Smithson Valley
Newer homes, traditional architecture
Homebuyers have a range of options in Smithson Valley. “There’s a good mix. What you don’t see is a lot of older homes,” says Charbel. “The majority of the homes are about 25 years old or younger. But they’re also more traditional builds, so you don’t see a lot of contemporary homes. You see a lot of traditional brick or rock facades.” Trinity Oaks is a gated subdivision right off Highway 281, but the rest of the area is primarily rural. There are several custom homes on large lots with plenty of room between neighbors. The hilly, rural landscape is covered in live oak trees. Homebuyers can expect to pay around $450,000 for a four or five-bedroom house in the subdivision. A four-bedroom home in the rural part of the neighborhood can cost around $950,000. Five-bedroom homes on spacious lots frequently cost over $1 million.
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Comal Independent School District
Students in the area will likely attend Indian Springs Elementary School, which gets an A-minus from Niche; Peiper Ranch Middle School, rated an A; and Smithson Valley High School, rated an A-minus overall. Indian Springs and Pieper Ranch are each within 5 miles of the neighborhood, while Smithson Valley High School is about 10 miles north. Smithson Valley serves approximately 2,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. The school offers University of Texas OnRamp courses in computer science, geoscience, precalculus and statistics. Students taking these courses can earn college credit. The school is also known for its softball team, which won three state championships.
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Traveling down the highway
Because of the rural nature of the neighborhood, having a car is a must in Smithson Valley. Highway 281 gives residents a straight shot for the 23-mile drive into downtown San Antonio, whether commuting for work or play. San Antonio International Airport is about 15 miles from the neighborhood. Highway 281 also connects to the significant loops surrounding the city, including 1604 and 410, giving residents access to every part of the city.Mom-and-pop restaurants and national chains
Several popular shopping options exist close to the neighborhood along Highway 281. Mariscos El Paisa is a popular Mexican restaurant about 5 miles north of Smithson Valley that Charbel enjoys. “That place is pretty dang good for Mexican and seafood. It’s a good little mom-and-pop spot,” he says. Locals enjoy the fish tacos at this restaurant with a rustic Western-themed interior. Several fast-food restaurants are nearby, including Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, Whataburger and McDonald’s. Residents can shop for groceries at several stores in the area, including an H-E-B plus! 7 miles south on 281, or one 10 miles north. Other nearby stores include a Walmart to the north in Bulverde and a Sprouts Farmers Market south of the neighborhood.
Exploring the Texas Hill Country
Smithson Valley residents are surrounded by recreational opportunities. Canyon Lake is about 20 miles north of the neighborhood, but residents don’t mind making the drive for the chance to spend a day by the water. Comal Park is a 116-acre park on the lake’s southern shore. Visitors can put in a boat for a day of fishing or rowing out on the water. The swimming beach provides locals an ideal spot for relaxing by the water or cooling off on hot summer days. The Bracken Cave Preserve is a nature preserve about a 15-mile drive southeast of the neighborhood. The cave is home to more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats. The preserve’s main attraction is the nightly insect hunt when the bats fly out of their cave each summer night to hunt for food. Golf lovers will enjoy the proximity to TPC San Antonio, a private club with two 18-hole courses. The par-72 Canyons course and the par-72 Oaks course are each rated in the top 100 golf courses in the state, according to the Dallas Morning News.
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Matthew Atkins
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Diana Martinez
Diana Martinez
Keller Williams Heritage
(210) 806-7179
32 Total Sales
1 in Smithson Valley
$1,283,400 Price
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David Abrahams
David Abrahams
Phyllis Browning Company
(210) 610-2047
209 Total Sales
1 in Smithson Valley
$710,000 Price
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Dayton Schrader
Dayton Schrader
eXp Realty
(210) 879-1270
4,040 Total Sales
2 in Smithson Valley
$287K - $438K Price Range
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Danny Charbel
Danny Charbel
Keller Williams City-View
(210) 796-0337
385 Total Sales
2 in Smithson Valley
$430K - $470K Price Range
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Brian M. Paris
Brian M. Paris
Keller Williams City-View
(726) 600-8621
151 Total Sales
1 in Smithson Valley
$317,500 Price
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Esmilda Guerra
Esmilda Guerra
Compass RE Texas, LLC - SA
(726) 200-5128
53 Total Sales
1 in Smithson Valley
$273,200 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bulverde Village Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Johnson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Stratford Park
- Playground
Nonnie's Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Bracken-Hill Country Nature Preserve
- Trails
- Nature Center
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Smithson Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Smithson Valley, Spring Branch sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Smithson Valley, Spring Branch over the last 12 months is $554,500, down 64% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$479,000
Median Sale Price
$554,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$479,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$545,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-64%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,106
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,864
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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
3,528
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$133,939
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$157,534
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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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