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Johnson City sits at a quiet crossroads in the Hill Country, and if you haven’t spent time there, it’s worth a visit. Nestled roughly an hour and a half north of San Antonio, it sits at the intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 290. What makes Johnson City unique is its ability to maintain its small-town charm, despite its proximity to Austin, San Antonio, and Fredericksburg. It hasn’t become a suburb; it’s a true small town with a population under two thousand. You’ll find a historic main square, the LBJ National Historical Park, and the working LBJ Ranch nearby, along with being the eastern end of the Hill Country wine corridor that stretches toward Fredericksburg.

Living in Johnson City means mornings on your patio with coffee, the warmth of the sunrise, and the sounds of nature. You run errands on the square in five minutes flat, always stopping to chat with a neighbor. Your evenings might be spent outside, where gatherings turn into tradition, and you know your neighbors by more than their first name. This is a place where property changes hands with care.

It attracts retirees, ranchers, second-act professionals, and those who’ve chosen a town for its small size and distance from the city hustle. When I build homes in Johnson City, each is true to the lifestyle here. The patio more than just a patio—it’s often the heart of the home, and we size it accordingly. The architectural style uses limestone, wood, and metal, echoing the materials native to the area.

If Johnson City is on your short list, call Turner directly at (210) 913-8000, any day of the week.