How far is Alamo Heights from downtown San Antonio?
The City of Alamo Heights states that the center of the city is just 4.5 miles north of downtown San Antonio. Drive time still depends on the hour and the exact addresses.
What's it like to look at Alamo Heights homes for sale?
Alamo Heights is a small, incorporated city in Bexar County, surrounded by San Antonio and adjacent to Terrell Hills and Olmos Park, about four and a half miles north of downtown. Alamo Heights homes sit in a compact 2.1-square-mile city with its own municipal government and a commercial spine along Broadway.
Updated November 2026
Devan Bonahoom works with buyers and sellers of Alamo Heights homes, and she also serves Terrell Hills and Olmos Park.
Location and city facts
The City of Alamo Heights' own facts page (accessed November 9, 2026) states that the center of the city is just 4.5 miles north of downtown San Antonio, that Alamo Heights is surrounded by San Antonio and adjacent to Terrell Hills and Olmos Park, that the city encompasses 2.1 square miles, and that it sits 807 feet above sea level. It is a home-rule municipality with a council-manager government. This guide does not describe demographics or rank the area by schools or safety.
Schools, named as a fact only
Alamo Heights Independent School District is the school district associated with the city. Confirm the assigned campus for a specific address with the district, because district lines and city limits are not always the same. This page does not rate or rank schools. See also the companion guides for Terrell Hills homes and Olmos Park homes.
Property taxes in Alamo Heights
Your bill combines every taxing unit on the parcel. Bexar County's published 2026 rates include the following, each per $100 of taxable value, from the county's Truth in Taxation Summary and 2026 Official Tax Rates & Exemptions (accessed November 9, 2026):
- City of Alamo Heights: 0.402000
- Alamo Heights ISD: 1.0229
- Bexar County: 0.299999
Other units, such as the hospital district or community college district, may also apply, and exemptions change the amount due. Verify the stack on the actual tax bill.
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Questions about Alamo Heights homes
Does Devan Bonahoom work in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park?
Yes. Devan Bonahoom serves buyers and sellers in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park, as well as Greater San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Start with a conversation about the property or the search you have in mind.