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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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CHECKING INTO KOEHLER HOUSE
Those who have been dreaming about a staycation in San Antonio’s iconic Koehler House are about to have their bubble burst. The historic property at 310 W Ashby Pl, once earmarked to be a boutique hotel and restaurant, is being converted into a charter school.
Recent project details filed with the state show the 124-year-old Victorian landmark will become one of Great Hearts Texas’ schools. The renovations listed in a series of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listings include new sidewalks, playgrounds, and classrooms.
While local kids may be thrilled at learning in the magical environment, the news does put the kibosh on a long-anticipated hospitality project. In 2022, real estate firm Weston Urban bought the home from Alamo Colleges District for a little more than $2 million. The initial plans showed a hotel, restaurant, and entertainment space.
The 12,655-square-foot limestone mansion was built as the private home of Otto and Emma Koehler of Pearl Brewery fame. It remained in the family until 1972 when it was gifted to Alamo Colleges. The college maintained the stately property for 50 years.
During that time, the building housed ceramics, art metals, and jewelry design studios and conference space. Alamo Colleges District trustees voted to sell the property in 2021 to avoid footing the bill for costly renovations.
It’s unclear when the charter school will be ready for enrollment, but San Antonians’ dreams of the estate being a publicly accessible space have been quashed. Scaffolding has already been erected around the building in preparation for its new use.
CultureMap has reached out to Great Hearts for more details, but a request for comment was not returned by publication time.