Area guides
Wimberley, Woodcreek, Blanco, Canyon Lake and Fischer, from someone who lives it.
What each town is like, what people love, and what to check before you buy: the well, the septic, the utilities and the area requirements, researched before you write an offer.
Old Baldy, Wimberley · photograph Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Feeling good about the community you live in can be just as important as selecting the right home. As a local expert, I can help you find a neighborhood that best suits your needs. From local restaurants and activities to school information and market trends, explore the communities I serve below.
Hays County
Wimberley
A mill town turned artists’ village where Cypress Creek meets the Blanco River — about 38 miles from Austin and 58 from San Antonio.
- Population
- 2,839 (2020)
- Incorporated
- 2000
- Schools
- Wimberley ISD
- Water
- Well, Aqua Texas or Wimberley WSC
What people love
- Blue Hole Regional Park — 126 acres, swimming May through Labor Day (reservations required)
- Market Day on the first Saturday, March through December
- 218 limestone steps up Old Baldy for the best view in the valley
- Jacob’s Well Natural Area hiking trails
- Wimberley Glassworks and the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens
Good to know before you buy
- The Blanco River set its flood of record here in May 2015 — check the FEMA zone for every property.
- Western Hays County’s groundwater district has been in emergency drought stage since September 2024.
Wimberley market right now
$943,072
Average list price
458
Active listings
$393
Price per sq ft
From the MLS as of September 18, 2026; updates daily once the site is live.
From Milissa’s Wimberley page
Small community charm and hill country views.
Wimberley is located just south of Austin in the Texas Hill Country and offers long distance views, the Blanco River, Jacob’s Well, and much, much more to see and enjoy. Come and visit us the first Saturday of the month from March until December for Market Days at Lions Field, or stop by the 7A Ranch to float in the Blanco River. Relax and find your favorite wine or a cold beer as you listen to local musicians around town. Come and find your little piece of heaven.
About the neighborhood
- There are community events
- Neighbors are friendly
- There’s holiday spirit
- Car is needed
- It’s walkable to grocery stores
- It’s walkable to restaurants
- Easy commutes
- There are sidewalks
- Streets are well-lit
- Parks and playgrounds
- Lots of wildlife
- It’s quiet
- It’s dog friendly
- Great nightlife
- Golfing
- Walking / hiking trails
Neighborhoods she sells in Wimberley
Paradise Hills
Inside city limits across the Blanco River. Voluntary association; river park for owners in the original tract.
Mountain Crest
Gated, with private roads, its own water system, a park and deed restrictions.
River Mountain Ranch
Property owners’ association with a members-only Blanco River park.
South River
67 lots of 1 to 7 acres along the south bank of the Blanco.
Paradise Valley
POA that co-owns a river park on the Blanco.
Looking in Wimberley? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
Hays County
Woodcreek
Its own small city two miles north of Wimberley, built around a golf course, with Cypress Creek on its western edge.
- Population
- 1,770 (2020)
- City since
- 1984
- Schools
- Wimberley ISD
- Golf
- Double J Ranch Golf Club
What people love
- Double J Ranch Golf Club — public, 18 holes, par 72
- Property owners’ association park with courts, a dog park and disc golf
Good to know before you buy
- City rules ban burning, deer feeding and fireworks; impervious cover is capped at 30%.
- Short-term rentals are allowed only in one zoning district.
- Woodcreek North and Wimberley Springs sit outside city limits.
Neighborhoods she sells in Woodcreek
Woodcreek
The original resort subdivision and golf course, inside city limits.
Woodcreek North
Outside city limits; served by the Woodcreek POA and its parks.
Wimberley Springs
Its own community association, just outside Woodcreek.
Brookmeadow & Oak Orchard Enclave
Two more neighborhoods inside the city of Woodcreek.
Looking in Woodcreek? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
Blanco County
Blanco
A courthouse-square town on the Blanco River and US 281, about 45 minutes from both Austin and San Antonio, surrounded by ranch land.
- Population
- 1,682 (2020)
- Settled
- 1853
- Schools
- Blanco ISD
- Night sky
- International Dark Sky Community since 2022
What people love
- Blanco State Park — about 105 acres on the river, built by the CCC in 1933–34
- The Lavender Festival every June around the Old Courthouse
- Real Ale Brewing, founded here in 1996
- An International Dark Sky Community since 2022
Good to know before you buy
- Much of the county is live oak and juniper rangeland — acreage, ag use and access roads are the conversation.
- Wells, septic and survey questions come up on nearly every rural property.
Blanco market right now
$974,901
Average list price
459
Active listings
$389
Price per sq ft
From the MLS as of September 18, 2026; updates daily once the site is live.
About the neighborhood
- There are community events
- Neighbors are friendly
- There’s holiday spirit
- Easy commutes
- There are sidewalks
- Parks and playgrounds
- Lots of wildlife
- It’s dog friendly
- Great nightlife
- Beach life
- Golfing
- Walking / hiking trails
Neighborhoods she sells in Blanco
In town
Homes within walking distance of the square and the state park.
Ranch & acreage
Hill Country tracts for homesteads, hunting and custom builds.
Looking in Blanco? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
Comal County
Canyon Lake
One of the clearest lakes in Texas: about 8,300 acres of water and more than 80 miles of shoreline, with hilltop views, lake access and the Guadalupe River close by.
- Surface
- About 8,300 acres
- Shoreline
- More than 80 miles
- Formed
- 1964, by Canyon Dam
- Water
- Spring-fed Guadalupe, among the clearest in Texas
What people love
- Swim beaches #1 and #2 at Canyon Park, and the beach at Comal Park
- Camping at Cranes Mill, Potter’s Creek and North Park
- Boating, fishing, diving, hiking, biking and golf
- Floating the Guadalupe, and live music at Gruene Hall and Whitewater Amphitheater
Good to know before you buy
- The Army Corps of Engineers runs seven parks on the lake, and Comal County runs a few more.
- Active and retired military can also use the Joint Base San Antonio campgrounds on the east shore.
Canyon Lake market right now
$636,559
Average list price
1,194
Active listings
$288
Price per sq ft
From the MLS as of September 18, 2026; updates daily once the site is live.
From Milissa’s Canyon Lake page
Canyon Lake Texas offers lake activities, boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding areas offer great hilltop views, lake access, floating down the rivers, or just enjoying the country.
From the sparkling, translucent water to the surrounding rocky cliffs, this lake is among the most beautiful in Texas. Canyon Lake reaches across 8,200 acres of surface area in Central Texas’ Hill Country, with 80 miles of shoreline, providing endless opportunities for swimming, diving, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Best swim beaches: Canyon Park’s swim beach #1 and swim beach #2, as well as the swim beach located in Comal Park. You’ll find wide stretches of sand, numerous picnic areas, and plenty of parking.
Multiple campgrounds make it easy to enjoy an extended visit. Reserve a spot at Cranes Mill Park, Potter’s Creek Park, or North Park. Bonus for active and retired military members: you also have access to the campgrounds at Joint Base San Antonio, right on the eastern shores of Canyon Lake.
Canyon Lake was formed in 1964 after the completion of the Canyon Dam, and it has inflows and outflows to the Guadalupe River. The lake has long been a favorite for swimmers and divers because of its extraordinarily clear water. In fact, Canyon Lake has the second highest clarity among Texas lakes.
Parks provide multiple gateways to Canyon Lake. The Army Corps of Engineers operates seven parks, while Comal County has a few others.
When you enjoy Canyon Lake, you’re close to all the fun the Texas Hill Country offers. You can float the Guadalupe River, and tubes are available through local rental companies just south of Canyon Lake, or take in live music a few miles away at the famous Gruene Hall or Whitewater Amphitheater.
- Swim beaches
- Boating
- Fishing
- Camping
- Hiking
- Biking
- Diving
- Golfing
- Picnicking
- Featured parks
About the neighborhood
- There are community events
- Neighbors are friendly
- There’s holiday spirit
- Car is needed
- Easy commutes
- Parks and playgrounds
- Lots of wildlife
- It’s dog friendly
- Great nightlife
- Beach life
- Golfing
- Walking / hiking trails
Neighborhoods she sells in Canyon Lake
Lake access
Homes a short drive or walk from the water and the parks.
Hilltop views
Homes up on the ridges above the lake.
Near the Guadalupe
Close to the river below the dam, and the tubing outfitters.
Looking in Canyon Lake? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
Comal County
Fischer
A German crossroads settlement on RR 32 between the Devil’s Backbone and the north shore of Canyon Lake, with its 1902 store, its dance hall and acreage all round.
- Settled
- 1853, by Otto and Hermann Fischer
- Post office
- 1876, as Fischer’s Store
- Fischer Hall
- 1897, dance hall and nine-pin bowling
- Fischer Store
- 1902, Texas historical marker
- Schools
- Comal ISD
What people love
- Dances at Fischer Hall, where Bob Wills and Adolph Hofner played
- The Fischer Store and the historic district around it, on the National Register
- Canyon Lake’s north-shore parks a few minutes south
- The Devil’s Backbone scenic drive on RR 32 toward Wimberley
- Big sky, dark nights and acreage
Good to know before you buy
- Fischer is unincorporated: county rules apply, and most homes are on wells and septic.
- The lake’s north shore (Hancock, Cranes Mill, Startzville) is close, and each has its own water and road situation.
Neighborhoods she sells in Fischer
Around the store
The old crossroads on RR 32 and Fischer Store Road, with the hall and the historic district.
Acreage
Ranchettes and tracts off FM 484 and RR 32, many on wells.
Toward the lake
Hancock and the north-shore communities, minutes from the Canyon Lake parks.
Looking in Fischer? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
Before you write an offer
Five things the listing won’t say.
Out here the details that make or break a purchase are not in the MLS: where the water comes from, which rules apply on which side of a road, and whether the lot next door is about to come up. She answers those first.
- 01Is it on a private well, Aqua Texas or Wimberley Water Supply?Depends on the address — and it matters with the aquifer in emergency drought stage.
- 02Is it inside Woodcreek city limits, or just Woodcreek North?Different rules on short-term rentals, burning and impervious cover.
- 03Is there a POA, a river park, or deed restrictions?Some neighborhoods share Blanco River access. Some don't — even next door.
- 04What’s the flood zone?The Blanco set its flood of record in 2015. She pulls the FEMA map before you fall in love.
- 05What about the well, the septic and the utilities?She researches every property for well, septic and any other utilities, and the area requirements, before you write an offer.
Milissa’s map
The valley, the way a local gives directions.
- 1Jacob’s WellArtesian spring and hiking trails at the head of Cypress Creek.
- 2WoodcreekDouble J Ranch Golf Club and the POA parks.
- 3Blue HoleThe swimming hole everyone means. Reserve early in summer.
- 4The SquareShops, food, and Market Day just up FM 2325.
- 5Old Baldy218 steps. Bring water; the view is worth it.
- 6On the BlancoParadise Hills, River Mountain Ranch, South River — river parks for owners.
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