Gruene is located within the city limits of New Braunfels, Texas, however, this historic district and its surrounding area is home to some of the most sought after pieces of real estate in New Braunfels. Since Gruene is not a city, the only way to search for properties located within and close proximity to the district is to search by street, subdivision or condominium name. This page was created to make the search for Gruene real estate as easy as possible and to display all of the properties for sale that are within walking distance Gruene.
From the Village at Gruene Condos located on the Guadalupe River to more traditional single family home neighborhoods such as Cypress Rapids and Cotton Crossing, Gruene offers a wide variety of real estate for everyone. Many people choose Gruene as a place to call home because of the unique lifestyle it offers. Living in Gruene affords homeowners the opportunity to eat dinner at the Gristmill, listen to Jerry Jeff Walker play at Gruene Hall or float the Guadalupe River all while never stepping foot in their vehicle. Contact Joshua Downey today to start your search for Gruene real estate.
Gruene Hall and the businesses around it
Gruene Hall was built in 1878 and is known as the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas. Pat Molak bought the shuttered hall in 1975 and kept it the way it was instead of modernizing it. Artists like George Strait, Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson have played there.
Molak's company, now called Momentous Concepts, also runs several of Gruene's best-known spots. The Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar opened in 1977 in a restored 1878 cotton gin on a bluff above the Guadalupe. Cantina del Rio sits by the river near the hall, Mozie's is across the street, and The Grapevine is a wine bar with live music most weekends. The H.D. Gruene Mercantile, first opened in 1904 as the town's commercial center, reopened as a retail shop in 2026.
If you're buying close to the district, visit on a Saturday night as well as a weekday so you know what the street feels like at both times.
Schools
Gruene Historic District is in Comal ISD.
School zones are set by address and can change from year to year. Confirm any home with Comal ISD’s attendance zone maps before you buy. District from Texas Education Agency boundaries, checked October 2026.
Getting around from Gruene Historic District
- Nearest H-E-B6 min2.2 mi by car · H-E-B plus!
- Downtown New Braunfels9 min3.4 mi by car
- San Marcos outlets19 min11.4 mi by car
- Downtown San Antonio45 min35.2 mi by car
- Downtown Austin58 min47.1 mi by car
- San Antonio airport43 min30 mi by car
- Austin airport62 min50.4 mi by car
Distances are measured from a point inside Gruene Historic District using OpenStreetMap road data and the OSRM routing engine. Drive times assume no traffic, so allow extra time at rush hour and on summer weekends. Your exact distance depends on the address.
Common questions
How far is Gruene Historic District from San Antonio?
About 35.2 miles by car to downtown San Antonio (the Alamo), roughly 45 minutes with no traffic. San Antonio International Airport is about 30 miles away.
How far is Gruene Historic District from Austin?
About 47.1 miles by car to downtown Austin (the Texas Capitol), roughly 58 minutes with no traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 50.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest H-E-B to Gruene Historic District?
The closest H-E-B by driving distance is H-E-B plus!, 2965 I-35 N., New Braunfels, about 2.2 miles away.
How far is Gruene Historic District from the San Marcos outlets?
San Marcos Premium Outlets is about 11.4 miles away by car, roughly 19 minutes with no traffic.
What school district is Gruene Historic District in?
Gruene Historic District is in Comal ISD. Zoning can change and some neighborhoods sit near a boundary, so confirm the exact address with the district.