Stone Oak Area Guide
Gated communities, Hill Country terrain, and everyday convenience on San Antonio's north side.
- City
- San Antonio
- Typical Home Styles
- Gated community homes, master-planned community homes, luxury estates
- Typical Price Range
- About $400K to $900K+
- Best For
- Buyers who want newer homes, gated options, and convenience on the north side
Overview
Living in Stone Oak
Stone Oak is a large collection of gated and non-gated communities on San Antonio's far north side, centered around US-281 and Loop 1604, about 20 miles from downtown. Communities range from established neighborhoods like Encino Park to newer gated sections like The Heights at Stone Oak, which has 24-hour staffed entry. Stone Oak Parkway and Hardy Oak Boulevard have more than 100 restaurants, an H-E-B Plus, and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital.
The appeal
What buyers love
Convenience
More than 100 restaurants, major retail, and medical care close to home.
Gated options
Guard-gated communities at a lower price than many north-side alternatives.
Location
About 15 minutes to San Antonio International Airport.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
City versus county
Some Stone Oak homes are inside San Antonio city limits, and others are in unincorporated Bexar County. Taxes differ.
HOA fees vary
Gated sections often carry higher HOA dues. Compare total monthly cost.
Commute
US-281 into downtown takes about 25 minutes outside rush hour, and longer at peak times.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
The Village at Stone Oak
restaurants and patios
Hardy Oak Boulevard
a long stretch of local and national restaurants
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
steaks and an upscale bar
The Shops at La Cantera
upscale dining a short drive away
PARKS & OUTDOORS
Stone Oak Park
trails and open space
Panther Springs Park
trails, a dog park, and Hill Country terrain
Classen-Steubing Ranch Park
nature trails and preserved land
Community pools and trails
in Stone Oak's gated sections
SHOP & EXPLORE
The Village at Stone Oak
shopping and dining
The Shops at La Cantera
open-air luxury shopping
The Rim
shopping, dining, and entertainment
Stone Oak Parkway
everyday retail and services
On the market
Homes for sale in Stone Oak
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