The Point: Hill Country calm with city convenience close by

About The Point

Mornings around The Point tend to start with quick decisions: swing by Hunt Brothers Pizza or Camila’s Mexican Restaurant for an easy bite about six-tenths of a mile away, or head a little farther for a Dutch Bros. Coffee run roughly 1.7 miles from the neighborhood. That everyday convenience is part of what makes this pocket of Timberwood Park feel recognizable to locals—tucked near other familiar enclaves like The Colony and The Estates, but still close enough to the retail and dining pull of the 78261 area to keep errands simple.

The neighborhood reads as residential first, with a streetscape that feels oriented to home life and weekend routines. When the weather cooperates, many households drift toward The Preserve - Playground and the nearby Recreation Center Pool Entrance, both around a half-mile away, because they’re the kind of places you actually use on a random Tuesday afternoon—not just destinations you talk about. If you like a more structured outing, the Cibolo Canyon Amenity Center and Cibolo Canyon Swimming pool sit about 1.4 and 1.3 miles away, and they help define the larger “north side” lifestyle that blends neighborhood living with resort-style recreation.

Housing in this ZIP code area reflects an established, owner-driven community, with 76.5% of the 9,483 housing units owner-occupied and a homeownership rate near 79.8%. The median home value in the area lands around $430,200, which fits the feel on the ground: people buy here intending to settle in, personalize, and stay involved in the rhythm of the neighborhood. With a median household income of $147,727 and a median age of 36.4, The Point skews toward working households balancing family schedules, commutes, and a calendar full of school events.

Schools are a major part of how people talk about the area. It’s hard to ignore how many A-rated options sit within a short drive, including Indian Springs EL in Comal ISD about 0.5 miles away and Cibolo Green in North East ISD about 1 mile away. That mix of nearby campuses, plus easy access to everyday amenities like Target and Sprouts Farmers Market around the 2-to-2.3-mile mark, tends to draw residents who want a calm home base without giving up the ability to do the “Saturday errands loop” efficiently.

In practice, The Point fits people who like the idea of a neighborhood-forward routine—parks, pools, and school pickups—while still keeping golf at TPC San Antonio AT&T Canyons Course and dinner at 54th Street Grill and Bar close enough to feel spontaneous rather than planned.

Living in The Point: school-day rhythms, weekend amenities, and room to settle in

Daily life in The Point is shaped by the fact that the wider 78261 area is built for homeowners who put down roots. With about 79.8% of residents owning and the local median home value sitting near $430,200, the housing feel is less “turnover” and more “long-term”—the kind of place where you notice steady home projects, landscaping refreshes, and neighbors who know each other’s routines. The median household income of $147,727 also shows up in the way people use nearby amenities: memberships get used, youth sports schedules stay busy, and weeknights often include a quick dinner out rather than a long drive across town.

For recreation, you don’t have to overplan. The Preserve - Pool is only about 0.4 miles away, and the Recreation Center Pool Entrance is roughly 0.5 miles—close enough to become a regular habit during warm months. Families rotate between The Preserve - Playground and open-field time at Cibolo Canyons Park Soccer Pitch about 1.4 miles away, while dog owners often make Bark Park and Hardee Park, both around 2 miles away, part of the morning or sunset loop. When you want something bigger, the Cibolo Canyon Amenity Center and pools about 1.3 to 1.4 miles away give the area a “stay local but feel like you got out” option.

Errands tend to cluster along the nearby shopping and dining pull where Target sits around 2 miles away and Sprouts Farmers Market is about 2.3. That’s also where you’ll find practical stops like DSW, Kirkland's Home, and Kay Jewelers at roughly the same distance, which makes it easy to stack a grocery run with a quick household pickup. Coffee is similarly straightforward: Dutch Bros. Coffee is about 1.7 miles away for the grab-and-go crowd, and Starbucks around 2.3 miles works for those who want a longer sit.

School routines are a defining part of the schedule here, and families often choose The Point with campus options in mind. Indian Springs EL in Comal ISD is about 0.5 miles away, while North East ISD options like Tuscany Heights and Roan Forest EL sit within about 1.6 to 2 miles. Middle schoolers have multiple A-rated choices nearby, including Tejeda Middle about 2.8 miles and Hill Middle about 2.9. For high school, Johnson H S is about 1.6 miles away and carries a B rating, which shapes how some households think about long-term planning.

The workweek rhythm reflects a commuter-heavy area where 68.4% of residents drive alone, yet a meaningful 22.8% work from home—so you’ll see both early departures and mid-morning neighborhood quiet. Even with plenty of at-home workdays, evenings often end out in the neighborhood orbit: Las Palapas Tacos around 1.5 miles for something quick, Grimaldi's Pizzeria or 54th Street Grill and Bar about 2.1 miles when you want to sit down, or a bigger family dinner at BJ's, Olive Garden, or LongHorn Steakhouse roughly 2.4 to 2.5 miles away.

Things to Do Near The Point

The Point’s “close-to-home” fun is anchored by the pool-and-park cluster nearby. The Preserve - Pool is about 0.4 miles away and the Recreation Center Pool Entrance is around 0.5, which makes summer afternoons feel easy to pull off even on a workday. For playground time, The Preserve - Playground is also roughly 0.5 miles away, and when kids need to burn more energy, Cibolo Canyons Park Soccer Pitch sits about 1.4 miles from the neighborhood.

Dining and errands stay in the same tight orbit. You can keep it casual at Hunt Brothers Pizza or Camila’s Mexican Restaurant around 0.6 miles away, or head out for sit-down staples like Grimaldi's Pizzeria and 54th Street Grill and Bar at about 2.1 miles. Grocery runs often land at Target around 2 miles or Sprouts Farmers Market around 2.3, with a coffee stop at Dutch Bros. Coffee about 1.7 miles away or Starbucks roughly 2.3 miles away. If golf is your reset button, TPC San Antonio AT&T Canyons Course is about 1.6 miles away, with the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course around 2.5 miles.

Neighborhoods Near The Point

The Point sits among a recognizable set of nearby communities that locals often group together when they talk about this side of Timberwood Park. The Colony is only about 0.3 miles away, and The Estates and The Preserve are close as well at roughly 0.4 and 0.5 miles, so it’s common to share the same shopping runs, parks, and pool days while still feeling like each enclave has its own day-to-day cadence.

A little farther out, The Heights and Bulverde Village, about 0.7 and 0.8 miles away, expand the residential fabric and connect you to more of the North East ISD campus network nearby. Messina and Cibolo Canyon, around 0.9 to 1 mile away, are frequent reference points for amenities like the Cibolo Canyon Amenity Center and the nearby golf courses at TPC San Antonio. Belterra, Tuscan Oaks, Trinity Oaks Villages, and Trinity Oaks Arbors, roughly 1.1 to 1.6 miles away, round out the immediate area and give buyers multiple nearby “feel” options without leaving the broader 78261 orbit.

Local Resources Around The Point

Even though The Point feels tucked into a residential pocket, everyday services are within practical reach when you need them. For mail and errands that require a counter visit, a USPS location sits about 4.6 miles away. When you need to handle local government or public safety matters, Bulverde City Hall and the Bulverde Police Department are both roughly 4.8 miles from the neighborhood, which is a straightforward drive when paperwork or reports can’t wait.

For education resources, families in this area interact with multiple school systems depending on zoning and campus choice, with Comal ISD and North East ISD both represented nearby through schools like Indian Springs EL and Cibolo Green. For library access, many residents use the San Antonio Public Library system, with the San Antonio Public Library about 7.8 miles away, and the Mammen Family Public Library about 7.9 miles away for those who prefer that branch’s location. In day-to-day life, these resources tend to complement the neighborhood’s recreation options, so you can pair a library stop with a grocery run near Target or Sprouts Farmers Market rather than turning it into an all-day trek.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Point

Is The Point a good place to live?

The Point is a strong option for buyers who want a homeowner-heavy part of the 78261 area, where about 79.8% own and the median home value is around $430,200. Day-to-day life is anchored by amenities you’ll actually use, like The Preserve - Pool about 0.4 miles away and The Preserve - Playground around 0.5 miles. The community also benefits from nearby A-rated elementary and middle schools, including Indian Springs EL (Comal ISD) roughly 0.5 miles away and Tejeda Middle (North East ISD) about 2.8 miles away. With a median age of 36.4 and median household income of $147,727, the neighborhood tends to feel oriented toward working households balancing commutes, school schedules, and weekend recreation.

Is The Point safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s best to think about safety in The Point in practical, everyday terms: it’s a predominantly owner-occupied area in 78261, with about 76.5% of housing units owner-occupied and a neighborhood feel that typically supports watchful neighbors and consistent routines. The fact that many residents have established schedules—school drop-offs at nearby campuses like Indian Springs EL and commutes where 68.4% drive alone—often creates predictable activity patterns throughout the day. For official support and non-emergency guidance, the Bulverde Police Department is about 4.8 miles away, which is close enough to be a real resource when residents need it. As always, buyers should do their own due diligence and talk with neighbors about current conditions on the street.

How are the schools in The Point?

Schools are one of the biggest strengths near The Point, with a notable concentration of A-rated campuses within a short drive. Comal ISD families often point to Indian Springs EL about 0.5 miles away and MH Specht EL about 1.8 miles, while North East ISD offers A-rated elementary options like Cibolo Green around 1 mile, Tuscany Heights about 1.6 miles, and Roan Forest EL about 2 miles. Middle school choices are also strong, including A-rated Tejeda Middle about 2.8 miles and Hill Middle about 2.9 miles, plus Pieper Ranch Middle (Comal ISD) about 3.6 miles. For high school, Johnson H S is nearby at about 1.6 miles and holds a B rating, which is helpful context for long-term planning.

What is the cost of living in The Point?

The cost of living data was not provided in the form of regional price parity indices, so a precise comparison to the national average (where 100 equals the U.S. average) isn’t available here for overall costs, housing, goods, or utilities. In practice, many households judge affordability in The Point through housing payments, property taxes, and commuting patterns. On property taxes, the only confirmed rate provided is the Bexar County property tax rate of $0.3000 per $100 of valuation. City and school district tax rates were not provided, so a combined estimated rate cannot be calculated from the available information. Using the county portion alone as an example, a home near the area’s median value of $430,200 would pay about $1,291 per year toward the county share ($430,200 ÷ 100 × $0.3000), before adding any other taxing entities. Housing costs in the ZIP also show up in rents for those who lease, with a median gross rent of $1,799 per month. And while Texas households don’t pay state income tax, residents should still plan for local property taxes and transportation costs, especially since 68.4% of workers in the area drive alone and 22.8% work from home, which can shift monthly expenses depending on lifestyle.

Is The Point good for families?

The Point works well for families who want parks, pools, and strong school options close to home. On the recreation side, it’s hard to beat having The Preserve - Pool about 0.4 miles away, the Recreation Center Pool Entrance around 0.5 miles, and kid-friendly options like The Preserve - Playground roughly 0.5 miles from the neighborhood. Families also have easy access to Bark Park and Hardee Park, both around 2 miles away, which helps on weekends when everyone needs outside time. School choice is a major draw, with multiple A-rated campuses nearby across Comal ISD and North East ISD, including Indian Springs EL about 0.5 miles away, Cibolo Green around 1 mile, and A-rated middle schools like Tejeda Middle about 2.8 miles. The ZIP’s demographics also reflect a meaningful family presence, with about 20.1% of residents under 18.

What is The Point known for?

The Point is known locally for being part of the 78261 cluster where neighborhood life revolves around nearby recreation and well-regarded schools rather than long drives for basics. Residents regularly reference the close pool and play options—The Preserve - Pool (about 0.4 miles) and The Preserve - Playground (about 0.5 miles)—as everyday quality-of-life anchors. It also sits in the orbit of the Cibolo Canyon amenities, with the Cibolo Canyon Amenity Center around 1.4 miles away and the TPC San Antonio AT&T Canyons Course roughly 1.6 miles away, which adds a golf-and-outdoors identity to the broader area. With a median home value around $430,200 and high homeownership, the neighborhood’s reputation leans stable and rooted.

What are things to do near The Point?

Near The Point, most weekends can be built without leaving the immediate area. For outdoor time, families head to The Preserve - Playground about 0.5 miles away, run drills at Cibolo Canyons Park Soccer Pitch around 1.4 miles, or take dogs to Bark Park and Hardee Park, both about 2 miles away. Pool days are easy with The Preserve - Pool roughly 0.4 miles away and the Cibolo Canyon Swimming pool about 1.3 miles away. Food and coffee options are similarly close. Dutch Bros. Coffee sits about 1.7 miles away, and dinner choices range from Camila’s Mexican Restaurant around 0.6 miles to sit-down spots like Grimaldi's Pizzeria and 54th Street Grill and Bar about 2.1 miles away. For errands between activities, Target is about 2 miles away and Sprouts Farmers Market about 2.3.

What ZIP code is The Point in?

The Point is in ZIP code 78261. This ZIP covers a broader slice of the Timberwood Park area, so homes in The Point share many of the same nearby schools and shopping hubs.

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