Texas roots lead to Spanish settlement, Native American reservations, and great American expansion. The entire state has seen many developments, urbanization, preservation, and great expansion methods to create a state that is high in tourism, as well as economic value. The economy in Texas is at a better level than many other states, with jobs available that attract people from all over the country. One of the most visited and growing cities in Texas is San Antonio, also rich in Spanish culture and history, initially developed around a Spanish cathedral that marks the downtown area.
Traveling through San Antonio, there are several
neighborhoods that offer a different flavor within the city, as well as great preservation methods on the outside boundaries of the city. Many of the neighborhoods began very small and during the turn of the century, or the early 1900’s. When growth in the city migrated to the northern sections, the southeast of San Antonio felt the decline, with many neighborhoods losing valor. One such neighborhood is Pecan Valley, started from a single farm and a great deal of ranch land, E.J. Burke began development, building several homes that still remain today.
During the 1970’s, Pecan Valley felt the most decline, with several residents moving to the northern and newer developing neighborhoods, as well as the more affluent neighborhoods in the city. In 2007, the Neighborhood Association of Pecan Valley was established in order to aid in the redevelopment of the neighborhood, creating the scene that is set today, with beautiful homes, reasonably priced with an average below $100,000. The most famous landmark of the community continues to be the
Pecan Valley Golf Club, built in 1963 and consuming around 25% of the neighborhood’s land mass. This is also one of Texas’s most noted golf courses, even winning a place in the Top 25 in Texas of Golf Digest.
Pecan Valley offers a wonderful country atmosphere, optimal for families and retirees of San Antonio that enjoy the great city life of the greater city, but also want the quiet suburban life of the community of Pecan Valley. The average median household income of the area is a bit lower than the rest of the state or the city, at $45,700, but is adequate for the Pecan Valley lifestyle that is offered at such a low cost. The area used to be one of the most desirable of San Antonio, and is receiving revitalization efforts to once again claim that title.
By Ashlee Pannell: A San Antonio Foreclosure Specialist, With Nu Home Source Realty a Cedar Hill Texas Real Estate Company. We are Home of the 20% Commission rebate to most of our buyers. Ask about our bucks for buyers program.
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