Your Expert Guide

The Dominion: Established elegance in a friendly, community setting

Agent Susan McInnis Dikin.

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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Born and raised in San Antonio, Susan McInnis Dikin grew up in The Dominion. In fact, her family was among the first to move into this beautiful master-planned community in 1986.

Susan and her husband currently live in The Dominion and are forever fans of its elegant and upscale estates, unparalleled security, and incredible amenities. “I also love the walkability of the neighborhood,” says Susan.

As a wife, mother, Realtor, and volunteer, Susan is deeply rooted in her community. She offered up some of her personal favorites about life in The Dominion.

Here's her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
The Dominion Country Club is all you really need for an incredible meal morning, noon, or night. But if you’re craving some authentic Italian flavors, head to nearby Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano. Another nearby favorite is Silo Terrace Oyster Bar.

Where to play
Internationally known for bird-watching, Friedrich Wilderness Park is the perfect place to get out in nature and explore along more than 10 miles of hiking trails.

What to see
At the top of Susan’s list for exploring beyond The Dominion are the San Antonio Missions. The Missions are the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas, and this destination is well worth the 30-minute drive. Swing by the historic Pearl for the weekend market on your way.

In the opposite direction awaits Boerne, where you can find great shopping and restaurants.

Where to live
The Dominion has everything from garden homes on zero-lot lines to expansive estates on large parcels of property, and they range in style from modern to traditional, according to Susan.

She represented the buyer for 7 Carriage Hills, which is a stunning example of a home in the area. With its elevated level of detail, the 4,800-square-foot property is set on over an acre and boasts an incredible pool and rooftop deck with Hill Country views.

Another property, at 9 Mayborough Lane, is equally magnificent yet shows the difference in styles and lots available in The Dominion. The 5,551-square-foot home radiates traditional elegance and has a backyard with a sprawling pool and deck that feels like a vacation any day of the week.

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Susan McInnis Dikin works and plays in The Dominion. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email susan.dikin@kupersir.com, or call 210-744-8047.

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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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