Tobin Hill
Neighborhood Reviews
Shopping and dining at the Pearl
Living in Tobin Hill puts residents near many popular shopping and dining options. While choosing from so many establishments can be challenging, Berteaux recommends Cullum’s Attagirl and Attaboy. “The chef is incredible. It’s a really unique French-style brunch spot that I think captures the personality of Tobin Hill,” she says. Cullum’s Attaboy serves up brunch five days a week and is known for its eggs benedict, while Attagirl is a casual chicken restaurant serving wings and sandwiches. Residents can stroll across the San Antonio River to visit the Pearl. This former brewery complex is home to several shops and restaurants, a farmers market and a performance venue. Restaurants here range from steakhouses to Mexican food to Italian cafes. Shoppers can browse boutique clothing, makeup, home décor and books. While the Pearl is the highlight of the neighborhood, residents have plenty of other restaurants to choose from, especially along St. Mary’s Street, where locals can dine at Greek restaurants, hamburger stands and barbecue joints. The neighborhood’s location just north of downtown also makes it easy to spend a night out at one of the many restaurants that line the San Antonio River Walk.
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Housing styles are diverse
Tobin Hill features a mix of housing styles that suit any buyer. “It’s a great mix of historic and newer construction. It’s just a diverse urban neighborhood that offers a lot to a first-time homebuyer or somebody who wants to live in a beautiful historic manor,” says Berteaux. Many of the homes in the neighborhood are modest Craftsman and bungalow-style houses with spacious front porches. Ranch-style homes are also typical in the area. A three-bedroom Craftsman house will typically cost $500,000 to $600,000. Other houses include larger, established homes that have been renovated, such as Four Square, Colonial Revival and Spanish Mission houses. These larger homes start at $700,000 for four bedrooms, while a five-bedroom home can cost up to $1.5 million. Newer houses in the neighborhood are often contemporary modern townhouses with aluminum siding or concrete exteriors. The townhouses usually cost between $400,000 and $600,000.
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Golf and gardens in Tobin Hill
Residents have easy access to multiple popular parks. Brackenridge Park is a vast green space with walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields and a Japanese Tea Garden. The garden features a waterfall and a Japanese restaurant serving tea. Brackenridge Golf Course is a par-71 public course that was the original home to the Texas Open, one of the oldest golf tournaments in the world. San Pedro Springs Park is the oldest park in the city and is home to tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds and a spring-fed pool, a popular spot to cool off on hot summer days.Schools and a community college
Students in Tobin Hill will likely attend Hawthorne Academy, rated a C by Niche, and Thomas Edison High School, which receives a C-plus rating. Edison High serves approximately 1,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. The school offers health professions and fire science magnet programs, allowing students to earn college credit and industry certifications. The fire science students split their time between the high school campus and San Antonio College in the neighborhood. San Antonio College is a two-year community college with an enrollment of around 18,000.
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Walking, driving and flying
Tobin Hill is a walkable neighborhood, with many nearby shops and restaurants within walking distance from most of the community. When residents need to travel outside the community, Highway 281 goes north to the airport, 7 miles away, and to the northern suburbs. Interstate 35 gives locals a route northeast and eventually leads to cities like Austin, Waco and Dallas. The heart of downtown is just 1.5 miles from Tobin Hill and is easily accessible by public transit, with several bus routes making their way through the neighborhood.The hospital and military base are huge employers
Residents of Tobin Hill also have easy access to Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, located in the neighborhood on McCullough Avenue. This hospital is part of the Methodist Healthcare system, one of the largest employers in the city. Just east of the community is Fort Sam Houston, one of the military installations that make up Joint Base San Antonio, another of the city’s largest employers.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawn Alvarez
Shawn Alvarez
Phyllis Browning Company
(888) 503-6566
46 Total Sales
1 in Tobin Hill
$489,000 Price
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Rob Powell
Rob Powell
Responds QuicklyPinnacle Realty Advisors
(737) 373-2859
27 Total Sales
2 in Tobin Hill
$301,670 Price Range
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Danny Charbel
Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 796-0337
386 Total Sales
1 in Tobin Hill
$354,500 Price
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John Notzon
John Notzon
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 640-0790
56 Total Sales
1 in Tobin Hill
$250,000 Price
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Donnie Walker
Donnie Walker
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 988-6580
106 Total Sales
5 in Tobin Hill
$385K - $586K Price Range
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Kristen Schramme
Kristen Schramme
Keller Williams Legacy
(844) 305-8136
947 Total Sales
1 in Tobin Hill
$200,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- K to 8th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Madison Square Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Davis Park
Crockett Park
San Pedro Springs Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Brackenridge Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Romana Plaza Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
San Antonio River Walk
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Japanese Tea Garden
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/3/2018
Niche Review
Tobin hill is a very upcoming neighbourhood in the San Antonio area. It is very safe and has lots of entertainment opportunities and great restaurants.
1/24/2021
Niche Review
Tobin Hill is extremely overpriced. Too much is very sketchy and the area closest to Downtown is outright dangerous. There are some very pretty older homes but too many are in dire shape and the people who live in them are trash. The Homeless issue is insane. They are everywhere and the most dangerous in the city. The Pearl is really cool, but never mistake Tobin Hill for The Pearl. If the houses were 1/3 if their price I might consider it, but it's a complete joke what they want for Jank houses in a sketch neighborhood
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tobin Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tobin Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tobin Hill, San Antonio sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tobin Hill, San Antonio over the last 12 months is $487,500, up 99% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$353,520
Median Sale Price
$487,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$331,100
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
99%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,107
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,549
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,016
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,352
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
792
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,995
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,483
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,967
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
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®
72
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 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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