Your Expert Guide

Shavano Park: A serenely lush paradise in the heart of the city

Agent Kathy Ripps.

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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A flipped house she sold for a client more than 16 years was actually Kathy Ripps’ entrée into the Shavano Park neighborhood. From that point on, she easily fell in love with the serenity of the area.

“It’s a quiet, lush paradise in the middle of the city,” she says. “The older homes boast great character, and I think the large, private lots and large oak trees are the gems of the neighborhood.”

Prior to working as a real estate agent and luxury home specialist, Kathy spent several decades as a special education teacher and as a school counselor while simultaneously honing her knowledge of real estate investing and property management. So it's no surprise she now brings a unique level of understanding and dedication to every transaction.

Passionate about real estate and the people she serves, Kathy is always ready to share some of her personal favorites about life in Shavano Park. Here's her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
For Kathy, the fiesta happens at El Mirasol with plenty of authentic Mexican cuisine and the best margaritas and queso around.

In the mood for a delicious steak? Head to Myron's Prime Steakhouse and you won't be disappointed.

Where to play
“I love being outside in nature; it is very calming and prayerful,” says Kathy. For that reason, she frequents the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, where there are eight miles of trails for hiking and biking.

Chicken N Pickle is close by and is a great meeting spot for both family and friends. It offers tasty food, fun live bands, and, of course, pickleball.

Where to live
“Every home is different — there are not any cookie cutter homes here,” says Kathy. “Most of the homes have good square footage and large lots. The rich vegetation also ensures every home enjoy its own privacy.”

A prime example of a home in this neighborhood is 114 Painted Post, which was under contract in less than one week. “The home is beautiful with an updated kitchen and living space, not to mention a gorgeous pool to enjoy” says Kathy, who represented the seller.

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Kathy Ripps works and plays in Shavano Park. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email kathy.ripps@kupersir.com, or call 210-240-4464.

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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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