Core area
Alamo Heights Homes for Sale & Real Estate Experts
Location and layout
Bordered by Olmos Park to the west and Terrell Hills to the east, Alamo Heights is roughly two square miles [verify] wrapped by San Antonio. Broadway runs through its center, lined with restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. Downtown and the Pearl are about ten minutes south, and the airport is a short drive up US-281.
Because the city is fully built out, almost every sale is a resale or a rebuild. New construction here usually means a teardown of an older home on an established lot.
Housing stock
You'll find 1920s and 1930s Tudor and Spanish Colonial Revival homes, mid-century ranches from the 1950s, and a growing number of contemporary rebuilds. Lots commonly range from a tenth to a third of an acre [verify], with mature live oaks and pecans shading most streets.
Older homes often carry pier-and-beam foundations, original hardwood floors and detached garages. Many have had additions over the decades, so square footage and permits are worth confirming early in any sale.
Parks and landmarks
The Olmos Basin and its trails sit on the western edge, and Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo and the Witte Museum are minutes away. Alamo Heights Pool and Ogden Park serve as local gathering spots, and the McNay Art Museum sits on its grounds just off New Braunfels Avenue.
Getting around
US-281 and Loop 410 put most of the city within easy reach. Commutes to the Medical Center typically run via Loop 410 or Wurzbach, while drives to Fort Sam Houston are short through Broadway and Harry Wurzbach.
What sellers should know
Buyers here pay close attention to condition and character. Pricing an Alamo Heights home means separating lot value from structure value, since a dated home on a large lot may attract both renovators and builders. We look at recent sales on comparable streets rather than citywide averages.
Disclosures matter with older properties: share foundation history, sewer line scope results and any permitted renovations. Pre-listing inspections can help avoid surprises during the option period.
Small yard and entry improvements go a long way on these walkable streets, where curb appeal is noticed by people out on foot.
Schools
For school boundaries and information, visit the official district site: Alamo Heights ISD. Always confirm the school assignment for a specific address with the district.