The Dominion (San Antonio)

The Dominion is a neighborhood and master-planned community in San Antonio, Texas. Situated on approximately 1,500 acres[1] within San Antonio's growing northwest side, The Dominion is widely regarded as one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city, housing much of the area's upper class.[2]

History

The neighborhood now occupies a far-reaching swath of land once owned by Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas.[1] Around the turn of the century, it was sold to Adolf Topperwein, a world-renowned sharpshooter and member of Central Texas' large German community.[3]

Profile

With a resident population of roughly 3,000 people, the Dominion is home to some of the most expensive plots in the San Antonio area. The average price of a home in the neighborhood is around $700,000[4] and median residential income is $180,000,[2] figures that are greatly enhanced when comparing San Antonio's relatively low cost of living to other metro areas. Properties start at around $400,000 and range to well-above $1,000,000, depending on the house.[2]

The Dominion is home to some of San Antonio's most beautiful and unique houses. Such as 1 Carriage Hills which is styled after a castle in Normandy, France. It sits on over 1.1 Acres of Privacy and Views.

Notable Residents

The following people have lived or currently reside within the Dominion:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About Us". The Dominion Homeowners' Association. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "The Dominion Neighborhood". City Data. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "TOEPPERWIEN, ADOLPH". Texas State Historical Association Handbook. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ "The Dominion". Make San Antonio Home. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ "The Dominion". Kimberly Howell Properties. Retrieved May 30, 2014.