Shavano Park, Texas

Neighborhood Guide · NW Bexar · Incorporated

Shavano Park, Texas.

A small incorporated city inside NW Bexar — mature oaks, larger lots, and one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the county.

Typical Range

$900K – $1.8M

Starter: $600K · Luxury: $2.5M+

School District

NEISD

NEISD · NISD (varies by street)

Getting Around

20 min to downtown

20 min to downtown · 10 min to Medical Center · 5 min to The Rim

Why buyers choose Shavano Park

What draws people here.

  • Own municipal police, half-acre-plus lot minimums, and a genuinely lower tax rate than surrounding Bexar make it a quiet luxury pocket.
  • The mature tree canopy (heritage oaks, pecans) is the reason many buyers pay a premium here versus newer NW subdivisions.
  • Bike / walking trails through Bitters and Salado Creek greenways connect the neighborhood to the McAllister Park system.
  • Buyer profile skews to physicians, executives, and business owners — resale audience is well-defined.

Things I make sure clients see coming

What to watch for.

  • Some homes here still have original 1970s–1980s systems — foundation, roof, and pool inspections are non-negotiable.
  • Deed restrictions vary block-by-block — check before you plan a pool, sport court, or ADU.
  • Not every street is inside city limits — always verify jurisdiction for taxes, permits, and emergency response.

Working with Roman in Shavano Park

Local eyes. Both licenses.

I'm dual-licensed as a Texas REALTOR® (TREC #713126) and mortgage loan officer (NMLS #277737). In Shavano Park, that means the offer, the financing, and the property-specific quirks — MUD taxes, well/septic, HOA transfer fees, tax proration — all get modeled before we write.

If you're relocating, I'll build a commute + payment + school analysis and walk it with you. If you already know Shavano Park, I'll bring the current active/pending/sold data for the exact street you want.

Frequently Asked

Shavano Park real estate questions.

The questions buyers and sellers actually ask me about Shavano Park — schools, taxes, HOAs, commute, and market timing. Straight answers, no scripts.

Where is Shavano Park, Texas located?

Shavano Park is a small incorporated city in northwest Bexar County, San Antonio, just inside Loop 1604 near NW Military Highway and Lockhill-Selma. It sits between Hollywood Park and the Medical Center area, approximately 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio.

What school district serves Shavano Park?

Shavano Park is primarily served by North East Independent School District (NEISD), with some streets zoned to Northside ISD (NISD). Feeder patterns typically include Churchill High School (NEISD) or Clark High School (NISD) — verify by exact street address before writing an offer if schools are a priority.

Is Shavano Park a gated community?

Shavano Park is an incorporated city, not a single gated community. It has its own municipal police force and lower municipal tax rate than surrounding Bexar County. Within Shavano Park city limits there are several gated subdivisions, but the city itself is publicly accessible with private local streets.

What are property taxes like in Shavano Park?

Shavano Park has one of the lowest municipal property tax rates in Bexar County. Combined with county and school district rates, effective total property taxes typically run 2.0%-2.3% — modestly lower than most Bexar addresses. Always confirm the exact rate for your specific address.

What is the average home price in Shavano Park?

Shavano Park home prices in 2026 typically range from $600,000 for smaller ranch-style homes to $2.5M+ for luxury estates. The mid-market range is $900,000 to $1.8M. Larger heritage-tree lots and mature landscaping drive premiums over comparable square footage in newer NW subdivisions.

Does Shavano Park have HOA restrictions?

Deed restrictions vary block-by-block within Shavano Park and are generally more permissive than large master-planned HOAs, but still meaningful. If you plan to build a pool, sport court, ADU, or make major exterior changes, review the specific deed restrictions for your section before purchase.

Is Shavano Park a safe neighborhood?

Shavano Park maintains its own municipal police department with dedicated patrol coverage, which is one of the reasons buyers pay a premium here. Crime statistics are consistently among the lowest in the San Antonio metro area.

Ready to look at Shavano Park?

Twenty-minute consultation — buying, selling, or exploring. I'll pick up.