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Welcome to Kirby, a compact Bexar County city fully surrounded by San Antonio, offering parks, a community pool, and quick access to the Alamo City.

Kirby is a city in Bexar County, Texas, and a complete enclave of San Antonio—surrounded on all sides by the larger city and part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. With a population of about 8,100 in under two square miles, it is one of the region's denser, more compact municipalities, defined by established neighborhoods and convenient access to the Alamo City. The community began as an agricultural settlement along the Southern Pacific Railroad and later incorporated as a city, but today it functions primarily as a residential suburb embedded within San Antonio's east side. Its neighborhoods—including Kirby Manor, Old Town, Kirby Terrace, and the Springfield Manor area known for its astronaut-named streets—hold a mix of older and mid-century single-family homes on a tight street grid, reflecting decades of steady, built-out development. Kirby stands out among small San Antonio-area cities for its recreational amenities. The city maintains more than 88 acres of parkland and a municipally owned swimming pool, giving residents neighborhood-level recreation close to home. Its location also places San Antonio's major attractions—including the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the River Walk—within a short drive. Transportation is a strength. FM 78 and Old Seguin Road run through or near the city, Interstate 10 lies to the north, and Interstate 410 borders the area, providing quick freeway movement across the metro. VIA Metropolitan Transit bus service, including Line 21, links Kirby directly to downtown San Antonio. For residents, Kirby offers the feel of a self-governed small city with the conveniences of one of the nation's largest cities wrapped around it, and public schools are served by the Judson Independent School District.

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Listings 27

Population 8,142

County Bexar County

Houses in Kirby, TX

Address Not Shown Kirby, TX 78219

3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1305 sq ft

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home_work New This Week 4

Went Under Contract 0

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payments Median Sale Price $182,450 -8.3%

square_foot Price per Sq Ft $123

schedule Avg Days on Market 84

sell Homes Sold 4

percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%

inventory_2 Months of Inventory 15.5

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Kirby, TX 78219

3 bd 2.5 ba 1305 sqft 1986 built

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About Kirby

Real Estate & Housing

Kirby's housing stock reflects its history as an established, built-out San Antonio enclave. The city's neighborhoods hold a mix of older single-family homes, mid-century ranches, and smaller frame houses on a compact grid, with densities higher than most standalone suburbs. Homes in Kirby Manor and Old Town date from the mid-twentieth century, while later construction filled remaining lots. The market offers a more established, close-in alternative within the San Antonio metro, with a significant share of long-time owner-occupied homes.

Neighborhoods

Kirby's neighborhoods include Kirby Manor, Old Town, Kirby Terrace, and the Springfield Manor area, whose streets carry astronaut names. Kirby Manor sits between Old Seguin Road, Ackerman Road, and Binz-Engleman Road, holding homes built over several mid-century decades. The city's tight grid and small footprint mean neighborhoods are compact and walkable, and the community blends seamlessly into San Antonio's east side, which surrounds it on all sides.

Lifestyle in Kirby

Kirby offers a community-oriented, family-friendly lifestyle within San Antonio. The city's parks and municipal swimming pool anchor local recreation, and community events and school activities bring residents together. Because Kirby is surrounded by San Antonio, residents enjoy immediate access to the Alamo City's dining, entertainment, and cultural scene while retaining their own city government, police, and services. It suits those who want a small-city identity inside a major metro.

Schools & Education

Kirby is served by the Judson Independent School District, which also covers neighboring Converse, Universal City, and portions of northeast San Antonio. The district operates a network of elementary, middle, and high school campuses and offers a range of academic and career programs. Kirby's location within the San Antonio metro also puts private, charter, and magnet options within easy reach for families.

Getting Around

Kirby is well connected within San Antonio. FM 78 runs along the city's southern edge, Interstate 10 lies just to the north, and Interstate 410 provides a nearby loop for cross-city travel. VIA Metropolitan Transit operates bus service through the area, with Line 21 connecting Kirby to downtown San Antonio in roughly 20 to 25 minutes. The city's central position makes most of the San Antonio metro—including the airport—reachable within a short drive.

Parks & Recreation

Kirby maintains more than 88 acres of parkland and a municipally owned swimming pool, giving residents neighborhood parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and summer recreation close to home. Its position within San Antonio places Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, the DoSeum, and Morgan's Wonderland a short drive away, while Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld lie farther across the metro area.

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Frequently asked questions

Kirby is in Bexar County, Texas, and is a complete enclave of San Antonio—surrounded on all sides by the larger city. It is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area and lies on the city's east side.

Kirby is served by the Judson Independent School District, which also covers Converse, Universal City, and portions of northeast San Antonio. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses with a range of academic and career programs.

Kirby offers more than 88 acres of parkland and a municipally owned swimming pool, along with playgrounds and sports fields. Being surrounded by San Antonio, residents are a short drive from the San Antonio Zoo, Brackenridge Park, the DoSeum, Morgan's Wonderland, and the River Walk.

Kirby sits on San Antonio's east side, roughly 10 miles from downtown. VIA bus Line 21 connects the city to downtown in about 20 to 25 minutes, and Interstate 10 and Loop 410 provide direct freeway access across the metro area.

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