<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Pipe Creek, <em>San Antonio</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Nestled in eastern Bandera County on State Highway 16, around nine miles east of the town of Bandera, is the small, yet affluent community of Pipe Creek. Its population is around 8,907 residents, the town features affordable home prices in and around the neighborhood is $199k.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Children of Pipe Creek are served by the Bandera Independent School District, which has several private and public schools, including the Pipe Creek Christian School located within the community itself. The Bandera school district consists of two public elementary schools, a public high school, and a public middle school, as well as the local private Christian school.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Pipe Creek homes for sale vary depending on the needs of each particular buyer. There are manufactured homes and small starter homes available for purchase to those with smaller budgets. There are also a selection of waterfront properties available, giving way to phenomenal views. Pipe Creek buyers can also find empty lots for sale, as well.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Though not a very large area, Pipe Creek does have a few landmarks and attractions, including a home built in 1888, used as lodgings for travelers during the late 19<sup>th</sup> and early 20<sup>th</sup> centuries known as the Old English-Crist House. Also located in Pipe Creek is the Cross G Ranch Trail Rides, which offers a 2-hour scenic horseback ride along the area&rsquo;s panoramic trails. Lightning Ranch is also located in Pipe Creek and is a working ranch as well as a rodeo for locals on weekends. It was recently bought from the original owner and under the new management is undergoing several extensive renovations to the existing cabins, construction of a new two-story arena, and a new dining room that adjoins a newly renovated kitchen. Also be sure to check out the historic Polly&rsquo;s Chapel, a small church that is named for Jose Policarpo Rodriguez (or &ldquo;Polly&rdquo;) who built the church in 1882 and went on to become a great guide and scout for the U.S. Army. You can even visit his grave in the old cemetery near the chapel, which also has several other old gravestones from the 1800s.</p>