Market Overview for Camino East
There are 25 active listings in Camino East with a median list price of $248K and a median sold price of $230K.
Homes average 73 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 18 homes have sold, with 96 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $142.
About Camino East
Camino East is a new-construction neighborhood in Uhland, Texas, built by Lennar and marketed under the name Pradera. The subdivision is platted as "Camino East" in Hays County records, while Lennar markets the community as "the only master-planned community in Uhland." Construction began in 2023, and the development continues to add homes across four distinct collections.
Homes in Camino East range from approximately 1,200 to 2,004 square feet across four collections: Stonehill (1,200 to 1,879 square feet), Watermill (1,217 to 1,874 square feet), Cottage (1,266 to 1,954 square feet), and Belmar (1,361 to 2,004 square feet). All homes are single-family and single-story with two-car garages. Lennar's Everything's Included program provides smart home technology, energy-efficient features including a Honeywell Lyric thermostat, and fiber-optic internet service through Hotwire Communications (FisionX) at no additional cost.
The community features a five-acre park with a pond and walking trails as its primary on-site amenity. The HOA fee is $88 per month. Water and wastewater services are provided by the County Line Special Utility District, headquartered at 8870 Camino Real in Uhland.
Camino East is located along State Highway 21 in Uhland, a small city named after German poet Ludwig Uhland and settled by German emigrants in the 1800s. The town had a 2020 census population of 1,588 and sits between the I-35 and SH-130 corridors, approximately 25 miles south of Austin, 9 miles east of Kyle, and 11 miles northeast of San Marcos. Uhland is an incorporated General Law City with no municipal debt, positioning it for future infrastructure investment as the surrounding area develops.
Living in Camino East
Camino East is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District, one of the fastest-growing districts in Texas. The district added approximately 1,000 students per year between 2014 and 2024, reaching approximately 25,049 students (2025-26). The default school assignments are Uhland Elementary (approximately 730 to 919 students), D.J. Red Simon Middle School (approximately 825 to 900 students), and Lehman High School (approximately 2,120 students, 89 percent graduation rate), though Hays CISD rezoned some Uhland-area planning units for 2025-26. Buyers should verify their specific lot's school assignment directly with the district.
Uhland's location between the I-35 and SH-130 corridors provides multiple commute routes to Austin, San Marcos, and the growing employment centers along the Texas Innovation Corridor. Tesla's Gigafactory Texas in southeast Austin occupies a 2,100-acre site and is approximately 25 to 30 miles north via SH-130. Amazon operates fulfillment and sortation facilities in both San Marcos and Kyle, each within 15 miles. The Tanger Outlets and San Marcos Premium Outlets offer more than 240 stores approximately 11 miles southwest. H-E-B Plus in Kyle, approximately 9 miles west, serves as the primary grocery destination.
Things to Do in Camino East
- Lake Kyle Park: A 12.5-acre catch-and-release fishing lake with over 2 miles of hiking trails, playground, and picnic areas. Located approximately 9 miles west in Kyle.
- Plum Creek Hike and Bike Trail: A 7-mile multi-use trail stretching from Uhland to the Blanco River, connecting Lake Kyle and several parks. Part of the planned Emerald Crown trail system.
- San Marcos River Tubing: Crystal-clear spring-fed river approximately 11 miles southwest. Lions Club Tube Rental offers 45-minute to 1-hour floats through town; longer 3-hour floats available through Martindale.
- Tanger Outlets San Marcos: Over 100 brand-name outlet stores in a 400,000-square-foot shopping center off I-35, approximately 11 miles from Uhland.
- Pradera Community Park: The community's on-site five-acre park features a pond and walking trails for residents.
Major Employers in Camino East
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Automotive Manufacturing): Located in southeast Austin on a 2,100-acre site. Produces Model Y and Cybertruck. Approximately 25 to 30 miles north via SH-130.
- Amazon (Logistics and Fulfillment): Operates fulfillment and sortation facilities in San Marcos and Kyle, both within 15 miles of Uhland.
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Located in San Marcos, approximately 11 miles southwest. One of the largest employers in Hays County.
- Hays CISD (Public Education): One of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, serving the Kyle, Buda, and Uhland area.
Camino East Schools
Camino East is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Hays CISD rezoned some planning units for 2025-26, so buyers should verify assignments directly with the district.
School District: Hays CISD
Public Schools
- Uhland Elementary
- Ramage Elementary
- D J Red Simon Middle
- Lehman High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Camino East and Pradera?
Camino East is the legal subdivision plat name recorded in Hays County. Pradera is the marketing name used by Lennar for the same community. They refer to the same development in Uhland, Texas.
What school district serves Camino East?
Camino East is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The default feeder pattern is Uhland Elementary, D.J. Red Simon Middle School, and Lehman High School, though the district rezoned some planning units for 2025-26. Buyers should verify their assignment directly with Hays CISD.
What home sizes are available in Camino East?
Homes range from approximately 1,200 to 2,004 square feet across four Lennar collections: Stonehill, Watermill, Cottage, and Belmar. All homes are single-family and single-story.
What amenities does Camino East offer?
The community features a five-acre park with a pond and walking trails. Lennar's Everything's Included program provides smart home technology, energy-efficient features, and fiber-optic internet.
How far is Camino East from Austin?
Camino East is approximately 25 miles south of Austin. The community is accessible via SH-130 and I-35, with commute times varying by destination and traffic conditions.
What utilities serve Camino East?
Water and wastewater are provided by the County Line Special Utility District. Fiber-optic internet is provided through Hotwire Communications (FisionX). Electric service is provided by regional utilities.
