Own city services
As a separate city, it has its own government and tax rate. Match the taxing units on the Bexar Appraisal District record2.
San Antonio Area Guide
Homes for sale in Alamo Heights, TX: Alamo Heights area guide
Alamo Heights is a small independent city about 5 miles north of downtown, almost fully surrounded by San Antonio, with part of the University of the Incarnate Word inside its limits1.
History
A city inside the city
Alamo Heights incorporated in 1922 and later annexed Bluebonnet Hills (1928) and Sylvan Hills (1944)1.
Schools
Alamo Heights ISD serves the area; confirm with TEA's locator and the district3.
Buyer notes
Older homes and tight inventory
Many homes date to the early and mid 1900s. Ask for permit history, foundation reports and the Texas seller's disclosure4.
Common Questions
Alamo Heights, TX: common questions
Quick Answers
Homes for sale in Alamo Heights, TX: questions answered
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Alamo Heights, TX?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Alamo Heights, TX and the greater San Antonio area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check when comparing homes for sale in Alamo Heights?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Alamo Heights, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Bexar Appraisal District, Bexar Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).
- School District Locator, Texas Education Agency (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Texas Property Code, Chapter 5 (seller's disclosure, Sec. 5.008), Texas Legislature (accessed 2026-10-15).