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| Architectural Analysis | | By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. 1811 West Mulberry, built around 1900, is a humble variant of the Folk Victorian. This is a Texas variant of the American Foursquare, which was usually one-story, square in plan with a pyramidal roof. Some Folk Victorians have front or side gables; others simply have dormers to ornament the roofline. This style of house can easily be recognized by the steeply pitched roof and requisite covered front porch. Yet, I had to wonder at first what this turn-of-the-century folk Victorian was doing in this particular neighborhood, a development begun in the 1920s as a suburb for the wealthy connected to Woodlawn Lake. The house was likely part of the old Dairy Farm, whose property was purchased later for the new suburb. In fact, this is not the only structure in the area dating from this period. The house across the street with a similar pyramidal shape roof is reputedly the first built in the area. This house does not have the spindles or gingerbread scrollwork seen on some Folk Victorians to the south of downtown. Instead, its design is more reserved and stately. Other potential period details can be seen at the front entrance: the bronze mailbox, front door knocker, and a galloping horse designed to display the house address at one time. The house is enveloped in cement fiberboard shingles, however these were probably added mid-century to protect the original clapboard wood siding, which may still exist underneath. The sculpted concrete birdbath must be fairly new. The owner's mother moved here in the 1960s and planted as a seedling the beautiful Persimmon tree in the backyard. The tree is a male Persimmon, meaning it does not bear fruit and therefore leaves no mess underneath it. Although Bexar County Records do not record a date for the barn/garage in the back, I am fairly sure it is of the same era of the house. The interior of the house has not been much transformed from its original design, indicators being the high ceilings, tall and narrow windows, and original panel doors and wood molded frames. Just inside the front door, there is a charming period telephone shelf. A house from this period would not have had closets, so those in the bedrooms are modern additions, as well as the kitchen cabinetry and bathroom at the back of the house. | | | | | | | | Greetings! Every time I approach our newest silent market listing, I do it with great anticipation. I was driving up the 1800 block of W. Mulberry a few years back and encountered what appeared to be a large green chicken in a palm tree. Wrong... It was a parrot! What a surprise! That's right, San Antonio has a flock of feral parrots! And the new silently marketed home? It's a 2-1 Folk Victorian for the easy entry price of $75,000, and you are hearing about it before I put it on MLS. If you know someone who might appreciate a funky high-ceilinged Victorian home in Monticello Park, please pass this on. Joe Barfield, Broker, GRI, e-Pro, ecoBroker 210-846-9273 Specializing in Homes of Character & History The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams | | Monticello Park 2-1 Victorian - $75,000 | |
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A charming Folk Victorian from the turn of the century. The ceilings are 10 feet high which is plenty of room for nerf shenanigans on the hardwood floors. Located in Monticello Park, it is convenient to Woodlawn Lake and Deco District. View the Map
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| Walkable Neighborhood | |  Monticello Park is located west of Interstate 10 and off Fredericksburg Road. A walkable neighborhood, it is in close proximity to Woodlawn Lake, Bijou theater, Woodlawn theater and downtown.
Popular restaurants in the area include De Wese's Tip Top Cafe, Alamo Pizza, Jacala Mexican, Blanco's Mexican and Tacos del Julio, all within a mile. Located in the San Antonio Independent School District, schools including Woodlawn Elementary and Jefferson High School are a few blocks away. The exceptional (and free!) Aspire Academy KIPP school is right down Fredericksburg Rd. Thai food can be delivered to your door (paletas, too...) Deano's Liquor and Cool Crest Golf, and Breakfast Taco Donuts are all notable icons nearby.
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There you have it. Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team if you or someone you know might be interested in this home. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Alamo Heights
joe@joebarfield.com
210-846-9273
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The architectural write-up is provided by Dr. Roff. Any reference to families is strictly academic. The Joe Barfield Group embraces all Equal Opportunity Housing Laws. |
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