Your Expert Guide

Olmos Park: Elegance meets convenience in an intimate, tree-lined setting

Agent Stephen Horton.

Photo by Onward Group

There are so many great places to live in San Antonio that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Kuper Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.

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In real estate, you never forget your first sale. And for real estate agent Stephen Horton, his was in Olmos Park 18 years ago. He’s had a particular affinity to this intimate and majestic pocket of the Alamo City ever since.

“I love the gently curved, majestic, tree-lined streets with some of the most beautiful estates in the city,” he says. “While there are many architectural styles in this central, historic neighborhood, I have always been most drawn to the symmetrical Georgian and European styles that I feel are just so beautiful and timeless.”

The location of Olmos Park is also convenient, as it’s relatively equidistant to both the airport and downtown. “You also have your own fire and police department, as well as the great Alamo Heights School District,” adds Stephen.

Stephen offered up some of his personal favorites about life in Olmos Park. Here's his guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
In the heart of Olmos Park is Mary Lou's Café, which has great Mexican food, according to Stephen. You’ll also find him at Volare for “relaxed but intimate” Italian fare; the restaurant has been dishing out the classics since 1972.

When he’s craving Vietnamese, Pho Kim Long gets his vote for an excellent, authentic menu.

Where to play
“There are five golf courses within one mile and San Antonio Gun Club is in the neighborhood,” says Stephen.

If shopping is your cardio, "spots like Joyeoux, Period Modern, and Lin Marche have great finds for the home, and you can't beat Julian Gold for the latest fashions," Stephen says.

What to see
“Take a walk through the neighborhood and admire the beautiful homes under the shade of the trees, all anchored by Alameda Circle Park,” says Stephen.

Just outside Olmos Park is Landa Library, which he also recommends as a wonderful historic site to see.

Where to live
H.C. Thorman was the developer of Olmos Park in the 1920s and built many of the homes.

“Thorman homes will typically have an all-stone exterior and are notable for their charm and enduring quality,” says Stephen. “But the neighborhood has a wide range of options. Buyers can expect to see a diverse range of architectural styles, including Georgian, Italian, Tudor, Spanish, and even contemporary.“

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Stephen Horton works and plays in Olmos Park. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email stephen.horton@kupersir.com, or call 210.872.8593.

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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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