Alamo Heights 2-2.5 Townhome - No Fees!

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. The townhouses on the 100 block of Montclair are composed of light, rectangular volumes sheltered by dark, shed roofs and are surrounded on all sides by a heavy blanket of trees. Each home is complimented with manicured landscaping in front and a turquoise blue swimming pool in back. The townhouse was possibly the most desirable form of housing for young upwardly mobile professionals back at the time of its construction in 1982, and for reasons that are poignantly relevant to us today. The term yuppie was coined in the very year these townhouses were constructed. Young, upwardly-mobile professionals wanted elegant housing to reflect their new socio-economic status, that didn't detract from the focus on their careers. And most were not yet ready for a family. The increasing number of single heads-of-household today, with or without children, make this form of secure, easy-to-maintain housing very appealing. Townhouses sprung up all over Texas cities as the sign of a luxury home, more so than the condominium or rowhouse. It was a favorite investment, due to complete ownership of the property (fee simple). It is a home that shares walls with adjacent properties but sits on land that you own (with a condo you only own the interior), and it offers just a little green space to care for. Its large living spaces are stacked on multiple floors, in order to occupy a small, urban footprint. 122, Montclair Avenue is a modern, light-filled home, decorated with a minimalist, light beige tile, cabinetry, and carpet, subtly set in contrast to beige or white walls, glass-paneled French doors, and large single-pane windows with chunky white wood blinds. The light palette of colors may very well reflect the original look of the townhouse when it was built. Postmodernism trickled its way down to middle class homes in the 80s with refreshingly light colored pastels. Suddenly peach was the most fashionable color for a home renovation. This more sun-filled and airy outlook perhaps can be seen as a reflection of the booming yuppie economy. In contrast to the pale colors of the interior palette, a little San Antonio influence can be seen in the Mexican-theme bathrooms that display bright red, dark blue and black tile with exposed wood lattice cabinet doors, which are designed to match the exterior patio and balcony privacy screens. One feature that seems stylistically contrasting, is the Germanic doily-cut woodwork of the fireplace. Given the Mexican and German roots of San Antonio, these style blends are common. Architectural Analysis with Photos MLS Market Snapshot Dear joe, I agree- there just aren't enough townhouses in Alamo Heights. Sure you can find plenty of condos, but the fees tend to turn me off. Here's a great townhouse for you and your friends to take a peek at before it gets plunked onto MLS and the sign goes up. Unlike a condo, you own the land and the walls, and you don't have to worry about having to pay those fees or for your neighbors roof. Plus you have the ultimate in urban living with so much happening right around you. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them give us a shout so we can get them in before the MLS rush next week. Sincerely, Joe Barfield 210-846-9273 The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams ps-The Joe Barfield Group is hiring talented Agents who like our neighborhoods. Alamo Heights 2-2.5 Fee Simple Townhouse - $262,000 Living Room A desirable Alamo Heights townhouse with no HOA fees and terrific schools. This charming home has a private backyard pool and mature trees. 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths - $272,000 1,442 square feet See the Virtual Tour Built in 1982 Private backyard pool Built to entertain! Laundry inside Dining room + breakfast nook Central heat and air (of course) Expensive plantation blinds Rear-entry 2 car garage Located in Alamo Heights Independent School District with some of the best schools in the city. Convenient to Central Market, SA Zoo, the Witte Museum and Botanical Gardens. What else is Nearby? View the Map Walkable Neighborhood A city within a city, Alamo Heights neighborhood has a distinct atmosphere of its own. It features homes with plenty of architectural charm, great shopping including the Alamo Quarry Market, restaurants, bars and antique shops. Both the McNay Museum (with the new wing!) and Witte Museum are located in the midst of Alamo Heights. It has some of the best schools in the city including Alamo Heights High School. Trinity University and University of the Incarnate Word are just down the street. L'Etoile, Paloma Blanca and Cappy's are some of the more popular restaurants here. Backyard Pool Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team if you are interested in this home. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty www.SanAntonioVintageHomes.com www.JoesListings.Blogspot.com- Architectural History Blog www.SAMusicAndArt.com- Art, Music & Architecture Newsletter What are houses selling for near my home? 227 Rose Ln, San Antonio, TX 78212 email: homes@joebarfield.com phone: 210-745-0892 (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) © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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