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November 9, 2026
Johnson Development breaking ground for massive community close to Liberty Hill
Johnson Development Corp. has begun groundbreaking for its Freely community near Liberty Hill, Texas, which will feature 1,850 homes, commercial space, and an elementary school on 762 acres. With substantial commitments from homebuilders, including Scott Felder Homes, the project aims to create a vibrant neighborhood enriched with amenities, including a community center, parks, and trails, with lot deliveries anticipated by fall 2027 and sales projected to begin in spring 2028.
By Ali Juell – Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal
Published Austin Business Journal: Nov 9, 2026
Are you interested in a home in the Liberty Hills area? Scott Felder Homes currently builds in Santa Rita Ranch. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Texas Hill Country views and packed with plenty of fun, Santa Rita Ranch is blazing a trail in modern Ranch living. This is a place where the good life is made even better. Where everyday moments are celebrated. And where strong connections to family, friends and nature are cherished.
The community offers over $80 million in amenities for Endless Fun! Vacations are wonderful, but not exactly available every day of the week—until now. Make a splash in our resort-style leisure and lap pool or kids splash zone pool. Relax at one of the patio and lounge areas or on the shaded Lookout Deck with Hill Country views. Take a seat and enjoy a picnic or playtime at the extensive parks and nature trails. Here, there are endless opportunities to have fun along the way and get to know your neighbors!
- Ranch House Amenity Center
- The Green Play Park
- Resort Leisure and Lap Pool
- Kids Splash Zone Pool
- Two 18-ft Waterslides
- Patio and Lounge Areas
- Wellness Barn Fitness Facility
- Basketball Courts
- Sand volleyball Court
- Playground
Lace up your tennis shoes and explore our community trails, lakes and parks. Discover the tried-and-true nature trails around the San Gabriel River and check out the miles of hiking trails in our community.
- Ranch House Trail
- Sister Park
- Farm House Park
- Marriage Park
- Hideaway Park
- Memorial Plaza
- Dog Park
- Chris’ Exercise Park
- Ed’s Lake
- Headwaters Preserve
What OurHomebuyers Are Saying
Every person we interacted with throughout the process was outstanding. From Michelle in sales and Jacob in construction, to William with the mortgage team, and everyone else we worked with along the way, we consistently felt valued, supported, and well-informed. We never expected perfection. Building a home is a complex process, and we understood from the beginning that there would be challenges and items that would need attention. What mattered most to us was how those situations were handled, and Scott Felder consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Based on our experience during the pre-construction and construction phases, we have a high degree of confidence that the Scott Felder team will continue to take care of us during the post-closing and warranty period with the same level of attention and care. That confidence is one of the reasons we feel so good about our decision to build with Scott Felder Homes.Boerne Homeowner
What OurHomebuyers Are Saying
Charlie my sales professional and Tully the construction GM were an absolute pleasure to work with! Highly recommendMeyer Ranch Community
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