Briggs Ranch is an 800-acre master-planned community on the far west side of San Antonio (ZIP 78245), off State Highway 211 north of U.S. 90 and next to The Golf Club of Texas. The developer plans about 2,000 homes and lists Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, and Toll Brothers as builders, with starting prices in the $400s. Homes are in Medina Valley ISD and the Briggs Ranch Special Improvement District, and the 2026 tax stack is about $2.54 per $100 before exemptions. This guide covers builders, the tax picture, utilities, and the steps to buy.
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Community Overview
- Developer: The community website is run by Johnson Land Ventures. Its 2026 fact sheet lists about 800 acres, about 2,000 planned homes, and starting prices in the $400s
- Location: The sales address is 13255 Briggs Ranch, San Antonio, TX 78245. Highland Homes’ directions run west on U.S. 90 from Loop 1604, then north on SH 211 to Briggs Ranch
- City status: The Bexar County order that created the improvement district in 2020 describes the land as outside San Antonio’s full-purpose city limits and inside its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
- Amenities: Builders describe a community pool, a playscape, parks, walking trails, and an amenity center. Ask what’s open now
Builders and Starting Prices
Listed pricing when this was written. It changes often, so get a current price sheet from each sales office.
| Builder | Listed pricing | Plans noted |
| Toll Brothers | From $414,995 | One- and two-story, 1,912 to 3,124+ sq ft |
| Perry Homes, 45-foot homesites | From the $440,000s | 1,900 to 2,800 sq ft, 14 plans |
| Perry Homes, 50-foot homesites | From the $470,000s | 2,100 to 3,600 sq ft, 19 plans |
| Highland Homes | Move-in-ready homes listed from about $650,000 | 14 plans |
| David Weekley Homes | Ask the sales office | Not listed on the developer site |
The Tax Picture: A Special Improvement District
Briggs Ranch uses a Special Improvement District instead of a MUD. Bexar County’s Commissioners Court created the Briggs Ranch Special Improvement District in December 2020 under Chapter 382 of the Local Government Code. The order lets the district levy a property tax instead of assessments to pay for public improvements such as roads, through bonds or other financing. There’s also a Briggs Ranch II SID at the same rate.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate (per $100) |
| Bexar County | $0.285963 |
| Road and Flood Control | $0.014036 |
| University Health (Hospital District) | $0.276235 |
| Alamo Community College District | $0.166650 |
| San Antonio River Authority | $0.019300 |
| Medina Valley ISD | $1.126600 |
| Bexar County ESD No. 2 | $0.089845 |
| Briggs Ranch SID | $0.562880 |
| Total | About $2.541509 |
- Where the numbers come from: The county, special district, and ESD rates are from the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector’s 2026 table. Medina Valley ISD isn’t on that table. Its board set $1.1266 ($0.6266 for operations and $0.50 for debt) on August 24, 2026. The developer’s fact sheet lists ESD No. 2 for the community
- Older figures: The developer’s December 2025 fact sheet shows a total of about $2.53 using earlier rates. The improvement district went from $0.54159 in 2025 to $0.56288 in 2026
- Confirm the lot: The Bexar Appraisal District record lists every unit that taxes a property. Check it for the exact address, including which SID applies
Worked Example: A $500,000 Homestead
Using 2026 rates and the exemptions on the Bexar County table, a $500,000 homestead pays roughly:
- Medina Valley ISD: the $140,000 state school exemption leaves $360,000 taxable, or about $4,056
- Bexar County and University Health: 20% exemptions each, about $1,144 and $1,105
- Briggs Ranch SID: no exemption listed, so about $2,814
- Everything else: community college, ESD, Road and Flood, and river authority, about $1,419 combined
- Total: roughly $10,537 a year (about $878 a month in escrow), compared with about $12,708 without the exemption
A new home is valued as of January 1. If it’s finished mid-year, the first bill may be mostly on the lot, with a jump to full value the next year. Ask your lender to escrow for the full-value number.
Schools, Utilities, and HOA
- Schools: The developer lists Lacoste Elementary, Loma Alta Middle, and Creek View High School in Medina Valley ISD, and mentions plans for on-site elementary and middle schools. The district’s August 2026 board agenda included a Creek View High School construction briefing. Confirm campus assignments with Medina Valley ISD, and use TEA report cards for school information
- Utilities: The developer’s fact sheet lists San Antonio Water System for water and wastewater, CPS Energy for electric and gas, and AT&T and Spectrum for internet
- HOA: The same fact sheet lists dues of $387.50 per quarter, including trash service, with Lifetime HOA Management. Confirm current dues, transfer fees, and deed restrictions before you sign
Step-by-Step: Buying New Construction in Briggs Ranch
- Step 1, Pre-approval: Get pre-approved before you tour models, and compare the builder’s preferred-lender incentive against an outside lender’s full rate and fee quote
- Step 2, Agent registration: Builder policies vary. Bring your agent or register them at your first visit so you have representation in the negotiation
- Step 3, Lot and district: Ask which improvement district the lot is in, request any district disclosures, and check the lot on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Step 4, Contract: Builders use their own purchase agreements. Review deposits, completion dates, and the warranty
- Step 5, Inspections: Hire an independent inspector for pre-drywall and final inspections. County inspections don’t replace your own
- Step 6, VA buyers: The VA funding fee on first use is 2.15% with less than 5% down, 1.5% with 5% down, and 1.25% with 10% down. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are generally exempt
- Step 7, Homestead: After closing, file Form 50-114 with the Bexar Appraisal District. Veterans rated 100% disabled or individually unemployable may qualify for a total exemption under Texas Tax Code §11.131
Frequently Asked Questions: Briggs Ranch San Antonio
What school district is Briggs Ranch in?
Briggs Ranch is in Medina Valley ISD. The developer lists Lacoste Elementary, Loma Alta Middle, and Creek View High School, and the district is still building new campuses. Confirm assignments for the exact address with Medina Valley ISD, and use TEA report cards for school information.
What is the property tax rate in Briggs Ranch?
For 2026, the stack is about $2.54 per $100 before exemptions. That includes Bexar County, University Health, Alamo Colleges, Road and Flood, the river authority, ESD No. 2, Medina Valley ISD at $1.1266, and the Briggs Ranch Special Improvement District at $0.56288. Check the Bexar Appraisal District record for the exact lot.
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Brock Bremmer with eXp Realty is a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran who has helped buyers and sellers close 120+ homes across the San Antonio metro. He helps new construction buyers compare builders and incentives, read the tax stack and district disclosures, plan independent inspections, and structure VA, FHA, or conventional financing.
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Also see: Buying a Home Near JBSA-Lackland | New Construction Financing | The Reserve at Alamo Ranch Buyer’s Guide | Medina County Property Taxes | VA Loan Guide
Sources: Briggs Ranch; Briggs Ranch fact sheet; Briggs Ranch schools; Perry Homes at Briggs Ranch; Toll Brothers at Briggs Ranch; Highland Homes Briggs Ranch; Bexar County order creating the Briggs Ranch SID; Briggs Ranch SID 2025–26 budget; Local Government Code Chapter 382; Bexar County 2026 tax rates and exemptions; Medina Valley ISD board agenda, August 24, 2026; Medina Valley ISD tax rate memo; Bexar Appraisal District; Texas Comptroller, property tax exemptions; VA funding fee; FEMA Flood Map Service Center; TEA school report cards.