SAN ANTONIO-Best Part! (Alamo, Terrell, Alamo Heights: high crime, houses, safest area)

[AKF]

Hi everyone,

What part of San Antonio is considered the best, based on the below criteria:

1. Affordable housing - 3 bedroom/2 bath single family house for $100K max. I would love it if anyone can give me zipcodes. It would help immensly when looking at Realtor.com.
2. Close to museums, arts, things to do (not bars, nightlife necessarily).
3. Are there any areas with spanish style homes under $100K, of course in a "safe" area?
4. Anyway to avoid those overwhelming overpasses to get in and out of the city?

No, I don't mean "Uptown" area where all the rich peple live, a more diverse area but low in crime absolutely.

Thanks!

[Dube665]

I know most wont agree but I would have to say the Southside. Theres no traffic and there is exciting new growth there. Housing is very affordable. I have a 4 bedroom 2 story home that is 2250 sq ft and it was only 105k. It is only about 5 - 7 miles from dowtown which means it is "close to museums, arts, things to do" and only about 2 mins from Loop 410 which from there you can get to anywhere in town quickly. Zipcode 78223

[Dube665]

One thing, if you do get a house in this area make sure its a new one. The older ones are really old.

[AKF]

Originally Posted by Dube665

One thing, if you do get a house in this area make sure its a new one. The older ones are really old.

From all the reading I have done so far, THAT is the part of town everyone says to avoid. Apparently it is high crime and poverty stricken area.
I actually like historical homes, specifically spanish style, italian style homes...I don't particularly care for the houses with vinyl siding ala NJ...is South side then still my best bet? If so, how bad is the crime in that area?

Thanks!

[AKF]

Originally Posted by Dube665

I know most wont agree but I would have to say the Southside. Theres no traffic and there is exciting new growth there. Housing is very affordable. I have a 4 bedroom 2 story home that is 2250 sq ft and it was only 105k. It is only about 5 - 7 miles from dowtown which means it is "close to museums, arts, things to do" and only about 2 mins from Loop 410 which from there you can get to anywhere in town quickly. Zipcode 78223

Do you know what the zip codes are for the "midtown" part of SA?

Thanks!

The Southside is not a monolith - some areas are terrible, and some are nice middle clas areas, like the Highland Hills area. It totally depends, and it can be a block-by-block adventure in places.

What do you mean by midtown? San Antonio is mostly divided up into quadrants - Northside is stereotypically Anglo, South and West are stereotypically Hispanic and the East Side is stereotypically Black. The areas directly north of downtown are Tobin Hill and Beacon Hill, Alta Vista, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Olmos Park Terrace and Alamo Heights/Terrell Hills.

[movingtosa]

I have a question. My husband and I are looking to buy a home in this area, since he will be stationed at Lackland. Any advice for finding a decent home just under $200K? We really want a safe area. I found some KB homes around this area in the Northwest??? Please help!

[AKF]

Originally Posted by Rockin' The TriCities

The Southside is not a monolith - some areas are terrible, and some are nice middle clas areas, like the Highland Hills area. It totally depends, and it can be a block-by-block adventure in places.

What do you mean by midtown? San Antonio is mostly divided up into quadrants - Northside is stereotypically Anglo, South and West are stereotypically Hispanic and the East Side is stereotypically Black. The areas directly north of downtown are Tobin Hill and Beacon Hill, Alta Vista, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Olmos Park Terrace and Alamo Heights/Terrell Hills.

Actually those areas you mentioned are what they have listed as "Midtown" on the internet...so thanks for clarifying that.

Thanks for that breakdown it does help. Where would you say the Asians hang out?

[Aquajox]

Originally Posted by movingtosa

I have a question. My husband and I are looking to buy a home in this area, since he will be stationed at Lackland. Any advice for finding a decent home just under $200K? We really want a safe area. I found some KB homes around this area in the Northwest??? Please help!

There are lot's of options around Potranco and 1604 that fit your criteria. It's a 15 to 20 minute drive to Lackland, and its considered one of the safest area's of the city.

[SA Greed]

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