Fort Sam Houston is located in Bexar County, Texas, and is just a short 15 minute drive to the heart of San Antonio. Known locally as just "Fort Sam", Fort Sam Houston was named after Sam Houston, the first President of the Republic of Texas. The base is well-regarded as the "Home of the Combat Medic" and the "Home of Army Medicine," and to live up to this reputation, it also houses one of the largest military medical training facilities. As such, Fort Sam Houston and the Brook Army Medical Center are great contributors to the overall economy of the area, in addition to the many Fortune 500 companies and major corporations headquartered in San Antonio.
Like the economy and job market, the real estate market around Fort Sam Houston is strong, abundant, and viable. While plenty of housing can be found on base, military personnel, professionals, families, and retired military members can also find real estate options near the base. Single-family homes in suburban tracts, condos, some townhouses and vacant land make up the majority of the market. What makes Fort Sam Houston so unique is that the personnel is always working to keep residents happy, busy, and fulfilled in a community-oriented environment. Fort Sam Houston’s central location makes it easy for residents to travel to and from San Antonio where many cultural, entertainment and recreational activities await. And if residents don’t want to travel too far from base, Fort Sam Houston offers a wide range of activities and entertainment options to keep everyone busy, from golfing, horseback riding, and working out at the gym, to camping and fishing.
Real estate values in Bexar County are usually affordable, attracting many buyers to this area. Housing outside of Fort Sam Houston varies, and primarily consists of single-family homes on quiet, suburban streets with treed lots. Prices start from $35,000 for modest homes to $280,000 for two-story brick homes on large lots. Apartments, condominiums and townhouses can also be found starting from $36,000 to $150,000. Of course, if you’re thinking of building your dream home or investment property, vacant land prices start from $20,000 to $240,000 depending on the size of the lot, amenities, location, and utilities present. Fort Sam Houston also offers military housing on a number of villages and housing styles. Villages and neighborhoods in Fort Sam Houston include Artillery Post/Hancock, Gorgas Circle, Harris Heights, Infantry Post, Patch/Chaffee, Staff Post, Watkins Terrace, and Wheaton Graham. Single-family homes and two-story homes on large lots with impressively sized yards make up the housing market on base. Use our Fort Sam Houston TX real estate buyer & seller tools to find the latest information on the housing market, neighborhoods, and trends. Narrow your property search by price, number of bedrooms, recent Fort Sam Houston foreclosures, and check your home value. Whether you are looking for homes for sale in Fort Sam Houston or a top Realtor, our Fort Sam Houston real estate community profile provides helpful resources for your home search needs.
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