Riverforest Custom Home Builders

Custom homes on wooded acreage in a gated neighborhood with private Guadalupe River access.

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Building in Riverforest

Riverforest is a gated New Braunfels neighborhood known for its private access to the Guadalupe River, and one we’ve built in. Homesites are mostly one and a half to two-plus acres, many of them heavily wooded, and some properties sit right on the river.

That setting is the reason people buy here, and it shapes every build. River-side lots need a floodplain check before design, wooded lots need careful clearing and drainage, and septic and water service can differ from lot to lot. We plan for all of it from the first lot walk.

If you own a lot in Riverforest, or you’re choosing between lots, talk to us before you commit. We’ll walk it with you and tell you what it will take to build there.

What building in Riverforest actually involves

Riverforest lots are wooded, close to the river, and governed by a homeowners association. Each of these shapes a build.

HOA review

Riverforest has a mandatory homeowners association with standards for new homes. We design to them from the start and plan the review into the schedule.

Floodplain on river-side lots

Lots along the Guadalupe can include floodplain and setbacks. We check the flood maps for your lot before design, so the house sits where it should.

Septic or sewer, lot by lot

Most lots use an on-site septic system, but not all. We confirm sewer and water service for your specific lot early, before it affects the plan.

Heavily wooded lots

Mature trees are a big part of Riverforest’s appeal. We keep clearing to the building footprint and driveway, and site the home around the best trees.

Drainage toward the river

Water moves downhill toward the Guadalupe. We plan grading and drainage around the home so runoff goes where it should.

Comal County permitting

Septic and floodplain permits go through Comal County. We handle the county permits and the HOA review together.

Other neighborhoods we build in

Riverforest is one of more than a dozen neighborhoods we’ve built in around New Braunfels and Canyon Lake, including Vintage Oaks, River Chase and Mystic Shores. See all the neighborhoods we build in, or read more about building in New Braunfels.

About Riverforest

Riverforest is a gated community in Comal County with a New Braunfels address. Residents have private access to the Guadalupe River through a neighborhood river park, along with walking trails, a clubhouse, and tennis and basketball courts.

Homes are in Comal ISD, a short drive from Gruene and downtown New Braunfels.

Common questions about building in Riverforest

Have you built in Riverforest?

Yes. We’ve built custom homes in Riverforest and know the neighborhood’s standards and its ground.

Some lots along the Guadalupe include floodplain and many don’t. We check the flood maps for your specific lot before design starts.

Most lots use septic, but service varies. We confirm sewer and water for your lot before you commit to a plan.

Yes. Riverforest has a mandatory homeowners association with standards for new homes. We design to them from the start and handle the review.

Yes, and we recommend it. Two lots in the same neighborhood can cost very different amounts to build on. A walk-through before you close can save you from a surprise.

Have a lot in mind?

Send us the address and we’ll walk it — access, slope, septic feasibility, water, and what it will genuinely cost to build on. Before you close, not after.

Use the form below, email contact@summitoakbuilders.com, or call our Canyon Lake office at 830-625-1111.

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