Living in Dancing Bear Ranch
Dancing Bear Ranch is a gated community of custom homes on acreage at Medina Lake, in unincorporated Medina County with a Mico mailing address. Homesites run from about 1 to more than 13 acres, and members have a private lakeside park with a boat ramp.
It is a long way from the city, roughly 45 minutes to downtown San Antonio, and it runs on well water from a community system and septic. The lake level also varies a lot from year to year, so the boat ramp isn't always usable. Buyers should go in knowing all three.
Dancing Bear Ranch real estate market
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Custom homes built from about 2005 to 2022, typically 2,000 to 4,200 square feet, on 1 to 13+ acres. Homes on the market in 2026 were asking roughly $650K to $825K, and raw acreage from about $64K. The property owners association lists annual dues of about $790.
Acreage buyers ask about water, septic, restrictions and the lake before anything else. I have those answers ready so your home sells on its strengths.— Stefanie Parra
Around Dancing Bear Ranch
Medina Lake
A members-only lakeside park with a boat ramp and fishing pier. The lake was refilling in 2026 after years of drought; check the current level.
Community amenities
Members' pool (spring through fall), Bluebonnet Park, a pavilion, playground and basketball court.
Rural living
Medina County Sheriff, wildfire-ready landscaping recommended by the POA, and big Hill Country views.
Getting around
| To | Approx. drive (off-peak) |
|---|---|
| Alamo Ranch (1604 & Culebra) | ~25–30 min (est.) |
| Castroville | ~20 min (est.) |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~45–55 min (est.) |
Schools
Most of Dancing Bear Ranch is in Northside ISD, with Henderson Elementary, Straus Middle and Harlan High named in a recent listing. Unit 9 is in Bandera ISD. Confirm for the specific address.
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.
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Dancing Bear Ranch FAQ
Is Dancing Bear Ranch in San Antonio?
No. It is in unincorporated Medina County at Medina Lake, with a Mico mailing address. One unit is in Bandera County.
Can I use the lake?
Members have a private park with a boat ramp, but the ramp depends on the lake level, which swings widely between drought and wet years.
What utilities does it have?
Water from the Aqua Texas community system, septic, and Bandera Electric Cooperative.
Is there a Dancing Bear in Timberwood Park?
There is a street called Dancing Bear in 78260, north of San Antonio. It is a different place from Dancing Bear Ranch.
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Sources: Dancing Bear POA (C.I.A. Services) · KSAT: Medina Lake level, July 2026
