Townhomes for Sale in Vista del Arroyo, San Angelo

A commercial-filled pocket on the south side of Angelo State University, Vista del Arroyo is home to both students and staff affiliated with the university, as well as San Angelo residents that want to be near Lake Nasworthy. “I spoke to a doctor who moved here recently, and I asked him why he chose San Angelo to continue his practice. He said it was because of the lake,” says Ray McKim, a professional landman who has lived in the community for 40 years. “Two of San Angelo’s economic pillars are Angelo State University and Lake Nasworthy.” The established neighborhood sprouted up in the 1960s, as college professors wanted proximity to the school. Today, there’s a blend of faculty and students, with more than half of residents renting apartment units or ranch-style houses. As to one of the economic pillars that McKim mentioned, Angelo State University, or ASU, has highly regarded business and health studies programs. “ASU is part of the Texas Tech school system,” McKim says. “It’s a great feeder university to medical school or law school at Tech.” The university has been designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education and a Military Friendly