Market Overview for Ensenada Shores
There are 1 active listings in Ensenada Shores with a median list price of $825K and a median sold price of $862K.
Homes average 69 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 4 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $256.
About Ensenada Shores
Ensenada Shores is a gated residential community on the south shore of Canyon Lake, in unincorporated Comal County, Texas. Set among the hills of the Texas Hill Country, it is a custom-home neighborhood reached off FM 2673, the corridor that runs along the lake's south side between the Sattler and Startzville areas.
The community is governed by the Ensenada Shores Homeowners Association, a Texas non-profit corporation that also oversees the neighboring Las Brisas community. Shared amenities for residents include a community pool and clubhouse. Homes are custom-built on individual lots amid the oak-covered terrain typical of the Canyon Lake area, giving the neighborhood a varied, low-density character.
Ensenada Shores sits about 15 miles northwest of New Braunfels and roughly 45 miles north of San Antonio, with Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River defining the surrounding recreation. FM 2673 connects the community west toward US-281 and east toward the FM 306 corridor and the commercial hubs of Sattler and Startzville, and nearby marinas such as Cranes Mill and the lake's public parks are only a short drive away.
Public education is provided by Comal Independent School District, with students in the area zoned to Canyon Lake High School. Canyon Lake itself is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River covering roughly 8,308 acres, and the lake's public parks and boat ramps, along with the trout fishery and tubing on the Guadalupe below the dam, put a range of outdoor recreation within a short drive of the community.
Living in Ensenada Shores
Daily life in Ensenada Shores is oriented around Canyon Lake and FM 2673, the road serving the lake's south shore. Because the community is unincorporated, many services are provided at the county level or through the homeowners association, and residents rely on the surrounding lake-area communities for shopping and services.
Everyday errands are typically handled along the FM 2673 and FM 306 corridors in the Sattler and Startzville areas, with a fuller range of retail, groceries, and health care about 15 miles away in New Braunfels, home to the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa and Resolute Health hospitals. San Antonio's northern suburbs lie roughly 45 miles south for major employment and air travel.
Recreation is centered on Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River. Beyond the community's own pool, residents are near the lake's public parks, marinas, and boat ramps for boating, swimming, and fishing, and the Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam offers a year-round trout fishery and popular summer tubing. Corps of Engineers parks such as Cranes Mill and Comal Park and the Canyon Lake Gorge round out the outdoor options in the area.
Things to Do in Ensenada Shores
- Canyon Lake: A roughly 8,308-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River, used for boating, swimming, and fishing, with public parks and boat ramps around its shoreline.
- Guadalupe River trout fishery: The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is a year-round trout fishery, stocked with rainbow trout, and a popular summer tubing stretch.
- Corps of Engineers parks: Lakeside parks such as Cranes Mill and Comal Park offer camping, swim beaches, and boat ramps managed around Canyon Lake.
- Cranes Mill Marina: A marina on Canyon Lake near the community offering boat access and lake services a short drive away.
- Canyon Lake Gorge: A geological site exposed by the 2002 flood, showing rock layers, fossils, and dinosaur tracks, open for guided tours in the Canyon Lake area.
Major Employers in Ensenada Shores
- Comal ISD (Education): Comal Independent School District serves the Canyon Lake area and operates Canyon Lake High School.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Government): The Corps operates Canyon Dam and the reservoir's parks and campgrounds around the lake.
- Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Water & recreation): The GBRA manages water operations on the Guadalupe system and partners on Canyon Lake recreation.
- Marinas & lakeside businesses (Tourism & recreation): Marinas, resorts, and outfitters around Canyon Lake make tourism and recreation a core part of the local economy.
Ensenada Shores Schools
Ensenada Shores is served by Comal Independent School District, with students in the area zoned to Canyon Lake High School. Higher-education options include Texas State University in nearby San Marcos and the Alamo Colleges District campuses in the San Antonio metro.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - A public university in San Marcos offering four-year and graduate programs within commuting distance of the Canyon Lake area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ensenada Shores located?
Ensenada Shores is a gated community on the south shore of Canyon Lake, in unincorporated Comal County, reached off FM 2673.
Is Ensenada Shores a gated community?
Yes. Ensenada Shores is a gated custom-home community governed by the Ensenada Shores Homeowners Association, which also oversees the neighboring Las Brisas community.
What amenities does Ensenada Shores offer?
The homeowners association maintains shared amenities including a community pool and clubhouse for residents.
What school district serves Ensenada Shores?
Comal Independent School District serves the area, with students zoned to Canyon Lake High School.
What outdoor recreation is nearby?
Canyon Lake offers boating and swimming, the Guadalupe River below the dam supports trout fishing and tubing, and Corps of Engineers parks ring the shoreline.