Neighborhood Guide · Alamo Heights ISD
Inside-410 tradition: Alamo Heights ISD, tree-lined streets, and a tight architectural character that holds value through every cycle.
Typical Range
$900K – $1.6M
Starter: $650K · Luxury: $2M+
School District
Alamo Heights ISD
Alamo Heights ISD
Getting Around
12 min to downtown
12 min to downtown · 10 min to the Pearl · walkable to Cambridge Elementary
Why buyers choose Terrell Hills
Things I make sure clients see coming
Working with Roman in Terrell Hills
I'm dual-licensed as a Texas REALTOR® (TREC #713126) and mortgage loan officer (NMLS #277737). In Terrell Hills, 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 Terrell Hills, I'll bring the current active/pending/sold data for the exact street you want.
Frequently Asked
The questions buyers and sellers actually ask me about Terrell Hills — schools, taxes, HOAs, commute, and market timing. Straight answers, no scripts.
Terrell Hills is served by Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD), one of the most highly-rated public districts in Texas. AHISD is often called 'the public district that runs like a private school' and is the primary demand driver for Terrell Hills real estate.
Terrell Hills is inside Loop 410 and roughly 4 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio — a typical 12-minute drive. The Pearl District, Broadway corridor, HEB Central Market, and Alamo Heights village are all within a 5-10 minute drive.
Terrell Hills home prices in 2026 typically range from $650,000 for smaller homes needing updates to $2M+ for renovated architectural gems. The mid-market band is $900,000 to $1.6M. Because Terrell Hills is small (~4 square miles), inventory is limited and pricing tends to be sticky through market cycles.
Most Terrell Hills homes were built between the 1920s and 1950s, with Spanish Colonial, Tudor, and Ranch styles predominating. This architectural character is a major reason buyers pay a premium versus newer north-side communities. Expect to budget for updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or foundation work unless the home has been recently renovated.
Terrell Hills is its own incorporated city with its own municipal tax rate, plus AHISD school taxes and Bexar County. Combined effective rates typically run 2.3%-2.6%. AHISD's strong ratings come with a higher-than-average school tax rate.
Terrell Hills has architectural review and setback rules that can restrict teardowns or major additions in some sections. If you're buying planning a significant remodel or expansion, verify what's permitted with the city before writing an offer.
Yes — Terrell Hills is one of the most walkable residential neighborhoods in San Antonio, with tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and easy walking access to Cambridge Elementary, local parks, and the shops and restaurants of Alamo Heights village and the Broadway corridor.
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