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Homes for sale in Terrell Hills, TX: Terrell Hills area guide

Terrell Hills is a quiet residential city 5 miles northeast of downtown, bordered by Alamo Heights on the west and Fort Sam Houston on the east1.

5,0451Residents at the 2020 census
5 mi1NE of downtown
Next to JBSA–Fort Sam1East border

Location

One of the three close-in cities

Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights and Olmos Park form a group of small cities between Uptown, Midtown, Downtown and Fort Sam Houston1.

Military commute

Fort Sam Houston, part of Joint Base San Antonio, is next door12.

Schools

Confirm the district for each address with TEA's locator3.

Buyer notes

Large lots, older homes

Expect established homes on larger lots. Budget for foundation and sewer-line inspections on older properties.

Common Questions

Terrell Hills, TX: common questions

Where is Terrell Hills?

About 5 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio1.

Is it near Fort Sam Houston?

Yes, Fort Sam borders it to the east1.

Is it its own city?

Yes1.

Quick Answers

Homes for sale in Terrell Hills, TX: questions answered

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Terrell Hills, TX?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Terrell Hills, 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 Terrell Hills?

Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel 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. Terrell Hills, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. San Antonio Military Installations, City of San Antonio (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. School District Locator, Texas Education Agency (accessed 2026-10-15).