subject: Young Families Moving To San Antonio [print this page] Young families looking for property in San Antonio most definitely need to take a look at the five great neighborhoods. For example Alamo Heights is a quiet neighborhood that includes high-end gift shops and quaint vintage boutiques. From luxury estates to downtown bungalows, there's a home and neighborhood to suit the needs of any lifestyle. The average cost of a home in San Antonio, according to real estate reports, is $140,000 up wards, which will buy 3,000 square feet comprising of a four bedroom home.
The average Alamo Heights homes sell for around half a million dollars, as residents basically pay for the name. This city has been turned into a shrine and offers a quiet place to relax. The Alameda is the first affiliate of the Smithsonian outside of Washington, D.C. It is found near Market Square, and offers live music over weekends. Through music and food is a great place to experience the city's culture.
King William is now attracting young professionals looking for something different as opposed to ranches. Buyers are purchasing run down homes and bungalows built in the late 1800s and restoring them to their original magnificence. Nearby public schools have dramatically improved and now include dual-language curriculums and new programs. King William homes were once purchased at bargain-basement prices, but those days are long gone. Home values have soared and the average cost of a home is around $650,000.
For the young families that cannot afford King William have opted for Mahncke Park and are refurbishing the run down homes with wraparound porches. Unlike King William is a stone throw away from downtown. Mahncke Park offers homes and bungalows for under $200,000; but be aware these prices wont last.
Then there is Helotes which is home to acres of green lush land where people can be seen riding their horses. Helotes meaning corn in Spanish offers starter families tranquility from light pollution and street noise. There is an host of shops and restaurants which anchors the community, and has become a venue of strip malls and music venues. The prices of homes are double as opposed to city home prices and each home is completely unique which makes Helotes popular.
The Stone Oak which is the fastest growing quadrant of the city. Middle and high income families which send their children to attractive public schools in the northeast district have bought rows of cookie-cutter style homes. Huge malls anchored by popular stores are surrounded by trendy bars and health and beauty salons. Young members of the San Antonio Spurs can be spotted often at the pubs and stores. An average home in Stone Oaks costs around $350,000 and residents forgo huge lawns for more square footage.
