San Antonio Neighborhoods
Converse,
Northeast San Antonio
A Bexar County city on the northeast side of the San Antonio metro, a few miles from JBSA-Randolph, with established resale streets and builder communities that are still selling new homes.
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Converse is its own city in northeast Bexar County, roughly 13 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, with JBSA-Randolph's main gate about 2.5 driving miles from City Hall. Homes run from 1990s resale streets to builder communities with base prices from the low $180,000s. Judson ISD covers most of the city, but a Converse mailing address can also mean East Central ISD or Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Some Converse addresses are inside San Antonio's city limits, and some are in unincorporated Bexar County with no city at all, which changes the tax bill. Check the address before you fall for the house.
Tiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP · Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Handbook of Texas · Bexar Appraisal District property records · Lennar- A Converse, TX 78109 mailing address can be inside the City of Converse, inside the City of San Antonio, or in unincorporated Bexar County. The "Taxing Jurisdiction" list on the Bexar Appraisal District record settles which.
- Three school districts serve Converse addresses: Judson ISD for most of the city, East Central ISD for Knox Ridge, Paloma Park, Randolph Crossing and Rose Valley, and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD for MacArthur Park, Hallies Ranch and Abbott Place.
- For 2026, all seven taxing units on a home inside Converse city limits and in Judson ISD add up to $2.257484 per $100 of taxable value.
- Four builder communities are selling now, with base prices starting in the low $180,000s (Rose Valley), the mid $210,000s (Knox Ridge), the mid $220,000s (Randolph Crossing) and the mid $250,000s (Paloma Park).
- Water depends on the address: the City of Converse pumps Edwards Aquifer water from its own wells, while East Central Special Utility District serves Paloma Park, Randolph Crossing and Rose Valley.
What makes Converse
different?
Converse takes its name from Major Converse, chief engineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad, who bought the land that included the townsite in 1877. For a long time it stayed a small railroad town: it had 175 people in 1946, and 900 people and 22 businesses by 1965. The big growth came later: 11,508 people in 2000, 18,198 in 2010 and 27,466 in the 2020 census.
The city sits on FM 1976, about 13 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio. FM 78 runs through the city toward JBSA-Randolph, Loop 1604 crosses the east side, and I‑10 runs to the south. Measured from City Hall on S. Seguin Road, Randolph's Lindsey (Main) Gate is about 2.5 miles away by road, by way of FM 3502 and FM 78.
What surprises people is how far the name stretches. The post office uses "Converse" for a much bigger area than the city itself, so two homes with the same ZIP code can sit in different cities, different school districts and different tax brackets. Northampton, Bridgehaven, Santa Clara, the Cimarron plats and Knox Ridge are inside Converse city limits. Paloma Park is inside San Antonio's limits. Ventura, Randolph Crossing and Rose Valley are unincorporated, and so is most of Horizon Pointe. Out there, an emergency services district rate takes the place of a city rate. The city doesn't supply water to every 78109 address.
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Get the Free Relocation GuideIs Converse a good fit for you?
Converse is a good fit if you want:
- Randolph on your side of town, with mileage to each installation in the JBSA table below
- A real choice between new and resale: three builder communities list base prices under $230,000, and established streets from the 1990s and 2000s offer more variety in lot size
- City parks with ball fields, two lakes, a walking trail and an Olympic-size public pool
- Groceries and everyday errands close to home along FM 78, with larger shopping a short drive away
What are the main subdivisions
in Converse?
Converse neighborhoods fall into two broad groups: established subdivisions built in the 1990s and 2000s, with older roofs and systems and more variety in lot size, and newer builder communities with warranties, HOA amenities and usually smaller lots. Knowing which group you're shopping in, and whether the address is inside the city, sets the right expectations before you open the first front door.
Northampton
Off FM 1976, inside Converse city limits and in Judson ISD, with a property owners association. Most homes went up between 1992 and 2001, on lots typically 6,000 to 9,500 square feet, with about 1,600 to 3,300 square feet of living space. After 25-plus years, how well each house has been kept up varies a lot, so weigh the updates on each listing as heavily as the price.
Ventura and Liberte Ventura
Outside any city limits, in Judson ISD. Ventura was built mostly from 1989 to 1997 on lots of about 4,200 to 8,500 square feet. Liberte Ventura, the newer section, went up from 2020 to 2024 and has an HOA. Both carry an emergency services district rate in place of a city tax, for a 2026 total of about $1.84 per $100. On the older Ventura streets, plan your inspection around the age of the roof and HVAC.
Horizon Pointe
In Judson ISD with an HOA, built from 2007 to 2022 on lots of about 5,400 to 8,800 square feet. Most of Horizon Pointe is unincorporated, while a few lots fall inside San Antonio's city limits, so the tax rate depends on the exact address. KB Home's section of Horizon Pointe gets electricity from CPS Energy and water from SAWS.
Cimarron communities
The Cimarron plats, including Cimarron Landing and Cimarron Trail, are inside Converse city limits and in Judson ISD. Most of these homes were built from 2006 to 2018, and Cimarron Landing has an HOA. If you want more house than a brand-new build offers at the same budget, compare price per square foot here against the builder communities below.
Bridgehaven, Santa Clara and MacArthur Park
Bridgehaven (off FM 1516 North, built 2019 to 2022) and Santa Clara (built 2017 to 2024) are inside Converse city limits, in Judson ISD, and each has a homeowners association. MacArthur Park is also inside the city, but it's one of the few Converse neighborhoods zoned to Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, along with Hallies Ranch and Abbott Place outside the city. Once you're under contract on one, the HOA's resale certificate shows current dues and any special assessments.
Builder communities selling now
All four are zoned to East Central ISD, and only Knox Ridge is inside Converse city limits. Base prices usually leave out lot premiums, upgrades and HOA dues.
- Knox Ridge by KB Home: final homesites from about $215,000, 1,271 to 2,708 square feet, with a community pool, pavilion and playground. Inside Converse; 2026 total rate about $2.21 per $100.
- Randolph Crossing by Lennar on Besson Boulevard: about $227,000 to $331,000, 1,402 to 2,516 square feet. Unincorporated; about $1.79 per $100.
- Rose Valley by Lennar: about $181,000 to $312,000, 1,200 to 2,516 square feet. Unincorporated; about $1.79 per $100, or about $2.36 on Phase 1B lots, which also carry the Fischer Gardens Special Improvement District.
- Paloma Park by M/I Homes, off Weichold Road near I‑10 and Loop 1604: from about $257,000, 1,288 to 2,848 square feet, HOA dues of $25 a month. Inside San Antonio's city limits; about $2.26 per $100.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Bexar Appraisal District 2026 parcel records · each builder's website · Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
How much do homes cost
in Converse?
New construction with a Converse address starts at about $181,000 in base price, and the largest plans run into the low $300,000s. Resale prices move with a home's age, size and upkeep, so I've put live Converse listings and recent sales right below this section. They update on their own, so you're always seeing today's numbers, not a range that's months old.
How much are property taxes in Converse?
Seven taxing units share the bill on a home inside Converse city limits and in Judson ISD. Their 2026 rates total $2.257484 per $100 of taxable value, roughly $2,257 per $100,000 of value before exemptions.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate per $100 | General homestead exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Judson ISD | $0.979600 | $140,000 (plus $60,000 if 65 or older or disabled) |
| City of Converse | $0.515700 | 1% (at least $5,000); $15,000 more if 65 or older |
| Bexar County | $0.285963 | 20% (at least $5,000) |
| University Health (Bexar County Hospital District) | $0.276235 | 20% (at least $5,000) |
| Alamo Community College District | $0.166650 | 1% (at least $5,000) |
| San Antonio River Authority | $0.019300 | 4% (at least $5,000) |
| Bexar County Road and Flood | $0.014036 | $3,000 and 20% |
| Combined 2026 rate | $2.257484 | Exemptions apply unit by unit |
On a $250,000 home you live in, that's about $5,644 a year before exemptions and about $3,950 once the homestead exemptions above are applied. Other Converse addresses swap a line or two. Outside city limits, the city's $0.5157 drops off and an emergency services district rate of $0.10 takes its place. Inside San Antonio, the City of San Antonio's $0.56288 replaces it. In East Central ISD, use $0.932 instead of Judson's $0.9796. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD currently levies $1.0769, and a November 3, 2026 election decides whether that becomes $1.1969. Altogether, 2026 totals across Converse addresses run from about $1.79 to about $2.36 per $100, or up to about $2.47 if that election passes. None of the subdivisions on this page sits in a MUD, but Rose Valley's Phase 1B lots carry the Fischer Gardens Special Improvement District at $0.56288. Every unit that applies to a property is listed on its record at bcad.org, the Bexar Appraisal District's site.
Once you live in the home, apply to Bexar Appraisal District for the homestead exemption. April 30 is the general filing deadline. Bought the house after January 1? As long as the seller hadn't already claimed a homestead exemption on it that year, yours can cover the months you own it. A missed deadline isn't final either: Tax Code Section 11.431 accepts a late application until two years after that year's taxes became delinquent, and Section 11.439 stretches the window to five years for disabled veterans. If the VA rates you 100% disabled from a service-connected condition, or pays you at that rate for individual unemployability, Section 11.131 can exempt the homestead from property tax entirely.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, 2026 Official Tax Rates and Exemptions · SCUCISD tax election · Texas Comptroller, Form 50-114 · each builder's website · Bexar Appraisal District (bcad.org).
(OCT 10, 2026 - NOV 09, 2026)
Which schools serve
Converse?
Three school districts serve homes with a Converse address, and their lines don't follow the city limits. Judson Independent School District, which spans 55.8 square miles of northeast Bexar County, covers most of the city. Its registration page links the current campus boundary map. East Central ISD serves the four builder communities in the subdivision section, including Knox Ridge, which sits inside Converse city limits. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD serves MacArthur Park, Hallies Ranch and Abbott Place.
Zones have been moving, so a listing's school field or an older map can be out of date. Judson ISD redrew attendance zones and feeder patterns for 2025-26, and for 2026-27 it closed four campuses: Judson Middle School, Rolling Meadows Elementary, Park Village Blended Learning Academy and Franz Leadership Academy. East Central ISD adjusted some boundaries for fall 2026 as Valor Middle School and Victory Elementary STEM Academy opened.
Judson ISD also runs a School of Choice program for in-district students who want a campus other than their zoned one. The 2026-27 application window closed July 24, so if you're arriving in late summer, check next year's dates early.
Is there new construction in Converse?
Yes. Lennar, KB Home and M/I Homes all have communities with Converse addresses selling now (prices and details are in the subdivision section above). Most builders use their own contract rather than the standard Texas resale form, so read the deposit, delay and lot-premium terms, and what the base price covers, before you sign.
Before you tour Converse: what to sort out first
Three school districts and a mix of 1990s resales and new builds make a few early decisions worth the time.
- Approval and payment. Your approval and the payment you're comfortable with can be far apart. Converse addresses carry different taxing units, so two homes at the same price can come with different payments.
- The district for that address. Judson ISD, East Central ISD and SCUCISD all serve Converse addresses, and zones changed for 2026-27. Decide whether the district matters, then confirm it by address.
- HOA rules. Most subdivisions here have an HOA. If a leasing limit, a parking rule for your boat or RV, a fence rule or a pet limit would rule a house out, tell me and I'll find out ahead of the showing.
- Resale or new build. Choose between a 1990s resale and a new build, then list your must-haves and deal-breakers: one story, a garage, a fenced yard, room for a trailer. A new build still deserves a private inspection, which can catch things the city inspection doesn't.
- Your next PCS. If you'd rent the house out when you move on, choose with a future tenant in mind.
- Commute to work. If you know where you'll work, drive from Converse to that gate or office at your real hours.
Can you use a VA loan in Converse?
Yes, on resale and new construction alike. Full entitlement means the VA itself sets no ceiling on what you borrow, but a lender still has to approve the amount. If some of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan, your limit is based on the county's conforming loan limit, which FHFA posts at fhfa.gov each November or December. My free VA loan guide takes you through the loan step by step.
How far is Converse
from JBSA installations?
Converse is on San Antonio's northeast side, the same side as JBSA-Randolph. Mileage in this table starts at Converse City Hall, 403 S. Seguin Road. Homes farther south toward I‑10 add distance to Randolph: from Randolph Crossing, for example, the Lindsey Gate is about 8 miles. Lackland and Camp Bullis are on the far side of the city.
| JBSA-Randolph (Lindsey Gate) | ~2.5 miles via FM 3502 and FM 78 |
| JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | ~8.5 miles to the BAMC/I‑35 Gate via FM 78 |
| JBSA-Lackland | ~25 miles to the Luke East Gate via FM 1516, I‑10 and US‑90 |
| JBSA-Camp Bullis | ~26 miles to the main gate via FM 1976, Loop 1604 and I‑10 |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~14 miles via FM 78 and I‑35 |
At Randolph, the gate can matter as much as the address. Only the Lindsey (Main) Gate is open around the clock. On weekdays the East Gate is open inbound 6 to 8 a.m. and outbound 3 to 5 p.m., and the West Gate is inbound 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and outbound until 6 p.m. If your shift falls outside those hours, plan your route around Lindsey Gate. My Randolph AFB housing guide covers other cities near the base, and the military relocation page compares all four installations.
What is daily life like
in Converse?
Converse is mostly homes, so a normal week means short drives rather than walks. Groceries and household runs stay close, on the main road through town, and bigger shopping, a hospital and more restaurant choices sit just over the line in the neighboring cities. Downtown San Antonio is close enough for a night out but not part of the everyday routine.
Evenings and weekends tend to happen at the city parks: ball games, a walk around the lake, the public pool in summer. The trade-off is that you won't find a walkable main street, and in the newest subdivisions the trees and yards are still filling in.
Parks and outdoors
- Converse City Park (307 School St.) and North Park (8200 Spring Town): between them, nine ball fields, two football fields, a basketball court, a walking trail, two pavilions, two lakes and an Olympic-size swimming pool
- North Park's butterfly garden
Groceries, shopping and health care
- The Walmart Supercenter at 8315 FM 78, inside Converse
- The Forum at Olympia Parkway, an open-air shopping center with Target and Best Buy near I‑35 and Loop 1604, in Live Oak
- A full-service hospital, Methodist Hospital Northeast, on Judson Road in Live Oak
Community and culture
- The Converse Public Library, 601 S. Seguin, with book clubs and digital skills classes. In 2025 it earned the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association's Achievement of Library Excellence Award for the seventh year in a row.
- The Great Texas Airshow at JBSA-Randolph, free and open to the public; the 2026 show ran May 2 and 3
- City events through the year on the City of Converse calendar
Water and getting around
- City water comes from four deep wells inside Converse that pump Edwards Aquifer water. East Central Special Utility District serves Paloma Park, Randolph Crossing and Rose Valley, with sewer from the San Antonio River Authority, and some Converse-address homes are on SAWS.
- The city has been under Stage 2 water restrictions since June 2026; check the current stage before planning new landscaping
- Bus service from VIA Metropolitan Transit
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: City of Converse parks · City of Converse utility billing · East Central SUD · each business's own website
What buyers ask about
Converse.
What school district is Converse in?
It depends on the address. Judson ISD covers most of the city. East Central ISD serves Knox Ridge, Paloma Park, Randolph Crossing and Rose Valley, and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD serves MacArthur Park, Hallies Ranch and Abbott Place. The district's own map or street index gives the campus, and tea.texas.gov has each campus's yearly results.
How far is Converse from JBSA-Randolph, and is it practical for a Randolph assignment?
From Converse City Hall it's about 2.5 driving miles to Randolph's Lindsey (Main) Gate by way of FM 3502 and FM 78, and about 8 miles from the Randolph Crossing area near I‑10. Fort Sam Houston's BAMC/I‑35 Gate is about 8.5 miles from City Hall. It's a practical choice if you want new or 1990s-era homes on Randolph's side of town and you're comfortable checking city limits and the school district for each address. Lackland is about 25 miles away and Camp Bullis about 26. Drive times vary by time of day, traffic, and gate. Check current conditions for your route before deciding.
What are home prices in Converse?
New construction with a Converse address starts at about $181,000 in builder base price, and the biggest plans reach the low $300,000s. Resale prices depend on the subdivision, the home's age and how it's been kept up. Current Converse listings and recent sales are higher on this page.
Does a Converse, TX 78109 address mean the home is in the City of Converse?
Not always. Paloma Park is inside San Antonio's city limits, and Ventura, Randolph Crossing, Rose Valley and most of Horizon Pointe are in unincorporated Bexar County, outside any city's limits, so no city property tax applies. The "Taxing Jurisdiction" list on the home's Bexar Appraisal District record shows whether a city tax applies.
How does Converse compare to Cibolo if I'm assigned to Randolph?
Both are on the northeast side near Randolph. Converse is in Bexar County, with Judson ISD covering most of it, while Cibolo is in Guadalupe County and mostly in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Different counties and districts mean different tax rates and campuses, so compare the full 2026 rate and the zoned campus for each address on your list. The Cibolo neighborhood guide has the details on that side.
What is the property tax rate in Converse?
For 2026, a home inside Converse city limits and in Judson ISD pays a combined $2.257484 per $100 across all seven taxing units. On a $250,000 homestead that's about $3,950 a year after the homestead exemptions. Addresses outside the city, inside San Antonio or in another school district run from about $1.79 to about $2.36 per $100 at current rates, or as high as about $2.47 if SCUCISD's November 3 tax rate election passes.
Are there HOAs or MUDs in Converse?
Most subdivisions on this page have an HOA, including all four builder communities. None of them is in a MUD, though Rose Valley lots carry a special improvement district rate of $0.56288 per $100. Paloma Park's dues are $25 a month; for other neighborhoods, the HOA's resale certificate, ordered once you're under contract, shows current dues and any special assessments.
What working with me looks like
for Converse buyers.
Moving here on orders, or from out of state, means making a big decision from far away and on a deadline.
- I do the homework before you tour. I get the seller's disclosure and any past inspection reports and check how old the roof, HVAC and water heater are. If something's a deal-breaker, you'll know before you spend a Saturday on it.
- You don't have to be here to see a home. I'll walk you through it on video, room by room, so you can make an offer from wherever you are.
- I'm with you on new builds, start to finish. Bring me in before your first visit, since some builders won't let an agent join later. I go with you to the model homes, manage the negotiation with the builder, and I'm at every walkthrough with you, through the final one. For more on the new build process, see my new construction page.
- I can connect you with a lender, including lenders who handle VA loans every day.
- When you find the one, I write the offer and negotiate it for you.
- After that, I keep things moving. I coordinate inspections, stay on top of the appraisal and closing steps, and do the final walkthrough with you before you sign.
Thinking about
Converse?
Start with your gate or workplace, your move date and your price range, then pick the Converse homes you want to see. I'll book the showings, in person or on video. Prefer to browse on your own for a while? Browse Converse homes for sale.
Let's Talk About Your Next MoveTiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP | Real Broker LLC
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