No. Deer Ridge/Smoky Hollow is outside city limits, so homes use a private water well and a septic system. Before you buy, have the well water tested and the septic system inspected, and ask about the well's depth and age.

HOA dues are not common in Deer Ridge/Smoky Hollow, but rural subdivisions can still have deed restrictions, so check them for the specific property before you buy.

Builders currently building new homes here include Wyben Homes, and others may be building here as well. Ask each builder about warranties, included features and lot options, and compare them with resale homes in the area.

Yes. The builder's sales representative works for the builder. Your own agent works for you: comparing builders and floor plans, negotiating price and incentives, reviewing the contract and scheduling independent inspections.

Yes. Land tracts, such as along Rawhide Ridge, come up for sale here. Ask about deed restrictions, well and septic requirements, and whether you can bring your own builder.

Deer Ridge/Smoky Hollow is outside city limits in Randall County, so there is no city tax. 2026 tax rates per $100 of value (adopted unless noted):

• Canyon ISD: 0.915400
• Randall County: 0.400930
• South Randall County Hospital District (proposed): 0.032740
• Total: 1.349070 (approximately 1.35%)

Canyon ISD tax applies to value after the $140,000 school homestead exemption; non-homestead properties pay it on full value. HOA dues are separate and are not on the tax bill.

Tax rates are set each year by the taxing units and can change. Figures shown are for the 2026 tax year, are provided for general information only, and are not guaranteed. Actual taxes depend on each property's appraised value and exemptions. Verify exact amounts with the Potter-Randall Appraisal District or the Randall County Tax Office before buying.