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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Alamo Heights 3-2 Bungalow Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD This 1932 bungalow in Alamo Heights is a case study of Depression-era strategies for integrating new, experimental materials in the traditional setting of fine home-building. The house was designed and built with the most advanced construction technology in its time. A solid concrete perimeter foundation supports cinder block walls which are finished with stucco cement, both inside and out, to give the walls a smooth adobe-like quality. Block wall construction is a solid choice for a house built to resist the extremes in temperature that one experiences in Texas. In the form of masonry blocks, concrete's durability and longevity is enhanced by the lighter weight of the hollow core and the opportunity for interior insulation. Although the concrete masonry block was developed in the eighteenth century, it was not until Harmon S. Palmer patented his machine for making hollow blocks in 1900 that block construction became widespread in the United States. Cinder blocks, made from coal cinders and portland cement, are lighter in weight than their concrete counterparts, making them a more economical and popular choice after 1930. On the exterior of the house, a nice contrast in material texture is employed by also using bricks with vertical striations for the planters around the entry and board and batten under the roof gables and for the office/studio constructed above the carport structure. On the interior, the painted woodwork authenticates the house's period of construction; Both the fireplace and the charming telephone niche in the hall are ornamented with 1930s cottage-craft cutout panels. Throughout the house, the creamy, smoothness of the stucco is enhanced by thick, carved wood molding that frames the windows, doors and ceilings. The molded frame of the hall bathroom mirror is particularly voluptuous. Light enters the living area from all sides of the room. An almost jewel-like frosted and cut glass window allows light to glow through the front door. Low, broad arches divide the living, dining, and kitchen spaces, and former exterior windows in the dining room now open directly into an enclosed porch facing the back yard. In the laundry room, an interesting set of steps lead up to was once a short attic door, now the entry into the private office/studio set apart from rest of the house. Listed at $280,000 Click here for the analysis with photos Considering a career in Real Estate? Search the MLS for free Greetings! Just wanted to let you know about a home in Alamo Heights that's coming on the market. Homes rarely come up on Alamo Heights Boulevard or in the small treed area just west. This is a great opportunity, particularly for a heights starter home that is very reasonably priced. If you know of anyone hoping to move to the Alamo Heights please forward this on to them or give us a call at 745-0892 for a peek. Alamo Heights Bungalow I've always liked this part of Alamo Heights (map) because a cool canopy of trees envelope you as you cross the Boulevard heading north and west toward La Jara. That makes for a peaceful, shady walk. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - $280,000 Gleaming Hardwood floors 1645 Square Feet + 1 Car Garage Alamo Heights Schools (Cambridge) Fixed up and ready for move-in The Map The Lifestyle Sharon and Buddy are moving on, but they loved living in this home together. Sharon sent me their Top 10 Memories from living at 415 Alamo Heights Blvd.: Great sunlight in the back room - Perfect for relaxing with coffee and reading. Blooming oleanders in the Spring BBQing on back patio Ciao Lavanderia on Olmos - authentic Italian food. My favorite- Penne with pancetta and peas in red sauce. Buddy's favorite changes- they serve some great meats. Just a stone's throw from the house. Walking to the Alamo Heights Pool in the summer. The Front Porch: You can watch runners, walkers, strollers, bikes, etc go by all day every day. In the evenings, it's great for having cocktails and watching the neighbors heading back out for the evening. Top 10 continued: Exactly 44 minutes and 36 seconds to Gruene Hall. Buddy drives us there and I drive us home. So Many Christmas Lights! Great location for walking to events. You can invite friends over before Alamo Heights Night or the Pooch Parade and then walk back to the after-parties at the neighbors' house. The huge bay tree in the back is perfect to make bay wreaths for friends and family and the fragrance. I will miss making stems when we have guests- what an easy way to make quests feel welcome. Also, great for cooking. Dinner parties are easy. The kitchen is centrally located so you can cook and interact with the guests at the same time. Walking to Whole Foods for breakfast on Saturday. Volares delivering pizza during Cowboys games. Buddy's favorite restaurant is Bistro Vatel - great French food. One of us orders off the menu and the other orders Prix Fixe. Cappyccinos for neighborhood bar Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team for more information (846-9273). Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty email: homes@joebarfield.com phone: 210-733-1928 web: www.joeslistings.blogspot.com A referral is when you send someone you care for to someone you trust. If there is someone you care for that may be looking for a move in the near future, please don't keep me a secret. We do things a little differently, and it works!

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