Published: March 15, 2026  |  By Christopher Beal, REALTOR® — Veteran Real Estate San Antonio: The Beal Group

Just Listed: 2.21-Acre Country Home in Eagle Creek Ranch — 802 Eagle Creek, Floresville TX 78114 | $345,000

Acreage living, country quiet, and a 20-minute drive to San Antonio. That's the offer at 802 Eagle Creek, a 3-bedroom, 3-bath two-story home on a 2.21-acre corner lot in the Eagle Creek Ranch community of Floresville, Texas. Listed at $345,000 (MLS#1948586), this Wilson County property gives buyers the space, privacy, and natural setting that suburban San Antonio simply can't replicate — at a price that still works with VA financing.

If you've been searching for room to breathe without sacrificing a manageable commute to San Antonio or JBSA installations, 802 Eagle Creek may be exactly what you're looking for.

Interested in acreage properties near San Antonio? Call Christopher Beal at (210) 882-8583 or visit veteranrealestatesa.com to explore all available listings.

What Is Eagle Creek Ranch — and What Makes It Different?

Eagle Creek Ranch isn't a suburban HOA community with postage-stamp lots and a clubhouse. It's something older and more genuine: a rural acreage community established in 1989 from over 2,600 acres of former Texas Governor John Connally's ranch, carved into 2–10 acre lots in the rolling landscape of Wilson County.

According to the Eagle Creek Ranch Owners Association, the community sits on the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer System and supports a remarkable diversity of native wildlife:

• Whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, owls, and squirrels as regular residents
• Thousands of migrating ducks and songbirds along the Southern migratory flyway
• Egrets and rare seasonal species passing through

The land itself features ancient live oaks, post oaks, blackjack oaks, and hickory trees, along with mesquite, native lantana, and spring wildflowers that give Floresville its informal name — "Flower Town." If you've ever wanted to drink your morning coffee while watching deer in your own backyard, Eagle Creek Ranch is that kind of place.

The HOA is a non-profit property owners association with an annual fee of approximately $100 per year — among the lowest of any community in Wilson County. The association manages architectural standards to preserve the rural character of the neighborhood.

What Does 802 Eagle Creek Offer Inside?

The home at 802 Eagle Creek is a two-story, 1,704 sq ft residence with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, built in 1991. Here's the layout breakdown:

• Main-level primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath — no stairs required for daily life
• Secondary bedrooms upstairs — great for children, guests, or a home office
• Separate dining room and interior utility room
• Living area that connects to the dining and kitchen space
• Covered patio for outdoor living and entertaining
• Double-pane windows throughout
• Composition roof with central heat/AC plus an additional window/wall unit

Exterior features include a circular drive providing ample parking and a property presence suited to the 2.21-acre lot. The 2-car detached garage sits on the corner lot, offering storage, workshop potential, or covered parking separate from the main structure.

The 2.21-acre lot is described as level, providing practical usability across the property — uncommon on acreage parcels in hilly Hill Country terrain. This flat footprint means you can actually use the land: garden, build an additional structure, keep animals, or simply enjoy the open space.

How Far Is 802 Eagle Creek From San Antonio and Military Bases?

Location is the question every San Antonio commuter asks about Floresville properties. Here's the honest answer:

• Eagle Creek Ranch to San Antonio (south side): Approximately 20 minutes via US-181 North
• Eagle Creek Ranch to downtown San Antonio: Approximately 30 minutes
• Eagle Creek Ranch to JBSA-Randolph (Universal City): Approximately 35–45 minutes via US-181 and IH-35 or Hwy 87 to Loop 1604
• Eagle Creek Ranch to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: Approximately 30–40 minutes via US-181 North
• Eagle Creek Ranch to downtown Floresville: Approximately 10 miles south

The commute to JBSA installations is real — this is not a gate-adjacent community. But for service members who prioritize space, privacy, and property size over commute time, Eagle Creek Ranch delivers a quality of life that simply isn't available in suburban Bexar County at this price point.

For military families considering a PCS to JBSA-Randolph or Fort Sam Houston, Christopher Beal's Military Relocation resources can help you map base proximity to the right communities for your situation.

What Schools Serve Eagle Creek Ranch?

The home is in the Floresville Independent School District (FISD), which serves approximately 4,000 students with 600+ staff members. Assigned schools include:

• North Elementary Floresville — the assigned elementary campus
• Floresville Middle School
• Floresville High School — a B-minus rated campus per Niche.com, with strong athletics and active community involvement

Parents frequently cite the low student-to-teacher ratio and genuinely invested coaching staff as strengths of the Floresville system. The smaller-town school environment means students are not lost in the crowd — and community drives high parental involvement.

What Is the Floresville Area Like for Daily Life?

Floresville is the county seat of Wilson County — a small city with a strong local identity built around agriculture, oil and gas, and an increasingly attractive quality of life for San Antonio commuters who want more for their money. The MLS description notes nearby amenities within 2 miles of 802 Eagle Creek:

• Spot On Coffee — 1.8 miles
• Maverick Grill and Saloon — 1.5 miles
• Lone Star BBQ — 1.6 miles
• T's Gourmet Burgers — 1.6 miles
• 181 Nutrition — 1.9 miles

Wilson County's rural character means you're trading dense urban convenience for open space, lower cost of living, and a pace of life that many buyers specifically seek out. For full-service shopping and major retail, the San Antonio metro is 20–30 minutes north.

Is This Home VA Loan Eligible?

Yes — with an important consideration. At $345,000, this home is well under the 2026 VA loan limit of $832,750, making it eligible for zero-down VA financing for qualified veterans and active-duty service members.

VA loans on acreage properties are permitted when the home is the buyer's primary residence. The 2.21-acre lot is within normal VA appraisal parameters for rural residential properties in Texas. Buyers should confirm specific guidelines with a VA-approved lender.

Key VA advantages for this property:

• No down payment required for qualifying buyers
• No PMI — saving potentially hundreds per month
• Competitive interest rates with acreage eligibility
• Low annual taxes ($4,626.85) reduce total monthly cost

Christopher Beal's Serve & Save program reduces closing costs for veterans based on years of service — up to 6% toward closing. Learn more about Serve & Save or get full VA loan details at veteranrealestatesa.com/va-home-loans.

For official VA loan eligibility and entitlement information, visit VA.gov/home-loans.

How Does $345,000 Compare to the 78114 Market?

Based on LERA MLS data as of March 2026, the ZIP 78114 (Floresville area) market shows:

Source: Based on LERA MLS data as of March 2026

At $345,000 — just above the median — this 2.21-acre property is priced competitively for what it offers: a corner lot, detached garage, 3 full baths, and rural Eagle Creek Ranch setting. With 5.9 months of inventory, buyers in the 78114 market have meaningful selection, but well-positioned acreage properties at this price point attract serious buyers. The 97.8% list-to-sale ratio signals that sellers are pricing near market value.

If you own land or a home in Wilson County and are considering selling, request a free home evaluation from Christopher Beal here.

Property Details at a Glance — MLS#1948586

About Your Listing Agent — Christopher Beal

802 Eagle Creek is listed by Christopher Beal, founder of Veteran Real Estate San Antonio: The Beal Group at eXp Realty.

Christopher is a U.S. Army veteran, Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and member of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP). He has served 293+ families and closed over $112M in career volume across Bexar, Wilson, Comal, and Kendall counties.

Awards and recognition:

• San Antonio Business Journal Top 25 Real Estate Teams: #13 (2024), #14 (2025)
• Platinum Top 50 Agent: 3× winner
• eXp ICON Agent: 6× winner
• Five Star Professional Award recipient

Read client reviews here or learn more about Christopher at veteranrealestatesa.com/about-us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to see 802 Eagle Creek on 2.21 acres in Floresville? Call Christopher Beal at (210) 882-8583. Veterans: the Serve & Save program reduces closing costs based on your years of service. Explore your VA loan benefits here.