Bexar County
Home of the state’s second-largest city, San Antonio – the county seat – world renowned for its major medical centers, headquarters of many international corporations and a tourism mecca of outstanding theme parks Sea World and Fiesta Texas, and many other entertainment venues, Bexar County is located in south-central Texas, approximately 190 miles west of Houston, and 140 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Bexar County enjoys a thriving economy which strongly supports the stability of Bexar County real estate values.
Bexar County’s 1,248 square miles house thirty-one incorporated cities and towns. Second to San Antonio, the largest Bexar County cities are; Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Converse, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Timberwood Park and Windcrest.
Residents of Bexar County enjoy the benefits of living in an area known for its highly-rated school districts, economic opportunities, and overall high quality of life. Average listing prices of single-family homes for sale in Bexar County are in the range of $70,763 to $1,118,076.
There are many fine places to live in Bexar County, and VIP Realty is the agency to contact to find the ideal location for you and your family. We’ll find the home for you at the price you want to pay. If you are selling a home in Bexar County, VIP Realty can save you THOUSANDS in real estate commissions. Buyers/sellers, contact VIP Realty today to learn how our outstanding service programs can benefit you.
Adkins Real Estate
Adkins is an unincorporated area located within the San Antonio metropolitan district. Adkins was named for William Adkin Jones, who donated land for a railway station to the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad, and became the region’s first postmaster in the late 1800s. Learn more…
Alamo Heights Real Estate
Located only two miles from downtown San Antonio, Alamo Heights was incorporated as an independent municipality in 1922. In reality a “residential suburb” within San Antonio, Alamo Heights – home to some 13,000 residents – is rich in heritage, and is considered one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods.
Alamo Heights real estate is highly desirable for many reasons, such as the area’s overall charm, and easy access to San Antonio’s business district, shopping and entertainment. Alamo Heights is additionally known for its family friendly atmosphere, proximity to excellent schools and for golfers, the Quarry Golf Club that boasts one of the finest golf courses in Texas. Learn more…
Atascosa Real Estate
Located just off Interstate Highway 35 in southwestern Bexar County, Atascosa is a small town approximately fourteen miles southwest of San Antonio. Settled in the 1860s, the town’s first post office was established in 1872. By 1885 Atascosa had grown into a community of nearly 200. In the early 1900s, Atascosa had grown some, but not by much, the population at that time was about 300 and remained so into the latter part of the twentieth century. Atascosa is close enough to San Antonio’s big city life and economic opportunities, and far enough away to maintain its down-home laid-back atmosphere. That’s enough to make Atascosa real estate desirable for those who would like the best of both worlds. Learn more…
Converse Real Estate
Converse is a six square mile suburban area on Farm Road 1976 in Bexar County, and a part of the surrounding San Antonio metropolitan region. Located some thirteen miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, Converse was named for the Southern Pacific Railroad’s chief engineer, Major Converse, who was the original purchaser of this tract of land. Converse real estate is highly prized due to its closeness to San Antonio International Airport and conveniently situated near to the city. Converse is additionally close to nearby military installations and not far from the Rolling Oaks and Forum shopping centers. Learn More…
Elmendorf Real Estate
The municipality of Elmendorf – founded in 1885 and named for a former San Antonio mayor, Henry Elmendorf – is located in Bexar County, just seventeen miles southeast of the city of San Antonio, specifically at the Southern Pacific Railroad junction and Farm Road 327, and is considered a part of the overall San Antonio metropolitan region. Elmendorf real estate’s desirability is primarily due to its location relative to military bases – Elmendorf and the thriving city of San Antonio. Learn More…
Fort Sam Houston Real Estate
The San Antonio area is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, and Fort Sam Houston’s location within this region enhances the desirability of Fort Sam Houston real estate surroundings. The San Antonio real estate picture remains healthy and vibrant, with price appreciations for 2008 expected in the seven percent range, and most likely will remain above the national average this year. Learn More…
Helotes Real Estate
Known for its location as “The Gateway to Texas Hill Country,” the picturesque municipality known as Helotes (population 6,500) is a general law city that was incorporated in 1981. Located in Bexar County, Helotes is twelve miles northwest of San Antonio, on Texas Highway 16. Helotes was at one time a stagecoach stop between San Antonio and Bandera. Learn More…
Leon Valley Real Estate
An independent municipality surrounded by the city of San Antonio, the 3.4 square mile area known as Leon Valley incorporated in 1952, to avoid annexation by the larger city. Located approximately fifteen miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, near the junction of Texas State Highway 16 and Loop 410, Leon Valley residents enjoy the best of both worlds Learn more…
Live Oak Real Estate
Located just northeast of San Antonio, at the intersection of IH-35 and Loop 1604, Live Oak is a municipality of approximately 11,000 residents, and was incorporated in 1960. Once a farming and ranching community, Live Oak is now a pleasant suburban enclave. Learn more…
Macdona Real Estate
Macdona - named for the English born George Macdona - is located in Bexar County on the Southern Pacific Line off loop 1604, eighteen miles southwest of the San Antonio metropolitan area. The town originated on land developed after completion of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. The first post office in Macdona opened in 1886. Learn more…
