New Braunfels · Lake McQueeney · Canyon Lake
Know the water
before you buy.
I grew up on Lake McQueeney and have been a New Braunfels Realtor since 2008. Learn how every lake, river and neighborhood here works before you tour a single house.
On the water todayUpdated Oct 22, 1:45 AM
- Canyon Lake
- 907.5 ft1.5 ft below full
- Lake Dunlap
- NormalGBRA status · new gates 2023
- Comal River
- 148 cfsFlow at New Braunfels
- Guadalupe River
- 103 cfsFlow below Canyon Dam
Follow the water
Two rivers.
Six lakes.
One hometown.
The Guadalupe leaves Canyon Lake and winds along River Road into New Braunfels. The spring-fed Comal rises in Landa Park and runs about 2.5 miles through town, lined with homes, condos, parks and the tube chute, before it joins the Guadalupe. From there the river steps down through a chain of lakes to Seguin.
Pick a lake or river to see what living there is like.
Normal level · new dam 2026
Lake McQueeney Lake
- Size
- 396 acres
- Refilled
- April 2026
- Known for
- Water skiing
- County
- Guadalupe
Buy on the water
What to ask about flood zones, docks, bulkheads and lake levels, and which pros to bring in, before you make an offer.
Start with the lake guides →Buy in town
New Braunfels, Gruene, Seguin and the Hill Country, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Explore neighborhoods →Sell your home
Pricing, prep and marketing from someone who also runs a vacation rental business here.
Talk about selling →Why you won't find listings here
Browse on Zillow. Text me before you fall in love.
Homes around here are spread across several MLS systems, and more out-of-town agents list homes without entering them in the local MLS. Zillow and Realtor.com already pull nearly all of them together, so browse there. Use this site to understand the area.
Found a home you like? Send me the link.
I'll tell you what the listing won't:
- Whether it sits in a mapped flood zone
- HOA rules, dam district taxes and rental restrictions to look into
- What similar homes nearby recently sold for
I'm a Realtor, not an inspector, appraiser or insurance agent. For those questions, talk to a licensed professional.
Area guides
What the homes are like, getting around and what to check before you buy.
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About Joshua
Born on the lake, working in real estate since 2008
Lake McQueeney is where I grew up, and the Guadalupe Valley is where I've sold homes since 2008. I also manage Comal Inn in downtown New Braunfels, which keeps me close to the local rental market, from short-term rental rules to what guests will pay.
What clients say
14 five-star Google reviews across two profiles
Joshua Downey is a highly respected realtor in the New Braunfels Hill Country area. His professionalism, patience, and steady guidance were especially evident throughout a difficult sale he helped my family navigate. He remained responsive, thoughtful, and committed every step of the way. I would highly recommend Joshua to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate professional.
…The first house that we made an offer on and agreed to a price, Josh decided to dig a little deeper on the location and flood plain and found out that the bottom floor which is the living area, wasn't insurable. … After that, we had full trust in Josh that he had our best interest in mind.… Read the full review
My fiancé & I had Josh as our realtor when finding a house in New Braunfels. We were new to the area as we had a work relocation from Illinois to Texas. He was a great realtor to work with. He helped us out on every step of the home buying process & was available anytime for questions. He is a realtor that will go the extra mile to make sure everything is going smoothly for you. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house.
Read them on Google: Keller Williams Lake McQueeney and Keller Williams New Braunfels. Reviews are shown word for word.
Common questions
What areas does Joshua Downey cover?
New Braunfels, Gruene, Seguin, Marion, Canyon Lake and the Texas Hill Country, plus waterfront homes on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers and the Guadalupe Valley lakes, including Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid and Meadow Lake.
How long has Joshua been a Realtor?
Joshua has been a licensed Texas Realtor since 2008. He works with Keller Williams Heritage (TREC #584061) and grew up on Lake McQueeney.
Why doesn't this site show home listings?
Homes around New Braunfels are spread across several MLS systems, and more agents from out of town now list homes without entering them in the local MLS. Zillow and Realtor.com already pull nearly all of them together, so that's the best place to browse. Use this site to understand the areas, then text Joshua any listing link for the details the listing leaves out.
Can I get listings sent to me?
Yes. Text Joshua the area and price range you have in mind and he will send current listings and let you know when new ones come up.