Atascadero

Once a huge horse ranch, this eastern neighborhood was originally developed in 1960 and proved equally popular with wealthy Mexican Nationals and ex-pats alike. Price ranges here are now similar to Balcones, mostly all Luxury Collection level. A quiet, sprawling all-residential neighborhood, homes here can often offer better value—more land, more square footage—for the trade-off of being uphill (i.e., not an easy walk) with few city vistas, save for the neighborhood’s western edge. Lawns and sometimes swimming pools are not uncommon here, and the quiet solitude makes your nightly dog walk a joy. Among the many houses for sale San Miguel de Allende has to offer, Atascadero stands out for those seeking space, privacy, and a serene hillside setting.