Cordillera Ranch.
8,700 acres. Seven clubs. One river.

Cordillera Ranch is an 8,700-acre master-planned, gated luxury community located along the Guadalupe River corridor in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas — approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio and 8 miles north of downtown Boerne. It is the largest private club community in the greater San Antonio metro. The centerpiece is The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch — seven distinct clubs (Golf, Tennis & Swim, Spa & Athletic, Social, Equestrian, Rod & Gun, and River Club) accessed with a single membership. The community offers Hill Country transitional, Mediterranean, and Texas ranch architectural styles across roughly 2,500 planned homesites.

As of 2026, homes in Cordillera Ranch typically range from approximately $500,000 in The Settlement (entry-level resale, half-acre lots) to $5M+ for large River Estates and hillside compounds. Most production estate homes cluster between $1.7M and $3M. The median price inside the gates is approximately $1.4M–$1.95M depending on section and sales window. Vacant homesites sell from about $150,000 to over $650,000 depending on lot size, views, and river frontage. Active inventory in 2026 typically ranges from the high $1.4M into the $5M+ tier.

Cordillera Ranch is zoned to Boerne Independent School District (Boerne ISD), an A-rated public district by the Texas Education Agency. The primary feeder pattern includes Fabra Elementary and Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School, which consistently ranks among the top public high schools in the greater San Antonio region. Boerne ISD is one of the primary reasons families relocate to Cordillera Ranch from Bexar County. Always verify the exact campus assignment with Boerne ISD by street address before writing an offer.

The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch offers three membership levels — Full Golf, Limited Golf, and Ranch — with two classifications each (Master and Conditional). Full Golf provides unlimited access to all seven clubs (Golf, Tennis & Swim, Spa & Athletic, Social, Equestrian, Rod & Gun, and River). Limited Golf includes all seven clubs but restricts golf access to Tuesday–Thursday all day and Friday before noon. Ranch Membership covers all clubs except golf. Membership is separate from HOA dues and is not required to buy a home. For current initiation fees, monthly dues, and category availability, contact the Director of Membership at 830-336-9162 during your option period.

Cordillera Ranch is organized into distinct sections, each with different lot sizes and price points. Di Lusso Villas (0.25-acre lots, $800K–$1.2M) are lock-and-leave villa homes. The Settlement is the entry point, with half-acre lots starting in the low $500Ks. Clubs Village (1–2+ acre lots, $1.2M–$2.5M) is the only section with golf-cart access to the clubhouse and includes enclaves like Cypress Point, Summit Pass, Bears Ridge, and Mayacama Estates. Hawk Canyon offers 2–4+ acre view lots. The Springs is the newest section with 1–7+ acre bluff-top homesites overlooking Panther Creek and the Guadalupe River. Guadalupe River Estates — just 9 homesites — is the premium tier with direct river frontage. The Bluffs and The Preserve round out the community.

Cordillera Ranch sits in Kendall County, not Bexar County, which puts it in a different tax jurisdiction than most San Antonio luxury enclaves. Combined effective property tax rates in Cordillera Ranch typically run 1.7%–2.0% — modestly lower than most Bexar County luxury addresses. On a $2M home, expect annual property taxes of approximately $34,000–$40,000 before homestead exemption. Filing your Kendall Central Appraisal District homestead exemption after closing is one of the most important post-closing steps at this price tier.

Cordillera Ranch is approximately 35 miles from downtown San Antonio, typically a 35–45 minute drive via I-10 East. Downtown Boerne is about 20 minutes south. La Cantera and The Rim shopping district are roughly 25 minutes. The South Texas Medical Center is 40–50 minutes. JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland are approximately 50–60 minutes. Because Cordillera Ranch is a Hill Country destination rather than a commuter suburb, buyers here typically prioritize lifestyle over commute time.

Yes — Cordillera Ranch includes miles of Guadalupe River frontage and a dedicated River Club that provides members with equipment, loading/unloading, and pickup/drop-off service for river outings. In addition, Guadalupe River Estates — just 9 private homesites — offer direct river frontage and views. The 58-acre river and lake park within the community, along with 8 miles of nature trails, is a major differentiator that few luxury communities in the San Antonio metro can match.

Cordillera Ranch has historically been one of the most stable luxury markets in the greater San Antonio metro because of Boerne ISD demand, limited inventory in the higher tiers, and the seven-club amenity structure that is genuinely hard to replicate. That said, days on market can run 90–140+ days in the $2M+ tier, and buyers should plan for a longer negotiation window than sub-$1M markets. Short-term rentals are restricted by HOA rules — verify current STR policy before buying with rental income in mind. Land values in premium sections (The Springs, Guadalupe River Estates, The Bluffs) have appreciated meaningfully faster than the broader Boerne market since 2020.

Both are top-tier gated luxury communities in the greater San Antonio metro, but they serve different lifestyles. The Dominion is a 1,500-acre guard-gated community inside San Antonio city limits (Bexar County, Northside ISD) with 24-hour manned security and a Mediterranean-country-club feel — 25–35 minutes to downtown. Cordillera Ranch is 8,700 acres in Kendall County (Boerne ISD) along the Guadalupe River, with a Hill Country ranch character, seven clubs (including equestrian, rod & gun, and river), larger lots (0.25 to 12+ acres), and a 35–45 minute drive to downtown. The Dominion buyer prioritizes proximity and city amenities; the Cordillera Ranch buyer prioritizes acreage, Hill Country lifestyle, and the breadth of the club amenities.