A large data center is proposed for 1000 Bolton Road in Cibolo, on the former San Antonio Karting Complex property. Public information describes an approximately 243,000-square-foot facility on about 39 acres with an initial planned capacity of 50 megawatts. The project has generated understandable questions about water, electricity, noise, traffic, nearby development and home values. Some details are available today, while others remain uncertain or could change as the project moves forward.
For homeowners and buyers, the most useful approach is to separate confirmed information from assumptions and keep watching the records that apply to the specific property or neighborhood being evaluated.
The Proposed Data Center at 1000 Bolton Road
There has been plenty of conversation around Cibolo about the proposed data center at 1000 Bolton Road.
That is not surprising.
Large industrial projects can raise reasonable questions for people who already own nearby property and for buyers considering homes in the surrounding area. Water use, electrical demand, noise, traffic, future development and property values have all become part of the discussion.
The challenge is that confirmed information can quickly become mixed with predictions and assumptions.
Here is what the public record supports today.
The property is the former San Antonio Karting Complex site in Guadalupe County. Public reporting and industry information describe approximately 39 acres planned for a data center development totaling roughly 243,000 square feet.
The initial project is described as a 50-megawatt facility with more than 100,000 square feet of data hall space. Developer Legacy Investing has also said the property could potentially support expansion to as much as 150 megawatts over time.
The possibility of future expansion is important to distinguish from what is currently proposed. A potential 150-megawatt buildout does not mean that capacity will necessarily be constructed.
The Project Is More Than an Early Concept
The project has progressed far enough that the City of Cibolo has provided information to residents about planning history, zoning and land use, site plan approvals, water and wastewater service, projected water use, electrical infrastructure and noise standards.
Public interest also led to a town hall in mid-August focused specifically on the project and questions from residents.
That does not mean every detail is final.
Construction schedules, infrastructure requirements, operating conditions and potential future expansion can still evolve.
Legacy has publicly identified the fourth quarter of 2027 as its target for having the initial facility ready for service. Buyers and homeowners should treat that as the developer's stated target rather than a guaranteed completion date.
Water Use Has Become One of the Biggest Questions
Water is understandably receiving attention.
Data centers generate significant heat and require cooling systems. The amount of water a particular facility uses depends heavily on its cooling design, operating conditions and other engineering decisions.
Legacy says the proposed Cibolo facility is being designed for direct-to-chip cooling and closed chilled-water loops.
A closed-loop system circulates cooling water rather than continuously replacing the entire volume. That description alone should not be used to assume that the facility will have little or no water demand.
The City of Cibolo and Green Valley Special Utility District have both addressed utility questions related to the project. Green Valley SUD's role as the utility provider is also separate from the City's land-use and development decisions.
For nearby property owners, the useful information will come from actual utility requirements and updated public documents rather than broad comparisons with data centers in other parts of Texas.
Different facilities can have very different cooling systems and water demands.
Electrical Demand Will Be Significant
A 50-megawatt data center is a major electrical user.
That does not mean nearby homeowners should assume their electricity will become less reliable or more expensive because of this particular project.
Those conclusions require information about generation, transmission, distribution improvements, utility agreements and how the facility will actually be served.
The more useful questions involve infrastructure.
Homeowners can watch for information about new substations, transmission improvements, utility easements and other electrical infrastructure associated with the development.
Those physical improvements may be more relevant to a nearby property than the project's total megawatt rating by itself.
Noise, Lighting and Screening Deserve Property-Level Attention
Data centers are not silent buildings.
Cooling equipment, backup generators, mechanical systems and other infrastructure can create sound. Exterior lighting, security features and large equipment areas can also affect how an industrial property looks from surrounding roads and parcels.
The practical concern for real estate is distance and exposure.
A home several miles away should not automatically be evaluated the same way as a property with direct visibility toward the site or land immediately adjacent to the development.
Buyers evaluating property near Bolton Road should consider:
actual distance from the proposed facility
what sits between the home and the site
existing and future land use on neighboring parcels
proposed screening and landscaping
road access
locations of electrical infrastructure
drainage and utility easements
the direction a home, patio or backyard faces
potential visibility of the project from the property
These questions provide more useful information than simply asking whether a home is "near the data center."
Traffic Could Change During Construction
Construction of a facility this size can involve substantial truck traffic, workers, equipment and infrastructure activity.
Long-term operating traffic may look very different from construction traffic.
That distinction matters.
A data center generally does not function like a major retail center with customers arriving throughout the day. Construction can still create temporary traffic impacts, particularly on roads serving the site.
Bolton Road is already part of a larger area that Cibolo has identified for industrial and employment growth near the I-10 corridor. Earlier City planning documents discuss roadway and drainage improvements around Bolton Road and Santa Clara Road intended to support development in this part of the city.
Homeowners should therefore view the data center within the broader development pattern around the I-10 corridor rather than as an isolated project.
The Data Center Does Not Give Us a Reliable Home-Value Forecast
This is one of the most important distinctions in the entire discussion.
There is not enough property-specific evidence today to responsibly say that the proposed Cibolo data center will automatically raise or lower nearby home values.
Real estate values are affected by many factors, including:
location
property condition
housing supply
buyer demand
interest rates
property taxes
insurance costs
school attendance boundaries
traffic
surrounding land use
new construction
lot characteristics
proximity to employment and transportation
Even homes within the same general area can respond differently to nearby development.
A property directly facing new industrial infrastructure could be viewed differently by buyers than another home farther away in the same ZIP code.
Market conditions at the time of sale also matter.
Claims that the project will definitely increase values because it creates economic activity are premature. Claims that it will definitely reduce values because it is a data center are equally premature.
The responsible approach is to watch actual sales behavior as the project develops.
Nearby Development May Be Just as Important as the Data Center
Homeowners and buyers should not focus exclusively on the 39-acre site.
The surrounding land matters too.
Cibolo's long-term economic development planning identifies the I-10 corridor as an area intended to accommodate industrial and employment growth. The City's strategic planning has specifically discussed the larger area around Bolton Road, Haeckerville Road, Schmoekel Road and Santa Clara Road as having potential for an employment-oriented development cluster.
That broader pattern can affect future roads, commercial development, utilities, land use and the overall character of the area.
For someone evaluating a house, acreage property or investment near Bolton Road, researching the parcels around the property can be just as important as researching the data center itself.
What Cibolo Homeowners Should Watch Next
The project is still developing, which means some of the most useful information will come through future public records and announcements.
Homeowners should watch for:
Final construction and development plans
Changes to the facility layout, buildings, screening, access points or supporting infrastructure can provide a clearer picture of what nearby properties may actually experience.
Water and wastewater information
Updated utility documents can provide more useful information about expected demand and infrastructure than general discussions about data-center water use.
Electrical infrastructure
Substations, transmission improvements, utility easements and related infrastructure can have different property-level effects depending on where they are located.
Noise and generator information
Equipment placement and operating standards can help nearby property owners understand potential sound exposure.
Road improvements and construction access
Construction entrances, truck routes and permanent access points may affect some properties much more than others.
Future expansion
The initial project is described as 50 megawatts. Legacy has discussed potential future expansion to 150 megawatts. Any future phases should be evaluated when actual plans are available rather than treated as inevitable today.
Development on surrounding land
Additional industrial, commercial or residential projects around Bolton Road could eventually have as much influence on nearby properties as the data center itself.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchasing Nearby
A buyer considering a home in Cibolo should not automatically eliminate a property because a major project has been announced nearby.
The announcement should become part of the buyer's due diligence.
Before purchasing a property near Bolton Road or another developing portion of Cibolo, review the home's location in relation to:
the data center parcel
current zoning
surrounding undeveloped land
existing industrial uses
planned roads
utility infrastructure
floodplain and drainage conditions
future commercial or residential projects
Driving the area is also useful.
Visit the property from several directions. Look at the roads you would actually use. Pay attention to nearby vacant land and existing industrial development.
A map can tell you the distance between two points. It cannot fully show what the property feels like from the front porch or backyard.
Sellers Should Stick to Verifiable Information
Homeowners preparing to sell near a major development should resist the temptation to predict what the project will do to their home's value.
Buyers may ask about it.
The strongest response is factual.
Provide available public information, explain what is currently known and direct buyers to City and utility resources where appropriate.
Avoid statements promising that the project will increase property values, create a certain number of jobs, have no effect on traffic or produce no noticeable noise.
Those claims may be difficult to support.
Transparency builds more trust than prediction.
A Growing Part of Cibolo Is Changing
The conversation around the 1000 Bolton Road data center is part of a larger story.
Cibolo has experienced substantial residential and employment growth, and the I-10 side of the city has increasingly become part of its industrial and economic development strategy.
The data center would add another large employment and infrastructure project to that area.
Homeowners do not need to assume the project will be positive or negative for their property.
They need good information.
Buyers do not need someone predicting what Cibolo will look like ten years from now.
They need help understanding what exists today, what has been proposed and which details remain uncertain.
That distinction is especially important in fast-growing communities where land use can change significantly during the years someone owns a home.
How Correa Realty Group Can Help
Real estate decisions involve more than the house itself.
When we help someone evaluate a property in Cibolo, Schertz, Garden Ridge, New Braunfels, Northeast San Antonio or another growing community, we also look at the surrounding context.
That can include nearby development, zoning, property taxes, utilities, road projects, school attendance boundaries and other public information that may affect the ownership experience.
For a property near the proposed 1000 Bolton Road data center, we can help you identify the public records worth reviewing, look at current nearby sales and place the development in context with the specific property you are considering.
Our goal is not to tell you whether the data center is good or bad.
Our job is to help you understand what is known, what remains uncertain and what deserves a closer look before you make a real estate decision.
If you are considering buying or selling in Cibolo and want to look more closely at how nearby development relates to a particular property, contact Correa Realty Group. We are happy to help you work through the details.
FAQs
What is being built at 1000 Bolton Road in Cibolo?
A data center is proposed for the approximately 39-acre former San Antonio Karting Complex property at 1000 Bolton Road. Public information describes an initial facility of roughly 243,000 square feet with more than 100,000 square feet of data hall space and an initial planned capacity of 50 megawatts. Legacy Investing has also discussed the site's potential to expand to as much as 150 megawatts in the future.
When will the Cibolo data center open?
Legacy Investing has publicly identified the fourth quarter of 2027 as its target for having the initial facility ready for service. That is a developer target rather than a guaranteed opening date. Construction schedules can change because of permitting, utility infrastructure, financing, engineering, equipment availability and other factors.
Will the Cibolo data center use a lot of water?
The facility will require cooling, but its actual water demand should be evaluated using project-specific utility information rather than assumptions based on other data centers. Legacy says the design includes direct-to-chip cooling and closed chilled-water loops. The City of Cibolo and Green Valley Special Utility District have also addressed water and wastewater questions related to the project.
Will the data center lower home values in Cibolo?
There is not enough property-specific market evidence to responsibly conclude that the data center will automatically lower Cibolo home values. Its effect, if any, could vary considerably by location, distance, visibility, surrounding land use, infrastructure and future buyer perceptions. Actual sales data over time will provide more useful evidence than broad predictions made before the facility is operating.
Could the data center increase nearby home values?
The project should not be assumed to increase home values simply because it represents economic development or infrastructure investment. Home prices depend on many factors, and properties near the same project may not respond the same way. Buyers and homeowners should evaluate the specific property, surrounding development and actual market activity rather than relying on a general prediction.
Will the data center create more traffic on Bolton Road?
Construction could increase truck, worker and equipment traffic around the site. Long-term operating traffic may be considerably different because data centers generally do not generate customer traffic in the same way as retail developments. Road access, construction routes and any future transportation improvements will be important details to monitor as plans progress.
Should I avoid buying a house near the Cibolo data center?
The existence of the proposed data center alone is not enough information to decide whether a particular home is a good fit. Buyers should look at the property's actual distance from the site, visibility, surrounding zoning, undeveloped land, road access, utility infrastructure and other nearby development. Two homes described as being "near the data center" could have very different circumstances.
What records should I check before buying near Bolton Road?
Start with City of Cibolo planning and development information, zoning and future land-use records, utility information, road plans, drainage and floodplain information, appraisal records and current nearby real estate sales. The goal is to understand both the property and what surrounds it rather than relying only on the listing description.
Can Correa Realty Group help me evaluate a specific Cibolo property?
Yes. Correa Realty Group can help buyers and homeowners organize the real estate side of the research, including nearby sales, property location, surrounding development, taxes, road access and public records that may deserve additional review. For engineering, environmental, utility or legal questions, the appropriate qualified professional or government agency should provide the final determination.
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