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Old 10-30-2007, 10:55 AM
 
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Looks like I will be getting a job offer in SA in the next couple of weeks. The job will be off highway 10 on the Northwest side of town just beyond the 410/10 intersection.

Married, 1 kid with another on the way. Live in an area right now where we can walk to a great deal (place to eat, a park, etc) and would like to maintain some of that.

Prefer older houses vs new construction. Right now we are in a 1400 sq/ft rowhome in Philly so just about anything will be larger. But we would certainly sacrifice space for location.

It seems like Alamo Heights is worth checking out (Older nice homes, lots of wood floors) but then again I do not know that area very well or if it is an area where you can walk to any stuff.

Can people give me some other areas to consider as well as comment on Alamo Heights?
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Old 10-30-2007, 02:01 PM
 
Location: The "original 36" of SA
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Though I don't live there, my first reaction is that the Alamo Heights area (78209 and 78212 zip, 1920's to brand new homes, 180k - millions) reminds me the most of PA (my dad hails from a little town north of Pittsburgh - go Steelers). There are many restaurants within walking distance on Broadway, and the Olmos Basin Park is also very close. I'm sure some of the AH residents will chime in shortly with better information.

Also look at Olmos Park Terrace (78212 zip, 1930's-50's homes at 150k-200k) which abuts McCullough and Olmos Park (the city). That street is really becoming a haven for local eateries - my friend who lives there was bragging about two new restaurants opening up. It's also within walking distance to parks. The drive to your work isn't too bad either - just down Hildebrand a mile and then north on I-10.

And then of course there is my neighborhood of Monticello Park (78201 zip, 1920's-50's homes at 150k-350k). Easy commute to your work, easy walk to Woodlawn Lake (more of a large pond, but still a park with playground and walkpaths). Unfortunately the only restaurants we have are of the tex-mex variety (well, and one good pizza place).

Oh, just as a point of comparison to PA, I believe the average price of a home in San Antonio is about $140,000 or so.
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Old 10-31-2007, 07:17 AM
 
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I would not suggest Alamo Heights. For one thing the traffic is not very encouraging from your place of employment. In addition, Alamo Heights is one of the most overpriced areas in San Antonio. This may sound rediculous howevever it may seem....you pay double the price for a home just to live in the "09" area code.


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Looks like I will be getting a job offer in SA in the next couple of weeks. The job will be off highway 10 on the Northwest side of town just beyond the 410/10 intersection.

Married, 1 kid with another on the way. Live in an area right now where we can walk to a great deal (place to eat, a park, etc) and would like to maintain some of that.

Prefer older houses vs new construction. Right now we are in a 1400 sq/ft rowhome in Philly so just about anything will be larger. But we would certainly sacrifice space for location.

It seems like Alamo Heights is worth checking out (Older nice homes, lots of wood floors) but then again I do not know that area very well or if it is an area where you can walk to any stuff.

Can people give me some other areas to consider as well as comment on Alamo Heights?
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Old 10-31-2007, 08:08 AM
 
Location: Minneapolis
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I would suggest the 09 zip code. Great schools, parks, restaurants, etc. Good central location with few of the traffic headaches you find outside of 410. Check out Terrell Heights, which is in San Antonio, but with the 09 zip - houses are less expensive than Alamo Heights, but in AH school district.
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Old 10-31-2007, 08:28 AM
 
Location: Texas Hill Country
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For your commute I would look at something in the Shavno Park area or even Elm Creek. both are Northside ISD or there are some good private schools in the area also. Castle Hills also has nice older homes.
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Old 10-31-2007, 09:31 AM
 
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How much do you want (scratch that "want" part - how much can you afford) to spend?
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Old 10-31-2007, 09:55 AM
 
Location: San Antonio. Tx 78209
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Alamo Heights is more expensive, but you get what is widely regarded by most to be the best public school system in the city. A responsive city government. If you live in the right area you can easily walk to a grocery stores, and some of the best restaurants in the city.
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:40 PM
 
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How much do you want (scratch that "want" part - how much can you afford) to spend?
As little as possible
I would go as high as $550. But it would need to be special. Would rather stay <$420. (Again, 1500 sq/ft 3 bed 2 bath would be just fine)

I am more concerned about being able to move/sell the house. The right price for the right neighborhood.
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Old 10-31-2007, 07:43 PM
 
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As little as possible
I would go as high as $550. But it would need to be special. Would rather stay <$420. (Again, 1500 sq/ft 3 bed 2 bath would be just fine)

I am more concerned about being able to move/sell the house. The right price for the right neighborhood.
Do you mean $550K or $550 a month? Sorry, I am just not sure. $550K would get you a sweet house, $550 a month, not so sweet.
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Old 11-01-2007, 04:51 AM
 
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Do you mean $550K or $550 a month? Sorry, I am just not sure. $550K would get you a sweet house, $550 a month, not so sweet.
$550,000. Then again I do not want a sweet house that will be tough to resell.
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