Knox Ridge is a master-planned KB Home community in Converse, on the northeast side of the San Antonio area. The sales address is 5135 Briscoe Bluff, Converse, TX 78109. KB says the location is minutes from Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston, with shopping close by at The Forum at Olympia Parkway. Here is what the published details tell a buyer, and what you will still need to find out.
The full listing is on our Knox Ridge page, and you can compare it with other communities on our new homes page.
Where it is and who it's convenient for
Converse sits close to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, and KB also points to Fort Sam Houston as a nearby employer. That makes Knox Ridge an obvious one to look at for military households and civilian base employees who want a shorter drive to work. KB lists it as a commuter-friendly location with good shopping nearby.
As always, drive the route to work at rush hour before you decide. A few minutes on a map can look different at 7:30 in the morning.
The price picture
Knox Ridge publishes its prices, which makes comparison easier. The headline starting price is from $194,995, which is the figure attached to KB's "Personalized Homes" entry. The ten numbered plans run from $219,995 to $294,995:
- Plan 1242: from $219,995
- Plan 1377: from $229,995
- Plan 1609: from $239,995
- Plan 1604 (modeled): from $244,995
- Plan 1780: from $249,995
- Plan 1908: from $252,995
- Plan 2100: from $259,995
- Plan 2245: from $269,995
- Plan 2527: from $284,995
- Plan 2708: from $294,995
"Personalized Homes" is how KB presents its build-to-order option, where you choose a plan and select features and finishes. Ask what that $194,995 figure actually buys, and which plan and lot it is based on, since it sits well below the lowest-priced numbered plan.
All of these are "from" prices. The final number depends on the lot, the options you choose and any incentives available at the time.
Plans worth noting
Eleven floor plans are listed. KB names plans with numbers, and you shouldn't assume the number equals square footage; ask for the real living area, bedrooms, bathrooms and number of stories for each.
A few stand out:
- Plan 1604 is the modeled plan, so you can walk through it. Use the model to judge layout and finish quality, and ask the sales team to point out what is standard and what is an upgrade.
- Plan 1242 is the lowest-priced numbered plan, a natural place to start if you are watching your budget.
- Plan 2708 is at the top of the range, at $75,000 more than Plan 1242, which gives you a sense of how much room there is to step up within the same community.
The price steps between plans are fairly even, often $5,000 to $15,000, so it is worth pricing out two or three neighboring plans before you settle.
Schools
The listing names these schools, with distances from the community:
- Tradition Elementary School (6.9 miles)
- Heritage Middle School (13.7 miles)
- East Central High School (11.1 miles)
None of those campuses is next door, so ask about bus service and think through drop-off and pickup if you have school-age children. Confirm the attendance zone for your specific lot with the school district before you sign.
Amenities
KB lists:
- Master-planned community
- Swimming pool
- Pavilion
- Playground
- Commuter-friendly location
- Great shopping nearby
Ask whether the pool, pavilion and playground are open now, and how they are maintained.
Who it suits
Knox Ridge is a sensible fit for first-time buyers looking for new construction at a starting price under $200,000, military families stationed at Randolph or Fort Sam Houston, and anyone who wants a wide choice of plans in one place. Because the plan prices climb in modest steps, it can also suit buyers who want to buy a little more house now rather than move again in a few years.
What to ask the builder
The listing leaves several costs unstated. Get these in writing:
- HOA dues: the amount, what they cover and any fee due at closing. The listing doesn't give an HOA figure.
- Property taxes: the combined tax rate for this subdivision and whether there is a MUD or PID. In newer Texas subdivisions, the tax rate has a big effect on your monthly payment.
- Lot premiums: which homesites cost extra, such as larger, corner or backing-to-open-space lots.
- Standard features: exactly what comes at the base price, and what each upgrade costs.
- Personalized Homes: how the build-to-order process works, the deadlines for choosing options, and how changes are priced.
- Timeline: estimated completion for a new start, plus any homes already under construction that could close sooner.
- Incentives: current offers, whether they require KB's affiliated lender, and how they compare with a lower price.
Buying new construction with your own agent
The salesperson in the model home represents KB Home. You are entitled to your own representation, and it typically costs you nothing, because builders typically pay the commission of the buyer's agent. Bring your agent on your first visit; builders often require the agent to be present at first visit or registration.
A buyer's agent can compare Knox Ridge with other new and resale options in the area, review the builder's purchase agreement (builders use their own contracts rather than the standard Texas resale forms), help you decide whether a rate buydown or closing-cost credit is worth more to you than a price cut, and follow up on construction milestones.
Plan for independent inspections even though the home is new: a pre-drywall inspection while the framing and systems are visible, a final inspection before closing, and ideally one before the one-year warranty expires.
See Knox Ridge with Rothrock
Look over the plans and photos on our Knox Ridge page, and browse other new home communities around San Antonio. Then book a visit with Rothrock Realty Team. We'll tour the model with you, get current pricing and incentives, and help you work out which plan and lot make sense for your budget.