Established in 1916, South San Antonio has a history rooted in the early railroad system of the area. Serving as a station on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in the 1920s and 1930s, the community officially became a part of the city of San Antonio in 1944 and has grown to become an epicenter of shopping and dining and a model of residential convenience.
Brick ranch-style homes are the most prominent in South San Antonio, showing up on nearly every block, while some bungalows with larger-than-normal layouts can also be found. “Even with the prevalence of the ranch-style homes, you still find a nice mix of other styles,” says Michael McCall, a lifelong resident of San Antonio and founder of Life in San Antonio Texas Home Group. “Custom builds are also drawing in new residents.” The neighborhood also features more spacious Mediterranean and Spanish Eclectic homes with stucco exteriors, red tile roofs and large bay windows that let in plenty of natural light, and new builds continue to pop up around the neighborhood. All the homes in the area feature attached garages and sit on large lots, giving way to expansive yards for entertaining friends and family outdoors. Prices in the area tend to be in the $200,000s and $300,000s, with new builds starting in the mid-$200,000s.
Outdoor enthusiasts can get their fix at Al Forge Park with its sports courts for basketball, tennis and softball, along with a playground for the little ones to enjoy. Arnold Park features indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, including more sports courts for basketball and baseball, a playground, walking trails, a sheltered fitness walk and indoor and outdoor pools. The colorful murals are always a plus when visiting Arnold Park.
Served by multiple independent school districts, including South San Antonio and Harlandale, students can attend Collier Elementary School and Kinsborough Middle School to prepare for McCollum High School. McCollum houses the School of Leadership and Public Service, which encourages students to participate in community engagement and student body leadership. Collier and McCollum have overall Niche grades of B-minus, and Kinsborough has a C.
Shopping and dining options are abundant in the neighborhood, with multiple grocery stores, department stores and plenty of restaurant options. Residents can grab everyday essentials at Sam’s Club or H-E-B plus! Other big box stores include Target and Burlington Coat Factory. The South Park Mall features anchor department stores Macy’s and JCPenney, plus dozens of smaller stores and restaurants inside. Finding a bite to eat is easy in South San Antonio, with Willie’s Grill and Icehouse serving up brews, burgers, chicken and seafood. The family-owned Brenda’s Burgers is a local hangout that’s been serving the community since 1988.
San Antonio has plenty of exciting events that take place throughout the year, and South San Antonio joins in on the fun. During the holiday season, South San Antonians can be a part of an ultimate Frontier Bowl tailgating experience courtesy of the South Business Texas Partnership and Live from the Southside Magazine. During the event, attendees can enjoy food and drinks, a Hill Country cider tasting and even chair massages, all while making community connections, and all for free.
Bordered by Interstate 410 to the south, South San Antonio also has Interstate 35 and Loop 353/New Laredo Highway running directly through the community. “South San Antonio has ideal access throughout the greater metro area and its surrounding communities, making for an easy commute around the metro San Antonio area,” says McCall, Realtor with JBGoodwin, Realtors.
South San Antonio is an area that’s big on family and looking out for each other. A lot of the families in the area have been there for decades and are the epitome of what they call South Side pride.
Eliza King
Real Broker, LLC
(210) 982-0648
73 Total Sales
1 in South San Antonio
$180,000 Price
Nick Walker
Rogers Healy and Associates
(682) 297-7974
102 Total Sales
1 in South San Antonio
$193,000 Price
Shane Neal
eXp Realty, LLC
(210) 794-9106
2,475 Total Sales
8 in South San Antonio
$93K - $305K Price Range
Mitzi Delgado
eXp Realty LLC
(210) 817-7045
65 Total Sales
1 in South San Antonio
$135,000 Price
Ricardo Gonzalez
Keller Williams Heritage
(855) 956-1358
172 Total Sales
3 in South San Antonio
$153K - $217K Price Range
Lulu Bishop
Keller Williams City-View
(726) 268-5332
220 Total Sales
1 in South San Antonio
$247,666 Price
On average, homes in South San Antonio, San Antonio sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South San Antonio, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $206,524, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Suburban neighborhood beside San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base
Southern neighborhood next to Fort San Antonio growing with community investment
National historic sites, arts, culture, and residential pride near San Antonio
Suburban San Antonio neighborhood beside Lackland Air Force Base
Residential area a short drive from almost anywhere you want to be in San Antonio
A calm community with convenient access to the rest of San Antonio
