The Dominion FAQ

The Dominion was founded in 1983. The community was developed around the Bill Johnston-designed Dominion Country Club golf course. Over the past four decades, the community has expanded to 1,500 acres with fifteen distinct sub-neighborhoods and is now a mature HOA community with established architectural standards, landscape maturity, and generational resident tenure.

The Dominion is located on the northwest side of San Antonio, along the IH-10 corridor just west of Loop 1604. The community sits entirely within the 78257 ZIP code and is approximately 15 minutes from San Antonio International Airport, the South Texas Medical Center, and USAA headquarters.

The Dominion is located entirely in the 78257 ZIP code, in Northwest San Antonio, Texas. The community's mailing addresses use "San Antonio, TX 78257."

The Dominion PUD — Planned Unit Development — is a master-planned real estate development that integrates residential and commercial properties in a single project. Inside the residential gates are the fifteen sub-neighborhoods of The Dominion. Just outside the gates, the PUD also includes several commercial properties: The Dominion Country Club, Dominion Springs Plaza, The Commons Office Complex, The Dominion Creek Shopping Center, The Grand Apartments, and a Texas Roadhouse restaurant.

The Dominion is a well-established guard-gated residential community in Northwest San Antonio. It tends to appeal to families, empty nesters and second home owners prioritizing 24/7 guard-gated security, Country Club amenities, custom homes, public and private school access, and 15-minute proximity to USAA, the South Texas Medical Center, and La Cantera shopping. Residents include executives, physicians, business owners, and multi-generational families.

The Dominion Country Club golf course was designed by Bill Johnston, an American golf course architect. The course has hosted PGA Tour Champions events including the Dominion Seniors Invitational. The Club is currently operated by Arcis Golf.

Homes in The Dominion typically range from approximately $750,000 for well-maintained patio homes in The Cottages and The Gardens to $5M+ for full-acre estates in The Estates.

A home purchase in The Dominion includes the real property, access to all common areas, gatehouse services, and 24/7 patrol coverage under the HOA. Country Club membership is separate and optional. Buyers pay a one-time HOA transfer fee at closing and ongoing monthly HOA dues. Some sub-neighborhoods have additional sub-HOA dues for secondary gates or specific common-area maintenance.

The Dominion is 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio, features homesites typically 0.4–1.2 acres, and offers a denser amenity footprint inside a single guard-gated perimeter. Cordillera Ranch is 45 minutes from downtown, features ranch-scale homesites (typically 2–10+ acres), and appeals to buyers who want genuine Hill Country privacy at the trade-off of longer drives.

For relocating executives who need frequent access to USAA, the Medical Center, or San Antonio International Airport, The Dominion is typically the better fit. For second-home buyers, buyers seeking true ranchland, or those prioritizing horse properties, Cordillera Ranch is often preferred.

Shavano Park is an incorporated city with individual homes on one-acre minimum lots and no HOA-controlled architectural review. The Dominion is an unincorporated HOA community with guard-gated access, mandatory architectural review, and full Country Club amenities inside the community. Shavano Park homes typically range from $750k–$3M. The Dominion ranges from $750k–$6M+. Security in Shavano Park is provided by the city's small police force; in The Dominion, by private 24/7 patrols and staffed gatehouses.

Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are historic inside-the-Loop incorporated cities offering walkable tree-lined neighborhoods, access to highly-rated Alamo Heights ISD, and proximity to The Pearl and downtown. They lack gated security but offer architectural pedigree that draws buyers who prioritize historic character over modern luxury amenities. The Dominion offers newer construction, full Country Club amenities, guard-gated security, and larger lots, at the trade-off of being farther from downtown and lacking the walkable urban fabric of the inside-the-Loop neighborhoods.

The Estates offer some of the largest lots inside The Dominion, usually right around an acre with some being larger. Vineyard Estates also offers larger lots. The Cottages and Gardens feature smaller, patio-home-sized lots. Most of the new construction lots for custom homes are in the 1/2 acre range, but you can sometimes find lots an acre or larger

Andalucia and other newer developments in Lucchese and Aragon tend to attract the highest concentration of young families, partly because of the density of similar-aged children and partly because the home sizes align well with growing families. The Cottages and the Gardens draws more downsizing empty-nesters. For specific street-level dynamics, your resident Realtor can offer genuinely useful guidance.

Golf Course Estates is the primary golf-course-frontage sub-neighborhood, with homes backing directly to the Bill Johnston course. Limited portions of the Gardens, Cloisters, Lucchese and the Sanctuary also include course frontage lots.

No. Country Club membership is separate from home ownership. Residents may live in the community without joining the Club, and non-residents may hold Club memberships without owning inside the gates. That said, a meaningful majority of residents hold at least a Social-level Club membership, as the Club serves as the primary social infrastructure of the community.

Membership categories range from Social (dining, fitness, pool access only) to Premier Golf (full unlimited golf access with priority tee times). Initiation fees, monthly dues, waiting lists, and eligibility requirements change from year to year. A current membership packet is available on request.

The Club features a Bill Johnston-designed championship 18-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a resort-style aquatics complex with lap pool, family pool, a fitness center with group fitness rooms, three member dining venues, and year-round social and family programming. Guest privileges and reciprocal club access are available to most membership categories.

A Homeowners Association (HOA) is an organization of homeowners within a subdivision or planned unit development. Its purpose is to preserve, maintain, and enhance homes and common property. Most HOAs are non-profit corporations governed by state statutes. The association provides services, regulates activities, levies assessments, and enforces community standards. Each member pays dues that fund the common expenses of maintaining shared property and amenities.

Dominion HOA dues are $295 per month. Dues cover all common area expenses including security, landscape maintenance, association utilities, association insurance, social events, reserve funding, and related community operations.

No. HOA dues and Dominion Country Club membership are entirely separate. Club membership is optional and requires a separate initiation fee, dues structure, and application. Many Dominion residents are not Country Club members, and many Club members do not live inside The Dominion.

HOA closing costs when buying a home in The Dominion total $3,800 excluding prorated monthly assessments. This breaks down into a $3,500 one-time Special Assessment paid to the Dominion HOA plus a $300 Transfer Fee. Monthly HOA dues of $295 are prorated separately at closing.

CC&Rs — Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions — are the rules and limits placed on homes in a planned community by the builder, developer, and/or Homeowners Association. In The Dominion, the CC&Rs govern items like architectural standards, setbacks, landscaping, permitted use, and rental restrictions. Every owner receives a copy at closing, and the current version is available from the HOA office.

Dominion HOA committees meet on a monthly basis. Specific dates and times are posted on the Events and Meetings Calendar on the community tab of the HOA resident portal. Residents are encouraged to attend meetings relevant to their interests.

Yes. Any exterior change to a home in The Dominion requires approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). This includes items like exterior paint, roofing replacement, landscaping changes visible from the street, additions, pool installations, and fence modifications. The ACC application is available through the HOA office and the resident portal.

No. The Dominion Homeowners Association does not require homeowners to work with specific builders. If you are building a custom home in The Dominion, you have the freedom to choose any licensed builder. All plans still require review and approval by the Architectural Control Committee, but the choice of builder is yours.

No. Home rentals within The Dominion are limited to a six-month minimum lease per the community's Short-Term Rental Policy. Listing a Dominion property on Airbnb, VRBO, or other short-term vacation rental platforms is a violation of that policy and may subject the owner to enforcement action by the HOA.

Yes. The Dominion is a fully guard-gated community with staffed gatehouses at every entrance and 24/7 continuous internal patrol service. Several sub-neighborhoods also maintain their own secondary gated enclaves with additional access controls.

The Dominion has three guarded entrances. The Main Gate is off Dominion Drive. The North Gate is off Aue Road. The South Gate is accessed via Camp Bullis Road, turning left onto Tejas Trail past TMI.

Yes. The Dominion operates a dedicated security team that patrols the community's streets in marked vehicles and uses radar units to enforce posted speed limits. Additional patrols are done by off duty San Antonio Police officers. Patrols operate around the clock and coordinate with the gatehouses on any visitor or incident concerns.

All guests must be announced in advance by the resident, either through the resident portal or by direct call to the gatehouse. Unannounced visitors are not permitted past the gate.

The Dominion is zoned to Northside Independent School District, one of Texas's top-performing large public school districts. Elementary, middle, and high school assignments within 78257 consistently rank in Texas's top tier. Popular private school options include TMI Episcopal, Saint Mary's Hall, The Winston School, Keystone School, Antonian College Prep, Geneva School of Boerne and The Atonement Academy.

Yes, Northside ISD provides school bus service to Dominion residents. Most private schools offer limited bus service or organized carpools. Many families rely on private transportation due to individual school locations.

The two primary airports serving The Dominion are San Antonio International (SAT), approximately 15-20 minutes from the gates, and Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), approximately 10 minutes northwest. San Antonio International hosts multiple FBOs including Signature Flight Support and Million Air, both accommodating ultra-long-range business jets. Boerne Stage Airfield is popular for smaller corporate aircraft.

Relocations typically fall into three timelines: compressed (30–60 days, driven by an executive start date), standard (6 months, aligned with a school year), or open-ended (12–18 months for buyers waiting for the right estate). Most buyers need only a concentrated 48-hour in-person visit to make a decision when the visit is properly structured around a pre-qualified shortlist.

Yes. Before your in-person visit, I assemble a private shortlist of currently-listed and off-market properties matching your criteria. Each gets a personal video walkthrough covering architect's intent, lot characteristics, and honest pros and cons — so your on-the-ground visit focuses only on final-round candidates.

Yes. A share of Dominion transactions occur off-market, particularly at the upper end. Some owners prefer the discretion of a private sale over public MLS exposure. As a resident, HOA Board member, and member of the top luxury real estate group in San Antonio, I am sometimes aware of homes coming available before they hit the MLS. Relocating buyers and sellers exploring a potential move both benefit from engaging a Dominion-resident Realtor early.

A listing consultation typically includes a private property walk-through, a comparative market analysis drawing on actual Dominion closings, a preparation and staging discussion, a professional photography and videography plan, and a discussion of public vs. quiet-launch marketing strategy. There is no fee for the initial consultation.

Utility providers for Dominion homes are as follows. Electricity is provided by CPS Energy (210-353-2222). Sewer service is provided by CSWR or CPS and varies by sub-neighborhood (314-736-4672). Natural gas is provided by Grey Forest Utilities (210-695-8781). Trash and recycling service is provided by Republic Services (210-304-2700). Internet services are provided by Spectrum and AT&T.

No. Trash and recycling services are not included in HOA dues. Each homeowner sets up service directly through Republic Services. Trash pickup is twice weekly. Recycling service is available once weekly for an additional charge. Republic Services provides valet-style service inside The Dominion where they retrieve the trash container from your home's enclosure and return it after pickup — residents do not need to roll containers to the street and no unsightly cans on the streets ever.

No. Short-term rentals are not permitted in The Dominion. The community's Short-Term Rental Policy requires a minimum six-month lease for any rental arrangement. Listing a Dominion property on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar short-term rental platforms is a violation of that policy and of the community's CC&Rs.