Market Overview for La Cima
There are 11 active listings in La Cima with a median list price of $525K and a median sold price of $475K.
Homes average 190 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 13 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $207.
About La Cima
La Cima is a master-planned community of approximately 2,000 acres in San Marcos, Texas, located at the intersection of Wonder World Drive and Old Ranch Road 12. Originally proposed as Lazy Oaks Ranch and approved in February 2013, the development was rebranded as La Cima in 2014. Infrastructure construction began in early 2017, and the first lot closed on March 29, 2018. The community is planned for a maximum of 2,400 single-family homes with a 200-acre commercial area and an elementary school site, with full build-out projected over 10 to 12 years from the 2017 start.
La Cima has nine active builders as of 2026: Ashton Woods, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Hakes Brothers, Highland Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Pulte Homes, and Taylor Morrison. Homes range from approximately 1,387 to 4,425 square feet across lot widths of 40, 50, 60, and 70 feet. The community is governed by the La Cima Master Community HOA, managed by Goodwin and Company.
La Cima includes 800 acres of preserved open space and parkland, more than 10 miles of trails, a 45-acre Central Park, and 100 acres of parkland along Purgatory Creek. The recreation center features a fitness center, meeting space, and a party room with outdoor balconies. Three swimming pools serve the community, including one heated and open year-round. The community sits within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, with development limited to 20 percent maximum impervious cover. The developer donated 700 acres to Hays County for habitat conservation.
Living in La Cima
La Cima is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, which received an overall TEA accountability rating of C for 2025-26, and C (76 out of 100) for 2024-25. The district's campuses earned 24 TEA distinctions in 2024-25. The zoned elementary school is Hernandez Elementary, which received a TEA rating of B. Students feed into Doris Miller Middle School (TEA C rating) and San Marcos High School (TEA C rating, improved from F in 2022-23). San Marcos Academy, a private K-12 school on a 220-acre campus at 2801 Ranch Road 12 adjacent to La Cima, offers an alternative schooling option.
La Cima is located approximately 31 miles south of Austin and 49 miles north of San Antonio via I-35. Texas State University, with approximately 44,596 students as of Fall 2025, is approximately 5 minutes from the community. The Tanger Outlets and San Marcos Premium Outlets offer a combined 220-plus stores and 1.2 million square feet of outlet shopping along I-35, approximately 3 miles from La Cima. Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos on Wonder World Drive provides local healthcare services.
Things to Do in La Cima
- San Marcos River: A spring-fed river that maintains 72 degrees year-round. Multiple outfitters offer tubing floats of 45 minutes to 3 hours.
- Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park: The first commercial show cave in Texas, established 1903. Features an earthquake-formed cave along the Balcones Fault Line, a 190-foot observation tower, and a wildlife park.
- Purgatory Creek Natural Area: A 570-acre nature preserve with approximately 10 miles of trails across three sections. Features canyon bluffs of 40-plus feet, limestone grottos, and habitat for Golden-cheeked Warbler.
- The Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours: Glass-bottom boat tours of Spring Lake on the Texas State University campus, operating since 1945. Tours reveal springs, fish, and the endangered Texas Blind Salamander.
- Rio Vista Park: A park on the San Marcos River with three drops and artificial rapids for swimming, tubing, kayaking, and surfing. Rebuilt with a $2.1 million project after the 1998 flood.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets: Combined 220-plus stores and 1.2 million square feet of outlet shopping along I-35, approximately 3 miles from La Cima.
Major Employers in La Cima
- Texas State University (Higher Education): More than 1,700 full-time faculty and 2,300 full-time staff. The university enrolled 44,596 students in Fall 2025 on a 507-acre campus along the San Marcos River.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Approximately 2,100 employees at one of the largest outlet shopping destinations in the country.
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos (Healthcare): A 178-bed CHRISTUS Santa Rosa hospital on Wonder World Drive with approximately 650 employees.
- Hunter Industries (Manufacturing): A global irrigation products manufacturer with approximately 650 employees in San Marcos.
La Cima Schools
La Cima is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD (TEA C rating for 2025-26; 76/100 for 2024-25). The district's campuses earned 24 TEA distinctions in 2024-25.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Public Schools
Private Schools
- San Marcos Academy - Private K-12 Christian school on a 220-acre campus at 2801 Ranch Road 12, adjacent to La Cima. Founded 1907. Boarding available grades 6-12.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - Approximately 44,596 students as of Fall 2025. Located approximately 5 minutes from La Cima.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is La Cima?
La Cima is a master-planned community of approximately 2,000 acres in San Marcos. It is planned for a maximum of 2,400 single-family homes with 800 acres of preserved open space and parkland, more than 10 miles of trails, and a 45-acre Central Park.
What school district serves La Cima?
La Cima is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD. The zoned schools are Hernandez Elementary (TEA B rating), Doris Miller Middle School (TEA C), and San Marcos High School (TEA C). San Marcos Academy, a private K-12 school, is adjacent to the community.
What builders are active in La Cima?
As of 2026, nine builders are active: Ashton Woods, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Hakes Brothers, Highland Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Pulte Homes, and Taylor Morrison. Home sizes range from approximately 1,387 to 4,425 square feet.
What amenities does La Cima offer?
La Cima includes 800 acres of open space, more than 10 miles of trails, a 45-acre Central Park, 100 acres of parkland along Purgatory Creek, a recreation center with a fitness center, and three swimming pools including one heated and open year-round.
How far is La Cima from Austin?
La Cima is approximately 31 miles south of downtown Austin via I-35 and approximately 49 miles north of San Antonio. Texas State University and downtown San Marcos are approximately 5 minutes away.
Is La Cima on the Edwards Aquifer?
Yes. La Cima sits within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Development is limited to 20 percent maximum impervious cover, and the developer donated 700 acres to Hays County for habitat conservation supporting Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo populations.
