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San Antonio's best neighborhoods for affordable homes revealed in new study

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Northwest Crossing is one of San Antonio's most affordable neighborhoods.

While San Antonio boasts many neighborhoods with affordable properties, a new study from Redfin shows that the city lacks neighborhoods with a balanced mix of home prices.

Redfin looked at the economic integration of 20 cities by comparing home prices to the purchasing power of a local, median-income family. According to the report, most Americans live in an economically segregated neighborhood that lacks balance between affordable and high-end homes.

San Antonio ranks 15th out of the 20 cities for economic integration. Only 8 percent of San Antonio neighborhoods offer a balanced mix of home prices, the worst of the Texas cities on the list.

Boston, Seattle, and Washington are the most integrated. Fifty-one percent of Boston has a balanced mix of home prices. In comparison, only 4 percent of Columbus, Ohio, the least economically integrated city on the list, offers a balanced mix of prices.

The San Antonio neighborhoods with the best mixture of high-end and affordable homes are Big Springs, Emerald Forest, The Vineyard, Deerfield, and Alamo Plaza.

Redfin says 88 percent of San Antonio offers homes that middle-income families can afford. The most affordable neighborhoods are Pecan Valley, Ingram Hills, Timber Ridge, Northwest Crossing, and Eckhert Crossing. The neighborhoods with the most high-end properties? Friedrich Park, Dominion, Greystone Country Estates, and Inwood.

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Extraordinary self-sustaining Hill Country ranch hits the market for $8.75 million

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Lonesome Valley Ranch is located in Hye, Texas.

A glorious and spacious Hill Country ranch fully equipped for off-the-grid living has landed on the market with a grand $8.75 million price tag.

The Lonesome Valley Ranch, located at 1430 Gibson-Best Rd. in Hye, sits behind a gated entrance on a short road for ultimate privacy. Past the gate is 260-plus acres of land, a one-acre pond, and four fully-furnished buildings ready to accommodate large gatherings or events.

The single-story main residence has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the two-story "barndominium" serves as a three-bedroom, three-bathroom bunkhouse and saloon. The bunkroom includes 10 bunk beds, so it's perfect for large groups. Both homes have wrap-around porches, extensive outdoor living spaces, and 360 degrees of Hill Country views.

Overlooking the pond is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin with a connected 40-foot pier for guests to try their hand at fishing or take a dip in the water. Also within the pond is an anchored dock and a fountain.

The fourth building on the ranch, hidden among the woods, is an equipment barn and workshop with a loft, apartment, and caretaker's residence.

The ranch is fully capable of operating off-the-grid thanks to an extensive solar system, several backup generators, a deep water well, a supplementary 100,000 gallons of rainwater collection, a propane capacity of 4,000 gallons, and much more.

Lonesome Valley Ranch is truly an entertainer's paradise. With the benefit of having no restrictions, the next owners could choose to Airbnb the bunkhouse, host special events or corporate retreats, and more. According to the listing, the property could generate $200,000 to $300,000 yearly for the next owners, while still operating as a family compound.

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Lonesome Valley Ranch is located in Hye, Texas.

Thanks to the seller's intentional preservation of the heavily-wooded areas of the property, there is an abundance of wildlife suitable for hunting. Other outdoor amenities provided include an NBA-sized basketball court, a tennis court, and a pickleball court.

The property is also neighbored by the award-winning William Chris Vineyards and Garrison Brother's Distillery. The ranch is an easy 20 minute drive from Fredericksburg, and about an hour and 15 minutes from San Antonio.

David Murray from DMTX Realty Group holds the listing. More information about the ranch can be found on dmtx.com.

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