What is Cordillera Ranch?
Cordillera Ranch is a gated master-planned community of more than 8,700 acres near Boerne, with a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and seven optional private clubs, from equestrian to river access.
Cordillera Ranch sits at the far edge of our 90-minute radius, between Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch. It earns its place because no other community here offers as many ways to belong.
It's also one of the few gated club communities with a large full-time resident base, more than 2,000 people.
Location | Kendall County, near Boerne, off I-10 |
Drive to downtown Austin | About 1 hour 25 minutes |
Anchor | The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch |
Ownership | Homes and homesites from about a quarter acre to 10 acres |
Membership | Separate and optional, with several tiers |
Price signal | Recent club-community listings about $1.8M to $3M |
Status | Established |
The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch are seven clubs in one place: the Golf Club, Social Club, Tennis & Swim Club, Spa & Athletic Club, Equestrian Club, Rod & Gun Club and River Club.
The centerpiece is a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse of native limestone and timber overlooking the 18th green. The 7,464-yard Nicklaus course looks out over the Guadalupe River Valley.
You can ride in the morning, fish the river in the afternoon and finish at the clubhouse. The community includes miles of trails and large estate homesites with long Hill Country views.
Boerne's Main Street is about 20 minutes away, and San Antonio is 35 to 40 minutes.
Albert's Take
Standout: Seven clubs in one community, from a Jack Nicklaus Signature course to equestrian, rod and gun, and river access on the Guadalupe.
Membership: Separate and tiered. Some listings come with a Master Full Golf membership available for purchase, so check each one.
Setting: More than 8,700 acres of Hill Country between Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch, with Guadalupe River Valley views.
Homes: Homes and homesites from about a quarter acre to 10 acres, with recent club-community listings about $1.8M to $3M.
Selling here: A membership that conveys is a selling point. If yours can transfer, say so up front and have the terms ready.
A home or homesite in a gated, controlled-access community. Club membership is separate. Published estimates put initiation around $50,000 to $75,000, with annual dues of $5,000 to $10,000 depending on tier.
Some listings include a Master Full Golf membership available for purchase with the home, so check each one.
It's a weaker fit if you want a short Austin commute or lake living.
Is club membership required at Cordillera Ranch?
No. Membership in the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch is separate and comes in several tiers.
How far is Cordillera Ranch from Austin?
About an hour and 25 minutes, and 35 to 40 minutes from downtown San Antonio.
Who designed the Cordillera Ranch golf course?
Jack Nicklaus. It's a Nicklaus Signature course.
Looking to Sell?
What is your Cordillera Ranch home worth?
I'll prepare a complimentary home valuation based on recent nearby sales and the details buyers pay for here: lot, layout, updates and condition.
Albert Allen, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, can help you compare Cordillera Ranch with Boot Ranch and other Hill Country club communities. Schedule a Walk & Talk, or request access to Compass private listings.
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Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. As of November 2026.