San Antonio neighborhoods range from charming and established to newer and up-and-coming, but if you're looking to buy in Alamo City then you want to know all your options.

Here's a closer look at eight of the top neighborhoods in San Antonio:

Alamo Heights
Homes in Alamo Heights are among some of the nicest and most diverse in San Antonio. The neighborhood boasts a variety of styles and price points, and all have history and easy access to some of the city's finest dining and recreation. Alamo Heights homes are right next to the Witte and McNay museums, as well as the retail juggernaut that is Alamo Quarry.

While the schools are top-tier and dining options abound, the real attraction in Alamo Heights may be the homes themselves, many of which were built in the early-to-mid 1900s.

Alamo Ranch
This master-planned community — which began construction in 2006 — is nestled between northwest San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Residents of Alamo Ranch are part of Northside ISD and are only a short commute away from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

The neighborhood is conveniently located next to countless shopping opportunities and is a short drive from The Shops at La Cantera, The Rim, and Ingram Park Mall. Residents have access to a variety of community amenities such as playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, pools, and an outdoor aquatic center. Alamo Ranch homes are also a short drive away from a wide variety of San Antonio's biggest employers.

Stone Oak
One of the most desirable neighborhoods in San Antonio, Stone Oak is located just north of Loop 1604 and west of highway 281. Stone Oak homes vary in price and size, from expansive luxury estates to more modest dwellings.

The community is conveniently located next to the Village at Stone Oak shopping Center and is only a quick jaunt to The Shops at La Cantera and The Rim. Residents often join the Club at Sonterra, where they can enjoy golf, tennis, a wellness studio, and other amenities.

Woodlawn Lake
This central San Antonio neighborhood is northwest of downtown and near several major highways, so it’s easy to get to North Star Mall, Alamo Quarry Market, and The Pearl.

Homes in this small neighborhood have spacious yards and center around historic Woodlawn Lake Park, the community's namesake that provides a lake and sport courts, a jogging path, and grilling areas. Residents can also enjoy nearby San Pedro Park, as well as nearby major museums and golf courses.

The Dominion
The prestige of the grand homes in The Dominion is matched only by their stunning amenities and excellent location in northwest San Antonio. Situated on 1,500 lush acres and bordered by Leon Springs Creek, the nearly 1,000 properties range from garden homes to acreage estates and are safeguarded by continuous mobile patrols and 24-hour manned and gated guard stations. Some of San Antonio’s most prominent citizens are proud to call this pastoral enclave home.

Bursting with plentiful greenbelts and man-made lakes, the community also features a stunning private clubhouse designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Members of San Antonio’s premier country club enjoy an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming, and tennis. The quirky appeal of Leon Springs awaits just beyond the neighborhood gates, where residents can two-step the night away at the famed Leon Springs Dance Hall or enjoy fine dining at The Grill at Leon Springs.

Olmos Park
Located in the middle of San Antonio, Olmos Park allows residents to experience both a small-town and big-city lifestyle. Many Olmos Park homes were built in the 1920s, and they offer details such as hardwood floors, stucco walls, archways, and limestone exteriors. Sprawling lawns and mature trees add to the neighborhood's stately feel.

Residents of Olmos Park have delicious, varied dining options in their neighborhood. Favorites include Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant, Bistro Vatel, and Tribeca. Shopping in Olmos Park includes smaller boutiques like Julian Gold and Meadow. A short drive up Highway 281 leads to Alamo Quarry Market, where residents can find many more shopping and dining options as well as several major grocery stores.

Castle Hills
The homes here are located 10 minutes east of the Medical Center and just west of San Antonio International Airport. Many homes in Castle Hills were built in the 1960s and '70s, and the community has a friendly, established feel to it — think a December tree-lighting ceremony complete with hot chocolate.

Castile Hills homes are some of the most conveniently located in the city. There's no shortage of commerce and shopping along Loop 410, and Castle Hills is within close reach of both the 281 North and Interstate-10 highways. In fact, it's seemingly within 15 minutes of virtually everything San Antonio has to offer, from downtown to the San Antonio Zoo to North Star Mall.

Tobin Hill
This area north of down includes the Tobin Hill Historic District, where homes range from Victorian and neoclassical mansions to Craftsman bungalows. Tobin Hill is a bustling area that offers an urban, walkable lifestyle while keeping a charming neighborhood feel.

It has also recently experienced an era of rebirth — historic Tobin Hill homes have been revitalized, and the nearby Pearl Brewery has blossomed into a hot spot for dining and entertaining. Residents of Tobin Hill have world-class dining, shopping, and the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River just a short walk away.

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