San Antonio Neighborhoods
Mahncke Park,
the park is real.
A midtown San Antonio neighborhood between Brackenridge Park and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, with the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Witte Museum inside its borders and the Zoo a short drive away. Older houses, Broadway down the middle, and a park named for the man who helped create Brackenridge Park.
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Mahncke Park is a midtown neighborhood inside the City of San Antonio, bounded in part by Fort Sam Houston on one side and Avenue B along Brackenridge Park on the other, with Broadway running through it. It's in San Antonio ISD. Homes are a mix of older single-family houses, duplexes, small apartment buildings and newer infill. For current prices, see the live listings and recent sales lower on this page. From the namesake park, Fort Sam Houston's Harry Wurzbach East Gate is about 3 driving miles away.
Tiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP · Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Mahncke Park Neighborhood Association · U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 · Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector- Housing runs from pre-1950 single-family houses to duplexes, small apartment buildings and newer infill, so what's been done to a house matters more than its square footage.
- The old city reservoir at the east end of Mahncke Park is now the centerpiece of the San Antonio Botanical Garden, where it serves as an amphitheater.
- A Mahncke Park home is taxed by seven units, from San Antonio ISD down to the San Antonio River Authority. For 2026 those seven rates sum to $2.511964 on each $100 of a home's taxable value.
- Fort Sam Houston forms part of the neighborhood's boundary; the Harry Wurzbach East Gate is about 3 driving miles from the park.
What makes Mahncke Park
worth knowing?
Mahncke Park sits in midtown San Antonio between two very large neighbors. Brackenridge Park runs along its western side, and Fort Sam Houston forms part of its eastern boundary. The neighborhood association draws its lines along Burr Road, Old Austin Road, the San Antonio Country Club, Fort Sam Houston, Brackenridge Street and Avenue B. Broadway cuts through the middle, and downtown is about 3 driving miles south.
The name comes from the long, narrow park at the neighborhood's center. Ludwig Mahncke arrived in the United States in 1882 and settled in San Antonio soon after. He served two terms on the City Council and was first appointed parks commissioner in 1901. He talked his friend George W. Brackenridge into donating the riverside land that became Brackenridge Park. Brackenridge later gave the city about 25 acres around the old reservoir, plus the strip of land linking it to Brackenridge Park, and named the park for Mahncke, who died in 1906. A statue of Mahncke by sculptor Pompeo Coppini stands in the park today.
The housing is more mixed than the park-lined streets suggest, from single-family houses to apartment buildings (more on that below). Renovation quality varies just as widely. A fully updated older house with new systems and an original-condition house on the same block are different purchases, so what's been done to a house matters more here than its square footage.
Is Mahncke Park a good fit for you?
Mahncke Park is a good fit if you want:
- Fort Sam Houston at the neighborhood's edge, with the Harry Wurzbach East Gate about 3 miles from the park and the BAMC/I-35 Gate about 6.5
- Parks, gardens and museums you can walk to, with Broadway's restaurants and shops close by
- An older house with character, and you're comfortable judging renovation quality before you buy
- A choice between older houses and newer infill in the same neighborhood
- Downtown and the Pearl within about 3 driving miles
Stationed at Fort Sam Houston and weighing midtown options?
The free San Antonio Relocation Guide compares neighborhoods around the city, including the close-in ones near Fort Sam such as Mahncke Park, Terrell Hills and Alamo Heights, so you can line them up by budget and drive before you visit.
Get the Free Relocation GuideWhat do homes look like
in Mahncke Park?
Expect variety from one block to the next. Single-family houses sit alongside duplexes, fourplexes and larger apartment buildings. A large share of the homes date from before 1950, with a second wave in the 1960s and 1970s and a burst of newer building in the 2010s.
Newer infill, such as townhomes and single-family houses built on lots that came open, gives you modern construction without the questions an older house brings. If you want the location without an older house's upkeep, ask me to include infill in your search.
For the older houses, the word "updated" covers a lot of ground. It can mean a full renovation with new wiring and plumbing, or new paint and cabinet fronts. The seller's disclosure and any past inspection reports, which I ask for before a tour, help tell one from the other.
Data current as of October 2026 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
How much do homes cost
in Mahncke Park?
Condition drives price here more than almost anything else. A renovated house near the Botanical Garden and an original-condition house a few streets away can be far apart. Current Mahncke Park listings and recent sales sit further down this page, and they refresh as homes list and sell.
Get pre-approved early and price in the work a house needs.
How much are property taxes in Mahncke Park?
Seven taxing units bill a Mahncke Park home, and SAISD's and the city's rates are the two largest. Added together, the 2026 rates are $2.511964 for each $100 of value. For a house with a $300,000 taxable value before exemptions, that's about $7,536 for the year.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate per $100 | General homestead exemption |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio ISD | $1.186900 | $140,000 and 0.01% (plus $60,000 if 65 or older or disabled) |
| City of San Antonio | $0.562880 | 20% (at least $5,000); $85,000 more if 65 or older or disabled |
| 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 (all seven units) | $2.511964 | Exemptions are applied unit by unit |
With a homestead exemption, SAISD knocks $140,000 off a home's taxable value, and the city, county and hospital district each take off 20%. You can see the taxing units for any property by searching it on bcad.org, Bexar Appraisal District's site.
Apply for the homestead exemption through Bexar Appraisal District after you move in. Applications are due by April 30. Buying partway through the year doesn't rule you out: you can get the exemption for the share of the year you owned the home, if the previous owner didn't get it for that year. Miss April 30 and a late application is still possible up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent. Veterans awarded 100 percent disability compensation pay no property tax on the homestead at all.
Before you tour Mahncke Park: where to start
Housing here runs from single-family homes to duplexes and small apartment buildings, so start with what you want.
- Two different numbers. Your approval amount isn't the same as the monthly payment you'd be comfortable with. Know both before you start looking.
- The kind of home. A single-family house, a duplex or newer infill? Add your must-haves and deal-breakers: parking, a fenced yard for pets, one story, traffic on Broadway.
- Flood risk. Some lots sit low. Decide how you feel about flood risk, and check the address on FEMA's map.
- SAISD. If schools matter, confirm the campus for the address in San Antonio ISD.
- At your next PCS. If you might keep it as a rental, think about that now, especially with a duplex.
- Real commute times. If you already know where you'll work, drive from Mahncke Park to that gate or office at your real hours.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, 2026 Official Tax Rates and Exemptions · Texas Comptroller, Form 50-114 · Texas Tax Code §§ 11.131, 11.431 · FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Bexar Appraisal District (bcad.org).
(OCT 12, 2026 - NOV 11, 2026)
Which schools serve
Mahncke Park?
Mahncke Park falls within San Antonio ISD (SAISD). The district has more than 42,000 students across 83 campuses: 51 elementary, 12 middle and 14 high schools, plus six that span more than one level. With that many campuses, the district name tells you very little about the school a particular house is zoned to.
SAISD sets its attendance zones and can change them, so ask the district which campus serves the address you're considering. Then look that campus up on the Texas Education Agency's report card site, tea.texas.gov. TEA's site has a report card for every campus, but it doesn't look up schools by address.
Can you use a VA loan in Mahncke Park?
Yes, and the newer infill townhomes and houses work too. With your full entitlement, there's no VA-set ceiling on the loan; your lender decides the amount you qualify for. Two things deserve attention before you offer. On a house from the early or middle 1900s, your own inspection shows the state of the wiring, roof, plumbing and foundation. And if a home sits in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, the lender will require flood insurance, which adds to the monthly payment. I talk through both of these with you before an offer goes in. For the full overview, see the free VA loan guide.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: Texas Tribune, San Antonio ISD · VA home loan limits (va.gov)
How far is Mahncke Park
from JBSA installations?
Fort Sam Houston is the closest installation by far, but how far you actually drive depends on which gate you use and when it's open. The miles below are approximate driving distances from Mahncke Park itself, at Broadway and Parland Place.
| JBSA-Fort Sam Houston (Harry Wurzbach East Gate) | ~3 miles via Broadway, Burr Road and Harry Wurzbach Road |
| Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) | ~6.5 miles to the BAMC/I-35 Gate via Broadway and I-35 |
| JBSA-Lackland (Luke East Gate) | ~14 miles via I-35 and US-90 |
| JBSA-Randolph (Lindsey Gate) | ~16 miles via Broadway, I-35, Loop 1604 and FM 78 |
| Camp Bullis (main gate) | ~18 miles via Hildebrand Avenue and I-10 |
For more on living near the post, see the Fort Sam Houston housing guide.
What is daily life like
in Mahncke Park?
A normal week in Mahncke Park has a lot of green in it. An evening walk can take you along the neighborhood's own strip of park, and a Saturday can fill up with gardens, museums and river trails without getting back in the car. Errands and dinner are mostly on Broadway, a short walk or a quick drive from most streets.
The trade-off is that a lot of other people enjoy the same parks and museums, so weekends and big events can bring traffic and tight parking to the streets nearest them. Drive past a house you like on a Saturday afternoon as well as a weekday evening.
Parks and outdoors
- Mahncke Park, 3400 Broadway, with a half-mile walking trail, wildflower beds and Pompeo Coppini's statue of Ludwig Mahncke
- Brackenridge Park, a National Register landmark of about 400 acres that follows the San Antonio River, with the Japanese Tea Garden inside it
- The San Antonio Botanical Garden, inside the neighborhood at 555 Funston Place
Museums and culture
- The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway
- The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway
- The San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St., about 1.6 driving miles
- The University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, about a mile north
Food, shopping and groceries
- Central Market, 4821 Broadway, about 1.4 driving miles north in Alamo Heights
- The Pearl, about 1.7 driving miles south, with restaurants, shops and a Saturday farmers market
Getting around
- The airport (SAT) is roughly 10 miles north by car via US-281
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: City of San Antonio Parks · Brackenridge Park Conservancy · Pearl markets · each museum's and business's own website. Miles are driving distances from Mahncke Park.
What buyers ask about
Mahncke Park.
How close is Mahncke Park to Fort Sam Houston?
Very close: Fort Sam Houston forms part of the neighborhood's boundary. From Mahncke Park itself it's about 3 driving miles to the Harry Wurzbach East Gate and about 6.5 to the BAMC/I-35 Gate. It works well if you're after an older house or infill near the post, with parks and museums on foot and a midtown address. Drive times vary by time of day, traffic, and gate. Check current conditions for your route before deciding.
Is Mahncke Park in a flood zone?
Mostly not, on FEMA's current map. Its high-risk zones here run along the San Antonio River and Brackenridge Park, west of Broadway, while the residential streets east of Broadway are mapped as Zone X, minimal flood hazard. Maps don't show every street that floods in a heavy storm, so check the exact address at msc.fema.gov, ask about past water problems, and price flood insurance early.
What are home prices in Mahncke Park?
Prices vary a lot with condition and renovation quality. I keep current listings and recent sales higher on this page, which is the clearest way to see where prices sit today. For taxes, the seven units that bill a Mahncke Park home come to a combined $2.511964 for 2026 on every $100 of value, before exemptions.
Do VA loans work in Mahncke Park?
Yes. Single-family homes, duplexes and infill townhomes can all be VA-financed (a townhome set up as a condo needs a VA-approved project), and with full entitlement the VA itself sets no maximum loan. On an older house, schedule your own inspection early so you know the condition of the wiring, roof, plumbing and foundation.
What school district serves Mahncke Park?
San Antonio ISD, which has 83 campuses. SAISD's attendance zones decide the campus for each address, so confirm it with the district, then read about that school at tea.texas.gov.
Is Mahncke Park walkable?
More than most of San Antonio. The neighborhood's own park, Brackenridge Park, the Botanical Garden, the Witte Museum and the DoSeum are inside or along its borders, and Broadway's shops and restaurants run through it. You'll still want a car for the commute and bigger errands.
What working with me looks like
for Mahncke Park buyers.
Buying in Mahncke Park from another state, or with a Fort Sam report date on the calendar, means judging an older house from afar.
- I look before you look. I get the seller's disclosure and any past inspection reports and confirm the ages of the roof, HVAC and water heater. A deal-breaker shows up before you spend part of your day on it.
- No need to be in town for a tour. I'll walk the home with you on video, room by room, so you can make an offer from where you are.
- I can refer you to a lender, including lenders who close VA loans every day.
- When the right Mahncke Park home comes up, I write the offer and negotiate for you.
- After that, I keep it moving forward. I schedule inspections, keep watch on the appraisal and the closing steps, and walk the home with you before you sign.
Thinking about
Mahncke Park?
Tell me your timeline and what you want close by, and I'll set up visits to the houses you want to see. Rather start by scrolling through what's listed? Browse Mahncke Park homes for sale.
Let's Talk About Your Next MoveTiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP | Real Broker LLC
(919) 800-9870 | tiffany@tiffanyreedtx.com | tiffanyreedtx.com
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