Living in Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights is its own small city, wrapped by San Antonio, with Broadway running through the middle of it. Streets are shaded by old live oaks, lots vary block by block, and a lot of the housing stock dates from the 1920s through the 1950s, which is exactly why pricing here is hard to do from a spreadsheet.
Two homes a street apart can be priced very differently depending on lot size, original-versus-renovated condition, and whether the lot is more valuable than the house on it. That's the conversation worth having before you list or make an offer.
Alamo Heights real estate market
I update Alamo Heights numbers monthly from SABOR MLS data. Want this month's sales, price per square foot and what's active right now?
Ask StefThe homes
Expect Tudor and Spanish Revival cottages, mid-century ranches, larger renovated estates and a steady stream of new construction where older homes have been taken down. Lot size and condition drive value as much as square footage, so renovated-versus-original comps matter a great deal.
In Alamo Heights, the right comps are rarely the closest ones. I price from homes that match your lot and condition, not just your ZIP.— Stefanie Parra
Around Alamo Heights
Broadway
Restaurants, coffee, and shopping along Broadway and at Alamo Quarry Market just west of US-281.
Parks and culture
Minutes to Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, the Witte, the McNay Art Museum and the Botanical Garden.
Close to everything
Short drives to downtown, The Pearl and the airport.
Getting around
| To | Approx. drive (off-peak) |
|---|---|
| Downtown | ~10 min |
| San Antonio International Airport | ~10 min |
| Fort Sam Houston | ~10 min |
Schools
Alamo Heights is one of the few small cities with its own school district headquartered inside city limits: Alamo Heights ISD, with Alamo Heights High School on Broadway. Most homes are zoned to Cambridge Elementary, some to Woodridge. District lines around the edges don't follow city limits, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific address with the district before you rely on it.
School assignments can change and can vary street by street. Verify zoning for a specific address with the school district before you rely on it.
Thinking of selling in Alamo Heights?
Request a Alamo Heights home value
I'll ask a few questions about your home, then compare it to the Alamo Heights sales that actually match it.
Alamo Heights FAQ
Is Alamo Heights its own city?
Yes. The City of Alamo Heights has its own government, police and permitting, surrounded by the City of San Antonio. Some homes with an Alamo Heights mailing address are actually in San Antonio city limits, which affects taxes and permitting.
Why do prices vary so much street to street?
Lot size, the age and condition of the house, and whether the land itself is the main value all swing price heavily here. A renovated 1930s home and an original one next door can be far apart.
Which school district serves Alamo Heights?
Most of it is Alamo Heights ISD. Always verify zoning for a specific address with the district.
Get new Alamo Heights listings
Alamo Heights listing alerts
New homes in Alamo Heights as they hit the market.
Sources: U.S. Census QuickFacts, Alamo Heights · City of Alamo Heights (Wikipedia)
