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Schertz,
Northeast San Antonio
A city on the I-35 corridor that reaches into Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties, with SCUCISD schools across most of town, neighborhoods from the 1950s to brand-new, and JBSA-Randolph just to the southwest.
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Schertz is a city of 42,002 people (2020 census) on I-35 northeast of San Antonio. Measured from its City Hall, Randolph's main gate is roughly two and a half miles by road. Most of the city is in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, though the Comal County part is in Comal ISD and part of southern Schertz is in East Central ISD. Homes range from 1950s houses near Randolph to master-planned communities where builders are still selling, and the city's 2026 average homestead taxable value is $327,222.
Tiffany Reed, REALTOR® | MRP · Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: City of Schertz · City of Schertz 2026 tax hearing notice · Texas Education Agency · U.S. Census Bureau- Schertz sits in three counties: Guadalupe (where City Hall is), Bexar and Comal. The county decides which appraisal district values the home and which county taxes apply.
- Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD had 14,764 students on 17 campuses for 2025-26. Its high schools are Samuel Clemens in Schertz and Byron P. Steele II in Cibolo.
- Schertz City Council adopted a 2026 city tax rate of $0.5296 per $100 on September 15, 2026, with no general homestead exemption from the city.
- For a homestead in the Guadalupe County part of Schertz, all four taxing units add up to $1.9558 per $100 for 2026, or $2.0758 should SCUCISD's rate election on November 3, 2026 pass.
What makes Schertz
different?
Schertz sits on I-35 between San Antonio and New Braunfels, and JBSA-Randolph's main gate is about 2.5 driving miles southwest of City Hall. The town takes its name from Sebastian Schertz, who had a store there in 1875, the year the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway built through. Its post office went by Cutoff until the name changed to Schertz in 1899, and the city incorporated in 1958 with 351 residents. The 2020 census counted 42,002 people, and the city covers nearly 38 square miles of land.
Randolph shaped the city early. In 1928, Walter J. Schertz launched Aviation Heights to house the people the coming Randolph Field would bring. The project stalled for lack of water and funding, and building finally happened in the 1950s and early 1960s, once FHA and VA financing reached the area. Today the city runs from those streets near the base to master-planned communities in its Bexar and Guadalupe County sections.
I-35 runs through the middle of it all, south toward Fort Sam Houston and downtown San Antonio and north toward New Braunfels, so Schertz works for more than one direction of travel.
Weighing Schertz against Cibolo, Universal City or Converse?
My free San Antonio Relocation Guide sets the northeast-side cities side by side, with what each offers for different budgets, school districts and gates.
Get the Free Relocation GuideIs Schertz a good fit for you?
Schertz is a good fit if you want:
- Quick access to Randolph's main gate, plus I-35 toward Fort Sam Houston (see the JBSA table below for mileage)
- A choice between 1950s and 1960s homes near the base and newer master-planned neighborhoods with pools, trails and builder warranties
- Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD for most addresses, with the campus confirmed by street
- City parks with a public outdoor pool, ball fields, creek trails and a 180-acre nature park
- Groceries and big-box shopping inside the city along I-35 and FM 3009, with New Braunfels a short drive up the interstate
What are the main neighborhoods
in Schertz?
The Crossvine
A master-planned community in the Bexar County part of Schertz, served by SCUCISD. The community has hike-and-bike trails, a resort-style pool, an events pavilion, pocket parks and a city fire station inside the neighborhood. Highland Homes is among the builders, with Crossvine plans starting at about $443,000, and Chesmar and Scott Felder build there too. Because it's in Bexar County, the home is valued by Bexar Appraisal District and pays Bexar County's taxing units.
Belmont Park and the Guadalupe County side
Belmont Park runs along Belmont Parkway north of FM 3009, inside Schertz city limits in Guadalupe County and in SCUCISD. Homes on this side are valued by the Guadalupe Appraisal District and pay the Guadalupe County rates in the tax table below.
Northcliffe, Scenic Hills, and Aviation Heights
Three more names you'll see on Schertz listings. Aviation Heights, near Randolph, is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods: built mostly in the 1950s and early 1960s, and several hundred of those homes still stand. Northcliffe sits on the Guadalupe County side, in SCUCISD. Scenic Hills is mostly in Guadalupe County and SCUCISD too, but its Fairways at Scenic Hills section falls in Comal County and Comal ISD, so check the county and district for each address.
Homestead
A master-planned community just off I-35 near FM 1103. Most of it is inside Schertz, in Guadalupe County and SCUCISD, but the north end of Homestead Parkway crosses into Comal County and Comal ISD, and the far south end falls inside Cibolo city limits, so check the county, city and district for each lot. Highland Homes plans run from about $461,000 to $564,000, and Perry Homes offers 55-foot homesites from the $480s and 65-foot homesites from the $570s. Amenities include a resort-style pool with a splash pad, hiking trails, pet parks, an open-air pavilion and a fitness center.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: The Crossvine · Highland Homes, The Crossvine · Highland Homes, Homestead · Perry Homes, Homestead · City of Schertz history · U.S. Census Bureau boundary data
How much do homes cost
in Schertz?
Schertz's average homestead taxable value is the best public yardstick: $327,222 for 2026, down 1.4% from $331,835 in 2025. That's an appraisal figure, measured after exemptions and the cap on yearly homestead increases, not a sales price, and it can lag behind what buyers pay. On the new-construction side, builder base prices run from about $443,000 at The Crossvine into the $570s at Homestead. For resale prices today, I've added live Schertz listings and recent sales further down this page, and they update as homes list and close.
How much are property taxes in Schertz?
That comes down to the county. A homestead in the Guadalupe County part of Schertz, in SCUCISD, pays four taxing units. Their 2026 total is $1.9558 per $100 of taxable value, or $2.0758 if SCUCISD voters approve the district's November 3, 2026 tax rate election.
| Taxing unit (Guadalupe County part) | 2026 rate per $100 | General homestead exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD | $1.0769 ($1.1969 if the Nov. 3 election passes) | $140,000 (plus $60,000 if 65 or older or disabled) |
| City of Schertz | $0.5296 | None; $10,000 if 65 or older, $3,000 if disabled |
| Guadalupe County | $0.2964 | 1% (at least $5,000) |
| Guadalupe County Lateral Road | $0.0529 | 1% (at least $5,000) plus $3,000 |
| Combined 2026 rate | $1.9558 ($2.0758 if the election passes) | Exemptions apply unit by unit |
In the Bexar County part, including The Crossvine, the county, road and flood, University Health, Alamo Colleges and San Antonio River Authority rates replace the two Guadalupe County lines, for a 2026 total of $2.368684 per $100 ($2.488684 if the SCUCISD election passes). Addresses in East Central ISD use that district's $0.932 instead of SCUCISD's rate. The Comal County part pays Comal County, Comal ISD ($1.0748 for 2026) and a Comal lateral road rate. Each home's record lists its units: search the address at guadalupead.org, bcad.org or comalad.org, depending on the county.
The homestead exemption application goes to the appraisal district for your county; on the Guadalupe County side, that's Guadalupe Appraisal District, which posts the application on its site. File it by April 30. Buy midyear and it can still apply for the remaining months if the seller didn't claim it, and a late application is accepted for up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (five years for disabled veterans). Veterans with a 100% disability rating, or individual unemployability, may qualify for a full exemption on the homestead.
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: City of Schertz, Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase (2026) · Guadalupe Appraisal District, 2026 Tax Rate Summary · Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, 2026 rates · SCUCISD tax rate election · Texas Comptroller, Form 50-114.
(OCT 02, 2026 - NOV 01, 2026)
Which schools serve
Schertz?
SCUCISD, short for Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, serves most of Schertz from its central office on Elbel Road. The Texas Education Agency lists 14,764 students and 17 schools in the district for 2025-26, in Guadalupe and Bexar counties. The district also runs a military services program, and several of its campuses hold the Texas Purple Star designation, which recognizes campuses with programs for military-connected students.
In 2025-26, SCUCISD organized its campuses as elementary (pre-K through grade 4), intermediate (grades 5 and 6), junior high (grades 7 and 8) and high school (grades 9 through 12). Campuses with Schertz addresses include Green Valley, John A. Sippel, Norma J. Paschal, Rose Garden and Schertz elementary schools, Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate, Ray D. Corbett Junior High, and Samuel Clemens High School on Elbel Road. Byron P. Steele II High School, the district's other high school, is in Cibolo. Which campus serves a home depends on the street, so look up the address in SCUCISD's school boundary lookup, then check that campus's yearly accountability report at tea.texas.gov.
Not every Schertz address is in SCUCISD. The part of the city in Comal County, north of I-35, is in Comal ISD, and part of southern Schertz in Bexar County is in East Central ISD. The appraisal district record for the home names its school district, and the district itself confirms the campus.
Is there new construction in Schertz?
Yes. Highland Homes is selling at The Crossvine and at Homestead, and Perry Homes at Homestead (prices are in the neighborhood section above). A builder's contract is the builder's own document, not the standard Texas resale form. Bring me in before your first visit and I'll manage the negotiation with you. My new construction guide covers the rest.
Before you tour Schertz: what to settle on
Schertz crosses three counties and three school districts, so start with a few decisions of your own.
- Payment, not just price. Your approval and your comfortable payment aren't the same number. The county, and any MUD or PID on a newer home (a municipal utility district or public improvement district, which pays for a neighborhood's roads and utilities), change the tax bill, so compare monthly costs.
- SCUCISD, Comal ISD or East Central ISD. Decide whether the district matters, then confirm it for the exact address.
- Master-planned HOA rules. In the master-planned communities, tell me any HOA rule that would be a deal-breaker, like a leasing limit, no RV or boat parking, fence rules or pet limits.
- Older or new. A 1950s house near the base or a new build off I-35? Decide that, then list your must-haves and deal-breakers.
- After Randolph. If you'd rent the house out at your next PCS, keep a future tenant in mind as you tour.
- Your daily drive. If you know where you'll work, drive from Schertz to that gate or office at the times you'd go.
Can you use a VA loan in Schertz?
Yes, for resale and new homes alike. With full entitlement there's no VA loan limit, and your lender approves the amount. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, a county limit applies instead. My free VA loan guide walks through the basics.
How far is Schertz
from JBSA installations?
The table measures driving miles from Schertz City Hall, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Inside the city the Randolph drive still varies: about 2 miles to the Lindsey (Main) Gate from Aviation Heights, 4.5 from The Crossvine and 9 to 12 from Homestead, depending on the section. Lackland and Camp Bullis are across town.
| JBSA-Randolph (Lindsey Gate) | ~2.5 miles via Schertz Parkway and FM 78 |
| JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | ~15 miles via I-35 to the BAMC/I-35 Gate |
| JBSA-Lackland | ~31 miles via FM 78, Loop 1604, I-10 and US-90 |
| JBSA-Camp Bullis | ~26 miles to the main gate via I-35, Loop 1604 and I-10 |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~22 miles via I-35 |
Only Randolph's Lindsey (Main) Gate is open 24/7, so if your hours run early or late, route to that gate. To compare other cities near the base, see the Randolph AFB housing guide or the military relocation page.
What's a typical week like
in Schertz?
Most weeks in Schertz run on short drives. The big grocery and household runs happen along I-35 and FM 3009 inside the city, and the older part of town has a small main street with a coffee shop. A lot of daily life happens at city parks, the Y and the library, all of which sit within a few miles of each other.
Weekends can be a creek trail or a city festival close to home, or a run up I-35 to New Braunfels. Because the city is spread out, where you live inside it decides which errands are closest.
Parks and outdoors
- Pickrell Park, 701 Oak St.: 17 acres with an outdoor pool and bathhouse, playscapes, basketball and a large covered pavilion. Thulemeyer Park next door (901 Oak St.) has five baseball and softball fields.
- Heritage Oaks Park, 11700 Longleaf Parkway: 13 acres of heritage-size oaks and cedar elms, with a walking trail, picnic areas and a pond
- Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12805 W. Schaefer Road: 180 acres along Cibolo Creek with trails and bird blinds
Food, coffee and groceries
- Americana Coffee & Espresso Bar, 816 Main St., on the city's original main street
- H-E-B plus!, 17460 I-35 North
- Walmart Supercenter, 6102 FM 3009
- More shopping and restaurants at The Forum at Olympia Parkway, off I-35 at Loop 1604, where Live Oak and Selma meet
Community and culture
- The 4th of July Jubilee, run by the city's parks department, held its 50th year in 2026 with a parade, carnival, live music and fireworks. The city's calendar also includes Holidazzle, Music & Movies in the Park and the Hometown Harvest farmers market on the first Saturday of the month at Pickrell Park.
- Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, open seven days a week
- Schertz Family YMCA, 621 Westchester, with an indoor pool, splash pad and gym
Water, power and nearby trips
- City water and wastewater, with water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer delivered through the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation; trash is billed on the city utility bill
- Electric service from GVEC in much of the city; confirm the provider for any address
- Downtown New Braunfels about 15 miles up I-35, and Canyon Lake Dam about 33 miles from City Hall
Data current as of October 2026 · Sources: City of Schertz parks · City of Schertz special events · Schertz Public Library · YMCA of Greater San Antonio · City of Schertz utilities · each business's own website
What buyers ask about
Schertz.
What school district is Schertz in?
Mostly Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, which has one of its two high schools, Samuel Clemens, in Schertz. The Comal County part of the city is in Comal ISD, and part of southern Schertz is in East Central ISD. Look up the address in the district's boundary tool to get the campus, then read that campus's report at tea.texas.gov.
How far is Schertz from JBSA-Randolph, and does it make sense for a Randolph assignment?
It's roughly two and a half road miles from City Hall to Randolph's Lindsey (Main) Gate, and about 2 to 12 miles from the neighborhoods, depending on how far north you live. Fort Sam Houston's BAMC/I-35 Gate is about 15 miles down I-35. It's a practical choice if you want SCUCISD for most addresses, a choice of older and newer neighborhoods, and city parks and shopping close by. Drive times vary by time of day, traffic, and gate. Check current conditions for your route before deciding.
How does Schertz compare to Cibolo?
They're next-door neighbors, and SCUCISD serves most of both. Schertz spans Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties and has neighborhoods from the 1950s on, while nearly all of Cibolo is in Guadalupe County. For 2026, Schertz's average homestead taxable value is $327,222 and Cibolo's is $342,341. Comparing the same kind of home in each, with its full tax rate, is the fastest way to decide.
What are home prices in Schertz?
Schertz's average homestead taxable value for 2026 is $327,222, an appraisal figure rather than a sales price. Builder base prices start at about $443,000 at The Crossvine and about $461,000 at Homestead. For resales, check the live Schertz listings and recent sales I've placed higher on this page.
What is the property tax rate in Schertz?
That varies by county. For 2026, a homestead on the Guadalupe County side of Schertz, in SCUCISD, pays a combined $1.9558 per $100, or $2.0758 if SCUCISD's November 3, 2026 tax election passes. In the Bexar County part, the combined rate is $2.368684, or $2.488684 if the election passes. The city's own share is $0.5296.
Can I buy in Schertz with a VA loan?
Yes. VA loans work on resale homes and new construction here. The VA sets no loan limit if your entitlement is fully available, but your lender decides how much you qualify for.
What working with me looks like
for Schertz buyers.
- I handle the homework ahead of each showing. I request the seller's disclosure and any past inspection reports and confirm the roof, HVAC and water heater ages. A deal-breaker comes up before you spend an evening on it.
- You can see a Schertz home from out of state. I'll walk it with you on video, one room at a time, so you can make an offer from anywhere.
- I'm with you through a new build, start to finish. Bring me in before you visit any builder, 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 each of your walkthroughs, the final one included. Curious how a new build comes together? Visit my new construction page.
- I can point you to lenders, including several who handle VA loans every day.
- When you find your Schertz home, I write the offer and negotiate it.
- After that, I keep the deal moving. I coordinate inspections, track the appraisal and closing steps, and do the final walkthrough with you before you sign.
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Schertz?
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