Don't Live in These San Antonio Areas

[@terryficello4028]

I live in Helotes and work downtown. My commute is way better than my commute was in Dallas. Traffic in Houston and Austin is much worse. Love living close to the RIM, La Cantera, Medical Center and UTSA. Can’t wait until the construction on 1604/IH10 is done.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes it will be soooo much better when it’s done

[@wisdomaboveground]

Do you like San Antonio better than Dallas

[@Dirk-my2zf]

I am leaving SA because of the non stop construction and idiocy of the city planners. I live in the Cross Mountain Area and the cheap home builders of Lennar are trying to build crap housing over the aquifer recharge zone, create a massive over load of traffic, and devalue the homes in my area. I am going to get while the getting is good when the spring hits. San Antonio will be the next New Orleans. It is headed to complete ruin.

[@terryficello4028]

@@wisdomaboveground Yes and no. I do miss the hustle and bustle of working downtown Dallas. There are a lot of professional jobs and there are parts of Dallas that are beautiful like the Highland Park Village (shopping) SMU/Mockingbird Lane Area, lower Greenville, Prestonwood, Knox/Henderson. Frisco and McKinney is great for families but expect to pay more for housing, food, etc. If you want a slower paced more peaceful way of life, San Antonio is the way to go. I suppose it depends what your lifestyle needs are.

[@David-nx2vm]

Been in and out of San Antonio since the ‘70s and have lived here full time since 2014. It’s simple. If you look at San Antonio as a clock face, go outside 1604 between 9 and 1 o’clock if you care about safety, schools, resale, rental opportunities, etc. if you can, be outside the city limits for property taxes.

[@scifigamer8896]

I live in helotes, and we actually have many amenities . We have La Cantera, The RIM, Six Flags, Bandara Point, and more within five minutes of here. Not to mentions that we are 8-10 minutes from the medical center, and 15-20 minutes to downtown. Yet most San Antonians avoid downtown, because the one way streets and parking are horrendous.

[@aquariaaustin2077]

LOL It's not 5 minutes to Fiesta Texas, La Cantera or the Rim from Helotes. I used to drive that every bloody day, and the only time there wasn't a massive backup at the 1604/I-10 interchange, or from UTSA/Valero traffic was at night. Daytime/rush hours are monstrous.

[@scifigamer8896]

@@aquariaaustin2077 well the interchange construction is screwing with all the traffic with in the North West area. it's 4 more years, until the construction is complete. but when traffic is low, it's about five minutes. I should know I've lived here for 20 years.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@scifigamer8896I am not waiting 4 years. I am trying to be out of SA before next summer.

[@ninjawatcher6955]

If you live outside city limits you don’t care about downtown.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

No one cares about downtown lol

[@ninjawatcher6955]

@@SanAntonioSuburbs we don’t, we dread having visitors from out of town and having to take them site seeing. It’s amazing living outside 1604.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

@@ninjawatcher6955 yea you pretty much have everything you need

[@C.O._Jones]

If you live inside city limits you don’t care about downtown. Except maybe during Fiesta.

[@DharmaBoistuff]

Downtown is good for family coming. Everything else is terrible. I got nicked by 8 cars going on to frontage roads while I had right to walk. You pretty much have to live near a transit center if you walk. Plus down town only had 1 out of the way grocery store. Others are expensive specialties.

[@STZNCCTX]

Stone Oak is a traffic disaster

[@MrRushbrown]

No shit

[@kiwioutlaw]

1604 E corridor seem to be growing major too. Between Nachodoches and Redland. A lot of new construction 🚧

[@kiwioutlaw]

@@henryb.little3399 I think its one of the best in S.A. People are just now noticing its potential for growth. Happy live there too.

[@suzcav8218]

We bought our house here at 1604 and O’Connor in 2014. It’s quiet. We love it! I know it will be growing, but hoping it keeps the same general vibe.

[@japnikki]

Great video! I wish I saw this before I closed. I bought in Castle Hills, TX. A lovely mid century home almost on an acre and swimming pool for 420k ….. Being centralize, near SAT and small town vibe with space between neighbors was important to me. It’s ironic I can walk the streets of Castle Hills it feels like a small town in the South yet We’re right in the middle San Antonio. Lol

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Thanks for connecting! It’s so true people have the misconception that the further out you live from downtown, the more space you get which is 100% wrong. Do you have suburbs like Castle Hills, Hollywood Park, Alamo Heights with houses on huge lots were you don’t feel like you’re in San Antonio but you’re super close to downtown

[@tyler951]

Sounds like you are happy with your purchase. Why do you wish you saw this video before you closed?

[@richh9450]

Hi, Castle Hills is nowhere in the middle of San Antonio. It was a very stylish area in the 70s along with Hollywood Park. This guy is trying to sell crap out on 1604, and the traffic is unbelievable. Well wishes from a Monte Vista Terrace resident.

[@israelsantos4059]

@@richh9450 which area do you recommend that is not a hellscape? I want a big yard for a family of 5

[@iseytheteethsnake6290]

In general of neighborhoods. In Mexico City, when you leave a busy street next to road, you get into a traditional neighborhood, you’ll find that it’s very peaceful and quiet despite being a mega city that decently concetrated

[@michellewhitley8668]

As far as property taxes people that are 100% military vets, disabled military vets, don’t have to pay property tax. Yeah, clarify that because a lot of people that moved here to retire don’t know.

[@SamanthavanderSmith]

Nice to know, thanks

[@terrywhitman9967]

These places where you shouldn't go look like great places to live.

[@Floppyjos]

I moved to Converse, Tx from Fla and....I've never felt so safe !!

[@arlenburgin2392]

Less crackheads

[@The_Healing_Facilitator]

There's an area off Slumber Pass in Timberwood Park where a bunch of new homes are being built right now.

[@dylanrodriguez5329]

I like how you named it DONT live their but every one of these neighborhoods is exactly where you would want to live. Could have done the whole video on culebra or the east side and west side. None of this made sense because all these neighborhoods is where even local SA people want to live or get to some day. This vid really didn’t make much sense

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Hey Dylan! I do name reasons why some people wouldn't want to live there but it's hard to gauge what exact thing people want, everyone is different. Fair housing laws prevent me to label areas but I think it's pretty informative. :)

[@jayboogie9656]

Yeah Dylan,

[@SpinSatx]

Yeah Dylan.

[@JM-xp8te]

Best place to live is a house that’s near to a Costco, Walmart, HEB Plus, Whataburger, Movie Theatre, Olive Garren, Taco Bell, Gas stations, car washes. (A home That is near all of these places, not just one but a home needs to be near all of these places because of the heavy traffic and convenience. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Ppl!!!

[@aznsoul621]

What are your thoughts for Leon Springs/Dominion areas? Thinking about purchasing properties there. Is it easy to have rentals there or better for primary residence there?

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

I 10 traffic sucks and it is not getting any better but it is booming a lot of Mexican nationals started to move in that area

[@georgewashington7374]

@@Kenny-bj2zq cartel money fo sure.

[@Virgo1440]

Government Hill is right across 35 from New Braunfels Rd. The part of the east side that developers gentrify.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes they definitely change that neighborhood. The location is pretty awesome so I can see why

[@JeanLucas-bx5ur]

Your videos are very informative. Love it.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

I’m so glad! I do put lots of time and research into these videos 😊

[@MuzzikisLife]

What are the more dangerous and crime ridden places at in San Antonio?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

I have a video on crime and ratings 😊

[@TruthPrevails89]

The area around where the Spurs play, is 🗑️.

[@jayc4715]

East side

[@Dirk-my2zf]

South, East, and West side of town. North to North East are the more affluent lower crime areas.

[@pucie_boi]

Man I miss Stone Oak so much! But damn do I love my new house! Couldn't find a new one like this in stone oak :(

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Oh man! If you ever want to come back our team can help. Prices are down and people really need to sell 😊

[@starrykae]

Stone Oak and The Rim/Dominion are two of my fave areas 😍

[@jayc4715]

Damn..hoa with other HOA's plus city then county tax plus .plus .plus . plus 😫

[@kham3050]

If your son is in high school and wants a chance to win the 6A state championships you want to live on the Northwest near Harlan HS. Not to mention their academics are amazing. We chose our house based on this and not everyone does for sure, but we got a new home exactly like the ones being built in Stone Oak (same materials) for half the price.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Soooo true, same contractors different brand and half the price lol. I’ve heard the schools are great! Thanks for sharing!

[@weekendintexas]

If you want no culture, really like food, shopping and traffic then yeah. Unfortunately that drove us out.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Harlan is not winning any 6A Championships in any sport. Get real.

[@AngryOtterReacts]

They can't build houses fast enough in the Woodlake area on the NE Side of San Antonio, it's county not city so the taxes are cheaper and one of the only few areas that still qualify for the USDA 0.00 down home loans. In addition, housing is popping up everywhere along the 1604/I-10 corridor on the East side for the same reason. The 35 corridor between San Antonio and New Braunfels is exploding in growth with the Tesla plant coming to Cibolo, much more reasonable housing prices, better shopping, easier commutes than almost everything you listed in your video. San Antonio being a wagon wheel layout of major highways, it's pretty easy to get around almost anywhere in this city. Hollywood Park and surrounding areas are mostly 70's homes with older demographics that are now seeing younger families start moving in and many of the houses being flipped and modernized I think your video was pretty cliche on the older communities of San Antonio.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

You nailed it and nailed it except for my video being cliche 😂 I’m trying my best over here

[@AngryOtterReacts]

@San Antonio Suburbs - Tre Serrano The 09 district (Alamo Heigts, Terrell Hills, Lincoln Heights) us no longer the shiny exclusive area it once was, with many of the wealthier residents relocating to the Stone Oak area. Yes, you still have a few pockets of high end growth, mainly around Quarry Market and on Broadway by the Pearl, but your description of this area is what I found cliche, not your entire video.

[@777capo]

Thinking about moving across from the alamodome near labor st .. any reviews ?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Depends if the house and how you can get the best terms

[@thereseb7051]

I love Timberwood Park and we built our home in Kinder Ranch. It's perfect, quiet, and we love the short drive to Canyon Lake.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes Timberwood Park is incredible and such a young town!

[@JPE_DRAEB]

How do they prevent termites with houses built on tree trunks?

[@tonyrosas563]

I am a contractor and I have found termites in beautiful and expensive houses.

[@aberration1]

I built with Meritage homes in Boerne area. Nice hill country views, about 10 minutes from the RIM. Whoever is thinking about San Antonio don’t! Boerne is the best

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

I’m glad we connected! Please tell us about how Boerne is growing and I hear builders are going to stop building?

[@laurahoward5426]

It was fantastic 40 years ago...now, you couldn't give it to me

[@GeneOrichu]

I’ve been living downtown area since I was born and people suck. Everything starting sucking more once they built the Pearl and bunch of fking apartments. Us that have been living here for years now have to pay all these extra taxes. Ugh

[@dubya5]

so $4,000 and $5,000 mortgages, so Dr.’s and lawyers basically

[@joelmclamore1898]

I lived off Evers Road in Leon Valley in the early 70,s. I liked it.

[@ellaj17]

Hey yall! Need your opinions on San Antonio!! For a single female, what areas would you recommend are the safest?

[@scifigamer8896]

helotes has one of the lowest crime rates in San Antonio, and is quiet and relaxing.

[@benbowland]

Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Terrell Heights, Northwood, Shavano Park, Hill Country Village, Castle Hills, etc. These are the safest non-gated neighborhoods in the city. They're also the most expensive. That's life.

[@David-nx2vm]

Stay out of apartments or condo complexes regardless of neighborhood even if they’re gated.

[@Spamdium]

This guy is just speaking words. He's getting a lot of very basic info wrong. Def a transplant trying to dress the part. Probably new to real estate. Is anyone else catching some of this stuff?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yea I totally agree. The 300 families our team sold houses to was a total coincidence. Complete noob

[@yisss4307]

I was presented with an updated 3/2 in Alamo Heights for $435k off-market which would give me a mortgage of around $4000/month... Would you rent that long term? or is that a better area to STR?

[@Bailey1879]

These neighborhoods sound amazing!

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

They are. We live in Stone Oak and love the area. Taxes not so much. A home in our subdivision goes up for sale and is gone in under a week.

[@bballplyr1685]

I thought this was a video of places you don't want to live?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

This is to caution people about living in certain areas because there can be misconceptions. There’s so many different lifestyles and culture around San Antonio it’s hard to tell somebody not to live there instead, I told him what to watch out for. Hope that helps

[@arlenburgin2392]

This city is turning into LA

[@Dirk-my2zf]

It’s turning into New Orleans.

[@nictipton1413]

South of Bandera. Just avoid the crime, and stay in the North or Northwest side if you can afford it.

[@dorasoliz9721]

I'm going to have to disagree with you about the bus system . San Antonio has the best bus system in the nation. In downtown San Antonio there's more than 50 Route going through in-and-out of Of downtown San Antonio . Every route that you take meets with another route at your convenience. And the fare for the bus it's only a $1.30 . With a 2 and a 1/2 hour transfer. And the busses are brand new .

[@marycrawford1109]

Nope

[@finnleybyres7813]

The bus system in downtown is mediocre but it’s better to walk and outside of downtown the bus system is terrible, half the time the bus doesn’t show up when they say they would.

[@LilyZerep]

😕 The bus system is a hit-and-miss. It completely sucks when it shows up earlier than planned or even worse not at all without warning, which can leave you stranded and guessing if you have to wait another 30 minutes or an hour. The only buses I found reliable were the 93 and 94 routes.

[@dorasoliz9721]

May I add , You do need a bus schedule . Otherwise you're going to be stranded .

[@alj4705]

It’s horrible system

[@outlierz1796]

sad that Alamo Heights is probably the best looking neighborhood in the whole city, but for exactly that reason it's way overpriced.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes sir values are high and taxes are also high 😂

[@rudygracia5573]

Ok,my last post got removed from one of your videos,so let me put it another way;.My 80yr old mother's car got stolen in broad daylight(2pm),From her driveway in CONVERSE.(Stadium area),by the Usual suspects,teens(witnesses say).😁

[@genwe1894]

How’s NW like helotes?

[@stephanielee8219]

We loved to Alamo Ranch 11 years ago and still love it. Also…when are you going to cover best land and farm land to look be around us?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Hey Stephanie! Thanks for coming to the channel. You love Alamo Ranch even with the traffic? What do you love and what do you hate about it 😊 I will keep covering different areas all over town here soon!

[@stephanielee8219]

@@SanAntonioSuburbs Hi! I find traffic is horrific all over this city (1604/281, 1604/35, 1604/I10, 1604/90, and so on) and do not think Alamo Ranch area traffic is any different. I am biased, since I’ve been here 11 yrs. Even with HEB literally behind my house and all the new stores, I like the convenience. Our property value was increasing even before the pandemic, so we’re doing something right over here. It’s also a straight shot to Lackland, downtown and Ft Sam. If/when we do move, it will not be in any of the areas you covered, it will be more secluded locations such as; Lytle, Natalia, La Vernia, Seguin, Floresville, etc. To truly escape the rat race of this entire city, we’d have to really move away. But, the price would def be convenience! Thanks for your videos!!

[@lupecrisp5808]

Nope….. I moved away from Alamo Ranch because of all of the fast development and horrible traffic. I had my house built before the Alamo Ranch shopping center was completed and it was nice back then. I had to move back inside 1604 where it was already developed and I don’t regret it.

[@MelanieBailey]

It was very informative

[@RETRONICK24]

Cool please keep sending people west, Alamo ranch sounds good. lol

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Let me guess, you live in the NE side? lol

[@RETRONICK24]

@@SanAntonioSuburbs Hooah lol if your team keeps sending people my way I’m gonna have to go to La Vernia or Floresville

[@RaulSalazar-r9b]

North side is the best out of all of them!

[@tecno8335]

3-400 a month in hoa. Hell nah.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yea it's a lot of money to use someone else's pool lol

[@jonmccauley6490]

Wait, the downfall of living in Helotes is not having easy access to downtown SA? I think that's a positive. Harder for SA residents to get TO Helotes. The people of Helotes don't care to get to SA often. I live near Helotes and HATE going into town. Could probably say the same for Stone Oak residents.

[@rogeliomata6715]

You couldn’t pay me to live in stone oak or anywhere outside 1604…

[@virtuesignal3935]

Just tell your audience the best place to move is the south side jajaja

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

I mean it is very cool on the Southside. I love Brook City Base 😊

[@lonestar2495]

@@SanAntonioSuburbs no one likes Brook city base even people who live there

[@a.ced.2052]

Drive time from Stone Oak to DT is great???? Traffic is horrible over there…. If you compare to Houston then yeah…. During morning rush and afternoon rush hour it’s horrible after that it’s good…. It is one of the newer areas in San Antonio…. The airport used to be considered far north but now it’s Stone Oak which is 10 minutes north of the Airport

[@tonyrosas563]

I don't know what is your grudge against San Antonio, San Antonio is a great city, visited by millions of people from different counties, violence? Like any other city. San Antonio is close to Mexico and its culture is very good, San Antonio is famous for its food and its celebrations, stop saying negative things about San Antonio. If you are a business owner and you had a bad year don't blame San Antonio, get out and fine another city.

[@michaelkoch7558]

I guess the Stone Oak part of this video applies if you don’t already own a house there.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Actually since his videos be released the market has shifted so it is a really good time to buy there because there’s more inventory available

[@ronaldgavlick732]

Explain this video , Title says dont live in these neigborhoods and then all he says is how great these hoods are

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

I tried my best 😅

[@TeutonicTribe]

It’s a clickbait-type fad for realtors to use ‘The Worst’ lists @ YT. No salesperson is ever going to give 100% neg reviews! Srsly 😭

[@TexasTrails]

I have lived in San Antonio Texas my whole life. To sum this video up... Don't take his information as valid. If your moving to live in SA, stay completely away from the downtown area. The Pearl is part of the downtown area as well. Crime and the homeless are scattered all over the downtown area. Bandera and Helotes are terrible to live in. The traffic out there is horrible and far behind their development and Stone Oak is in the same category. Alamo heights is a decent area to live, raise your family but its on the higher end. Hollywood park recently has reported an increase in crime w shootings and car thefts.

[@melodyblocks2905]

what would you recommend then?

[@dgroovy7]

I’m relocating from NY. Where would you recommend? 😊

[@ernestrodriguez9649]

Dont move to the Far west side to crowded,, marbach 1604, Potranco 1604,culebra 1604.. don’t come here.. stay in your zone.. 😂 go away.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Hahahah! Well said.

[@williamcunningham1586]

Timberwood Park was being developed in the early 90s, great schools and neighborhood festivals and events

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

You're right! I did later discover a subdivision inside Timberwood Park build in the 90's. I'm sure no one thought it would be developed as much as it is today

[@michellembarre5032]

Exclusive and unique properties, unincorporated within San Antonio! High end beauties

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes! For sure

[@JeanLucas-bx5ur]

I am planning on moving to or near SA from Sounth Florida any advice?

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes, shoot us an email and we will jump on a zoom call. [e-mail]

[@alohawg]

Yeah, start watching local news clips on YT. Shootings. Every. Single. Day. I wish I had done that a year ago before moving and buying a home here. You might wanna check the insane property taxes too.

[@HeyClutch]

@@alohawg try the property taxes in suburban westchester NY. I pay 15K in taxes. A million dollar home in new braunfels will cost me the same in taxes 🙃

[@Chilifer34]

Alamo Ranch and Potranco/Marbach/1604 is blowing up. If you looking for equity in your home, that are is growing and fast!

[@JM-xp8te]

You need to fix your toupee

[@rolandheinze7182]

Misleading title. Don't think you really focused much on reasons not to live in these places...

[@cwtckness]

I lived there for fifty years

[@cheripadgette4703]

Make it simple. Don’t live anywhere in San Antonio

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

😂

[@cwtckness]

Lisa Marie Ugarte

[@dianeruiz0721]

Don’t live in Stone Oaks, that’s nonsense 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@cwtckness]

Ronnie stoops hello

[@scifigamer8896]

helotes is baxar county, not madina county.

[@truthforthought9241]

AVOID YOU IN TEXAS, GO TO CALIFORNIA

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

But Texas is better why would someone go to California?

[@prayersofrighteousness]

Dont live far west side!

[@chilipeppersalsa7596]

Too dang hot there

[@cwtckness]

Hello Ronnie stoops

[@Intirami]

Bad public transportation keeps low income out!! And that I like. We heard where to live , not "where not to live"

[@yeet_777]

Far west side SUCKS! highway 90, 211, and Potranco rd are tragic during traffic time. Lots of new construction but 50% of it is just car washes lol. I can’t wait until my lease is up.

[@SaintChauvin69]

Avoid these areas: west, south and east side. That leaves one side, and the north side is over-crowded and over-priced.

[@skepticalmaiden]

Seriously?

[@jimmyfreeman9968]

​@@skepticalmaiden yes

[@starrykae]

Disclaimer: I currently live in an apartment and not a house or condo (yet). I live in the NW area of the city, close to SeaWorld...I'm the area considered Thunderbird Hills/Leon Valley. I lived in Stone Oak previously, and I do love that area. I still hang out there. I also love my new home, though. I'm on the edge of the city, outside of the 410. Within the next few years I am potentially looking to buy a condo in The Rim/Dominion area, which I also love. 🫶🏾 This is a beautiful city, even considering the "cons," such as traffic, etc.

[@SanAntonioSuburbs]

Yes I’m familiar with the area. I’m sure it’s pretty easy to get to Stone Oak. The great thing about this city is you can get a house anywhere within the median home price. It’s pretty badass. Thanks for sharing!

[@michellewhitley8668]

You do not want to live on the side of Helotes or any West side I just moved from there. There’s too much damn traffic as far is Stone Oak? What fine restaurants are you talking about? I live out that way and we are in Comal County and they are building like crazy out here in the median price is not 500,000 it’s six and 700,000 my home was 800,000 you need to get an update on Everything. You didn’t mention anything about Bulverde or fair Oaks those are beautiful, housing areas and we are right by 281. There’s a lot to do out here and they are building like wildfire.

[@johnsonchase]

Super informative! Don’t stop making these videos! @flipping_sanantonio