San Antonio’s South Side Experiences Shocking New Housing Boom

South Side of San Antonio Sees Surge in New Housing Starts

Stunning developments in the housing sector are taking place on the South Side of San Antonio, Texas, creating a buzz in the real estate industry. According to Will Curtis, the chair of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, the recent surge in new housing starts south of U.S. 90 has been nothing short of “shocking”. However, far from expressing dismay, Curtis views this revitalization of the South Side housing market as an exciting and positive trend.

A New Wave of Demand for South Side Homes

Curtis noted that the demand for homes in this area, historically modest, has been on the rise. This surge in interest provides opportunities for potential homeowners to purchase new and affordable homes.

“There’s so much more demand going down to the South Side, which again hasn’t historically been the case,” he stated enthusiastically. “And to me, it’s exciting, you know, great products, much more affordable in the scale of what they’re going to be charging for down there.”

Having garnered significant expertise in commercial real estate sales, Curtis points out that the increasing number of new home constructions, or “rooftops” as they’re often referred to in the industry, are attracting a wave of retail businesses to the South Side.

Job Growth and Economic Development

Equally compelling is the area’s job growth. Curtis praised the development of Port San Antonio noting, “Things like Port San Antonio with the work that they’re doing there. Those are good high-paying jobs for that market and great homes for the individuals that will be living in that area.”

The South Side is reinforcing its status as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing. Toyota planted its roots in the area two decades ago, and it has now welcomed new arrivals such as Navastar, a commercial truck manufacturer, and JCB, a U.K.-based company specializing in the production of heavy-duty farming, industrial, and commercial equipment.

In fact, JCB recently inaugurated a new beginning in the South side with its ground-breaking ceremony for a new half-a-billion-dollar manufacturing facility. Expected to open in 2026, this significant venture is anticipated to employ 1,500 individuals, furthering the region’s economic advancement.

While Curtis refrained from drawing a direct comparison between the booming housing market on the far West Side and the current growth in the South Side, he hinted at potentially similar trends emerging in the South Side housing market in the near future.