Lots and acreage in Castle Hills, TX

Homesites in Castle Hills

Castle Hills is an established city of larger lots inside San Antonio's north side, about seven miles from downtown, surrounded by San Antonio and close to Balcones Heights, Olmos Park and Shavano Park. Its streets were platted and built on long ago, and new homesites inside the city are uncommon.

Right now only one parcel is listed in Castle Hills: a lot of about half an acre in ZIP 78213, asking about $250,000. It is zoned to North East ISD and has been on the market about 58 days. With a single listing there is no meaningful median or price range, so treat that number as one data point rather than the going rate.

A watch-list market

In a city this built out, land comes up a lot or two at a time, often where an older house was removed or a large lot was split. The practical approach is to set an alert for Castle Hills and the price range you want and be ready when a parcel appears. When one does, the asking price usually holds, so your leverage comes from clean terms and a quick close rather than a low number.

If waiting is not an option, widen the search. Shavano Park, Hill Country Village and Hollywood Park to the north, and Leon Valley to the west, are the closest places to look for another homesite.

Before you build in an established area

Lots in mature neighborhoods often carry deed restrictions on home size, height, materials and setbacks, and the city has its own building rules. Mature trees may be protected. Ask whether a previous home stood on the lot, what was removed, and where the water, sewer and power connections are. A half-acre lot leaves room for a larger house, but setbacks and easements can shrink the buildable area. The Rothrock Realty Team can collect the restrictions, plat and survey and help you and your builder confirm the house you want will fit.

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