Life Around The Preserve and TPC: Get to Know The Point

About The Point

The Point sits in that sweet spot where errands are easy, weekend plans are close, and the landscape still feels like Hill Country edge-of-town. On a typical morning, it’s normal to see neighbors grabbing a quick coffee run to Dutch Bros. Coffee about 1.9 miles away or meeting up at Starbucks around 2 miles out, then circling back for an evening walk that ends at The Preserve - Playground just 0.7 miles from home.

This pocket of 78261 has grown alongside the northside’s master-planned momentum, and you feel that in how daily life organizes itself around nearby anchors like the Cibolo Canyon Amenity Center roughly 1.1 miles away and the golf corridor at TPC San Antonio, with the AT&T Canyons Course about 1.6 miles out and the Oaks Course around 2.3 miles away. The area reads as comfortably established but still actively lived in, with a community cadence that balances school drop-offs, fitness routines, and quick dinners at places like Camila’s Mexican Restaurant and Hunt Brothers Pizza, both about 0.7 miles away.

Homeownership is a defining trait here. With owner-occupied housing around 76.5% in the ZIP and a local homeownership rate near 79.8%, The Point tends to feel stable and neighborly, the kind of place where people remember whose car is usually in which driveway. The median home value in the area landing around $430,200 shapes the streetscape too: buyers often expect updated finishes, usable outdoor space, and access to amenities that make everyday life smoother.

Families and professionals are both part of the mix, and the numbers back up the pace of life. A median household income of $147,727 and a median age of 36.4 point to a community that’s busy with careers and kid schedules, including a notable share of residents working from home at 22.8%. Add in how close Encino Library is at about 2.9 miles, plus parks like Hardee Park around 2.1 miles, and the neighborhood’s draw becomes clear through routine: school mornings, pool afternoons, and easy nights out without driving across town.

Living in The Point: Schools, Errands, and Everyday Rhythm

Living in The Point tends to revolve around convenience without giving up the quieter, northside feel that draws people to Timberwood Park. Day-to-day errands line up efficiently: Target is about 1.8 miles away for quick household runs, Sprouts Farmers Market sits around 2 miles for produce and prepared foods, and H-E-B plus! is roughly 2.9 miles out when you’re doing the bigger weekly shop. That proximity matters in a ZIP where many households juggle full calendars, and it’s easy to build a routine where you’re not spending your entire evening in the car.

When residents want to get outside, the area’s recreation options are close enough to become habits. The Preserve - Pool is about 0.6 miles away, and the Recreation Center Pool Entrance is around 0.7 miles, which makes summer afternoons feel less like a planned event and more like a spontaneous decision. If you’ve got kids who need to burn energy, The Preserve - Playground at about 0.7 miles is an easy default. Dog owners also have options nearby, from Bark Park around 2 miles to TPC-Marquis Dog Park about 2.5 miles, which creates a steady stream of familiar faces during early mornings and cooler evenings.

School choices are a major part of how people decide to settle in this area, and The Point benefits from having multiple highly rated campuses close by. Elementary options include CIBOLO GREEN in North East ISD at about 0.7 miles, INDIAN SPRINGS EL in Comal ISD also around 0.7 miles, and Tuscany Heights about 1.5 miles away, all carrying A ratings. Middle school families often point to TEJEDA MIDDLE around 2.5 miles and HILL MIDDLE around 2.6 miles, both rated A, while Johnson H S is close at about 1.2 miles and rated B, making the school-day logistics feel manageable.

Dining and casual meetups are woven into the week here, not saved for special occasions. It’s easy to do a family dinner at 54th Street Grill and Bar about 1.8 miles away, grab a pie at Grimaldi's Pizzeria around 1.9 miles, or keep it simple with Las Palapas Tacos about 1.2 miles from the neighborhood. For a change of pace, Pho 4 Star around 2.6 miles and CAVA about 2.8 miles give you quick variety without a long drive.

The people who settle into The Point often appreciate that this ZIP is both educated and work-flexible, with 59.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher and a meaningful share working from home. At the same time, commuting is still a reality for many households, and the fact that 68.4% of workers drive alone shapes the morning rhythm. The community feel is reinforced by the high ownership profile and the life stage signals in the demographics, with about 20.1% of residents under 18, so evenings tend to line up with practices, park time, and quick stops for groceries on the way home.

Things to Do Near The Point

Most weekends near The Point can be built without going far. If your idea of a good Saturday is outdoors and active, you can rotate between The Preserve - Playground about 0.7 miles away, Hardee Park around 2.1 miles, and Fox Grove Community Park right at roughly 3 miles. For dog owners, Bark Park at about 2 miles and TPC-Marquis Dog Park around 2.5 miles make it easy to keep a consistent routine, especially in the cooler mornings.

For fitness and leisure, the nearby pool options are a real quality-of-life perk, with The Preserve - Pool about 0.6 miles away and the Cibolo Canyon Swimming pool around 1 mile. Golfers have a recognizable anchor in TPC San Antonio, with the AT&T Canyons Course about 1.6 miles out and the Oaks Course around 2.3 miles. When it’s time to refuel, the neighborhood sits close to reliable go-tos like Camila’s Mexican Restaurant and Hunt Brothers Pizza around 0.7 miles, plus favorites like Grimaldi's Pizzeria about 1.9 miles and Lupe Tortilla roughly 2.7 miles away.

Errands and browsing are simple as well, with Target about 1.8 miles out and shopping stops like DSW and Kirkland's Home also around 1.8 miles. If you want a quieter break, Encino Library is close at about 2.9 miles, which is convenient for after-school pickup loops or an afternoon change of scenery.

Neighborhoods Near The Point

One of the defining advantages of The Point is how many distinct pockets sit just minutes away, each adding its own flavor to the immediate area. The Colony is about 0.5 miles away for quick connections to nearby streets and routines, while Messina and Bulverde Village, both around 0.6 miles out, broaden the nearby options for parks, schools, and everyday services without changing your core commute pattern.

Closer still, The Preserve sits about 0.7 miles from The Point and acts like a recognizable hub thanks to nearby pool and playground access, while The Estates is also around 0.7 miles away for those looking at adjacent streets with a similar northside feel. Just under a mile, The Heights and Cibolo Canyon at about 0.9 miles connect you to the amenity and golf corridor that includes TPC San Antonio.

If you’re comparing neighborhoods on school access and day-to-day convenience, nearby areas like Belterra around 1.2 miles, Tuscan Oaks about 1.4 miles, and Encino Ranch near 1.6 miles keep you in the same general retail and dining orbit, while Trinity Oaks Villages at around 1.7 miles offers another close-by alternative for buyers who want to stay within the 78261 lifestyle pattern.

Local Resources for The Point Residents

For families, school districts are a practical part of local life, and The Point sits near campuses in both North East ISD and Comal ISD. That shows up immediately in the elementary choices close to home, including CIBOLO GREEN and Tuscany Heights in North East ISD and INDIAN SPRINGS EL and MH SPECHT EL in Comal ISD, all rated A. As students move up, TEJEDA MIDDLE and HILL MIDDLE nearby keep that A-rated continuity, while Johnson H S at about 1.2 miles serves as a close high school option with a B rating.

For everyday civic needs, residents commonly use nearby services like the USPS location about 4.9 miles away. Bulverde City Hall and the Bulverde Police Department are both about 5.1 miles from the neighborhood, which is helpful when you need to handle permits, municipal questions, or community concerns without driving far across the metro.

Libraries are also within reach depending on what you’re looking for. Encino Library is about 2.9 miles away for regular checkouts and quick visits, while the San Antonio Public Library around 7.5 miles and Mammen Family Public Library about 8.2 miles give additional options when you want a larger selection or different programming.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Point

Is The Point a good place to live?

The Point is a strong choice for buyers who want a high-ownership, school-oriented northside lifestyle with quick access to everyday conveniences. In the surrounding 78261 area, about 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied and local homeownership runs close to 79.8%, which tends to translate into stable streets and consistent neighbor routines. The typical home value around $430,200 fits a market where people expect comfortable finishes and access to amenities nearby, like The Preserve - Pool about 0.6 miles away and parks such as Hardee Park around 2.1 miles. With a median age of 36.4 and about 20.1% of residents under 18, it also feels geared toward households balancing careers, kids, and weeknight efficiency.

Is The Point safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s best to evaluate safety block by block and talk with locals. That said, The Point sits in a part of 78261 that tends to feel residential and neighbor-oriented, supported by a high homeownership profile near 79.8% locally, which often correlates with consistent neighborhood watch habits and people paying attention to what’s happening on their street. For formal services, the Bulverde Police Department is about 5.1 miles away, giving residents a nearby point of contact. When you tour, look for practical signals that locals take pride in the area, like regular evening walkers headed toward The Preserve - Playground and families using nearby pools and parks at predictable times.

How are the schools in The Point?

Schools are one of the biggest draws near The Point because there are multiple highly rated campuses within a short drive. Families often look first at A-rated elementary options like CIBOLO GREEN in North East ISD about 0.7 miles away, INDIAN SPRINGS EL in Comal ISD also about 0.7 miles away, and Tuscany Heights around 1.5 miles away. For middle school, TEJEDA MIDDLE at roughly 2.5 miles and HILL MIDDLE around 2.6 miles are both rated A, which helps with continuity as students move up. Johnson H S is close at about 1.2 miles and carries a B rating, making it a common high school consideration for nearby households.

What is the cost of living in The Point?

A full cost-of-living breakdown for The Point is influenced most by housing costs and property taxes, and specific cost-of-living indices weren’t provided for Timberwood Park or 78261. The median home value in the area is about $430,200, and median gross rent is around $1,799 per month, which signals that housing is a meaningful part of the monthly budget whether you own or rent. On property taxes, the county property tax rate provided is $0.3000 per $100 of valuation. Rates from the city and school district weren’t provided here, so a combined all-in estimate can’t be calculated from the available numbers alone, but buyers should expect the total rate to include county plus additional taxing entities such as school district and any special districts that apply to the property. Regional Price Parity (RPP) indices, where 100 equals the U.S. average and separate measures can describe overall costs, housing, goods, and utilities, were not provided for this area, so a direct comparison to the national average can’t be stated from the data given. Even so, many households weigh the overall Texas tax picture: Texas has no state income tax, so while property taxes are a key line item, residents aren’t also paying state income tax on top of their earnings.

Is The Point good for families?

The Point works well for families largely because the surrounding routine is built around schools, parks, and easy weeknight logistics. In the local 78261 area, about 20.1% of residents are under 18, and you see that reflected in how often places like The Preserve - Playground about 0.7 miles away and Hardee Park around 2.1 miles are part of the week. School options are also a major strength, with multiple A-rated elementary and middle schools nearby across North East ISD and Comal ISD, including CIBOLO GREEN and INDIAN SPRINGS EL both about 0.7 miles away. With homeownership near 79.8% locally, many families also like the more rooted, long-term feel that tends to come with owner-occupied streets.

What is The Point known for?

The Point is known locally for being close to the Cibolo Canyon and TPC San Antonio corridor while still feeling like a residential pocket where daily life stays simple. Neighbors often orient their routines around nearby recreation, including pool time at The Preserve - Pool about 0.6 miles away, outdoor breaks at The Preserve - Playground around 0.7 miles, and dog-friendly options like Bark Park about 2 miles away. The presence of TPC San Antonio nearby, with the AT&T Canyons Course roughly 1.6 miles out, adds a recognizable landmark and lifestyle anchor that shapes the broader area’s identity. It’s also known for strong school access, with several A-rated campuses within a couple miles, which influences who buys here and how the community calendar fills up.

What are things to do near The Point?

Near The Point, most plans are just a short drive away, which makes it easy to stay local for both casual nights and active weekends. For outdoors time, Hardee Park around 2.1 miles away and Fox Grove Community Park about 3 miles out are dependable go-tos, and dog owners often rotate between Bark Park about 2 miles away and TPC-Marquis Dog Park around 2.5 miles. If you want a fitness-focused afternoon, you’ve got nearby pool options like The Preserve - Pool at roughly 0.6 miles and the Cibolo Canyon Swimming pool about 1 mile away, plus golf at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Canyons Course around 1.6 miles. Food runs the spectrum from quick and close, like Camila’s Mexican Restaurant and Hunt Brothers Pizza about 0.7 miles away, to sit-down favorites like 54th Street Grill and Bar around 1.8 miles and Grimaldi's Pizzeria about 1.9 miles. For a caffeine stop, Dutch Bros. Coffee at about 1.9 miles and Starbucks around 2 miles are both easy to work into a morning loop.

What ZIP code is The Point in?

The Point is in ZIP code 78261. This ZIP covers a busy northside area with quick access to shopping, schools, and the TPC San Antonio corridor.

Interested in The Point?

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