Perched at the top of the hill on 2 private acres, this extraordinary estate captures green hills and city views that feel endless from nearly every room. Designed to blend luxury with nature, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers an elevated lifestyle where refined architecture meets peaceful seclusion. The home offers a spectacular chef's kitchen featuring an oversized island, generous entertaining space, and seamless flow into the main living area. Towering sliding glass doors open to create a true indoor-outdoor living experience, while the outdoor fireplace aligns perfectly with the interior fireplace view, making the exterior living space feel like a natural extension of the home. A dramatic curved wooden staircase anchors the interior with timeless elegance, while the thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a private office, dedicated movie room, and an expansive primary suite conveniently located on the main level. A separate guest suite offers exceptional comfort and privacy for visitors or multi-generational living, complete with its own living room, spacious bedroom, and luxurious bathroom featuring an oversized walk-in shower. Thoughtfully positioned under the same roof, but away from the main living spaces, it creates the perfect private retreat for guests while maintaining connection to the beauty of the estate. Outside, the resort-style negative-edge pool appears to melt into the surrounding landscape, framing breathtaking panoramic views of the valley and city skyline. The meticulously designed flower and vegetable garden creates a living work of art throughout the property, blending beauty with functionality and offering seasonal blooms, fresh harvests, and peaceful garden pathways. Native landscaping surrounds the property with vibrant natural beauty, attracting clouds of hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the seasons. Adding to the property's charm are a tranquil koi pond and a beautifully designed chicken coop that further enhance the home's connection to nature. Tucked inside a secluded and private neighborhood, this remarkable property offers the serenity of a luxury retreat while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, and the area's top attractions.
Northwest Side, located between Loop 410 and Loop 1604, is a residential and commercial San Antonio neighborhood with a hill-country edge and a big-box corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the I-10 and Huebner Road interchange, where late-night taquerías, strip-mall bakeries, and patio bars share the frontage roads with steady traffic. Mid-century ranch homes and newer subdivisions branch off wide arterials, while Leon Creek’s greenbelt trails cut through pockets of shade. The Shops at La Cantera and The Rim set a polished, walkable retail-and-dining scene. UTSA and the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio add a collegiate-and-sporting pulse. Friedrich Wilderness Park and O. P. Schnabel Park frame the area with limestone trails and big-sky views.
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Market insights
10042 Rafter Trl S · $1,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
87 days
The average home goes pending in 59 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,250,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,165. (75% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Built-in oven
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave oven
Stove/Range
Gas cooking
Gas grill
Disposal
Dishwasher
Ice maker connection
Owned water softener
Smoke alarm
Pre-wired for security
Two living areas
Living/dining room combination
Eat-in kitchen
Island kitchen
Walk-in pantry
Study/library
Game room
Media room
Loft
Utility room inside
Secondary bedroom on lower level
Ground level / no steps
High ceilings
Open floor plan
Cable TV available
High-speed internet
Main-level laundry
Laundry room
Walk-in closets
Attic access only
Attic with radiant barrier decking
Some window coverings remain
Bedrooms
Master suite on lower level with sitting room, walk-in closet, multiple closets, and full bath
Bedroom 2: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4: 12 x 13
Bedroom 5: 11 x 12
Bathrooms
Total of 5 bathrooms (4 full, 1 half)
Master bath with separate tub and shower and double vanity
Kitchen
Island kitchen with eat-in area
Built-in oven
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave oven
Stove/Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice maker connection
Gas cooking
Walk-in pantry
Gas grill (outdoor)
Laundry & utility
Washer connection
Dryer connection
Laundry room on main level
Utility room inside (13 x 9)
Flooring
Wood floors
Stained concrete floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas) with zoning and 3+ units
3+ central A/C units with zoned air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered patio and patio slab
Deck/balcony
Outdoor kitchen
BBQ pit/grill
Gazebo
Mature trees and wooded, secluded setting
Bluff and city views
Partial sprinkler system
Pond/stock tank and seasonal creek
Xeriscaped landscaping
Sloping terrain
On greenbelt
Home design
Pre-owned stucco home
Faces west
Parking
Attached three-car garage
Security
Pre-wired for security
Smoke alarm
Construction
Approximately 10 years old
Slab foundation
Metal roof
Utilities
Water system (connected)
Septic
HOA & community
Located in Helotes Creek Ranch (Helotes CK Ranch NS)
Other
Street paved with asphalt; fire hydrant within 500 ft; city street access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Large lot area with panoramic views. Back of home would face south to a city view with a summer breeze. City of Helotes taxes and police protection. No time limit for building. Water line in place to lot. Verify school attendance with District.
LERA #866426
Oct 4, 2012
Listing Removed
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Nov 10, 2010
Listed
$102,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,594 (+10.0%)
2024
$16,900 (+17.1%)
2023
$14,435 (+1.0%)
2022
$14,291 (+4.0%)
$129,510 + $505,490
$635,000
2021
$13,743 (+8.1%)
$115,630 + $469,370
$585,000
2020
$12,718 (−2.1%)
$83,810 + $451,190
$535,000
2019
$12,987 (−1.1%)
$83,810 + $457,190
$541,000
2018
$13,129 (+1.9%)
$83,810 + $447,590
$531,400
2017
$12,884 (+520.6%)
$83,810 + $437,320
$521,130
2016
$2,076 (+15.0%)
$83,810 + $437,320
$521,130
2015
$1,806
$83,810
2014
$1,806 (−0.6%)
$72,770
2013
$1,816 (+1.1%)
$72,770
2012
$1,797 (+0.1%)
$72,770
2011
$1,795
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,122
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,122
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bexar County
APN
04553-119-0300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 107° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Helotes, TX • 78023
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 10042 Rafter Trl S
$1,193,649
$56K under list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $635K to $1.1M.