There are many New Braunfels homes for sale in the downtown area. It is of the most sought after real estate markets in town due to the close proximity of restaurants, bars, shopping and recreational activities. Downtown living offers the ability to walk from your home to the Comal River, Schlitterbahn, Huisache Grill or one of the many yearly festivals such as Wurstfest or Wassailfest. Within the downtown area, there are several historic districts including The Sophienburg Hill Historic District and The Mill Street Historic District which offer homes that were built by the original settlers of New Braunfels. If you want to live, work and play while never setting foot in a vehicle, downtown living is for you.
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Downtown is in New Braunfels ISD.
Downtown is split between several NBISD zones, so check the exact address.
School zones are set by address and can change from year to year. Confirm any home with the NBISD zone lookup before you buy. District from Texas Education Agency boundaries, checked October 2026.
Getting around from Downtown
- Nearest H-E-B4 min1.5 mi by car · H-E-B at Walnut
- Gruene9 min3.3 mi by car
- San Marcos outlets20 min14.1 mi by car
- Downtown San Antonio39 min30.9 mi by car
- Downtown Austin60 min49.7 mi by car
- San Antonio airport37 min25.7 mi by car
- Austin airport64 min53 mi by car
Walkable from Downtown
- H-E-B at Walnut 31 min walk · 1.4 mi
Distances are measured from a point inside Downtown 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 Downtown from San Antonio?
About 30.9 miles by car to downtown San Antonio (the Alamo), roughly 39 minutes with no traffic. San Antonio International Airport is about 25.7 miles away.
How far is Downtown from Austin?
About 49.7 miles by car to downtown Austin (the Texas Capitol), roughly 60 minutes with no traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 53 miles away.
Where is the nearest H-E-B to Downtown?
The closest H-E-B by driving distance is H-E-B at Walnut, 651 S. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, about 1.5 miles away.
How far is Downtown from the San Marcos outlets?
San Marcos Premium Outlets is about 14.1 miles away by car, roughly 20 minutes with no traffic.
Can you walk to downtown New Braunfels from Downtown?
Yes. Downtown is downtown, around Main Plaza.
What school district is Downtown in?
Downtown is in New Braunfels ISD. Zoning can change and some neighborhoods sit near a boundary, so confirm the exact address with the district.
