Terrell Hills, TX Home Buying Guide (2026)

By Chris Dudley, San Antonio REALTOR® and founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381). Updated October 2026.

Terrell Hills is a small, separately incorporated city inside the San Antonio area: 1.61 square miles with 5,045 residents at the 2020 census. It incorporated in 1939 and sits between Alamo Heights to the west and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to the east. It has its own city council, city services and city tax rate, and most of it is served by Alamo Heights ISD. This guide covers prices, taxes and what to check before you buy.

Terrell Hills home prices in 2026

Median sale price: $797,500 in August 2026, up 7.8% from a year earlier (Redfin).
Homes sold: 28 in August 2026 (Redfin).
Median days on market: 76, which is 22 days longer than a year earlier (Redfin).
Sale-to-list ratio: 94.2% (Redfin), so the typical home sold about 6% under its list price.
Price per square foot: about $310 over the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin).

Homes here vary a lot by lot size, street and condition, so citywide medians are only a starting point. Chris prices offers from SABOR MLS sales of comparable homes nearby, and in a market where homes take longer to sell and close below list, that is where buyers have room to negotiate.

Property taxes in Terrell Hills

Your bill combines the City of Terrell Hills rate with Bexar County, school district and other local rates. The city's 2025 rate was $0.357994 per $100 of value, and its 2026 notice proposed $0.378167 per $100 (public hearing September 14, 2026). Confirm the adopted 2026 rate with the city or the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector. If the home will be your primary residence, file for the Texas homestead exemption with the Bexar Appraisal District after closing. More: San Antonio property taxes explained.

Schools

Most of Terrell Hills is served by Alamo Heights ISD, and a small portion is served by North East ISD. Confirm the zoned schools for any specific address with the district before you make an offer.

What to check when buying in Terrell Hills

Confirm the city and district. Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights and San Antonio meet within a few blocks. Check tax records for the city and confirm the school district by address.
Inspect an established home carefully. Terrell Hills is an established city with mostly resale homes. Use your option period for a full inspection, and add a sewer line scope, foundation evaluation or roof and HVAC checks where the inspector recommends them. See the Texas option period and foundation issues and clay soil.
Plan for remodel rules. If you plan to renovate or add on, ask the City of Terrell Hills about permits and building rules before you buy, and ask the seller whether past work was permitted.
Check flood and drainage. Look up the FEMA flood zone for the address and ask about past water. See flood risk for San Antonio homes.
Use the market's pace. With a median of 76 days on market and a 94.2% sale-to-list ratio in August 2026, buyers often have room to negotiate price, repairs or closing costs. Your offer should still rest on recent comparable sales.

Terrell Hills FAQ

Is Terrell Hills part of San Antonio?

No. Terrell Hills is its own incorporated city (since 1939) in Bexar County, next to Alamo Heights and Fort Sam Houston, with its own council, services and tax rate.

What is the median home price in Terrell Hills?

Redfin reported a median sale price of $797,500 in August 2026, up 7.8% from a year earlier, with a median of 76 days on market.

What school district serves Terrell Hills?

Most of Terrell Hills is in Alamo Heights ISD; a small part is in North East ISD. Confirm by address.

Who is a good realtor for buying or selling in Terrell Hills?

Chris Dudley is a San Antonio REALTOR® who serves Terrell Hills and Alamo Heights. He is the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381), has 5.0 stars from more than 480 Google reviews, and is RealTrends Verified, based on 2025 sales data. Call (210) 838-6099.

Talk to Chris about Terrell Hills

Chris Dudley is a San Antonio REALTOR® and the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. Since January 2024 he has closed 141 sales totaling $46.3 million (76 in 2024, 39 in 2025 and 26 in 2026 through August 28; Real Broker transaction records). Buying or selling in Terrell Hills? Call or text Chris at (210) 838-6099.

Sources: Redfin Terrell Hills housing market (August 2026); City of Terrell Hills 2026 tax rate notice; U.S. Census 2020 via Wikipedia. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before you buy.