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| Neighborhoods and Communities |
— Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill was one of the first communities to be built on the city’s west side. It is a historic area with homes that are more than 80 years old. The housing is modest, consisting of 2-3 bedroom dwellings built in an early-1900s to post-World War II style of architecture. The area is located a mere 36 miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Antonio. Actress Carol Burnett and San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros are among the area’s former residents.
— North Central and Far North Central
North Central is home to many smaller areas including Castle Hills, Hill Country Village and Hollywood Park. Area neighborhoods include Elm Creek, Inwood, Rogers Ranch and Bentley Manor. North Central is considered to be one of the more upscale areas in San Antonio. Far North Central is home to many of San Antonio’s most luxurious homes and master-planned communities including Scenic Oaks, Sonterra and Stone Oak. Far North Central is also home to many celebrities including Eva Longoria and Tony Parker.
— Castle Hills
Castle Hills is an independent city with a population of approximately 4,200, many of whom are retirees. It is completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio and consists of 1,866 households. Approximately 75 percent of homes in the area are owner occupied and multifamily dwellings are sparse. The median price of a house is $179,900 and the median household income is $53,688.
Castle Hills originated as a missionary outpost and was incorporated by San Antonio in 1951. Many homes in the area are historical and have been preserved accordingly. Ranch-style buildings are common in the area. The bulk of the area’s retail centers are located along Military Highway, and its close proximity to Loop 410 provides quick access to major attractions. Castle Hills is serviced by the North East Independent School District in addition to the numerous private and parochial schools in the area.
— Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks is an 8.3 square-mile Census Designated area in Bexar County comprised of 26 individual neighborhoods. Scenic Oaks is also the name of a subdivision within the greater Scenic Oaks area. The population is approximately 3,740 with a median age of 42. The estimated median household income is $105,250. Houses in the area are relatively new with a house age well below the state average. Scenic Oaks is served by the Northside Independent School District and Boerne Independent School District.
The Scenic Oaks subdivision provides a snapshot of an individual neighborhood in the greater Scenic Oaks area. The subdivision contains 312 houses with a median value of $305,950. It is estimated that only five percent of the homes in the subdivision are rental properties. The neighborhood is known for its deer population and numerous speed bumps that keep traffic moving slowly on residential streets.
— New Braunfels
New Braunfels is a city in Comal and Guadalupe counties about 28 miles north of San Antonio. It is one of the fastest growing regions in the greater San Antonio area with a population of 53,547. The median age is 36.2 and the median annual household income is approximately $53,500. Houses and condos in the New Braunfels area have an estimated median value of $149,657. New Braunfels is served by the New Braunfels Independent School District and the Comal Independent School District.
Compared to the rest of the country, New Braunfels’ cost of living is 21.28 percent lower. The unemployment rate in New Braunfels is 5.3 percent which is well below the national average of 8.5 percent. Furthermore, job growth in the area appears to be positive. Additional amenities enjoyed by New Braunfels residents include a plethora of recreational areas, parks and sports grounds.
— New Developments
Cresta Bella is a new 242-acre exclusive residential development featuring homes by Toll Brothers, David Umbel Custom Homes, Wall Homes, Dave Voss Construction, Ryland Homes, Whitestone Custom Homes and Sheridan Homes. For more information visit www.postoakdevelopment.com.
Woods of Alon by KB Home features two models and 13 floor plans ranging in size from 1,659 square-feet to 3,728 square-feet. For more information visit www.kbhome.com.
Midtown
Midtown is located in the center of San Antonio, bordered by Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Highway 281 to the east, I-10 to the west and I-35 to the south. The area consists of nine neighborhoods comprising one of the most historic areas in San Antonio. Each neighborhood is unique in its demographics and architectural style. Beacon Hill, one of the first “modern platted” subdivisions in San Antonio, is a working class neighborhood with Victorian-style houses lining its streets. Five Points is a burgeoning area with an upwardly mobile middle-class, while Monte Vista consists of an established upper-middle class demographic. The homes in Monte Vista vary in style from French Eclectic to Neoclassical to Italian Renaissance.
— Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is bounded by W. Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Fredericksburg Road to the south, Blanco Road to the west and the Southern Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the east. It has a population of approximately 4,600 with a median age of 33. The area is popular among singles and single-parent families. The average annual household income of Beacon Hill residents is $48,731. Beacon Hill is serviced by Agnes Cotton Elementary School, Beacon Hill Elementary, Twain Middle School and Thomas Edison High School.
There is an estimated 2,220 homes in the area with a median cost of $95,750. An abundance of these homes have been converted to multifamily dwellings and rent for an average of $537 per month. Beacon Hill has been recognized as an area that is undergoing massive restoration. Recently, there has been a community-wide effort to restore the neighborhood’s historic homes to their original grandeur.
Prospect Hill was one of the first communities to be built on the city’s west side. It is a historic area with homes that are more than 80 years old. The housing is modest, consisting of 2-3 bedroom dwellings built in an early-1900s to post-World War II style of architecture. The area is located a mere 36 miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Antonio. Actress Carol Burnett and San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros are among the area’s former residents.
— North Central and Far North Central
North Central is home to many smaller areas including Castle Hills, Hill Country Village and Hollywood Park. Area neighborhoods include Elm Creek, Inwood, Rogers Ranch and Bentley Manor. North Central is considered to be one of the more upscale areas in San Antonio. Far North Central is home to many of San Antonio’s most luxurious homes and master-planned communities including Scenic Oaks, Sonterra and Stone Oak. Far North Central is also home to many celebrities including Eva Longoria and Tony Parker.
— Castle Hills
Castle Hills is an independent city with a population of approximately 4,200, many of whom are retirees. It is completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio and consists of 1,866 households. Approximately 75 percent of homes in the area are owner occupied and multifamily dwellings are sparse. The median price of a house is $179,900 and the median household income is $53,688.
Castle Hills originated as a missionary outpost and was incorporated by San Antonio in 1951. Many homes in the area are historical and have been preserved accordingly. Ranch-style buildings are common in the area. The bulk of the area’s retail centers are located along Military Highway, and its close proximity to Loop 410 provides quick access to major attractions. Castle Hills is serviced by the North East Independent School District in addition to the numerous private and parochial schools in the area.
— Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks is an 8.3 square-mile Census Designated area in Bexar County comprised of 26 individual neighborhoods. Scenic Oaks is also the name of a subdivision within the greater Scenic Oaks area. The population is approximately 3,740 with a median age of 42. The estimated median household income is $105,250. Houses in the area are relatively new with a house age well below the state average. Scenic Oaks is served by the Northside Independent School District and Boerne Independent School District.
The Scenic Oaks subdivision provides a snapshot of an individual neighborhood in the greater Scenic Oaks area. The subdivision contains 312 houses with a median value of $305,950. It is estimated that only five percent of the homes in the subdivision are rental properties. The neighborhood is known for its deer population and numerous speed bumps that keep traffic moving slowly on residential streets.
— New Braunfels
New Braunfels is a city in Comal and Guadalupe counties about 28 miles north of San Antonio. It is one of the fastest growing regions in the greater San Antonio area with a population of 53,547. The median age is 36.2 and the median annual household income is approximately $53,500. Houses and condos in the New Braunfels area have an estimated median value of $149,657. New Braunfels is served by the New Braunfels Independent School District and the Comal Independent School District.
Compared to the rest of the country, New Braunfels’ cost of living is 21.28 percent lower. The unemployment rate in New Braunfels is 5.3 percent which is well below the national average of 8.5 percent. Furthermore, job growth in the area appears to be positive. Additional amenities enjoyed by New Braunfels residents include a plethora of recreational areas, parks and sports grounds.
— New Developments
Cresta Bella is a new 242-acre exclusive residential development featuring homes by Toll Brothers, David Umbel Custom Homes, Wall Homes, Dave Voss Construction, Ryland Homes, Whitestone Custom Homes and Sheridan Homes. For more information visit www.postoakdevelopment.com.
Woods of Alon by KB Home features two models and 13 floor plans ranging in size from 1,659 square-feet to 3,728 square-feet. For more information visit www.kbhome.com.
Midtown
Midtown is located in the center of San Antonio, bordered by Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Highway 281 to the east, I-10 to the west and I-35 to the south. The area consists of nine neighborhoods comprising one of the most historic areas in San Antonio. Each neighborhood is unique in its demographics and architectural style. Beacon Hill, one of the first “modern platted” subdivisions in San Antonio, is a working class neighborhood with Victorian-style houses lining its streets. Five Points is a burgeoning area with an upwardly mobile middle-class, while Monte Vista consists of an established upper-middle class demographic. The homes in Monte Vista vary in style from French Eclectic to Neoclassical to Italian Renaissance.
— Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is bounded by W. Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Fredericksburg Road to the south, Blanco Road to the west and the Southern Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the east. It has a population of approximately 4,600 with a median age of 33. The area is popular among singles and single-parent families. The average annual household income of Beacon Hill residents is $48,731. Beacon Hill is serviced by Agnes Cotton Elementary School, Beacon Hill Elementary, Twain Middle School and Thomas Edison High School.
There is an estimated 2,220 homes in the area with a median cost of $95,750. An abundance of these homes have been converted to multifamily dwellings and rent for an average of $537 per month. Beacon Hill has been recognized as an area that is undergoing massive restoration. Recently, there has been a community-wide effort to restore the neighborhood’s historic homes to their original grandeur.
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