Olmos Park Neighborhood Guide
Historic estates, mature trees, and a small-town feel, minutes north of downtown San Antonio.
- City
- Olmos Park
- Typical Home Styles
- Historic estates, Tudor and ranch-style homes, custom builds
- Typical Price Range
- About $600K to $2M+
- Best For
- Buyers who want a quiet, established enclave close to the center of the city
Overview
Living in Olmos Park
Olmos Park is a small independent city about 3 miles north of downtown San Antonio, with its own police and fire departments. Tree-lined streets hold grand historic estates alongside Tudor, ranch-style, and custom homes. Olmos Basin Park's trails are right next door, and the Broadway corridor, the Pearl, and downtown are about 10 minutes away.
The appeal
What buyers love
Character
Grand historic homes and mature trees throughout.
Privacy
A small city with its own police and fire departments.
Trails
Olmos Basin Park connects to the San Antonio River greenway for miles of off-street walking and running.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
Its own city
Olmos Park has its own tax rate, rules, and permitting. Know them before you renovate or build.
Check flood risk
Streets closest to Olmos Dam and the basin can carry higher flood insurance requirements.
Limited inventory
Few homes are for sale at any time, so be ready to move when the right one comes up.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
Cappy's
an Alamo Heights favorite on Broadway since 1977
Paloma Blanca
Mexican food on Broadway
Broadway 50-50
a casual neighborhood hangout
Ladino
Mediterranean grill at the Pearl
PARKS & OUTDOORS
Olmos Basin Park
trails, sports fields, and picnic areas
San Antonio River greenway
trails toward the River Walk
Brackenridge Park
trails and the San Antonio River
McNay Art Museum grounds
gardens and sculpture
SHOP & EXPLORE
McNay Art Museum
modern and contemporary art
Pearl Farmers Market
local produce and makers
Central Market
specialty groceries on Broadway
Alamo Heights
boutiques and shops on Broadway
On the market
Homes for sale in Olmos Park
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