Home to the “cleanest little park” in Texas, French Creek is a small slice of northwest San Antonio that offers outstanding green space alongside residential convenience. Centered around homes originally built to appeal to military families, the neighborhood offers a wide variety of housing options that cover several architectural styles.
Spacious homes sitting away from the curb generally characterize the neighborhood, with mature trees and shrubbery accenting the extensive lawns and yards. Modern split-level homes offer a new-age vibe to the area, while neoclassical two-story homes give a touch of years past, donning stone façades accented with pillars. Ranch-style homes offer attached multi-car garages, and large contemporary colonials have expansive space with giant windows and Juliet balconies. Prices in the area generally stay in the $200,000s and $300,000s.
As part of the Northside Independent School District — the largest in the San Antonio area, rated an A-minus on Niche — students in French Creek have several options for schooling. Attending Wanke Elementary School and Stinson Middle School can prepare students for Louis D. Brandeis High School. The Brandeis robotics team — aptly named the Bronc Bots — regularly competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition and the FIRST Tech Challenge. Brandeis holds an A-minus grade on Niche, while Wanke and Stinson have a B.
One highlight of French Creek is the expansive and pristine O.P. Schnabel Park, renowned for its cleanliness. Covering 202 acres, the park features an impressive trail system set among oak trees and mountain laurels. Those into athletics can play basketball, soccer or baseball at the park’s sports facilities, but simple relaxation here is more than fitting. The park is home to the Northside Suburban Little League, which has served the community since 1953. An onsite YMCA offers a swimming pool and health and wellness programs for all ages.
O.P. Schnabel Park connects to the 20-mile Leon Creek Greenway, which runs throughout the city and connects to several other parks and greenspaces. “The trails on the greenway are all paved and they’re great for biking and long runs. It’s a really popular area with the locals,” says Michael McCall, Realtor with JBGoodwin, Realtors and founder of the Live in San Antonio Home Group. The greenway can also be accessed via the MainLand Trail Head. Golf enthusiasts in the neighborhood can find solace at the nearby Mac Vylie Golf Center, just a stone’s throw from Schnabel Park. “The Medical Center is also fairly close, and residents really appreciate that convenience,” says McCall, who grew up just outside of Seguin and moved to San Antonio after graduating from Texas A&M University.
For groceries and other daily essentials, the neighborhood’s Walmart Supercenter is located near the MainLand Trail Head. There's also an H-E-B just west of the neighborhood near Nani Falcone Community Park. For a taste of Texas seafood, Smashin Crab is located just off Bandera Road and is known for its signature Lobsta Pasta, hurricane flights and take-home boil kits.
San Antonio is full of exciting things to do, and French Creek residents can take advantage of all of it. The annual Valero Alamo Bowl puts top-ranking college football teams head-to-head in one of the most highly anticipated games outside the College Football Playoff. The Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Wild West Wildlife Festival is a family-friendly event full of animal-theme crafting, interactive sessions with Texas wildlife and live demonstrations.
With Bandera Road along the neighborhood's western edge, residents can connect to Interstate 410 and State Route Loop 1604, making for an easy trip throughout the metro and surrounding areas.
Stephanie Sieckenius
Lantana Realty
(830) 261-3859
100 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$375,000 Price
Jean Curtis
BHHS PenFed Realty
(210) 903-9819
62 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$292,000 Price
Henry Herrera
Keller Williams Realty
(833) 212-7922
128 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$364,000 Price
Steven Noriega
Keller Williams Legacy
(726) 268-9137
133 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$338,000 Price
Shawn Alvarez
Phyllis Browning Company
(888) 503-6566
46 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$203,000 Price
Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 796-0337
372 Total Sales
1 in French Creek
$295,000 Price
On average, homes in French Creek, San Antonio sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in French Creek, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $304,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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