Get back to the basics in Weimar
Resident and Realtor Missy Henderson describes Weimar as “a small, quiet little town” and “a very faith-based area.” She says these qualities of the town – which sits between Austin, Houston and San Antonio – have attracted residents in recent years, particularly young families moving to the area. “We’ve had an influx of that, partially due to the homesteading trend and the farmhouse trend that have been popular,” she says. “People are looking to get back to the basics.” For Weimar residents, “the basics” means having a house on a couple acres of land, knowing their neighbors’ names and spending Saturdays at the ballpark watching their kids play baseball. “It really is a Pinterest dream for a lot of people,” she says.
Large properties on rolling hills
Ranch-style homes are typical in Weimar, with some bungalows and New Traditional homes mixed in. Lots are large, with most sitting on at least an acre and many sitting on 5- or 10-plus acres. “We have a beautiful countryside with rolling hills and a good mix of open land and trees,” Henderson says. “It’s a rural town, so most people live in the country.” Weimar’s market moves slowly: homes sell after an average of 141 days, far greater than the national average of 51. Prices vary greatly and depend on the listing type. Single-family homes typically sell for between $200,000 and $600,000, while land listings start around $50,000 and can go for as much as $500,000.
Learning opportunities in Weimar Independent School District
Students in Weimar can attend schools in Weimar Independent School District, which gets a B-plus grade from Niche. Weimar Elementary and Weimar Junior High School get A-minus grades, and Weimar High School receives a B. Weimar High School students can participate in extracurricular activities such as FFA, National Honor Society and band. Weimar is also home to St. Michael Catholic School, a private school for preschool through eighth-grade students. “The schools are all pretty good,” Henderson says. “Weimar is a very family-oriented community.”
Public parks and youth sports
Weimar Municipal Park has a playground, picnic tables, swimming pool and splash pad. “That was just redone a few years ago,” Henderson says. “It’s very nice.” Veteran’s Park has baseball fields, and Hill Memorial Park does as well, alongside soccer and softball fields and sand volleyball. “Youth sports are big in Weimar, especially baseball and softball,” she says. “Definitely if people are looking for an area with good schools, and want to live out in the country, and sports are important to them, Weimar would be a good option for them.” Weimar also has a nine-hole public golf course.
Local and chain restaurants in town
Weimar has a few local and chain restaurants in town. Texas Burger is a location of a Texas-based chain serving burgers, sandwiches, Mexican food and Blue Bell ice cream. Los Jarritos Mexican Food serves breakfast tacos and burritos in a casual dining room. Turbo Joe’s Pizzeria is a unique pizza shop serving slices alongside spring rolls, biriyani, smoothies and boba. Fast-food chains in town include McDonald’s, Dairy Queen and Wendy’s. Residents can get fresh meat in town at Kasper Meat Market and additional groceries at Lowe’s Market and Dollar General.
Centrally located between Texas cities
“Weimar is centrally located on Interstate 10 between three of the big cities in Texas,” Henderson says. Austin’s about 80 miles away, Houston’s about 90 miles away, and San Antonio’s about 110 miles away. Many living in Weimar work in Katy, a city with an estimated 26,000 residents that’s about 60 miles away. The closest medical center to Weimar is Columbus Community Hospital, 15 miles east. The nearest airport options include Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, about 70 miles away; George Bush Intercontinental Airport, about 100 miles away; and San Antonio International Airport, about 110 miles away.
