KB Home announced the opening of The Ridge at Bandera, a new community on 57 acres near Helotes in North Bexar County. Grand opening activities, including tours of two model homes, will take place on Saturday, January 16. The Ridge at Bandera is conveniently located on State Highway 16, near local landmarks such as John T. Floore's Country Store, the city of Helotes and premier shopping at Bandera Point, The Rim outdoor retail center and The Shops at La Cantera.

For those looking for outdoor entertainment, Government Canyon State Natural Area is minutes away, as are family-friendly destinations such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Topgolf San Antonio. The neighborhood is also a short commute to the University of Texas at San Antonio, USAA and Valero's headquarters as well as NuStar and the Medical Center. Homebuyers at The Ridge at Bandera can choose their own flexible single- and two-story floor plans, ranging from 1,792 to 3,699 square feet, with a variety of customizable structural choices such as covered patios and lofts.

Pricing for the community begins in the mid-$200,000's. The community's amenities will include a park with a picnic pavilion, a children's playground and walking trails for residents' exclusive use. Adding to its appeal for parents of school-age children, The Ridge at Bandera is served by Northside ISD public schools. The community also has numerous live oak and cedar trees among its gently rolling hills.

All KB homes, including those at The Ridge at Bandera, are ENERGY STAR certified, meaning they are designed to be more energy-efficient than most typical new and resale homes available in the area. KB Home's The Ridge at Bandera is now open at 11111 Red Oak Turn in Helotes.