Prospect Hill
Neighborhood Reviews
Drive-in tacos and convenient grocery stores
Prospect Hill has several popular and highly-rated local restaurants like Ray’s Drive Inn. This family-owned restaurant claims to be the home of the original puffy taco, a staple of San Antonio cuisine. Opening as a drive-in theater in 1956, the restaurant is known for its tacos, enchiladas and hot dogs. Yatzil Mexican Restaurant is another popular spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Locals enjoy the barbacoa and breakfast tacos at this colorful casual eatery. Living in Prospect Hill gives residents easy access to groceries, with an H-E-B located at the northern end of the neighborhood along Culebra Road. There is another H-E-B in the neighborhood’s southeastern corner on North Rosillo Street.Cherishing the arts
The Guadalupe Community Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes and preserves traditional and contemporary art through various programs. The center hosts dance and music classes and events such as film festivals and art competitions. San Anto Community Arts Center is another neighborhood nonprofit that shares the culture of the community through murals painted around the city.Cottages and ranch-style homes
Most of the homes in Prospect Hill are cottages or ranch-style homes. “They’re mostly traditional homes, typically with two or three bedrooms,” Lara says. “The affordability of the neighborhood makes it great for first-time homebuyers.” Homes often have wood siding, but some have stone or brick facades. Some houses throughout the community have spacious front porches. Houses are typically built close together on the city streets, adding to the neighborhood’s urban feel. Driveways are standard, but garages are rarely found throughout the neighborhood. Mature trees are planted throughout the area, stretching their limbs over the roads and sidewalks to provide shade. Homes typically cost between $200,000 and $250,000 for three bedrooms. Four-bedroom homes can cost up to $300,000.
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Pools, parks and culture
Residents can visit Elmendorf Lake Park for some time by the water. The Apache Creek Greenway Trail passes through this waterfront park, offering room for running, walking or biking along the creek. The park also has a playground, outdoor exercise equipment and picnic areas. The Elmendorf Lake Park Pool is one of the newest pools in the city and is a popular place to cool off on hot summer days. Woodlawn Lake Park is another popular green space just north of the neighborhood. This park has basketball and tennis courts, walking trails and a playground. The park lights up with fireworks every summer when it hosts San Antonio’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Downtown San Antonio is just 3.5 miles east of the neighborhood. Residents can visit the vibrant area to stroll along the River Walk or enjoy the views from the Tower of the Americas. History and cultural activities are plentiful, with sites like the Alamo and San Fernando Cathedral.
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Getting around San Antonio
Prospect Hill is conveniently located near major highways. The neighborhood is about 1 mile west of Interstate 10 and roughly 2 miles north of Cleto Rodriguez Freeway, giving residents easy access to the entire San Antonio region. Martin Street is the most direct way to make the 3.5-mile drive downtown. Residents can also access several bus stops on the east-to-west streets, such as Martin Street, Culebra Road and Ruiz Street. Zarzamora Street and NW 24th Street each have bus routes running north to south through the city.Specialized education in Prospect Hill
Students in Prospect Hill will likely attend Washington Irving Dual Language Academy, rated a C-minus by Niche, and Lanier High School, which gets a C overall rating. Irving serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and focuses on a bilingual curriculum. Lanier High is home to around 1,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. The school is known for its Construction Science P-TECH program, which allows students to earn an associate degree, college credit towards a bachelor’s degree or industry certification. Students in the program will participate in internships and apprenticeships. Lanier also has architecture and automotive magnet programs. Our Lady of the Lake University is a local private Catholic university with a student population of approximately 3,100. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Iris Gonzales
Iris Gonzales
Real Broker, LLC
(830) 302-3510
40 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$149,999 Price
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Alan Valadez
Alan Valadez
Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(726) 900-4891
13 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$295,000 Price
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Dayton Schrader
Dayton Schrader
eXp Realty
(210) 879-1270
4,042 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Hill
$110K - $175K Price Range
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Danny Charbel
Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 796-0337
386 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$83,000 Price
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Sherry Harlan
SH
Sherry Harlan
Riverbend Realty Group, LLC
(979) 325-2265
40 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$140,000 Price
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Michael Granado
Michael Granado
Performance Realty
(877) 565-2899
48 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$22,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 7th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mario Farias Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Woodlawn Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Lake
Navarro Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Lake
Elmendorf Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Rosedale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
John Tobin Park and Recreation Center
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
John Tobin Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/11/2015
Niche Review
There are a lot of food and drink restaurants in this area, that you can visit any time of the day.
11/10/2014
Niche Review
Typical for a city this size, mostly theft and burglary.
8/13/2014
Niche Review
There is a distinct atmosphere in the Inner West Side, but I would not choose to live here again. In the future I feel the area will remain stagnant as there hasn't been much change in the area over the years. Due to the area and its location, I feel the crime and poor living conditions will increase.
7/11/2014
Niche Review
Small business are in every corner and they are very convenient when you need something quick. Most of this stores have good quality with variety and there is an HEB really close where you can get all your groceries for the week.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Hill, San Antonio sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Hill, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $372,435, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$411,165
Median Sale Price
$372,435
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$659,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$929,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,820
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,052
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,345
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
26,895
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,152
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
55.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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