San Antonio Neighborhoods
Hollywood Park,
San Antonio
A 1.5-square-mile incorporated city in north-central Bexar County — established in 1955 by residents who chose self-governance over annexation, defined by a canopy of mature oaks, 93% homeownership, and a Loop 1604 location that reaches multiple JBSA installations without a cross-city commute.
Hollywood Park is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Bexar County — 1.5 square miles, roughly 3,500 residents, incorporated in 1955 by neighbors who wanted to govern themselves rather than be absorbed by San Antonio. Its location at the Loop 1604/US-281 interchange puts it within practical driving distance of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Camp Bullis, and JBSA-Randolph. North East ISD serves the area; individual campus quality varies. The community's defining feature is what it looks like: mature oaks, large lots, and streets that earn the park in the name. — Tiffany Reed, REALTOR® MRP
Last updated: May 2026 · Sources: City of Hollywood Park · NEISD (neisd.net) · TEA (tea.texas.gov) · SABORWhat makes Hollywood Park
different.
Hollywood Park incorporated in 1955 — in a homeowner's garage, according to local lore — because residents wanted to preserve their autonomy and avoid being absorbed by San Antonio. It is one of the same self-determination stories that shaped Alamo Heights in 1922 and Garden Ridge in 1972, played out on a smaller scale in a quieter north-central Bexar County neighborhood. What those residents built has remained remarkably consistent: a community of 1.5 square miles that is 93% homeowner-occupied, with homes that are frequently passed from one generation to the next, and streets that look exactly like the community's name suggests.
The mature oak canopy is not incidental to Hollywood Park — it is the defining physical characteristic of the place. Towering trees, large lots, well-kept homes, and a neighborhood scale that feels removed from the density building around it in every direction. The community sits at the intersection of Loop 1604 and US-281, which means it is bounded by outer beltway access on two sides and positioned to reach multiple parts of the metro without a through-city commute. San Antonio International Airport is 6 to 7 miles away — a practical detail for military families with frequent travel or unit travel requirements.
Hollywood Park is not the right community for buyers who need maximum inventory to choose from, new construction as a priority, or high-volume retail access close to home. It is the right community for buyers who have decided that a specific kind of neighborhood — small, stable, tree-shaded, and genuinely governed by its own residents — is what they want, and are willing to work with the existing housing stock to get it. The homes here are primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. That means renovation history, systems age, and condition matter more than square footage or floor plan in evaluating any individual property.
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Get the Free Relocation GuideWho Hollywood Park is a good fit for
- Military families and veterans who want a stable, established neighborhood with outer beltway access to multiple JBSA installations — Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, and Randolph are all within 15–27 miles via Loop 1604
- Buyers who prioritize neighborhood character over new construction — mature trees, large lots, and a community that has remained intentionally the same for 70 years are rare; those qualities command a price premium in this market
- Move-up buyers and long-term investors — 93% homeownership and multi-generational family ownership create one of the most stable resale markets in north San Antonio
- Families where NEISD school access is a priority — Hidden Forest Elementary and Bradley Middle are well-regarded; research individual campuses before committing
- Buyers comfortable with 1960s–1980s housing stock who can evaluate renovation quality and systems carefully — the price-per-square-foot value here is meaningful if you know what to look for
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need new construction — Hollywood Park is built out and intentionally so; there is no production builder in this community
- Buyers on the tightest BAH budgets — while the mid-$300s entry tier exists, the market trends toward the $400s and above; Converse and Cibolo offer more options at that price point for northeast assignments
- Buyers who want walkable retail, dining, or entertainment close to home — Hollywood Park is a residential enclave; the Stone Oak corridor is nearby but requires driving
- Buyers seeking a large inventory to choose from — the city covers 1.5 square miles and roughly 3,500 residents; available listings at any moment are limited
Three sections,
one community.
Hollywood Park is not subdivided in the way most suburban communities are. The original incorporated city has been extended twice — The Gardens of Hollywood Park and The Enclave of Hollywood Park were added as the community grew — but the character across all three sections is consistent: large lots, mature landscaping, well-maintained homes, and neighbors who typically know each other. The meaningful differences between sections come down to lot size, proximity to Voigt Park, and the age and condition of the specific housing stock.
Original Hollywood Park
The foundational neighborhood — the oldest housing stock, the most established tree canopy, and the deepest sense of community identity. Homes here range from original 1960s ranch styles to thoroughly renovated properties that retain the neighborhood's character while delivering modern systems and finishes. The price spread within this section is wide and driven almost entirely by renovation quality. A thorough inspection and renovation assessment are essential before making any offer in this section — "updated" here can mean a cosmetic refresh or a full systems replacement, and the difference in value is significant.
The Gardens of Hollywood Park
The second section added to the original city — consistent lot sizes and neighborhood feel with slightly younger housing stock than the original community. For buyers who want the Hollywood Park address and character without the oldest housing stock, The Gardens offers a reasonable middle ground. The community cohesion extends here; residents throughout the city participate in the same HOA, the same community events, and the same neighborhood culture.
The Enclave of Hollywood Park
The most recent addition to the incorporated city — generally the newest housing stock of the three sections, with some properties from the later decades of the community's development. For buyers where renovation complexity is a concern, The Enclave is worth prioritizing in the search. Character is consistent with the broader community; the canopy and lot sizes that define Hollywood Park are present throughout.
What homes cost
in Hollywood Park.
According to SABOR, Hollywood Park home prices generally range from the mid-$300s to $600s and above. The entry tier — unrenovated or partially updated homes from the original decades of development — starts in the mid-$300s. Fully renovated properties with updated systems, kitchens, and baths push into the $500s to $600s. The market here is not driven by square footage or floor plan in the way newer construction markets are; condition, renovation quality, and the specific lot drive value more than any other factor. Two adjacent homes of identical square footage can differ by $150,000 based on what has been done to them.
Hollywood Park sits in Bexar County, where the median effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.55%, according to Ownwell's market data. Combined rates including all taxing entities run higher; verify the current combined rate for any specific property with the Bexar County Appraisal District (bcad.net) before closing. Apply for the Homestead Exemption after closing. The 2025 Texas legislature increased the school district homestead exemption to $140,000 off your appraised value — apply by April 30 of the year following your purchase. Disabled veterans with a 100% disability rating are fully exempt from Texas property taxes.
New construction in Hollywood Park is extremely limited. The community is built out. Buyers looking for production new construction at accessible price points should look at Cibolo, Schertz, or communities along the Bandera Road and US-281 growth corridors. For buyers who specifically want the Hollywood Park community — the address, the schools, the canopy, the character — the existing housing stock is what the market offers, and evaluating it carefully is the work.
Live market data for Hollywood Park is shown below.
Price ranges approximate. Source: SABOR (sabor.com). Property tax rate source: Ownwell; verify current rate at bcad.net before closing. Market data updates automatically.
(MAY 17, 2026 - JUN 16, 2026)
Schools in
Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Park is served by North East Independent School District, one of the larger school districts in the San Antonio area with 56,155 students across approximately 70 campuses. NEISD received a C rating with a score of 78 for the 2025 TEA accountability year — its third consecutive C rating, according to Community Impact's reporting on the TEA release. The district's superintendent noted that campus-level performance has been improving: 23 campuses received A ratings and 15 received B ratings in 2025, with no F-rated campuses district-wide. Individual campus quality varies significantly across the district.
Hollywood Park-specific campuses include Hidden Forest Elementary, which receives strong ratings from independent school review services, Omar Bradley Middle School — named for the World War II commander known as "the G.I.'s General" — which also performs well at the campus level, and Churchill High School. Churchill carries a nationally recognized reputation: the school's own website states it ranks in the top 1% of all high schools in the country per Washington Post and Newsweek rankings, and students earn passing scores on nearly 60% of AP tests taken. That recognition is real. At the same time, standardized test proficiency data shows math proficiency at 31% (below the Texas state average of 44%) and reading at 52% (just above the state average of 51%), according to publicschoolreview.com. Both the national recognition and the proficiency data are true simultaneously — research the current campus rating at tea.texas.gov and draw your own conclusions before making a decision based on reputation alone.
New construction in Hollywood Park
Extremely limited. Hollywood Park is built out, with housing stock primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. Custom builds on rare available lots do occur, but production new construction does not exist here. For buyers where new construction is a hard requirement, Cibolo, Schertz, and communities along the US-281 growth corridor to the north offer far more options.
VA loan information
Eligible veterans with full entitlement have no VA-imposed loan limit. VA loans are accepted throughout Hollywood Park. One practical note for buyers using VA financing on older housing stock: VA appraisers apply Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) that can flag issues in homes of this era — deferred maintenance, roof condition, electrical panel age, and HVAC systems are common flag points. A VA-experienced agent and lender help you navigate this before it becomes a closing issue. For a full overview, see the free VA loan guide.
Distance to JBSA
from Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Park's position at the Loop 1604/US-281 interchange is one of its practical advantages for military families. The outer beltway provides access in multiple directions without requiring a through-city commute: south on US-281 toward Fort Sam Houston, west on Loop 1604 toward Camp Bullis, east on Loop 1604 toward Randolph. None of those routes requires driving through the heart of San Antonio during peak hours — a meaningful daily quality-of-life factor for service members with early report times. The San Antonio International Airport, 6 to 7 miles away, is also a practical advantage for unit travel.
| JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | Approximately 15–20 miles south via US-281 |
| JBSA-Camp Bullis | Approximately 15–20 miles west via Loop 1604 |
| JBSA-Randolph | Approximately 22–27 miles east via Loop 1604 |
| JBSA-Lackland | Approximately 25–30 miles south/southwest |
For a full overview of military housing options near each installation, see the Fort Sam Houston housing guide, the Camp Bullis housing guide, and the military relocation overview.
What daily life looks like
in Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Park's community life is built around the neighborhood itself rather than imported programming. Voigt Park — the community's central park — includes basketball courts, tennis courts, and a community swimming pool. The Voigt Center can be rented for private events, weddings, and banquets. Memorial Park offers a playground and greenspace. The Community Garden provides residents space to grow and gather. An active HOA maintains the community newsletter (the "Sparks") and organizes events including "Deer Day" — a neighborhood gathering that has been running long enough to have become part of the community's shared identity rather than a marketing activity.
The Stone Oak retail corridor sits immediately north of Hollywood Park — restaurants, grocery stores, major retail, and services are a short drive rather than a long errand. San Antonio International Airport is 6 to 7 miles away. UTSA and the medical corridor along US-281 are accessible. The neighborhood's own commercial footprint is minimal, which is a deliberate feature rather than a gap — residents who want the park-like residential environment have consistently chosen to keep it that way.
- Voigt Park — basketball courts, tennis courts, community swimming pool, Voigt Center for event rentals
- Memorial Park — playground and greenspace within the community
- Community Garden — resident gardening and gathering space
- Active HOA with community newsletter ("Sparks") and annual events including Deer Day
- Stone Oak retail corridor immediately north — grocery, major retail, dining, and services
- San Antonio International Airport 6–7 miles away — one of the closest established neighborhoods to the airport
- Club at Sonterra nearby — private golf facility
- US-281 corridor access to medical facilities, UTSA, and north San Antonio employment centers
- Loop 1604 outer beltway access in both directions without a through-city commute
What buyers ask about
Hollywood Park.
What school district is Hollywood Park in?
North East Independent School District (NEISD). Hollywood Park campuses include Hidden Forest Elementary, Omar Bradley Middle School, and Churchill High School. NEISD received a C rating with a score of 78 for 2025 TEA accountability, according to the district's own reporting (neisd.net) and Community Impact. Individual campus performance varies across the district's 70+ campuses. Research the specific campus assignment for any property at tea.texas.gov before making an offer. Source: NEISD (neisd.net); Community Impact.
What are home prices in Hollywood Park?
According to SABOR, prices generally range from the mid-$300s to $600s and above. Unrenovated or partially updated homes from the original development decades start in the mid-$300s. Fully renovated properties with updated systems push into the $500s to $600s. Condition and renovation quality drive value more than floor plan or square footage in this market. See live market data on this page for current figures.
Is Hollywood Park a good fit for military families?
For Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis assignments, yes — both are approximately 15 to 20 miles away via the outer beltway without a through-city commute. Randolph is 22 to 27 miles east on Loop 1604. Lackland is 25 to 30 miles south and west. Hollywood Park's Loop 1604/US-281 position gives it better multi-installation access than most established north San Antonio neighborhoods, and the community's stability and homeownership rate make it a sound long-term hold for military families making a longer-term investment.
Why did Hollywood Park incorporate?
In 1955, residents incorporated specifically to preserve their autonomy and avoid annexation by San Antonio. The community has operated as its own city ever since, with its own city government, police department, and governance structure. That decision is still visible in how the community functions today — a 93% homeownership rate, multi-generational family ownership, and a neighborhood that has remained intentionally the same while everything around it has changed.
What should I know about buying older homes in Hollywood Park?
Most Hollywood Park homes were built between the 1960s and 1980s. That means systems age, renovation history, and condition matter more than square footage in evaluating any individual property. A thorough independent inspection is essential — HVAC age, electrical panel condition, roof, foundation, and plumbing are all worth careful review in homes of this era. "Updated kitchen" can mean cosmetic work or full systems replacement; understand which you are buying before you close. A VA-experienced appraiser will apply Minimum Property Requirements that can flag deferred maintenance items; factor that into your offer strategy if you are using VA financing.
What is the property tax rate in Hollywood Park?
Hollywood Park is in Bexar County, where the median effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.55%, according to Ownwell. Combined rates including all taxing entities run higher. Verify the current rate for any specific property with the Bexar County Appraisal District at bcad.net before closing. Source: Ownwell (ownwell.com).
How does Hollywood Park compare to Stone Oak?
Both are in the north San Antonio/US-281 corridor and served by NEISD. Stone Oak is larger, newer, and offers significantly more inventory and new construction options — with a corresponding price premium. Hollywood Park is smaller, older, and more stable — a community with deep ownership roots and a park-like character that Stone Oak's master-planned communities cannot replicate. Hollywood Park typically offers more value per square foot on comparable renovated homes; Stone Oak offers more selection and turnkey new construction. Your preference between established neighborhood character and active builder inventory largely determines which fits.
What working with me looks like
for Hollywood Park buyers.
I work with Hollywood Park buyers from initial search through closing. As an Army wife of 18 years and a Certified Military Relocation Professional, I understand what it means to evaluate a purchase under a deadline, with a family, in a community you've never lived in. Hollywood Park requires more due diligence than newer construction communities — the housing stock demands it, and the limited inventory means the right home can move quickly when it appears.
For military families specifically: the outer beltway access here is genuinely useful for multi-installation situations, and the community's stability makes it a reasonable long-term hold for buyers who may not be on a permanent PCS but want something that will serve them well through multiple tours. I'll help you think through the renovation assessment, the school district picture for your specific address, and how to position an offer competitively in a market where inventory is always limited.
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Hollywood Park?
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Let's TalkTiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP | License #786707 | Real Broker LLC | (919) 800-9870 | tiffany@tiffanyreedtx.com | tiffanyreedtx.com
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