413 Blue Stem Road, New Braunfels, TX

About 413 Blue Stem Road

This DR Horton home in New Braunfels' Heather Glen community, built in 2021, answers a question a lot of buyers struggle with: how do you get real square footage and separation of space without committing to a full two-story climb? The one and a half-story floorplan is the clever compromise. Nearly everything you use daily stays on the main level, while a single staircase leads to an extra area upstairs that keeps noise, guests, and downtime at a comfortable distance. The main floor is built around a living room that opens upward to a loft-style gameroom above, giving the central space a sense of volume that flat nine-foot ceilings can't match. High ceilings carry through the home, and the layout keeps the kitchen, dining room, and living area in easy conversation with one another without dissolving into a single undifferentiated box. The island kitchen is the workhorse here, with gas cooking for anyone who takes their stovetop seriously and stainless steel appliances that hold up to regular use. A separate study near the front gives you a real door to close, whether that means video calls, homework, or a quiet corner that isn't the kitchen table. Three of the four bedrooms sit on the main level, including a primary suite with a bath designed for two schedules running at once: a separate soaking tub and shower, plus a dual vanity that ends the morning traffic jam. Upstairs, the fourth bedroom pairs with a full bath and that open gameroom, a combination that works equally well for a teenager who wants distance, a guest suite with its own footprint, or a media-and-play space that keeps the downstairs tidy. Outside, the covered patio comes with a ceiling fan, which matters more than it sounds in the Texas Hill Country stretch of summer, turning the back of the house into usable space from spring through fall. A privacy fence encloses the yard, an irrigation system takes the guesswork out of keeping it green, and the home sits within Comal ISD. The Heather Glen community adds a pool and park within walking distance, so the amenities extend past the property line without adding to your maintenance list. For a house that's only a few years old, it arrives with the finishes and floorplan sorted out and very little left for you to fix.

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