Windcrest Townhomes History

The Association was founded and incorporated in December 1980. The initial development and financing were done by Continental Savings and Loan of Fredericksburg. Construction of the first townhomes commenced the next year, with the first sales in late 1981, making Windcrest the first homeowners association in Gillespie County.

The location of the subdivision, situated on approximately 15 acres overlooking the city from the top of a mesa known as Schneider’s Hill, was an ideal setting for buyers who wanted secure, maintenance-free living. All available building lots were located on Summit Circle, which crowned the top of the mesa and afforded easy access to Hill Country Memorial Hospital, the medical center, and downtown Fredericksburg. Amenities included a community building, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.

The timing of the development was unfortunate. The savings and loan collapse in the mid-80s hit Continental Savings particularly hard, and development at Windcrest came to an abrupt halt. With economic improvements, construction of new townhomes was resumed in the early 90. As of late 2022, homes are located on all available lots on Summit Circle and adjoining Winding Way.

Management of the Association is by a five-member board of directors, all of whom are volunteers and members of the community. The board treats the Association as a small business with complete transparency and a fixed annual budget. The Association is responsible for all exterior maintenance of the townhomes, except for doors and windows, and all the recreational facilities. The Association is also responsible for the maintenance of both the common and private grounds, which is performed by a private contractor. Contractors also perform accounting, tax preparation, and legal servicers. The Association has no employees.

Several changes have been made in the building and maintenance requirements over the years. Today all roofs on new construction and all roof replacements are with standing seam metal, which has a minimum fifty-year life, as opposed to composition shingles with less than twenty-five-year life. Roof replacement is based on wear and tear. All siding on new construction and siding replacements are with Hardie Board, a cement product resistant to moisture, insects, and shrinkage. Painting of the townhomes is on an 8–10-year rotation, based on wear and tear.

Routine and preventative maintenance are keys to the continued long life of the homes and recreational facilities of the Association, and a substantial Reserve fund is maintained for that purpose. All possible steps are taken to make Windcrest a quiet, secure, and pleasant to live in.