 neighborhoods with STR, HOA and lot-size data.

Data source: Central Hill Country Board of Realtors MLS (Navica) sold records. Short-term rental rules and HOA dues change — always verify a specific property with the City of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County and the HOA before you buy. I'm happy to do that legwork for you.