The short answer
Yes, we buy land in Comal County. Hill Country tracts, lots near Canyon Lake, acreage out toward Bulverde and Spring Branch. Back taxes, inherited land, or a family that can’t agree are all things we’ve worked through here. You get a written offer, we pay the closing costs, and you choose the closing date.
Why Comal County land is different
Comal is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. It went from about 161,500 people in 2020 to about 209,000 in 2025, and New Braunfels passed 100,000 residents in 2022. That growth keeps demand for land strong. It also means more rules before anyone builds.
A few things we look at on every Comal County parcel:
- The Edwards Aquifer. Much of the county sits on the recharge, transition or contributing zones. Building there needs a plan approved by the TCEQ first.
- Septic. The Comal County Engineer’s Office issues septic permits and requires a soil evaluation. On the recharge zone, the plans have to come from a professional engineer or a registered sanitarian.
- Floodplain. Land near the Guadalupe River, the Comal River, Canyon Lake or Cibolo Creek may need a floodplain development permit.
- Wells. The Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District regulates Trinity Aquifer wells across the county.
None of this stops a sale. It tells us who the right buyer is, and we factor it into the offer so you don’t have to sort it out.
Behind on taxes in Comal County?
Taxes in Comal County are collected by the Comal County Tax Office. Unpaid taxes go delinquent on February 1, and penalties and interest build every month after that. In recent years Comal County has held its tax sales online. The county’s Tax Sales page lists the current schedule.
If you’re behind, you have options. Pay it, ask the tax office about an installment plan, or sell and have the taxes paid at closing. Our property tax guide walks through each one.
Find your parcel in Comal County
Search your name on the Comal Appraisal District’s property search. Your property ID is on the result, and on your tax bill. Or just send us your name and we’ll find it.
From our desk
A real deal, in Daniel’s words
Three siblings inherited 42 acres in Comal County while the estate was still in probate. Two wanted to sell. Their sister wanted to keep the family house. We paid for a survey, split off about 12 acres with the house for her, and bought the other 30 from the estate. No court, and everyone got a fair share. Read the full story in our probate guide.
Common questions
Do you buy land on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone?
Yes. It adds steps for whoever builds, so we price it in, but it doesn’t stop a sale.
Can I sell Comal County land that’s still in probate?
Usually yes, once an executor or administrator is appointed. We’ve done it here.
Do you buy lots near Canyon Lake?
Yes, including small subdivision lots.