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Fort Sam Houston housing and JBSA PCS guide: buying near each gate

Fort Sam, Lackland and Randolph are miles apart. Here's how to shortlist neighborhoods.

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Three main locations

JBSA's main locations are Fort Sam Houston north of downtown, Lackland in the southwest and Randolph in the northeast, plus Camp Bullis1.

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Near Randolph

Universal City borders Randolph2; Schertz is the largest city of the Randolph Metrocom3.

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Near Fort Sam

Terrell Hills borders Fort Sam Houston4; Alamo Heights is next door5.

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Steps

Military OneSource6, VA pre-approval7, BCAD tax check8, then tour.

Quick Answers

Fort Sam Houston housing and JBSA PCS guide: questions answered

Where should I look for housing near Fort Sam Houston?

Start from the gate you will use at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and drive the commute at rush hour, then compare nearby neighborhoods by schools, jurisdiction and flood map before you make an offer.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. San Antonio Military Installations, City of San Antonio (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Universal City, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Schertz, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  4. Terrell Hills, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  5. Alamo Heights, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  6. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS, Military OneSource, U.S. Department of Defense (accessed 2026-10-15).
  7. VA home loans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (accessed 2026-10-15).
  8. Bexar Appraisal District, Bexar Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).