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The real estate market may be booming in Texas, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money on a house. At least not here in San Antonio. We've been digging around town and found some beautiful homes at an even more attractive price.
Here are five of our favorite houses on the market for under $200,000:
1. 11907 Flame Tree Cove is 2,033 square-feet of airy space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The stone exterior has serious curb appeal, but it's the floor plan and high ceilings that makes us swoon. And so does the price: $199,999.
2. Located in Universal City, 362 Kimberly Dr. is ready for move in with an updated kitchen, floors, and a beautiful stone fireplace in the living room. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms within the 2,515 square foot home priced at $189,000.
3. Enter 9323 Overland Way, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with 1675 square feet of open space. Though it's not large, the open floor plan and natural light \ make the home feel bigger than it actually is. Our favorite part? The covered patio in the back. It's on the market for $182,500.
4. Zero in on the details of 27 Rainy Ave. and you'll be sold. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has beautiful wood and tile flooring throughout the first floor. Within the 1,750 square feet is ample closet space in the master bedroom (two walk-in closets), a loft area upstairs, and a sizeable laundry room. It's located by the Leon Creek Greenway and offers great views from the multi-level deck for $162,500.
5. 18922 Lookout Mountain Trail is a small sanctuary for folks who want to escape the city. Nestled in Helotes, this 587 square-foot home — with one bedroom and one bathroom — makes for the perfect cozy getaway. There's a small balcony perfect for dining outside under a starry sky. It's listing price? $129,900.
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real life storybook home
Two iconic homes on a 0.183-acre lot in South Austin's Bouldin Creek neighborhood are carving out their place within the Central Texas housing market with a lavish price tag of $1.75 million – and it's not hard to see why.
The charming, street-facing home at 705 W. Mary St., Unit A, is a cottagecore-loving enthusiast's dream. The cozy Bouldin Gingerbread house is a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath cottage spanning 912 square feet.
The exterior of the gorgeous home looks like it came straight out of a fairytale. But upon entering from the enclosed front porch, guests are welcomed into a serene, modern blank-canvas space that's begging to be decorated with various plants, earthy colors, and mushroom decor.
According to the listing, managed by Douglas Elliman sales agents Emily Waldmann and Megan Gallagher, the cottage is just a few years shy of a century old. It was originally built in 1927, and was revivified by local design-build firm Spaller Glover in 2011. Now it has become "an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Austin history," the listing says.
Additional features of the home include a sunken living room, open floor plan, and original oak floors.
The stone path leads to the enclosed front porch of this magical home.Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography
Meanwhile, the second home on the lot — Unit B — is a newer, separate two-story home with its own private access via an alleyway. It contains three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms across 1,359 square feet.
This home looks vastly different from the Gingerbread house, taking a significantly modern approach to the exterior and interior design. First-floor patio doors in the living room lead to the gravel backyard, and there's an additional second-floor balcony that tacks on another 366 square feet of space for lounging or entertaining.
This second house was built in 2017, which is very apparent in its minimalistic style cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, the open floor plan, the bright white walls throughout, and the home's emphasis on natural light.
The second house on the property is a larger home than the Gingerbread house, but still has a cozy charm with modern touches.Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography
Future owners are likely to maintain these homes as quaint short-term (or long term) rental properties, as the listing states they have been in the past. And with the homes' ideal location in Bouldin Creek, owners or visitors will be a short two-mile drive away from downtown, and within walking distance of all the restaurants and shops on South Congress Avenue.
Both homes and the lot are all being sold together, and furniture is negotiable, the listing says. More information about the property can be found on Zillow.