Infill lots — inner-loop and established San Antonio.
Buildable lots inside the urban fabric, for owner-builders, custom builders, and small developers. Tap-cost reality and zoning checked before you write.
Three things every infill buyer underestimates.
The asking price is the easy part. The true cost of getting from raw lot to slab is where most first-time custom buyers get surprised.
Tap fees + connection cost
Water, sewer, gas, electric — each has a tap fee and a physical connection cost. Older neighborhoods sometimes require line extensions. Confirm with each utility before offer.
If there's an existing structure
Demolition, asbestos check (pre-1980 stock), permit, and haul-off. Five-figure cost is typical. Sometimes pulled into the build contract — sometimes a separate scope.
What you can actually build
Setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, and overlay districts dictate the build envelope. The lot looks bigger on Google Maps than it is in usable square footage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'infill' mean in this context?
A buildable lot inside an already-developed urban area — typically inner-loop or established near-downtown neighborhoods. The opposite of greenfield or suburban subdivision lots.
What due diligence matters most on an infill lot?
Survey, utility tap availability and cost, easements (especially utility and drainage), tree ordinance compliance, demolition cost if a structure exists, soil and foundation suitability, and current zoning/setbacks against the build envelope you actually want.
Can I tear down an existing house and rebuild?
Often yes — but check zoning, replat requirements, and any historic-overlay constraints. Some inner-loop sub-markets (parts of Alta Vista, Beacon Hill, Tobin Hill) have specific overlay rules. We coordinate with surveyors and the city.
Do you work with custom builders?
Yes. We can introduce builders aligned to your style and budget, or work alongside your existing builder on the lot acquisition. Lot + build math has to pencil against finished comps — we run that early.
Looking for a specific sub-market?
Tell us the target neighborhoods and the build envelope you want. We'll come back with a screened lot list and tap-cost reality.