Hottest 'Hoods

Real estate experts say these are San Antonio's top neighborhoods right now

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Redfin predicts Lavaca will be San Antonio's hottest neighborhood in 2017.

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It's the season to predict the hottest neighborhoods in town, and the heat is rising in Lavaca. The central community ranks as San Antonio's hottest neighborhood for 2017, according to Redfin's annual predictions. The real estate brokerage firm determined the rankings based on search popularity in addition to feedback from local agents.

The median price for a home in Lavaca is $282,500, and houses are on the market for around 90 days.Although this historical San Antonio area is best known for its tight-knit community, its popularity is growing with newcomers.

"Lavaca has always been a go-to neighborhood," says San Antonio agent Melanie Salas. "But lately it's been even more popular with all of the transplants moving here from D.C., New York, and other big cities. It's a quiet, quaint neighborhood with a variety of home styles and types, but it's also really close to downtown so it appeals to those who want access to an urban lifestyle."

Sonoma Ranch in Helotes comes in as San Antonio's second hottest 'hood. Redfin data shows that outlying communities are trending because they have "the best balance of everything: quick access to public transit, trendy shopping and dining options, plus larger move-in ready homes with charm and price tags that are a little easier to bear."

With a median price of $352,200, homes in Sonoma Ranch are a little more expensive, but they only last about 69 days on the market.

The third hottest locale on Redfin's report is Mahncke Park. As the name suggests, the neighborhood boasts ample green space and is just a 10-minute drive to downtown. A home in this area will set you back $343,700.

Redfin's top San Antonio neighborhoods differ from Zillow's recent predictions for the highest growth neighborhoods in town, giving potential homebuyers a lot to think about. If you're in the market for a house, keep your eye on these popular areas.

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Take A Walk

New multifamily community opens near Stone Oak restaurants and shopping

Rendering courtesy of Greyson Luxury Living

The new community offers 291 units.

A new multifamily community is now open to prospective residents in San Antonio. Greyson Luxury Living comprises 291 units at 1734 N. Loop 1604 West, with a focus on lifestyle amenities. But the location will be the main draw for many.

Apartment floor plans range from one to three bedrooms, starting at $1,317 for one bedroom and one bathroom, and working up to a base price of $2,611 for three bedrooms and two baths. The community's pet policy according to the website is: "We welcome all your furry friends at Greyson."

Residents will get reserved parking and a garage with EV charging stations, but it might not always be necessary to hop in the car. The apartments are directly adjacent to restaurants like Cover 3, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Blü Prime Steakhouse — not exactly everyday eats, but there's tons more at the Vineyard Shopping Center and the Stone Oak neighborhood's Blanco Market Shopping Center across the highway.

In addition to restaurants, the community is less than a five-minute drive from H-E-B Plus, Whole Foods Market, Target, fashion and furniture stores, and multiple fitness studios like StretchLab and LA Fitness.

A press release promises wood-style flooring, quartz and granite countertops, and ceramic tile backsplash. On the more utilitarian side, it offers single-basin sinks, kitchen islands, "spacious" pantries, a stainless-steel Energy Star appliance package, and washer and dryer connections. (Images shared by the complex so far appear to be more illustrative of the desired vibe than the actual space.)

Every floor plan also shows a private patio or balcony. The most expensive floor plan — the three-by-two — has a wraparound outdoor space.

For shared spaces, a resort-style pool with a tanning shelf (a very shallow area for placing lounge chairs) and bike storage encourage residents to get outside, and a dog wash station makes it easy to leave dirt and hair outside of apartments. There's also a fitness center, a clubhouse with wi-fi, elevators, and concierge services.

“We developed Greyson as a luxury multifamily community aimed to fit any type of lifestyle, and we are grateful for all of our partners that helped bring this project to life,” says Ed Garahan, partner and CEO at Carbon Companies, the development firm heading the project.

Carbon Companies also sold the Addison Medical Center Apartments, Ventura Ridge, Triomphe Apartments, and Pecan Springs Luxury Apartment Homes, with more in the works in San Antonio.

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