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Shearer Hills

Shearer Hills

Suburban Neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas

Bexar County 78212, 78216

$287,442 Average Value
$178 Average Price per Sq Ft
45 Homes For Sale

Midcentury neighborhood with modern amenities

Between the city and the country, Shearer Hills combines the best of rural and urban living. Found in the hills overlooking San Antonio, the area offers incredible skyline views of downtown, which lies just eight miles away. Once farmland before San Antonio’s housing boom in the 1950s, Shearer Hills/Ridgeview, as the neighborhood is sometimes called, was one of the city’s first residential developments. “Shearer Hills attracts people looking for a classic Americana lifestyle. There are tree-lined streets, 1950s-style homes, and people walking their dogs. There’s a sense of community here because everyone knows each other. Families raise their children here and stay,” says Cory Bakke, a Realtor with the Phyliss Browning Company and member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors since 2010. That spirit of community extends to the neighborhood hosting the San Antonio Migrant Resource Center, where asylum seekers temporarily live as they transition into their new lives.

Shearer Hills is suburb located next to major highways and lots of shopping areas.
Shearer Hills is suburb located next to major highways and lots of shopping areas.
Shearer Hills is a great place to raise a family with many good schools and parks.
Shearer Hills is a great place to raise a family with many good schools and parks.
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Shopping and dining with the world’s largest cowboy boots

Close to grocery stores like Whole Foods Market and H-E-B, Shearer Hills is a haven for shopping and dining options. Park North Shopping Center contains large retailers like Target and World Market, while North Star Mall houses over 200 specialty stores, restaurants and the world’s biggest pair of cowboy boots. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Park North location features eight auditoriums playing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to obscure foreign films, with over 30 beers on tap. The area also has a mix of fast-casual, quick-service and locally owned eateries, including Sawasdee Thai Cuisine and The Dogfather. The hotdog-focused cafe features rotating weekly hamburger specials and vegan options, while Sawasdee has been serving Thai cuisine from family recipes for nearly two decades.

North Star Mall in Shearer Hills features many of the popular stores for residents and visitors.
North Star Mall in Shearer Hills features many of the popular stores for residents and visitors.
Shearer Hills' HEB offers a variety of services, including curbside pickup and grocery delivery.
Shearer Hills' HEB offers a variety of services, including curbside pickup and grocery delivery.
Park North is another major shopping area in the Shearer Hills commercial district.
Park North is another major shopping area in the Shearer Hills commercial district.
North Star Boots
North Star Boots
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Short commutes on a variety of roadways

“This is a very established neighborhood. It’s near everything, but at the same time, it’s very quiet. Major employment centers are also just minutes away,” says Bakke. There’s also plenty of commuting within the neighborhood, thanks to the numerous shopping centers and eateries, and getting to them can take many forms. The VIA Metropolitan Transit system operates bus routes 4 and 5 in Shearer Hills, and the North Star Transit Center bus station is just outside the North Star Mall. Major roadways like Interstate 410 and Highway 281 combine with local streets like Basse Road, Oblate Drive and San Pedro Avenue to take locals throughout the city and to the neighborhood-adjacent San Antonio International Airport or CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-Alamo Heights. Sidewalks run throughout the area, although not all of them connect. Cyclists should be aware there are no north-to-south bike lanes in the neighborhood, which is an issue for those biking along busy major roads.

VIA provides public transportation throughout the Shearer Hills area making it easy to travel.
VIA provides public transportation throughout the Shearer Hills area making it easy to travel.
San Pedro Avenue is a lifeline within the Shearer Hills community.
San Pedro Avenue is a lifeline within the Shearer Hills community.
San Pedro Avenue leads you through the commercial area of Shearer Hills.
San Pedro Avenue leads you through the commercial area of Shearer Hills.
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Golf courses, farmer’s markets and trail systems in Alamo City

There are plenty of ways to play in Shearer Hills. The San Pedro Driving Range has state-of-the-art lighting for nighttime play and is part of a system of seven courses spread throughout San Antonio. One of the other stops on the Alamo City Golf Trail is Olmos Basin Golf Course. It was renovated in 2021 to bring it up to date with new infrastructure and greens. The course is located in neighborhood-adjacent Olmos Basin Park, home to the San Antonio Farmer’s Market Association. It’s been operating in the area for 20 years and offers locally grown produce. Also in Olmos Basin Park, the Shearer Hills Walking Trail is a paved multi-use pathway that’s part of nearly seven miles of trails throughout the green space.

Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail has a paved walking trail with fitness stations.
Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail has a paved walking trail with fitness stations.
Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail is a great place for a morning jog or an evening stroll.
Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail is a great place for a morning jog or an evening stroll.
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A slice of midcentury nostalgia

Moving through the serpentine neighborhood streets of Shearer Hills can feel like stepping back in time or onto a movie set. The housing development was primarily built in the 1950s as soldiers returned from World War II. It’s filled with midcentury modern and ranch-style homes surrounded by spacious lawns and scattered oak trees. Oversized picture windows and large backyards are common, and the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Neighborhood Association works to sustain the community’s quality of life through clean-ups, regular meetings and monthly socials. Prices range from $110,000 for a one-bedroom condo to $465,000 for a newly remodeled four-bedroom ranch-style house. Shearer Hills homes have an average price of $290,000 and sell after 67 days on the market, longer than the national average of 42 days.

Single story ranch style homes are common in the Shearer Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
Single story ranch style homes are common in the Shearer Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
Single-story ranch style homes are the dominant style in the neighborhood of Shearer Hills.
Single-story ranch style homes are the dominant style in the neighborhood of Shearer Hills.
Colony Uptown Apartments is a small community within Shearer Hills.
Colony Uptown Apartments is a small community within Shearer Hills.
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Bilingual classes, STEM programs and an international school

Students in Shearer Hills might attend Ridgeview Elementary, Nimitz Middle or Legacy of Educational Excellence High. Niche awarded Ridgeview a B-plus, Nimitz a B-minus and LEE High a B. Ridgeview Elementary features a dual language program and an after-school club called the Kids’ Involvement Network for enrichment activities and tutoring. Nimitz Middle is home to the STEM Academy Middle School magnet program. It’s dedicated to fostering careers in biomedical sciences, engineering and technology. LEE High is one of Texas’ best art high schools. It houses the STEM Academy High School program and is an International School of the Americas.

LEE High School's auditorium is home to many year-round events.
LEE High School's auditorium is home to many year-round events.
Shearer Hills' Nimitz Middle School has a strong focus on student support and development.
Shearer Hills' Nimitz Middle School has a strong focus on student support and development.
Ridgeview Elementary in Shearer Hills emphasizes creative learning and student engagement.
Ridgeview Elementary in Shearer Hills emphasizes creative learning and student engagement.
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Old world labyrinths in century-old schools

The neighborhood has nearly a dozen Protestant and Catholic places of worship, including the Labyrinth of the Little Flower. This open-air interactive pathway is part of the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the Oblate School of Theology and was modeled after a similar medieval labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres in France. The walkway is designed for meditation or prayer and is open to the public, no matter their religious background.

Lourdes Grotto Shrine honors the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes in Shearer Hills.
Lourdes Grotto Shrine honors the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes in Shearer Hills.
The beautiful Grotto in Shearer Hills is an exact replica of the Shrine in Lourde, France.
The beautiful Grotto in Shearer Hills is an exact replica of the Shrine in Lourde, France.
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Environmental factors and crime

Shearer Hills has a CAP Index score of five, meaning it has a higher amount of crime than most of the country’s neighborhoods. Residents here have a greater chance of being victims of property crimes than violence. There’s also the chance of extreme weather and flooding, as evidenced by the 2013 flooding of San Antonio after 10 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours. To combat this, the neighborhood is scheduled to begin a drainage improvement project in 2025, with sidewalk and curb improvements set to begin in 2027.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Shearer Hills US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$242,499
Median Single Family Price
$279,900
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$145,750
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$107,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Months of Supply
5.90
Median List Price
$299,444
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,013
Median Year Built
1957
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,536
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,032
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
706
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 3pm

    206 Grotto Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216

    $390,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,950 Sq Ft
    • 206 Grotto Blvd

    ** OPEN HOUSE 04/26 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ** Stunning mid-century home is a modern masterpiece, featuring an open-concept design and a detached office/studio. Perfectly situated just minutes from The Quarry, Pearl Brewery/Shops, and Downtown, this home blends style, functionality, and convenience. The chef's kitchen is a dream with gas cooking, a coffee bar, granite and butcher block

    Jada Hector Exquisite Properties, LLC

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    11am - 4:30pm

    262 Pinewood Ln, San Antonio, TX 78216

    $309,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,663 Sq Ft
    • 262 Pinewood Ln

    *OPEN HOUSE 04/25* Welcome Home To 262 Pinewood Ln,A Family Gem In The Charming Ridgeview Area With No Hoa! This Home Features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, A Two-Car Garage, An Extended Driveway For 4 More Cars, And A Large, Spacious Backyard For You,And Your Family To Enjoy.This Beauty Features Original Hardwood Floors, Marble Kitchen Countertops,And Updated Bathrooms,Plus It Offers Close,And

    Joshua Vargas IH 10 Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
11,340
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,513
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,761

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.6%
College Graduates
25.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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