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Tobin Hill

Tobin Hill

3.6
$451,828 Average Value
$288 Average Price per Sq Ft
38 Homes For Sale

Up-and-coming neighborhood in Midtown

While downtown San Antonio gets all the attention, the River Walk doesn’t end there. Just north of Interstate 35, Tobin Hill is a trendy neighborhood that has developed its reputation as a place to go for dining and shopping. “People looking for a home in Tobin Hill want to be close to a great variety of dining and lifestyle options,” says Claudia Berteaux, a Realtor with Phyllis Browning Company who works in the area. “There are tons of local restaurants, and it has easy access to downtown and the Pearl. It’s great for someone who wants a city lifestyle.” With a mix of housing styles, popular restaurants lining the streets and several nearby parks, Tobin Hill offers something for homebuyers from all walks of life.

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.

The Pearl District in Tobin Hill is one of San Antonio's top attractions.
The Pearl District in Tobin Hill is one of San Antonio's top attractions.
Tobin Hill's The Pearl has gone from a brewery to a top shopping and dining destination.
Tobin Hill's The Pearl has gone from a brewery to a top shopping and dining destination.
Cullum's Attagirl in Tobin Hill is one of San Antonio's top food joints.
Cullum's Attagirl in Tobin Hill is one of San Antonio's top food joints.
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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.

Industrial inspired apartments and studios located in the Pearl District of Tobin Hill.
Industrial inspired apartments and studios located in the Pearl District of Tobin Hill.
Tobin Hill has many bungalow and American Craftsman-inspired homes.
Tobin Hill has many bungalow and American Craftsman-inspired homes.
Some homes in Tobin Hill take inspiration from Spanish Mission.
Some homes in Tobin Hill take inspiration from Spanish Mission.
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Crockett Park is located in the heart of Tobin Hill.
Crockett Park is located in the heart of Tobin Hill.

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.

Tobin Hill kids can go to school in the San Antonio Independent School System.
Tobin Hill kids can go to school in the San Antonio Independent School System.
Kids can discover the joy of learning at Thomas Edison High School near Tobin Hill.
Kids can discover the joy of learning at Thomas Edison High School near Tobin Hill.
Schools in Tobin Hill care about their students.
Schools in Tobin Hill care about their students.
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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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Antonio International

9 min drive

Bus

Mccullough & Evergreen

Bus

N. St. Mary's & Euclid

Bus

N. St. Mary's & Dewey

Bus

San Antonio Pearl District

Bus

San Pedro & Ashby

Bus

San Pedro & Cypress

Bus

San Pedro & Park

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
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.
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,084
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
10.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,575
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,984
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,404
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
792
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
62
Median Rent
$1,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,725
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,225
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,225
Median Condo Rent
$1,050
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,600

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
$79,597
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

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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