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Medina Lake

Medina Lake

$261,312 Average Value
$259 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A waterfront suburb in San Antonio

Medina Lake is an exurban community in south San Antonio where suburban streets meet the wide-open countryside of south-central Texas. The area is growing quickly with planned developments whose backyards and cul-de-sacs peek out into the airy flatlands and woodsy scenery beyond the city limits. It’s bordered by the waterside hiking trails at the Medina River Natural Area and by the tiny town of Somerset, which offers residents a taste of small-town Americana. Lackland Air Force Base, a major regional employer, is north of the neighborhood. “There are a lot of new communities being built here. People are really gravitating towards the south and southwestern side as the city continues to grow,” says Rodney Green of Exp Realty, who has a decade of experience working in San Antonio’s real estate market. “It’s right next to the freeway, about 15 miles from downtown and 10 miles from the Air Force base.”
Medina Lake is full of natural areas.
Medina Lake is full of natural areas.
New construction communities are in progress at Medina Lake.
New construction communities are in progress at Medina Lake.
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If you're looking for large properties, Medina Lake is full of plots for you.
If you're looking for large properties, Medina Lake is full of plots for you.

Countryside homes with privacy

At the northern edge of the neighborhood, residents will find an abundance of new homes in planned communities like the Preserve at Medina, Mesa Vista and Marbella. These newly built homes come in a range of sizes and floorplans, with everything from small, three-bedroom bungalows to spacious four- and five-bedroom homes with attached garages and open concept designs. Lot sizes are small, typically around 5,000 square feet, but you’ll still have plenty of room for landscaping and gardening. Homes here typically list for between $225,000 and $315,000. As you head south, there are homes on large parcels of land deep in the countryside. These homes are typically older and offer residents plenty of privacy and room to roam. They can sell for a little less than their counterparts in nearby subdivisions, usually around $200,000, although prices fluctuate based on age, acreage and square footage.
Southwest Legacy High School is the newest high school to the area.
Southwest Legacy High School is the newest high school to the area.

Study at Southwest Legacy High

Students can attend Spicewood Park Elementary School, Judith A. Resnik Middle School and Southwest Legacy High School, all of which hold C ratings from Niche, an online school review site. Southwest Legacy High enrolls around 2,000 students every year. Constructed in 2017, it was the first new high school built south of U.S. Route 90 in more than four decades. Also nearby is Cast STEM High School, a local charter school that holds a B rating from Niche.
Medina Lake has many highway access points like Palo Alto Road and Loop 1604.
Medina Lake has many highway access points like Palo Alto Road and Loop 1604.

An easy commute in Medina Lake

Residents of Medina Lake have easy access to Interstate 35 and Interstate 410, making for an easy commute to nearby employment centers, shopping destinations and cultural attractions. Hop on the highway and it’s about 15 miles to downtown destinations like the San Antonio River Walk, sports venues and art museums. It's also about 10 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, where tens of thousands of civilian and active-duty employees go to work every day.

Shopping at South Park Mall

Benjamin’s Kitchen, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, is one of the few eateries in the neighborhood. For everything else, you can head about 10 miles north to the shops, big box stores and restaurants at South Park Mall, a long-running indoor shopping center where residents will find everything they need. Inside the mall, shops like Macy’s and JCPenney offer clothing and accessories for all ages. In the outparcels, shoppers can fill their baskets at big box stores and grocery chains like H-E-B Plus!, The Home Depot, Target and Sam’s Club. For a small-town experience, it’s just a few miles south to the village of Somerset, where locals can stop off for an espresso at Somerset Coffeehaus or put in an order at Constantino’s, the town’s long-running pizzeria.
Constatino's eclectic style is well known.
Constatino's eclectic style is well known.
Constatino's is a local favorite along the highway in Medina Lake.
Constatino's is a local favorite along the highway in Medina Lake.
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Riverfront fun at Medina Natural Area

Outdoor relaxation and adventuring can be found close to home at the Medina River Natural Area. At more than 500 acres, it features a variety of paved and dirt trails that twist and turn beneath the woodland canopies that border the river. It’s a perfect place to explore by foot, on a bike or in a canoe or kayak. The neighborhood is also just a few miles southeast of Pearsall Park, a sprawling green space with colorful play structures, sport courts and plenty of trails that wind through brush-laden meadows and forests.
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Transit

Airport

San Antonio International

31 min drive

Medina Lake Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$419,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$419,900
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,329
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2021
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,637
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,949
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Open Houses

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    4718 Vaquero Creek, San Antonio, TX 78073

    $195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,290 Sq Ft
    • 4718 Vaquero Creek

    Discover your dream home in the heart of Rancho Carlota! This is a vibrant new community where Cross Timber Homes presents an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully designed house that blends comfort and style! Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a thoughtfully crafted open layout, perfect for modern living and entertaining. Step inside to find vinyl wood flooring that gracefully

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  • Friday, Aug 1
    10:30am - 12:30pm

    4714 Vaquero Creek, San Antonio, TX 78073

    $195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,290 Sq Ft
    • 4714 Vaquero Creek

    Discover your dream home in the heart of Rancho Carlota! This is a vibrant new community where Cross Timber Homes presents an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully designed house that blends comfort and style! Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a thoughtfully crafted open layout, perfect for modern living and entertaining. Step inside to find vinyl wood flooring that gracefully

    Deanna Kaplen Keller Williams Heritage

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  • Friday, Aug 1
    10:30am - 12:30pm

    4710 Vaquero Creek, San Antonio, TX 78073

    $195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,290 Sq Ft
    • 4710 Vaquero Creek

    Discover your dream home in the heart of Rancho Carlota! This is a vibrant new community where Cross Timber Homes presents an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully designed house that blends comfort and style! Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a thoughtfully crafted open layout, perfect for modern living and entertaining. Step inside to find vinyl wood flooring that gracefully

    Deanna Kaplen Keller Williams Heritage

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
8,834
Median Age
30
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
34.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,974
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,095

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
64%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
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Source: Walk Score

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