Fair Oaks Ranch Area Guide
Estate lots, golf, and Hill Country living just northwest of San Antonio.
- City
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Typical Home Styles
- Estate homes, Hill Country custom homes, ranchettes, golf course homes
- Typical Price Range
- About $600K to $2M+
- Best For
- Buyers who want space, estate living, and the Hill Country close to San Antonio
Overview
Living in Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch is a city in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio that spans three counties. It's known for estate lots, mature oaks, and the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, with two championship 18-hole courses. Cibolo Creek and its nature preserve run through the city, and communities like Elkhorn Ridge and Front Gate offer everything from estate homes to ranchette-style properties. Boerne and San Antonio are both easy drives via I-10.
The appeal
What buyers love
Space
Large estate lots and ranchette-style properties.
Golf
Two championship courses at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club.
Nature
Cibolo Creek's preserve and trails are right in the city.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
Taxes and county lines
Fair Oaks Ranch spans three counties, so taxes and services can differ by address.
Check flood zones
Areas along Cibolo Creek are in a flood zone.
Limited new construction
Most homes are resale, with some custom building in newer sections.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
dining for members
Peggy's on the Green
Southern-inspired dining in nearby Boerne
The Dodging Duck Brewhaus
brewpub on Boerne's Main Street
Boerne's Hill Country Mile
restaurants along Main Street
PARKS & OUTDOORS
Cibolo Creek
nature preserve and trails within city limits
Cibolo Nature Center
trails and prairie in Boerne
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
two 18-hole courses
Guadalupe River State Park
swimming and tubing a short drive north
SHOP & EXPLORE
Boerne's Hill Country Mile
shops, galleries, and antiques
Cave Without a Name
cave tours near Boerne
Cascade Caverns
underground tours near Boerne
The Shops at La Cantera
luxury shopping down I-10
On the market
Homes for sale in Fair Oaks Ranch
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