New Braunfels $20m Condo Fight Splits Locals
What Is The Neue in New Braunfels? The Neue is a privately funded $20 million mixed-use condominium project planned for 699 West San Antonio Street at the corner of South Guenther Avenue in Downtown New Braunfels. It is a four-story development of about 72,000 square feet on an underused parcel. Plans combine luxury owner-occupied condominiums with street-level retail and professional office space. Construction is slated to begin in 2026 with a targeted opening in Fall 2027 . Design and Uses Residential offerings include roughly 43 to 46 one- to three-bedroom units with hardwood floors, balconies, spacious closets, and high-end finishes. Short-term rentals are prohibited, positioning the building for full-time downtown living. Similar Sun Belt housing markets have recently seen a 41% permit drop , highlighting how constrained new supply can reshape pricing and development strategy. The design uses natural-tone materials, locally inspired architecture, public art, and pedestrian-focused...