Community Guide
Living in Alamo Heights
Commute to Fort Sam Houston
Roughly 5–10 minutes (under 3 miles) to Fort Sam Houston’s main gate.
Housing Type
Established, higher-priced homes on mature lots — some exceeding 12,000 square feet near Olmos Basin Park.
Median Resale Price
One of the higher-priced markets in this guide, generally $700,000-$1.2 million. (Source: Zillow/Orchard/LRG Realty market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)
School District
Alamo Heights ISD (AHISD) covers most residential addresses in the area — confirm your exact address at ahisd.net before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: AHISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
About Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights borders Fort Sam Houston at under three miles to the east, making it a practical, walkable choice for military families stationed at JBSA — about a 12–15 minute drive via Broadway or US-281 South, five miles north of downtown San Antonio. Most day-to-day errands stay within a five-minute drive or short bike ride, and the Broadway dining corridor draws steady foot traffic on weekends.
The western edge near Olmos Basin Park has the most mature tree canopy and the largest lots, some exceeding 12,000 square feet. This is one of the more established, higher-priced areas covered here — the tradeoff for walkability, top-rated schools, and closeness to Fort Sam Houston.
Schools: Alamo Heights is served by Alamo Heights ISD (AHISD). Confirm your exact address at ahisd.net before making a decision based on school assignment — district boundaries can vary block to block. (Publisher: Alamo Heights ISD, checked 2026-08-19.)
Nearby Priority Communities
See the full guides for Terrell Hills and Windcrest, both nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Alamo Heights?
Alamo Heights ISD (AHISD) covers most residential addresses in the area. Confirm your exact address at ahisd.net before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: AHISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
What is the median home price in Alamo Heights?
Alamo Heights is one of the higher-priced markets in this guide, with recent figures generally running $700,000-$1.2 million, with luxury/historic properties frequently exceeding that. (Source: Zillow/Orchard/LRG Realty market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)