Gated community
A gated neighborhood northwest of Old Town Helotes.
Helotes, Texas 29.6151° N, 98.7417° W
Helotes Canyon
A gated neighborhood of newer homes on roughly one-acre homesites, tucked into the hills west of Bandera Road and northwest of Old Town Helotes.
Gated community
- Access
- Gated
- Homesites
- About 1 acre (recent listings)
- Homes
- Built around 2018 to 2019 (recent listings)
- HOA dues
- $272.25 per quarter (MLS)
- Schools
- Northside ISD per listings
Community overview
Life in Helotes Canyon
Helotes Canyon is a gated neighborhood in the hills northwest of Helotes, just west of Bandera Road (TX-16). Homes carry Helotes addresses, and recent listings show newer homes, built around 2018 and 2019, on homesites of about an acre, many of them partly wooded with Hill Country views.
The neighborhood has a relaxed, welcoming feel. Streets are quiet, homes sit well apart on generous lots, and it's easy to settle into the pace here, whether the draw is the location, the calm surroundings, or the friendly character of the neighborhood.
Public information about the neighborhood is limited, and MLS listings name the gated entry as its only shared amenity. Listings show the HOA as mandatory and managed by Associa Hill Country, so buyers should review the governing documents for any home they're considering.
Small-town Helotes is close by, with Old Town Helotes and the historic Floore's Country Store nearby, and Bandera Road and Loop 1604 lead toward Alamo Ranch, The Rim, and La Cantera.
Community highlights
What stands out
Acre-size homesites
Recent listings show lots of about one acre, many partly wooded.
Newer homes
Recent listings show homes built around 2018 and 2019.
Hill Country views
Hillside homesites with views across the surrounding hills, per listings.
Helotes character
Old Town Helotes and Floore's Country Store are nearby.
Bandera Road access
TX-16 leads toward Loop 1604, Alamo Ranch, The Rim, and La Cantera.
Example home
A home in Helotes Canyon
One active listing that shows the kind of home you'll find here. Listings change quickly, so ask us for what's available now.
Listing photosOn the listing page
Helotes, TX 78023
12602 Sotol Overlook Cir
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Baths
- 4 full
- Living area
- 4,729 sq ft
- Lot
- 1.0 acre
- Garage
- 3-car (2-car plus 1-car)
- Built
- 2018
Active as of October 22, 2026. Details come from MLS data on the linked page and may change. Shown as an example only; availability isn't guaranteed.
Amenities & lifestyle
Ways to spend your days
Each amenity is labeled with who can use it. Labels reflect what the community, HOA, or builder publishes, so confirm details for any specific home.
Community Spaces
- Gated entryPer MLS
Per MLS Listed as a community amenity in MLS; confirm with the HOA
HOA information
Homeowners association
- Association
- Helotes Canyon homeowners association (name not confirmed)
- Website
- No public HOA website found
- Management
- Associa Hill Country, per MLS listings
- Maintains
- Gated entry (confirm with the HOA)
- Architectural review
- Request the governing documents and architectural guidelines during a home search.
- Good to know
- MLS listings show HOA membership as mandatory. Confirm the association's name and current assessment through the resale certificate.
HOA dues$272.25per quarterMandatory HOA assessment, per a current listingFrom MLS listing data, October 2026. MLS figures may not be 100% accurate. Confirm current dues and any transfer fees with the HOA.
HOA fees, amenities, rules, restrictions, management information, and access privileges are subject to change and may vary by subdivision or property. Buyers should independently verify all details with the applicable HOA, management company, and current governing documents before purchasing.
Property taxes
Property tax rates in Helotes Canyon
Representative 2025 rate for the supplied Helotes Canyon UT-1 parcel: $1.848584 per $100 taxable value (1.848584%). It is not a community-wide promise; the representative record has no City of Helotes tax unit.
Rates are dollars per $100 of taxable value. A $2.00 rate per $100 is equivalent to 2.00% annually, before exemptions and other adjustments. Property taxes are separate from HOA dues.
Illustrative rate
12602 Sotol Overlook Cir representative stack
Supplied example parcel in Helotes Canyon UT-1, Bexar County; illustrative for this parcel, not every Helotes Canyon address.
1.848584%$1.848584 per $1002025 tax year
| Taxing entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| San Antonio River Authority | $0.0183 |
| Road & Flood Control Fund | $0.023668 |
| Alamo Community College District | $0.14915 |
| Hospital District (University Health) | $0.276235 |
| Bexar County | $0.276331 |
| Northside ISD | $1.0049 |
| Bexar County Emergency Service District #7 | $0.1 |
Decimal sum of the seven 2025 adopted rates. The county GIS record identifies this exact parcel as Helotes Canyon UT-1 with tax units including Northside ISD and ESD #7; it does not show a City of Helotes unit.
The county parcel record for 12602 Sotol Overlook Cir (account 04577-131-0170) supports a representative Bexar County/Northside ISD/ESD #7 stack and does not list City of Helotes code 42. A Helotes mailing address or ZIP alone does not establish city taxation.
No 2026 total is shown: at the October 22, 2026 cutoff, NISD had placed a Nov. 3 VATRE before voters for a three-cent M&O increase. Do not blend the published 2026 fragments with the adopted 2025 school rate.
Confirm the actual parcel's taxing units, exemptions, and current rate at the county lookup; no WCID/MUD is identified in the representative parcel's published tax-unit record.
Tax sources & address lookup
Bexar County — 2025 Official Tax Rates & Exemptions Bexar County parcel GIS — 12602 Sotol Overlook Cir BCAD — Property Search information Alamo Colleges — Where Bexar County Property Taxes Go Northside ISD — 2026 VATRE Bexar County Tax Office — Property Tax Search Verify your property's taxing entitiesTax information checked October 22, 2026. The tax year shown is the latest verified year for that rate, not necessarily the current year.
A mailing address does not establish city limits or taxing districts. The exact bill depends on the parcel, each entity's taxable value, exemptions and appraisal limits. Special districts or assessments may apply. Verify the full taxing-entity list and current adopted rates for the specific home; figures shown are not a tax quote.
Location & nearby conveniences
Where Helotes Canyon sits
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Community (numbered)Your places (A, B, C)HighwayPark or preserveCreek
Pin: Approximate neighborhood center (OpenStreetMap). Pins mark a general location, not a subdivision boundary.
Drive to your places
Directions from Helotes Canyon to the places that matter to you.
ALauren's neighborhoodTrails at Westpointe2509 Pennilynn Way, San Antonio, TX 78253BShopping and diningThe Shops at La Cantera15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 6698, San Antonio, TX 78256CTemple20080 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
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The basics
JurisdictionHelotes mailing address (78023), Bexar County. Confirm city limits by address.
SchoolsListings show Northside ISD, with Los Reyes Elementary, Straus Middle, and Harlan High. Confirm school assignment by address.
Housing dataThe Census Bureau doesn't publish data for this community's boundaries, and the nearest Census areas include other neighborhoods, so we don't quote them here. Ask us for a current market snapshot of recent sales in the community.
Major roads
- Bandera Rd (TX-16)
- Loop 1604
Nearby
- Old Town Helotes and Floore's Country Store
- Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Alamo Ranch shopping
- The Rim and The Shops at La Cantera
Community website & resources
Helpful links
Official sources are labeled. Independent guides and builder pages are marked so you know where information comes from.
Helotes Canyon
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Limited public information Information checked October 22, 2026.
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